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$149 Apple TV 4K 128GB Model Includes Ethernet and Thread Support, 64GB Version Does Not

LeonPro said:
In all honestly, who doesn't have an IoT at this day and age? At the very least, Apple should be equipping their home devices with Thread/Matter compatibility as standard and not an option for the higher model. It will make their devices perform better, especially for those just delving into the Apple world and already have other non-Apple home devices.
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I have no smart things, other than connected TVs. I'm fine with the protocol additions though. Everyone has a different need.
 
Will the new ATV support head tracking for two AirPod pro or max at the same time?
So far you get only get stereo if you use two AirPod pro or max.
 
GuruZac said:
A12 to A15 is a very large jump. Whether it’s super noticeable in the short term, who knows. But A15 is a beast.
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Yeah, that is a compelling reason for returning this one and just spending $30 more. If I HAD opened it, I wouldn't return it because it would feel wasteful to relegate a perfectly good item to refurbished or even trashed status, but since it's still factory sealed, why not? They'll just sell it to someone else at a discount.

Just set up my Amazon return and ordered the new one from Apple. Thanks!
 
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Does anyone know if I bought one of these in the US, would it work ok in the U.K? Guessing I would need a new power cable though?
 
diamond3 said:
What do people even use the storage space for? I wish it gave me the option to save videos from my local library on my Apple TV. If you don't do games or anything of that nature, is there really any way to use the larger capacity?
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It would be nice if you could solder out the extra 64 GB and stick them into an iPad. That would save a lot of money. 😄
 
Realityck said:
The UK model looks to be exactly the same except for different power lead. see USA vs UK
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Thank you. I’m over in the states on 11/04 so think I’ll pick one up & just buy a new power cable

US price $149.00 plus say 7% tax @ 1.11 = £143.63

U.K. price £169.00
 
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SteveJobs2.0 said:
There should only be one model of Apple TV. Apple’s insistence on segmenting features by storage size, or physical size of iPhones, leads to massive customer confusion and greater development/manufacturing costs. This is even more problematic given that Apple TV has very few compelling reasons (apps) to upgrade to 128 GB storage.
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You should see the roku line
 
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When I first read this, I was like WTF? However, after thinking on it for a bit, I can get on board with it. I've already got 2 ATV4K's and multiple HomePods, so the lack of thread support really doesn't bother me, and chances are, they will end up adding it via Software Update down the line. No ethernet? Works for me when I throw these in my kids rooms on their 36" TVs. I'm at peace with this.
 
ohernan6 said:
They lowered the price significantly and people are still like, "drrrr, why no ethernet??
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I bought my last Apple TV several years ago. For a device that use such a long time I honestly do not care if it is $50 more or less. But I do care, that I get the functionality that I want, which includes an ethernet port
 
no thread support

Does this mean you can’t use 2 HomePod minis as a sound bar and have audio coming out of them when playing other devices connected to the tv like ps5 ?
 
The only reason to remove the Ethernet jack on the less expensive model was to push people to spend more on the more expensive one. Same strategy they used excessively with the iPhone this year.
 
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Berzerker7 said:
Amazing people just can't stop complaining about the lack of a single feature that people don't necessarily need and that it's $50 cheaper as a starting price?

Even with the *same* features it's $30 cheaper than the previous Apple TV 4K and you get double the storage...
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Gonna have to go ahead and disagree with you there. On a premium streaming device, Ethernet is a requirement. There was no good reason to remove it. Apple is just on a spree this year of pulling ports that people actually do need. SIM slots, headphone jacks on iPads, and now this.

They didn't just drop the starting price, which they could have done and kept the Ethernet port. They raised the minimum price for people who want Ethernet. Which is not at all an unreasonable thing to want. If you want a cheap wireless only device, get a Roku.
 
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Not including thread in the base model is going to doom the market for anything specifically targeted at home-kit in the thread smarthome accessories space :/
 
Sorry apple. No compelling new features means no interest in upgrading. The hobby continues.
 
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