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Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021, Refurb): 64GB $169 or 32GB Expired

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Apple has their Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021, Refurbished) on sale for $169. Shipping is free.

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Available in:Features:
  • Dolby Atmos for immersive, room-filling sound
  • A12 Bionic chip gives a big boost to audio, video, and graphics, for even better game and app experiences
  • 4K High Frame Rate HDR with Dolby Vision for fluid, crisp video
  • Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV+
  • The latest hits from Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and more
  • More ways to enjoy your TV with Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music
  • The new Siri Remote with touch-enabled clickpad
  • Private listening with up to two sets of AirPods
  • Use AirPlay to share photos, videos, and more from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac on your TV
  • Get a live view of your HomeKit-enabled cameras and control your smart home accessories
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Online Apple Store has the current model refurbished Apple TV 4K w/ new remote $149 + tax (free shipping).

Apple store refurbished items are "like new" and have same 1 year warranty as new products bought from the store.

https://www.apple.com/shop/produc...generation
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the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written
If you are into the Apple ecosystem it is the most seamless out there. This comes with a premium for sure which you can argue isn't worth it.

However, for people that have the means and want an effortless entire system for their grandparents, parents, and non tech savvy spouses, you can't beat it. Everything just works.

I have yet to see anything across all android devices that comes close.

Personally, I have a 2017 nvidia shield, but I would get this Apple TV for anyone else in my life without question since it will make my life easier when they have any tech issue.
I think the only reason you can use to defend the price is the simplicity caused be being a perfect fit in the ecosystem.

I used to have iPhones for my wife and I, fire sticks on the TVs and fire tablets for the kids. The wife could never figure out how to work the kids tablets on road trips and it was challenging using the fire stick (yes, I realize they are pretty easy to use). Replaced them all with iPads and Apple TV's and don't hear one gripe from the wife about how she can't "fix" any of them. Worth every penny!!

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Raider818
09-19-2021 at 02:52 AM.
09-19-2021 at 02:52 AM.
Quote from gcrack :
I truly don't understand the price of Apple TVs. This isn't hate at all. I'll accept the thumbs down that are coming, but given all the products that are out there, I just don't get it. I'm willing to listen to reasons why too.

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n00n3
09-19-2021 at 03:11 AM.
09-19-2021 at 03:11 AM.
Quote from isaaciaggard :
the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written

As a fellow Apple cult member, I think you're confusing the FireTV 4K with another model because mine has locked up the same number of times as my Apple TV. Older FireTV units lock up more often because of Amazon is stingy with RAM.
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purple
09-19-2021 at 03:22 AM.
09-19-2021 at 03:22 AM.
Quote from isaaciaggard :
the difference between a 4k fire tv and an apple tv is like having a 10-yr-old saab versus a lexus

the number of times i've had to force close/restart a fire tv is…well, more than i can count. netflix has been broken on it for as long as amazon's had streaming devices (they seemingly don't want it to work well). the number of ads on the fire homepage is obscene. the slowness/lag for the menu ui is a huge drag.

none of these problems have showed up for me on the apple tv.

i would not recommend it to those who can't really afford it, but if you have the disposable income, it really does make your streaming tv watching life easier…

…which i realize is the most obscene and privileged sentence i've ever written

I have never had any issues with any of my fire tv devices. I do have an apple tv 4k but don't care for it over fire tv. Does the new apple tv remote control the tv power and volume?
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givemefreetv
09-19-2021 at 03:46 AM.
09-19-2021 at 03:46 AM.
Quote from LavenderStove5682 :
That's the old apple tv
You sure about that? The product overview says:

Overview
Originally released April 2021
The new Apple TV 4K brings the best of TV together with your favorite Apple devices and services — in a powerful experience that will transform your living room.
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StefanoM3235
09-19-2021 at 04:05 AM.
09-19-2021 at 04:05 AM.
Deleted, wrong model
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yuris
09-19-2021 at 04:07 AM.
09-19-2021 at 04:07 AM.
Is the new 4K model worth extra $? Amazon has prior model 64gb for 107
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StefanoM3235
09-19-2021 at 04:12 AM.
09-19-2021 at 04:12 AM.
FYI—Target has the old model 32gb model brand new for 129 and 64gb for 149 https://www.target.com/p/apple-tv...A-52944785
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SamWantsChipotle
09-19-2021 at 04:29 AM.
09-19-2021 at 04:29 AM.
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$134/$152 in military veteran store

I believe this is for the HD version, not 4K
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givemefreetv
09-19-2021 at 04:50 AM.
09-19-2021 at 04:50 AM.
Quote from SamWantsChipotle :
I believe this is for the HD version, not 4K
You sure about that? The product overview says:

Overview
Originally released April 2021
The new Apple TV 4K brings the best of TV together with your favorite Apple devices and services — in a powerful experience that will transform your living room.
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VincentV6780
09-19-2021 at 05:04 AM.
09-19-2021 at 05:04 AM.
if you are military you can get it for cheaper with id.me

$144.72 (with tax)

4k 32gb
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leeib
09-19-2021 at 06:03 AM.
09-19-2021 at 06:03 AM.
Anyone use Funimation or Crunchy Roll on their Apple TV, not just this 4k model? I use ROKU and those two apps crash or lag worse than Warzone. I'd like to know in general with tvOS, if these apps have the same issue as on the ROKU tv: navigation is slow, sometimes doesn't play next show, selection box is invisible, skips selections, crashes, and like a 100 more.

It seems like such waste of money to get this for only 2 apps (that I use most frequently), but it's either this or go the Chromecast route. Nothing wrong with Chromecast... just rather not have to use my phone to scroll through and stuff.
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09-19-2021 at 06:14 AM.
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I truly don't understand the price of Apple TVs. This isn't hate at all. I'll accept the thumbs down that are coming, but given all the products that are out there, I just don't get it. I'm willing to listen to reasons why too.

I personally find the Apple TV easier and works with all providers be it Google, Amazon, etc.
I have multiple Apple TV 4K's and love how I can change apps on 1 and it changes all of them at the same time, since they are all logged into the same iTunes account. I can switch to different iTunes accounts by holding down the TV button, comes in handy when I'm doing free subs to Apple TV+. For most streaming apps HBOMax, Starz, and many more I can start watching a show and if I don't finish it I can resume right where I left off without having to reload the app. Switching apps just like iPhone will by double clicking the TV button. In short I'd buy from Walmart or somewhere to try out, if you won't like it make it a easy return. The Apple TV is a great item but may not be for everyone. I purchased most of mine when DirectvNow was having buy service get device free.
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09-19-2021 at 06:47 AM.
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Quote from VincentV6780 :
if you are military you can get it for cheaper with id.me

$144.72 (with tax)

4k 32gb

That's not for the newest 4K version. Go to tech specs and you'll see that's the one with the A8 chip, not A12
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Quote from givemefreetv :
You sure about that? The product overview says:

Overview
Originally released April 2021
The new Apple TV 4K brings the best of TV together with your favorite Apple devices and services — in a powerful experience that will transform your living room.

Go to tech specs and you'll see that's the one with the A8 chip, not A12
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09-19-2021 at 06:57 AM.
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I have both, and can't agree with your statement of Saab Vs Lexus. What do you mean by "Fire TV 4K"? Is it a Stick or Cube. Regardless, Fire TV 4K Stick has been amazing for me, it shouldn't take away the fact that also enjoy my Apple TV 4K. But your comparison is way off. Barely remember last time I had to reboot my Fire TV. But it happens a lot with my Apple TV. It has wake up and HDMI CEC issues with both of my TVs, Vizio and TCL. There are disadvantages and advantages with each streamer. Apple TV's UI and animations are more fluid and smooth. HBO Max was broken for ages, not sure if they fixed it. You can't sideload apps outside of the App Store and it doesn't support Dolby Profiles other than Profile 5. Or have you heard heard of TiviMate or Smart YouTube? Let's just say the Fire TV is not for you, but don't generalize your experience to others.
What is Smart youtube app? Tried googling around but couldn't find any info on its purpose.
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