Jailbreaking has been the way to go for most power users of the Apple TV. Unfortunately, the Apple TV 3 still lacks a jailbreak and those who’ve been waiting for one have almost given up.

In 2014, Apple TV got a whole bunch of new channels, but if you want to enjoy all the flexibility of the jailbreak, you need a 2nd genereation Apple’s set-top box.

We put together a brief guide on where to buy a jailbreakable or already jailbroken Apple TV 2.

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Note that the price of Apple TV 2 can be up to three times the MSRP of a new, 3rd gen models and many of them are used ones too. So be wise in your decisions and choose the best box for your use.

Buy a new Apple TV 2 in sealed box

If you want to make sure you’re getting a perfect piece of hardware, this is the way to go. You’ll need to do the whole jailbreak process on your own but shouldn’t be a problem, as you can simply follow our guide on How to jailbreak Apple TV 2 with Seas0nPass.

IMPORTANT: Apple TV 5.3 (iOS 6.1.4 – 10B809; released on June 19th, 2013) is the latest jailbreakable Apple TV 2 firmware. Make sure the device you’re planning to get doesn’t run on a newer one.

You can get a new Apple TV 2 on Amazon at $276 and up and on eBay, at around $250.

Buy a used Apple TV 2 (some are already jailbroken)

On the lower end of the spectrum, we have the used Apple TV 2, which can be purchased for a much lesser price.

Many of the used Apple TV 2 come jailbroken/hacked and loaded with XBMC, Plex, aTV Flash (black), NitoTV, etc., so that you can just connect and play without any issues – perfect for the not-so tech-savvy and the lazy fellows.

On Amazon, you can get one for as low as $165. On eBay, “Buy it Now” offers start at $210 or you can bid on one for much less.

Buy a refurbished Apple TV 2

This is kind of the best of both worlds, as you get a trustworthy device for a lower price. But you still have to jailbreak the device by following this guide.

Refurbished Apple TV 2nd gen models are available on Amazon starting at $250.

So go through the listings, find a good one, shop safe and happy jailbreaking!

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There are a lot of rumors and expectations about new Apple TV last time in the Web. Although Apple has never said a word that they’re going to release new device, it seems like people are very impatiently waiting for the new ‘shiny box of joy’.

A few days ago Michael Wolf from GigaOM asked on his blog: what’s next for Apple’s living room strategy? “Some have speculated they will produce their own television, others might suspect a Blu-ray player could be on its way” he writes and thinks it is time for Apple to refocus its attention on atv device: “Since the launch of Apple TV, the company has launched its app store, pushed into gaming, and started offering HD video content on iTunes (…) Add it all together on a refreshed box, and it could be a potent combination” claims Wolf.

GigaOM has asked their readers to share their perspectives. We summed it up and added some other “web’s voices”. Here you have the most frequently repeated expectations:

–    Media streaming (Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Last.fm, etc.)
–    Blu-Ray/DVD/BD drive
–    App store access with ability to run iPhone apps on the Apple TV
–    App/widget channel for news, sports, stocks, weather, etc.
–    Live TV ability
–    Expanded gaming ability
–    Full Social Networks support
–    Support for 1080p content
–    TiVo functionality
–    HD video chat
–    Possibility to play ISO files without having to hack ´n crack
–    Desktop support and flash enabled web browser
–    A built in iPhone/iPod dock and Sync
–    Dual Cable Card slot
–    Price staying around $200-300

Feel free to suggest your ideas in the comments section.

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