It's not something that either Apple nor customer will upgrade annually like iPhone as far as hardware is concern. Apple did update the software periodically.
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It's not something that either Apple nor customer will upgrade annually like iPhone as far as hardware is concern. Apple did update the software periodically.
whoa man... tone it down. i literally was asking a legitimate question.
your being defensive as opposed to answering the question adds 0 value.
pity, i didnt think youd be the kind to resort to that - i actually really valued your comprehensive ssd guides. thought youd also be as helpful here.
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what's a lot more 'power' though.
i find i stream stuff really quickly and seamlessly on the single core apple tv.
also i pay $4.99 for a new release movie rental.
i live in canada. is there really a better better option for me to replace my apple tv with something else?
what's the one to get?
what sam said.
My youngest daughter and her friends love to play games on my phone. Unfortunately for me Candy Crush and Angry Birds on the big screen is a big hit. It is good for crowd control though. If one is playing the others are watching and offering suggestions. Too bad kids don't come with noise cancelling technology. Maybe I should get some Bose.
/ducks
So if I have an Apple TV, what will this give me extra? Just Amazon Prime video content direct to HDMI? Or anything else?
A smart tv is by far the most compelling current option for me and it's already integrated:
-Streams online sources like Netflix, YouTube, Movie service, etc.
-Plays my videos from USB or streamed from pc or phone
-Plays/streams my music & pics from USB, pc or phone.
It's not the cleanest interface but it handles my requirements exceedingly well. Until we get something like an Apple TV with a full App Store I don't really get the appeal for smart tv users.
-Streams online sources like Netflix, YouTube, Movie service, etc.
-Plays my videos from USB or streamed from pc or phone
-Plays/streams my music & pics from USB, pc or phone.
It's not the cleanest interface but it handles my requirements exceedingly well. Until we get something like an Apple TV with a full App Store I don't really get the appeal for smart tv users.
Have a smart TV but don't like the interface. But the bigger issue is that the wifi built in isn't very strong.
ATV still doesn't offer access to Amazon right? That's a big miss, in my opinion. Considering the premium Apple charges for ATV, I would expect to be able to rent movies via Amazon.
I wasn't defensive, you're question was lacking logic. While the aTV works great for you, even at $99, it doesn't work for others and at $99, its a joke to them.
Just because you have use for something, doesn't mean others do. Your question made no sense to me, because "a better cheaper" option is subjective and to others, that better cheaper option could be many things that you disagree with.
So your question made no sense to me, thus my response. I wasn't mad or even defensive. You came across oblivious, no offense.
Only you can answer that question that is in bold, do what works for you. Only you truly know your own needs.
and thats why my previous post outlined what i use my apple tv (and any potential set top boxes for).
nevermind..........
I have a smart TV and the built in Wi-Fi is WEAK
and the interface makes me , yes it is THAT bad so I still have and use a Roku 3 and now awaiting for the Amazon Fire Stick.----------
This is literally your post, verbatim:
You asked a question in your initial post, then you state your need or lack thereof to upgrade, which is fine but I could enlighten you all day with better options, but if you don't 100% agree then its not "a better option" and we are back to square 1, running in circles in never never land with Michael Jackson, and we all know the ending to that experience.
I have a smart TV and the built in Wi-Fi is WEAK
Exactly.
I love(d) my Apple TV2 (jailbroken so I could use plex) - but now it's usually untouched unless I'm burning iTunes credit. I almost exclusively use the Roku. The chromecast is handy for quick relay-play of youtube videos for my daughter..
okay well here ill link it again.
to which, someone above, said that at $99 im being ripped off. so thats when i replied with your verbatim quote lol
Agree, but there is such a low entry cost here I don't think consumers would flinch buying a different one if the feature set was unique and valuable.
That said this is a market Apple needs to refresh soon. We've heard about rumored content license deals, access for devs, etc. I think WWDC is the right time to announce.
Really? You don't understand the "demand" for anything other than the aTV? I cannot take this question seriously, it lacks common sense and logic (no offense). That is like saying "you do not understand the demand for any other car besides a Ford". Again, all subjective.
One religion for all?
One car brand for all?
One person for all to share?
One store for everyone to go to?
I'm honestly not trying to be rude, your post/question makes no logical sense which is why I am confused. When I say it makes no logical sense, it's because your understanding of what the "demand" for a product should be is based solely off of your needs/wants only and because something doesn't fit your needs/want, you see no reason it would have a demand for other consumers?
What don't you understand? That people may want something that you don't want? That people's needs are different than yours?
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i give up lol
nevermind man ill ask for help/suggestion elsewhere
i didnt think I was trying to be nuisance by asking 'i love the apple tv and if theres anything better (for my use)...what is it?'
Jeff Bezos is a very smart CEO, smarter than Tim Cook and it's clear, he doesn't take this as just a "hobby."
Normally, I'd say, well big deal, the 1st comers don't always have the best ideas or ability to make it work well out the gate, but Bezos is no Google or Microsoft. With Amazon and media connections, he's on a roll. Hell he even owns The Washington Post now.
Apple better have something insanely great up its sleeve or they might just miss this boat.
I can imagine Steve Jobs rolling over in his grave screaming, WTF are you waiting for Tim Cook?!?! The time is now to pounce! The hobby is OVER!!!!
