They really don't have manuals either these days, just a warranty statement and a basic instruction on starting the device. They just expect you'll go to the internet for any further instruction.
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New Apple TV No Longer Includes Charging Cable for Siri Remote in Box
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I welcome a reduction in price and the possibility of ordering a cable in the box, but in our modern world most people own multiple devices, most of which usb-c.
I'm not trying to be an apple apologist; I'm especially angry with their preposterous price increases in Europe.
As of the 13 Pro anyway they still did. Don’t know about the 14. I’m sure it’s next on the chopping block.
Honestly that’s ok with me I guess, but I do still hope they include them with computers.
Next they'll be charging you $19.95 for the box to ship the thing to you. Postage not included.
Plenty of inexpensive usbc cable options available.
I’ll take a $30 price drop and pony up for a $4 cable
to bad it does t support wireless charging. just at set it on a wireless charging pad when not in use then pick it up. it would make for a natural and seamless charging experience for users.
Has Tim suggested that you put it on the Apple Card and pay 17 cents per month for a year?
99.9% of people that buy an Apple TV have at least 1 other Apple device (eg iPhone or iPad). These devices ship with a cable in the box already. Removing the cable is probably one of the ways they were able to drop the price.
Therefore, most users, including myself appreciate the price drop and don’t have a need for a redundant cable. For the very few that need the cable, buy it, you can more than afford it since you bought the device itself at a discount now.
Therefore, most users, including myself appreciate the price drop and don’t have a need for a redundant cable. For the very few that need the cable, buy it, you can more than afford it since you bought the device itself at a discount now.
It’s the only Apple device that does not benefit from a move to USB-C. It doesn’t transfer data and it doesn’t take long to charge.
The mind boggles with these releases yesterday. It's an insane decision not to include a cable to charge the remote. Next they'll just release it with no ports to force you to buy a new one every time like a set of AA batteries. I'm about to buy this thing for my technologically challenged father, but it'll confuse the hell out of him since the brand new iPhone I had to buy him still uses Lightning and I'll be damned if he understands the difference between Lightning and USB C. He'll ask why it's so complicated to charge a remote and will inevitably lose the newly provided USB C cable in a few months because he doesn't use it with anything else. Personal rant over.
Anyway, on a forward looking platform side - USB C here - thumbs up. They're starting the transition for accessories from Lightning to USB C.
On the other hand, that 'flawed from inception' Apple Pencil 1 still with Lightning and a bunch of dongles! It's as if they're actively encouraging users to buy the Logitech Crayon instead.
Anyway, on a forward looking platform side - USB C here - thumbs up. They're starting the transition for accessories from Lightning to USB C.
On the other hand, that 'flawed from inception' Apple Pencil 1 still with Lightning and a bunch of dongles! It's as if they're actively encouraging users to buy the Logitech Crayon instead.
Should have been available in the box. But since Apple removed the charger from iPhones, should have been expecting this to happen.
So the dealer expects you to either push or tow your new car to the nearest gas station or bring a full gerry can of gas with you when you pick up your new car? I am glad I do not live where you do.
Think its Apple cheaping out and trying to make a few extra cents. Ridiculous. Also the price increase in the Netherlands is beyond the expected, from 389 euros to 589? Seriously?
If you visit him more than twice a year (assumption), you could charge it for him? I used to take care of those things for my mother. Almost a checklist of what to do when I got there. Now I spend an hour convincing her who I am.
I personally wouldn’t mind. My belkin charger would still work, and I haven’t touched the cables in my last few purchases (latest being the AirPods Pro).
I don't even take USB-C cables out of the boxes they ship with anymore, because i have too many.
I approve.
I approve.
Omitting the charging cable is the cherry on top of complete crap design. None of these minimal remotes is worth a damn, and Apple's are among the worst. The best thing about my 4th gen Apple TV is I can use my Sony RM-VL610 universal remote for most functions, a remote that uses AA or AAA batteries. I really don't remember which, as it's been years since I've had to change them.
They reduced the price by substantially more than the cost of the missing cable. Don’t you read before you assume?
First, all the pictures are kind of illustrating the point.
Second, nothing will change with any of these devices, the EU isn’t changing the charging ports on a device you own.
Third, it’s about long term reduction of cable waste- not about helping you carry less cables - although that’s a beneficial side affect.
Sometimes i'm really surprised by people like you, that fail to see any problems due to their blind love for a company. Doesnt matter if you have iPad, iPhone, iMac, Macbook or you have a god damn factory in your backyard that produces USB-C cables, seller MUST provide you a cable for charging a device that you bought.
I wont be surprised if somebody brings Apple to court for this due them selling a product that you have no way of charging.
Apple doesn’t base all its decisions on you personally. I was speaking not about your case but the general case because that’s what this whole USB C standard thing is about. The overall population.
