Recently bought a 4K TV that supports .mkv and .mp4 files, among others, and decodes HEVC (H.265), VP8, VP9, AVC (H.264), AV1, VC1. However the TV itself will not have an online connection. I will be the sole user of said TV and device(s).
On said TV, I want to watch:
I'm pondering whether I should use my Xbox Series console or get an Apple TV 4K or even a Mac Mini M4 (Pro?) to use as my media center. If it's a Mac Mini M4 (Pro), I could even use it as my couch PC and web browser too for an all-in-one machine. Control by console controller or Apple TV remote is preferred, but not an important requirement, as I have a keyboard and mouse and lapboard too.
What are your suggestions?
On said TV, I want to watch:
- sports subscriptions (MLS Season Pass among others) and Apple TV (+) that all have apps or web browser options.
- movies, series, and documentaries from a local storage device (around 5 TB currently on an HDD). The files are in 4K or the best resolution available and mostly .mkv and a few .mp4, respectively, and in Dolby Vision and/or HDR formats if available. If needed, will upgrade the HDD to an external SSD or other solution.
I'm pondering whether I should use my Xbox Series console or get an Apple TV 4K or even a Mac Mini M4 (Pro?) to use as my media center. If it's a Mac Mini M4 (Pro), I could even use it as my couch PC and web browser too for an all-in-one machine. Control by console controller or Apple TV remote is preferred, but not an important requirement, as I have a keyboard and mouse and lapboard too.
What are your suggestions?