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First Apple TV4K Reviews?
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I know there are only minor things to be reviewed but the new remote is one important part that everyone is looking forward to see how it'll "perform". I am also curious how games will run on the A12 chip as it's gpu performance seems to a bit slower than the previous A10X.
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myrtledog
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We had 2 3rd gen Apple TVs I just traded in today because they were slower than molasses and outdated. I want the new one because my tv and blu ray player in the basement doesn’t support the latest apps we want and this would solve our problem (we now have HBO max, Disney Plus, etc). Suffice it to say, the jump from that one to the new Apple TV 4K device is going to be major (I can’t believe the 3rd gen is 8 years old!). We got these because we found them on open box clearance deals so we certainly got our money’s worth.
Looking forward to having this new one.
Looking forward to having this new one.
Apple_Robert
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That guy is clickbait. He titles his videos the same way with every new Apple release.
-Gonzo-
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Yeah maybe, doesn’t mean he’s wrong though.
You’ve only got to look at the specs to realise there really isn’t that much in this new one to warrant an upgrade if you’re already using an ATV4K.
IMO this revision is purely to entice those hangers on that have wanted an ATV4K but have just been waiting for a new model before they buy.
Apple_Robert
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I have a 4K AppleTV and I really don't see much at all worthy of upgrading to the new model.
What I have a problem with is Max Tech purposefully creating titles to make people think there is something inherently wrong with the new model that warrants a no purchase mentality. He and others shouldn't be trying to falsely alarm people, in my opinion. Of course he isn't alone in that practice. Most of the YouTubers are that way.
The A12 is about twice as fast as the A10X in pure CPU performance. In real life you're not gonna see any difference (because the current one already is fast enough for just about anything) unless you're playing very large blu-ray rips or x265 files.
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But why? Do you really think, that the new Apple TV is less powerful? Yet, we do not know exactly how it'll perform.
Abazigal
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More that the 5th gen Apple TV is still going strong for me and I don’t see the need to replace it yet.
The 4th gen one is certainly making its age and lack of ram felt. Can’t run Oceanhorn2 without numerous crashes.
Donar
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