many people are poorer than you. why don't you share your money with them? kind of like social welfare.
Like any businesses, Apple is here to make money. I am sure you would do the same if you own a company.
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many people are poorer than you. why don't you share your money with them? kind of like social welfare.
Like any businesses, Apple is here to make money. I am sure you would do the same if you own a company.
I suppose you could carry around the cap for your Apple Pencil. ʘ‿ʘ (The pencil itself has a male Lightning connector.)
Seeing how the tv itself has a Lightning connector, you could even attach that to your wrist if you’d like!
I bought the 64gb model this morning. Not sure I need the extra storage, but I think I'll use this for a few years, so the extra storage makes it a bit more future proof.
I think it'll probably come down to games if one needs the extra storage. My bet is most people won't.
I think it'll probably come down to games if one needs the extra storage. My bet is most people won't.
It's a matter of personal preference, but I actually prefer the features of the old as well. All I want it to do is stream HBO, Netflix et. al., Stream everything from my Macs, have nice screen savers, and stream my photos. I don't want games or all of that other connectivity on it. But, different preferences for different people. My main use for it is a link from my Mac to my TV, that's it. I don't want it to do much else.
I think it's been sort of confirmed hat Amazon Prime won't be coming to the Apple TV. Wasn't there a story about Amazon refusing to sell the Apple TV because they didn't want their customers to be confused about buying something off Amazon that couldn't play Amazon content?
The lack of Prime playback is the main deal breaker for me too. I have a Mac mini on the tv right now, and the only feature it lacks it AirPlay, which while pretty ridiculous, is less important than Prime. The user interface leaves a lot to be desired too (relative to the simplicity of an ATV), but my family is slowly learning to use a trackpad and browser to watch shows.
That is part of it, but I also Just use it exactly how the 3rd gen was. Just a link to my Mac really. But, I am sure that others will use all of the app store and gaming and all of that, I just sincerely would not use any of it and I know that. 3rd gen was perfection for how I plan to use it.
I doubt that your non-purchase is gonna matter one iota to him. But I just love how you suggest that it does matter. He's put out some great iPhones and made the screens larger....something JOBS refused to do. The iPhone is STILL outselling Samsung's nonsense phones. I will go on record saying how wrong you are.
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Wow, this just shows how different TV viewing models are between the US and the UK (or is that the rest of the world?). Apple really needs to put some thought into this if they want to impact the TV market over here. Or alternatively, just use their money and influence to impose their version of how they think TV should be on us.
I will get one but I'm awaiting stock at Best Buy. No rush really. I got some Best Buy gift cards, some Reward Zone certificates and I want those Reward Zone points.
I spend the majority of my entertainment viewing via Apple TV. No other device. Besides Xbox One for OTA channels thanks to their TV tuner.
But I'm glad the new Apple TV is being released though!
I spend the majority of my entertainment viewing via Apple TV. No other device. Besides Xbox One for OTA channels thanks to their TV tuner.
But I'm glad the new Apple TV is being released though!
The passthru setting is sometimes referred to as ARC (Audio Return Channel), and in some cases only one of the HDMI connectors on your TV will support ARC. Not sure if that's any help.
Edit: sorry, I was getting your post mixed up with someone else who was trying to hook up a soundbar, I see your issue is with passthru on the amp rather than the TV.
One possible workaround though might be to hook up the ATV direct to an HDMI input on your TV that supports ARC, and then take the passed-thru audio from your TV back to the amp.
So when do we all switch to the thread obsessing on which plane our Apple TV's are on?
Good call. I think this is a pretty accurate prediction. I'm going to cancel my order and just pick one up on Friday instead.
I gather he lives in Massachusetts and wants to pick it up at the store in New Hampshire.
Really? That was a pretty dumb purchase, this comes with a bluetooth remote so you can hide the unit away and never have to look at it and thats not even mentioning the app support. Plus, the design is the same its just a little bit taller, I really feel that you are either trolling or are fighting the obvious buyers remorse.
I was in this very boat last year. Eventually I got sick of the Frankenstein spaghetti setup I had going on behind my entertainment unit and just upgraded the receiver. Honestly, it wasn't that expensive, and it's *much* tidier now, plus everything gets switched over with a single click. I have no regrets.
Wow, thanks for making me feel really, really old!
I am getting so tired and sick of the "Jobs wouldn't have ..." phrase.
First of all, you have no idea what he would and wouldn't, second of all, he is dead and life continuous and other people are now in charge and make decision. His spirit will life on, but even jobs changed his mind from time to time and no need to life in the past.
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Pretty absurd they couldn't at least include an HDMI cable so it's ready to go out of the box.
I must've missed that, because the post I quoted didn't mention at all that he lives in Massachusetts. In fact he said he lives right near the New Hampshire store.