Try getting the new 5.1.1 update. Has bug fixes for AirPlay. Personally I have no issues with AirPlay between my Atv 2 and iPad 2.
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Why is Netflix so poor on ATV?
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Try getting the new 5.1.1 update. Has bug fixes for AirPlay. Personally I have no issues with AirPlay between my Atv 2 and iPad 2.
Well, this post for me has shattered any credibility you may have had in relation to this issue. You don't get what you want so you resort to being a thief?
Yeah I tried it the other day. Still has the same issues of no HD etc. I think it was just to correct the odd errors netflix sometimes encounters when browsing.
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I'd suggest you go troll a different thread.
I pay to stream HD movies and TV shows, but Apple stops me from doing so. So I pay even more money to rent blu rays, to rip (which takes 4 hours per movie including encoding), to then stream (yes stream, the service I initially paid for) the movies or TV shows to my Apple TV in HD quality. And then never watch them again.
I fail to see the problem you have with any of that. Hence my accusation of trolling to simply get a reaction.
help me replace my samsung blu ray!
I currently use a Samsung Bluray Player to stream netflix. The only reason I even bought it was for netflix and so I would only have 1 device instead of DVD player + something else. Well, for the last 6 mo it has been terrible and through several firmware updates it doesn't appear to be getting better and I have been able to confirm that it is directly related to the player itself not my network.
The errors I get are 1) constant rebuffering and 2) frequent "we can't play this title" messages
So, I'm thinking I'll sell that since I don't care about the blu ray player part and dust off an HDMI DVD player and buy a streaming device. I like the idea of Apple TV since I have an Ipad and soon (hopefully) a new macbook that will do Airplay but I'm concerned by the issues people are reporting with netflix wondering if I should just go w/a Roku.
So, Since the last update, what are the issues you guys still run into? Should I just go for the Roku? is it that much better for Netflix? (I know its cheaper)
thanks for your help!
I currently use a Samsung Bluray Player to stream netflix. The only reason I even bought it was for netflix and so I would only have 1 device instead of DVD player + something else. Well, for the last 6 mo it has been terrible and through several firmware updates it doesn't appear to be getting better and I have been able to confirm that it is directly related to the player itself not my network.
The errors I get are 1) constant rebuffering and 2) frequent "we can't play this title" messages
So, I'm thinking I'll sell that since I don't care about the blu ray player part and dust off an HDMI DVD player and buy a streaming device. I like the idea of Apple TV since I have an Ipad and soon (hopefully) a new macbook that will do Airplay but I'm concerned by the issues people are reporting with netflix wondering if I should just go w/a Roku.
So, Since the last update, what are the issues you guys still run into? Should I just go for the Roku? is it that much better for Netflix? (I know its cheaper)
thanks for your help!
Its not stealing. Far from it.
I rent a move, rip it, watch it when I want, then delete it.
A 500GB HDD would fill up pretty fast if I was "stealing" all of these movies.
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If you really need the blu ray functionality, I'd suggest a PS3, as it offers blu ray and the best Netflix picture/sound quality.
You could always buy the Apple TV and try it first. If it doesnt work, its very easy to return it.
LOL what?
for the record i "steal" torrent all my movies so im not looking down my nose at you but if you dont think its stealing that your funny
How could there be an issue with ATV since it works for everyone BUT you? The problem is at your end. It works for me, it works for everyone but you.
If your claim is true, you have nothing else to gain on the internet. Your inquiry was as to wether this was normal with ATV. You now know it is not. Go back to the real world and contact all your tech support options to figure it out.
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Apparently watching a movie which I've paid money to rent is stealing. Tomorrow I'm going to notify Universal, Sony, Paramount etc that a worldwide organisation running under the codename "BlockBuster" is allowing millions of people to steal movies every week by asking that they cough up a few $$$ per movie.
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Apparently watching a movie which I've paid money to rent is stealing. Tomorrow I'm going to notify Universal, Sony, Paramount etc that a worldwide organisation running under the codename "BlockBuster" is allowing millions of people to steal movies every week by asking that they cough up a few $$$ per movie.
Apparently, but only if you care about the actual "laws". Whatever you "feel" is right is more important.
Apparently, but only if you care about the actual "laws". Whatever you "feel" is right is more important.
Well here in the UK, if a woman is pregnant and she walks by a police officer in the street, she can take his hat and have a piss in it, because thats the law.
Not all of them make sense
In all honesty, people dont care about what you download or whatever as long as its for personal use. If you're down the pub every night trying to flog a few cheap DVDs on the other hand....
Well here in the UK, if a woman is pregnant and she walks by a police officer in the street, she can take his hat and have a piss in it, because thats the law.
Not all of them make sense
In all honesty, people dont care about what you download or whatever as long as its for personal use. If you're down the pub every night trying to flog a few cheap DVDs on the other hand....
That's a pretty self-serving interpretation. And one that doesn't actual change the fact that what you are doing is likely theft in that it deprives the copyright owner of their property rights.
Frankly, I'm surprised this thread has gone on for so long.
Really says it all. OP doesn't like Apple and enjoys going on forums to voice his dissaproval. Any effort to resolve his issue--- ANY--- will result in a response that denies your help and places the blame on Apple. We get it, OP -- you don't like Apple. There are far more important things to do in life than to be the countervoice on an Apple-Centric forum.
Really says it all. OP doesn't like Apple and enjoys going on forums to voice his dissaproval. Any effort to resolve his issue--- ANY--- will result in a response that denies your help and places the blame on Apple. We get it, OP -- you don't like Apple. There are far more important things to do in life than to be the countervoice on an Apple-Centric forum.
Beat me to it. I have a feeling nothing we say or ask the op to do will have any effect on his/her situation.
Sell it and be done with it. You obvisouly don't like it and you don't like the explinations given here.
The problem with Netflix, not the ATV, is how much they compress the video. Now most of the time it does not look bad, but on dark scenes, especially on larger screens, the compression artifacts really stick out. On my 70 inch screen it is very obvious. I even rented an HD movie from iTunes, and although nowhere near as bad as Netflix, compression artifacts were again noticeable. Now for some that may be acceptable, but not for me. I'd rather rent a blu ray from Red Box for $1.50 and watch a much better picture than to stream and pay $4.99. With screens getting larger and larger, streaming companies are going to have to increase their bitrate or come out with different streaming hardware than what is currently available. Oddly, Vudu which streams at 9 Mbs for HD is still a lot better than 1080 HD content from iTunes. Heck, MLB streaming is a lot better than netflix. So I know it can be done, it's just that Netflix doesn't seem to think it's an issue. Perhaps that is why it's an outdated company and why Apple will probably eventually separate itself from them.
Give the apple tv a try you can always return if you have issues or don't like. I feel in love with the interface and how easy it was to use especially for Netflix. I've tried many devices for Netflix like: Samsung blu ray, Sony blu ray, Panasonic blu ray and wd tv live. Apple tv is by far the best. If you can get your hands on a refurb apple tv 2 that's even better. Once it's jailbroken you can install things like xbmc, plex, etc. This will allow to get tons of free content and apps like Hulu, crackle, etc. Lots of free content no need for cable or even Netflix for that matter.
Refurb apple tv 2s are only $70 (if you can get your hands on one)
Refurb apple tv 3's are $85
New apple tv 3's are $100
I love it when the Apple fanboys start posting hate comments towards people who have genuine problems with Apple devices.
Really does make me laugh. Instead of trying to defend your precious products, try helping people out, or simply say nothing at all.
Anyone who has read the feedback I have given in this thread directly from Apple and Netflix will know that it isnt a problem on my end, and that Apple are still investigating the issue. Coming on here and pointing the finger at me without doing a bit of research is the type of arrogance I'd expect from the Apple fan club.
I'm not sure why I'm bothering with a response. This comment will be deleted due to a few petty people reporting it, as with almost every post on these boards that isnt pro-Apple.
Oh and if you don't like my signature, otherwise known as THE TRUTH, just ignore it. Its not hard to simply ignore a piece of text on the INTERNET.
Really does make me laugh. Instead of trying to defend your precious products, try helping people out, or simply say nothing at all.
Anyone who has read the feedback I have given in this thread directly from Apple and Netflix will know that it isnt a problem on my end, and that Apple are still investigating the issue. Coming on here and pointing the finger at me without doing a bit of research is the type of arrogance I'd expect from the Apple fan club.
I'm not sure why I'm bothering with a response. This comment will be deleted due to a few petty people reporting it, as with almost every post on these boards that isnt pro-Apple.
Oh and if you don't like my signature, otherwise known as THE TRUTH, just ignore it. Its not hard to simply ignore a piece of text on the INTERNET.
At this point theres no real way to tell. Unless you watch them and see the difference. I hope Netflix changes this soon.
The only way is to leave a stream playing for a few minutes, then ring Netflix to see what speed its streaming at.
As a reference, 1.1mbps is SD, 2.7mbps is HD/720p, and 4.7mbps is 1080p.
Ok i put the movie "drive" on
Called netflix and they said my current speed on that movie is 4.8mb live
Looks like it is 1080p
I am wired with ethernet
I keep my apple tv wired. & ps3 wireless , i use the atv the most
Called netflix and they said my current speed on that movie is 4.8mb live
Looks like it is 1080p
I am wired with ethernet
I keep my apple tv wired. & ps3 wireless , i use the atv the most