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Apple Begins Accepting Online Orders for New Apple TV
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Yes I am totally aware of that.
But Apple is so rich they can afford to swallow some of that currency fluctuation.
Did our wages increase? No. So have Apple products gotten more expensive for Canadians? Yes.
For those of you who are tempted to upgrade to 64 GB, but are hesitant about the price, you can effectively reduce the cost of the upgrade to only $36 by waiting an extra 8-11 days and ordering the new Apple TV from B&H Photo, where you don't have to pay tax unless you are ordering from within New York. Free expedited shipping through B&H, so you'll get it pretty quick. And the $14 saved in tax (approximate) goes toward the cost of the 64 GB upgrade...
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Then us american's will be upset cause you are getting it cheaper than us. This has always been the way of the world. I remember back in the 80s Paperbacks cost more in Canada. It makes perfect sense.
very true - there are no reviews yet, it is pretty much unknown which apps are available now (and later), most of us already have a streaming device and don't need this and the price point is less of an excuse as with the previous genration .... but yes, I had to order it too (true Apple Fanboy, sometimes in denial, but I proofed it by this action of order and that I checked next day shipment since I don't want for it any longer as required - only a true fanboy would check this)
It's definitely possible, the hardware is capable of 4K at 30fps. However, whether Apple will release a software update for this.. I'm not so sure about. I could see them releasing a 4K Apple TV, which requires new hardware. They tend to make features exclusive to new hardware.. even though the previous version could be updated for it.
Ah, so I wouldn't even need to be using the optical port right now. As long as the HDMI from my TV is connected to the soundbar that's where TV will get its sound from. Makes sense.
I just tested it. I was using the optical port but I didn't need to. My TV is connected to the soundbar via HDMI.
Thanks for the input deaglecat.
I have to believe that apple can't lag behind in this 4K spec very long.
In a few short months, I think the apple TV will be perceived like the wii was when it only supported 720 when people TV's were 1080...
I'm going to wait a bit, & use my smart TV's 4K's interface which will support 4K when that content is available / orderable.
You know, legally you are still required to pay taxes (assuming you live in a state that has to pay st) - you should pay them latest when you do your state income tax return. That businesses that do not operate in your state don't charge taxes does not mean you don't have to pay it. Yes I know, most people don't care and won't pay them ... but they should.
At least this is the case in PA, I assume it is true for other states too ...
Plex has stated they already submitted their Apple TV app so they will probably be there day one.
just my opinion, but I wouldn't get apple care on an apple tv.
no spinning harddrive to wear out, no delicate screen to crack, it's not a device that you normally take with you - so won't get wet, or pounded in bottom of a backpack...
agreed had my ATV 3 for 3 years used very often, no issues what so ever.
I can see that thing lasting longer then me.
Can I have a link for that? I wasn't aware of them submitting their app.. I do know that they are working on it.
that is exactly what I (tried) to say: don't spend the money, save it instead (or spend on the memory upgrade)
Even if that was possible, I think most of us here know that Apple wouldn't be that generous to put out a FW update. They will just put out new hardware with 4K capability and charge more of course.
Apple care on an Apple TV is definitely a waste of money, just use that money for the 64GB and your future proofed for years
My understanding is the App will be 200MB until you start to run it and then it can download an addition 2GB for a total of 2200MB. Then if it needs more it will have to swap out parts of the 2200MB. My Guess is that means the full 2200MB will stay on the ATV. Apple will not want to re-download the 2200mb each time you play the game. This is why I think they have the 64gb option for those that have a lot of games that are also large. I could be wrong. I am choosing the 64gb option because I believe Apple had a good reason to offer both. If you are right then what is the reason for the 64GB version? Other then what someone else said that it is only Apple Profits. I think there are more reasons but I have not read anything that confirms that (like keeping multiple movies and tv shows on the device).
I can't decide what storage to get. A big part of me say's the 32gb will be more than enough. Although, will this ATV along with the App Store change the game as we know it?
I wonder if there will be apps that I cannot comprehend, and therefor, utilize much more storage.
I will be getting another for another room soon, so perhaps that will be the 64gb.
I wonder if there will be apps that I cannot comprehend, and therefor, utilize much more storage.
I will be getting another for another room soon, so perhaps that will be the 64gb.
In California, IIRC, there is a general formula/percentage/something of the sort that adds on the sales tax from out of state purchases if you don't have all the receipts. I make less than $10,000 since I'm college and only do a 20 hour per week internship. Came out to be less than $20 in total. They only ask you to pay the entire sales tax on an out-of-state purchase if its over $1000. Emphasis on the word 'ask'.
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Yes, I'm fully aware of that and I don't care. I can and will order the Apple TV from B&H and I will spend $14 less than if I ordered it from Apple.