And all of us are still waiting for a Apple TV update.... You would think this would be a priority with Apple by now.
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Riiiiiiight. Apple's doing just fine without your advice. Any forum that starts as "Apple needs to do this ", you've already lost your argument. It's more accurate to say, "I think Apple should do what I think "
Apple TV does AirPlay. And that's awesome. And the interface is minimal and easy to use.
Seriously? I guess no one can question Apple. Sorry if offended you...
Also, I also didn't forecast any "doom," that was your knee-jerk reaction.
BTW the Mac Mini is decent, but pretty dated, no quad-core option, and comparatively overpriced even at $499.
On the other hand, the iMac 5K looks like a great machine (though the usefulness of the display will likely outlast the non-upgradable internal components).
Why do you say tied to iTunes for media? Do you mean iTunes Store?
I'm not required to buy anything from iTunes Store, I get movies, music, whatever from a variety of sources that I can stream to my TV.
Yes, I load them into iTunes libraries (sometimes I need to convert first) then stream through appletv. But it doesn't necessarily cost me anything.
About $80. You may not switch, but others who haven't committed to an apple tv will not do so when this is such a cheap option.
i'm assuming there's a lot of setup and requires a wireless network?
i just want an hdmi that transmits adhoc mode that works on iphone/macbook to mirror the display that I can take to a classroom and project on the projector.
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so I can airplay the screen on my iphone to chromecast?
I love sarcasm
Interesting fact, don't you know that half pound butter is as heavy as and an iPhone 6 plus is larger than aTV?
I have prime but I bought two, figured we could use it as a present for a relative in the coming holidays, thanks!!
the mac mini is targeted to sell to the millions of grade schools and up in the developing world and at home that already have keyboards and monitors filling their junk bins but want to get their kids educated on the apple ecosystem. in most of these countries to see a school with apple computers brings a smile to the parents faces.
I love sarcasm
Interesting fact, don't you know that half pound butter is as heavy as and an iPhone 6 plus is larger than aTV?
what the hell are you talking about? i'm not unpacking my apple tv with cords + remote every single time I need to setup airplay.
Well, when Apple messes up once, the whole world goes bat **** crazy.
(Remember the Apple is doomed crowd??)
Guess it isn't safe to point out any faults in a company that isn't Apple.
Ok, as someone that watched you bash that guy for enjoying the use of his ATV (which is completely pointless and rude).... and reading you say what a rip-off it is.... you CAN NOT completely duck his question of what product you think is a better product for a better price. You must have one in mind, for you to be so definitive in saying that the ATV is a ripoff. What is it? At least have the b*lls to go on record, while you are so being so rude to others.
Yea, ignore him. I thought you were asking some pretty forward questions... and i really don't get what he means by they "lacked logic."
If it makes him happy to rip someone for saying they like what they have, so be it. If it makes him happy to tell you it's a rip-off... but ignore repeated requests to offer better alternatives... then he really isn't here to advance any kind of civil discussion.
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How on earth can you make this statement.... yet you ripped him and told him that his product was a rip-off? Wouldn't this depend on what he personally uses it for and if it works for him? My god, apply your own statement above to what you shout at other people.
