Seriously? iTunes probably has the most 4K movies of any digital provider. And their pricing/upgrade strategy is the best in the business.
don't know maybe future proofing or you could cache an entire 4k movie and have a no buffering night - I have 2 4K 32 and they work flawlessly with all my video channels so I didn't' see a need to go for 64MBYes, great option if DirectTVNow is an option for someone, got my first ATV4K this way.
Not so great for a second or third ATV4K for other rooms or a vacation house.
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I've never had an Apple Refurb that wasn't indistinguishable from new (other than the box it came in). Laptops, mini, ipads, etc. All flawless.
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Sorry, not fully up to speed on these.
I'm curious. What circumstances would make me want to have a higher capacity ATV? I don't buy videos on itunes, just stream stuff.
I bought a 40” 4K TV for my home office since I work in there a lot and replaced the dead TV in the basement with a 42” 4K but the kids use that for gaming. Our main TV is a 55” and is still going strong from 2009 so I can’t upgrade that. That is where we use our Apple TV the most.
Not to mention, there is the whole 'how big is your screen?' and 'how far back do you sit?' questions that need to be answered before a screen simply being 4K will actually translate to a better picture than standard HD. Throw on top of that crap salad the whole issue of image quality: 4K tvs are almost commodity items any more. I'd state that a standard HD OLED screen would stomp all over your average 4k screen for image quality. A good standard HD plasma isn't far behind that. Your run of the mill, box store 4K screen floor special with bleed through and uneven lighting can be an awful viewing experience with with all the extra pixels even IF you find _well mastered_ 4K source material. Fortunately or unfortunately, it doesn't really matter any more, 4K is all they are making, so we'll all be there eventually. Unless you decide to skip 4K and wait for 8K, which is already being rolled out.
Just after adding refurbished iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models to its online store, Apple is now selling refurbished Apple TV 4K models for the first time in the United States. Apple TV 4K was released in September 2017.
32GB and 64GB models are available for $149 and $169 respectively in the United States, reflecting modest savings of $30 off Apple's regular pricing for the equivalent brand new Apple TV 4K configurations. We've yet to see any refurbished Apple TV 4K models listed in other countries.
Apple says its refurbished products are thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned, and repackaged with a new white box and accessories.
Refurbished Apple TVs are covered by Apple's standard one-year warranty effective on the date the device is delivered. The limited warranty can be extended to up to two years from the original purchase date with AppleCare for Apple TV for $29, but note this plan doesn't include accidental damage coverage.
Apple's refurbished products are virtually indistinguishable from brand new products, so they represent an opportunity for savings, but better Apple TV 4K deals are occasionally offered by resellers. Keep an eye on our Apple Deals roundup.
In addition to the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple TV 4K, Apple also began selling refurbished second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro models in January.
Article Link: Apple Now Selling Refurbished Apple TV 4K Models at $30 Discount
2 minutes with Roku's UI and in app experience, compared to Apple TV screams small company. small dev staff. Looks about 10 or 15 years old. I agree about a all in one from Apple. I wonder what happened to it, all the buzz just stopped a while ago. Roku just licences the tech to TV manufacturers like TCL, Best Buy's Insignia brand etc, Hard to see Samsung or Sony bringing Apple TV functionality on board. I have an Insignia Roku 4K in my garage, nice set great picture, but that Roku UI. The system sounds are right from a old video game like Pong
TV if that went at it like Roku has?TV. IMO: it's one of the best tech products available. I simply believe Apple could do so much more with it if they treated it like Roku treats their offerings. For Roku, it's live or die. For Apple, it's a hobby. What would happen if Apple pretended this was live or die? Try to imagine that potential.
Not so great for a second or third ATV4K for other rooms or a vacation house.
I wasn't arguing that Roku > Apple... more like look how much they've accomplished with a fraction of Apple money and resources. How much could Apple get done with
Just after adding refurbished iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models to its online store, Apple is now selling refurbished Apple TV 4K models for the first time in the United States. Apple TV 4K was released in September 2017.
32GB and 64GB models are available for $149 and $169 respectively in the United States, reflecting modest savings of $30 off Apple's regular pricing for the equivalent brand new Apple TV 4K configurations. We've yet to see any refurbished Apple TV 4K models listed in other countries.
Apple says its refurbished products are thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned, and repackaged with a new white box and accessories.
Refurbished Apple TVs are covered by Apple's standard one-year warranty effective on the date the device is delivered. The limited warranty can be extended to up to two years from the original purchase date with AppleCare for Apple TV for $29, but note this plan doesn't include accidental damage coverage.
Apple's refurbished products are virtually indistinguishable from brand new products, so they represent an opportunity for savings, but better Apple TV 4K deals are occasionally offered by resellers. Keep an eye on our Apple Deals roundup.
In addition to the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple TV 4K, Apple also began selling refurbished second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro models in January.
Article Link: Apple Now Selling Refurbished Apple TV 4K Models at $30 Discount
What are you filling all that storage with?
I hope so - Apple TV has been neglected for so long, the 4K has renewed interest in it and Apple seems to be making an effort to give it new features lately.
