Apple TV 1 versus Apple TV 2

could some one please tell me what the difference is between the mk1 and mk2 Apple TV? (other than the Hard drive that has been removed in mk2)

http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=12421627#12421627
http://discussions.info.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2679870&tstart=0
JGG

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