Bumping this question (since I asked it previously and didn't get an answer). I have two ATV2's that are already jailbroken, and a 3rd which is not and is on the latest OS version. Is that last one just as valuable on eBay or is it no longer jailbreakable (or hobbled such that it can only do a tethered jailbreak)?
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Apple TV 2 on Ebay for $100+?
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4.4.4 and 5.02 are both jail breakable.
I would leave it at 4.4.4 and explain that it can be upgraded if needed.
I would leave it at 4.4.4 and explain that it can be upgraded if needed.
I had no idea that the ATV2 was worth this much, i may just try and sell my two, or find a trade for a new ATV3.
Should i JB them first or just sell as is.
Should i JB them first or just sell as is.
TV2 (I have three), so I'll be putting them on eBay this morning!
I put one of mine on eBay yesterday. I'll let you know if it sells.
I was going to ebay it whilst I was in the office but will wait until I can take a picture of it (it's got a couple of scratches on it).
Crazy selling ATV2's when it looks like the 3 might never be jailbroken
I don't know, I'm tempted to sell mine. I've no real interest in jailbreaking, and 1080p would be a nice feature to get "for free".
My only concerns are the random streaming issues with Home Sharing (my current device is perfect), and I don't like selling stuff online. Pity Apple don't do a "swap your ATV2 for a ATV3!" service.
I don't know, I'm tempted to sell mine. I've no real interest in jailbreaking, and 1080p would be a nice feature to get "for free".
My only concerns are the random streaming issues with Home Sharing (my current device is perfect), and I don't like selling stuff online. Pity Apple don't do a "swap your ATV2 for a ATV3!" service.
A smart business, say Best Buy etc should do this. They could make some good money.
Since Best Buy seems to be on the ropes these days, they could train their Geek Squad to jailbreak ATV2's, install XBMC, and sell those to customers at a premium.
Since Best Buy seems to be on the ropes these days, they could train their Geek Squad to jailbreak ATV2's, install XBMC, and sell those to customers at a premium.
True, but where would that fall in the business world as far as ethics go..
You're kidding right? Are you seriously implying that Best Buy has some sort of ethics standard?
When I got my ATV3 on launch day I gave my ATV2 away to a friend, who has subsequently bought both an iPad and iPhone he liked it so much. I should get a commission from Apple
Someone bid on mine for $150, so I guess it will be gone no matter what. I'm hoping to get $175 for it, but $150 is $50 more than I had, right? I have no plans to Jailbreak it, so upgrading to ATV3 would give me 1080p and $50. . . I guess that's not a bad thing.
Someone bid on mine for $150, so I guess it will be gone no matter what. I'm hoping to get $175 for it, but $150 is $50 more than I had, right? I have no plans to Jailbreak it, so upgrading to ATV3 would give me 1080p and $50. . . I guess that's not a bad thing.
That's my plan, just posted mine on Ebay (uk). I started at £1 and a Buy it now at £150 (10% of the sale going to Birmingham Dogs Home).
Someone bid on mine for $150, so I guess it will be gone no matter what. I'm hoping to get $175 for it, but $150 is $50 more than I had, right? I have no plans to Jailbreak it, so upgrading to ATV3 would give me 1080p and $50. . . I guess that's not a bad thing.
keep in mind ebay fees and paypal fees.
Funny that you say that, I just got a 160GB ATV1 that costed around $120. Haha. I traded my uncle a jailbroken ATV2 in exchange for an ATV1 I saw online. He ordered it off eBay, we traded, I hacked my ATV1, everyone's happy.
I actually prefer the ATV1 over the ATV2/3, and the only feature I'm missing over a more recent ATV is Netflix, which I can watch via Xbox 360. So no real losses there.
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If anyone is interesting in selling a pre 5.0 AppleTV 2 I would be interested in buying one. So you know there are specific branch builds of XBMC that don't work on 5.0+ (specifically the PVR build). Keeping it at <5.0 can be useful to some people. I doubt it is worth more as there aren't many people who use a branch build. General XBMC works fine on 5.0+.
I'm not sure how to private message here, but if anyone is interested in selling one, I can be reached at amon1 ==at== searchtheweb ==.== com
I'm not sure how to private message here, but if anyone is interested in selling one, I can be reached at amon1 ==at== searchtheweb ==.== com
Seems lots of people are asking me if I can finish the auction early. I've refused. Auction currently at £1.70!!!!!!!
The jailbroken atv2 is wonderful. Theres nothing you can buy in the streaming area for $200 that gets the thousands if tv and movies it gets plus lots more. I have a jb atv2 in the family room. Dont even use the roku anymore. A still not jailbroken atv2in the mbr and a fully jb atv2 still sitting unopened in the box. When i have time i'll jb the one in the mbr.