Apple TV 4th Gen Box

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Apple TV 4th Gen Box

Hi

I saw AppleTV 4th generation is presented by Black Box but today I faced whit something different.

Actually, I look for refurbished AppleTV on the net, I saw some advertisement that sells as brand new AppleTV 4th gen with white box and when I checked their warranty in https://checkcoverage.apple.com , I saw They have about one year repair and service coverage and also their telephone technical support are active.

How it's possible?I'm so confused.

Best regards.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 10.2.1, null

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 8:38 PM

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Answer 1

vazandrew

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Nov 14, 2017 9:03 PM in response to r_m_1002

Again, I would advise against purchasing from anyone but authorized sellers (Apple and others do sell refurbished as well). There are many factors, so it would be at your own risk. Nothing more to say so do as you wish.

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r_m_1002 Author

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Nov 15, 2017 9:03 AM in response to r_m_1002

I found that all AppleTV 4th generation in different stores like Apple,Walmart,Costco,Staples are available in two different part number (MR912CL/A : WhiteBOX and MGY52C/A : Blackbox)

I don’t know what’s the difference but both presented by Apple.

Is there anybody who knows what's differnet?

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Answer 3

vazandrew

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Nov 14, 2017 8:51 PM in response to r_m_1002

I would make sure you are looking at authorized sellers before purchasing any product.

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r_m_1002 Author

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Nov 14, 2017 8:52 PM in response to vazandrew

Hi.

No.I already checked their serial number, It shown Apple TV (4th generation).

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vazandrew

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Nov 14, 2017 8:54 PM in response to r_m_1002

Please see amended reply above, the white box is typically for the new 4K model.

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r_m_1002 Author

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Nov 14, 2017 8:58 PM in response to vazandrew

Yes, you right. but I look for refurbished or used one for a better deal.

These advertisements were from end-users but those product serial number shows that they are not fraud product.

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r_m_1002 Author

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Nov 15, 2017 8:57 AM in response to r_m_1002

I found that Apple TV 4th generation are available in differnet stores like Costco,Walmart,Staples and etc. in two different part number (MGY52C/A : Whitebox and MR912CL/A : Blackbox)

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Answer 8

vazandrew

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Nov 15, 2017 9:12 AM in response to r_m_1002

A quick search showed that the white box was for the refurbished version. But you should go through one of those resellers instead of buying elsewhere

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