Is the new Apple TV going to be announced next month in apple's upcoming event or should I buy an Apple TV 4K now?

[Benz63amg]

I need an Apple TV for another room, buy current gen 4K Apple tv or wait?

 

[-Gonzo-]

 

[Icehawk]

Who knows. But unless you need it now now, the event is not that far off.

But the current one is solid. Heck the 4k first gen is still solid. I doubt we're gonna see some amazing leap in performance or new dongle.

 

[Benz63amg]

Who knows. But unless you need it now now, the event is not that far off.

But the current one is solid. Heck the 4k first gen is still solid. I doubt we're gonna see some amazing leap in performance or new dongle.

I’m actually using a 2nd gen 4k ATV in the living room. Don’t have the 3rd gen one that can do HDR10+. I think I’m going to wait for the event as you said since it’s not that far off from today and see what gets announced.

 

[-Gonzo-]

I’m actually using a first gen 4k ATV in the living room. Don’t have the 2nd gen one that can do HDR10+. I think I’m going to wait for the event as you said since it’s not that far off from today and see what gets announced.

It’s only the 3rd gen model that does HDR10+

 

[Benz63amg]

It’s only the 3rd gen model that does HDR10+

You’re right I got it mixed up. I have the 2nd gen 4k ATV (the one with the metal remote)

 

[SalisburySam]

I need an Apple TV for another room, buy current gen 4K Apple tv or wait?

Wait for the announcements, then buy the current model at discount from the refurb’d store.

 

[erihp]

At this point, wait.

 

[mflpf]

I think you should buy it now.

 

[BMox81]

I think you should buy it now.

Ding ding ding! Correct answer.

 

[erihp]

i think folks still waiting should buy a used 4k gen 1, dirt cheap on ebay.

then put it to use in a second display once the new model comes out

 

[bozzykid]

i think folks still waiting should buy a used 4k gen 1, dirt cheap on ebay.

then put it to use in a second display once the new model comes out

The first gen has several limitations such as no support for 4K on Youtube.

 

[conmee]

Bro, you own/owned a C63 AMG (I've got an S550). Don't quibble over a $149 product. Just buy it. And then sell it on eBay and buy the new one in a month when/if Apple actual updates the thing. Live like there's no tomorrow! 😉

 

[erihp]

The first gen has several limitations such as no support for 4K on Youtube.

youtube? then i think you mean faux-K

not sure what to believe because everyone says conflicting things. point is, it really doesnt matter because 4k content on youtube is, well, still youtube.

https://www.reddit.com/r/appletv/comments/1cxi98z/apple_tv_4k_youtube_app_not_capable_of_4k

 

[-Gonzo-]

The first gen has several limitations such as no support for 4K on Youtube.

Well It can do 4KSDR, it’s 4KHDR @60Hz that it cannot do.

 

[erihp]

Well It can do 4KSDR, it’s 4KHDR @60Hz that it cannot do.

And who is watching 4K HDR 60hz on YouTube? Spec obsessed who don’t even realize YouTube is heavily processing and bandwidth starving these streams (if they even exist) anyway. For someone who doesn’t even own an AppleTv and is waiting, this is a nothing issue.

 

[-Gonzo-]

And who is watching 4K HDR 60hz on YouTube? Spec obsessed who don’t even realize YouTube is heavily processing and bandwidth starving these streams (if they even exist) anyway. For someone who doesn’t even own an AppleTv and is waiting, this is a nothing issue.

Clearly more than you think as there’s plenty of videos available that have had a hell of a lot of views.

 

[erihp]

Clearly more than you think as there’s plenty of videos available that have had a hell of a lot of views.

youtube doesnt segregate view count (or complaints) for 4k 60 hdr version of videos. so im just not sure there is evidence to suggest anything really. other than acknowledging there are some videos that exist.

ik gonna try to count how many times ive watched a youtube video and though 'mannnn it only this was hdr 60hz....' and ruined the experience.

now, UHD bluray? yes please.