Apple TV (2nd gen., late 2010) specs

Pros

• Small size
• Low price
• Runs cool
• Supports Netflix streaming
• Solid 720p playback
• Responsive interface

Cons

• Limited rental content on iTunes
• Home Sharing requires single iTunes account
• Initial setup still requires tedious text input

At A Glance

Solid 720p playback and a brilliantly simple, aestheticallly pleasing and responsive interface characterize this tiny box. But you're limited to to rental content on iTunes and streaming from Netflix, and home sharing requires a single iTunes account.