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Amazon has the
32GB Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021, MXGY2LL/A) on sale for
$99.99.
Shipping is free.
Walmart has the
64GB Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player (2021, MXH02LL/A) on sale for
$114.
Shipping is free.
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I have a few of the previous generations (4k first gen 2017) in 64gb and never needed the extra space.
I've used Roku, firetstick, builtin sony and samsung streamers. Apple TV is my favorite by far. You can use your regular tv remote to control apple tv. If you have an iphone it will auto pause tv when you get a call i you want.
FYI- Apple just released the a new 2022 version. This deal is for the 2021 version
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4K (first generation)
At an Apple Special Event on September 12, 2017, Apple announced the Apple TV 4K which supports 2160p output, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and includes a faster Apple A10X Fusion chip supporting HEVC hardware decoding. Dolby Atmos support was added in tvOS 12. Following the announcement of the new models, the 64 GB version of the Apple TV HD was discontinued. Externally it is similar to the 4th generation model, with the only differences being the addition of vents on the base, the removal of the USB-C port, and the addition of a tactile white ring around the Menu button on the included Siri Remote.
4K (second generation)
On April 20, 2021, Apple announced an updated Apple TV 4K with the A12 Bionic chip, support for high frame rate HDR, HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 6. Its HDMI port supports ARC and eARC, which allows other sources plugged into the television to output audio through Apple TV, including to AirPlay speakers like HomePod. It also has the ability to pair with the ambient light sensor on iPhones with Face ID to optimize its color output, a feature that was also extended to older Apple TVs with tvOS 14.5. AirPlay supports high frame rate HDR playback, allowing videos shot on the iPhone 12 Pro in Dolby Vision 4K 60fps to be mirrored in full resolution. Following the announcement, the previous Apple TV 4K with an A10X Fusion chip was discontinued.
The model also comes with a thicker redesigned Siri Remote with a circular touchpad with navigational buttons, as well as power and mute buttons. The remote does not include an accelerometer and gyroscope, which were present in the previous Siri Remote, making it incompatible with some games. The remote is compatible with previous generation tvOS-based Apple TVs and ships with an updated SKU of the Apple TV HD.
4K (third generation)
On October 18, 2022, Apple announced an updated Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip, reduced weight and dimensions, and support for HDR10+. It comes in two configurations, a Wi-Fi-only model with 64 GB of storage, and a higher-priced 128GB model with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a Thread radio. The included Siri Remote charges via USB-C instead of Lightning.
64GB is $129, but removes Ethernet port for wifi only connections.
128GB model is $149 and retains the ethernet port
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It seems many anime fans don't actually run 4K TVs as I get a gaggle of "Mine is fine" when I report complaints only to have CR come back and says "Yeah it's a problem with the Ultra when using a 4K TV"
So, in my case, as example, I am slowly building out a "smart home" so Thread support is important to me. I also have one ATV hooked directly to my router's satellite, so Ethernet is key too. I don't play games on ATV. So 2021 and saving $20 a box (I'm upgrading 3) makes sense for my situation.
So, in my case, as example, I am slowly building out a "smart home" so Thread support is important to me. I also have one ATV hooked directly to my router's satellite, so Ethernet is key too. I don't play games on ATV. So 2021 and saving $20 a box (I'm upgrading 3) makes sense for my situation.
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I find myself opening up the Roku to see if there are new episodes then switch over to Apple TV to actually watch them.
Otherwise the old one has an ethernet port and does Thread networking (not available at the $129 model for 2022 - for that, you'd have to spend another $20). The old one is overpowered so is good for most people unless you want HDR10+.
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I came from a fire stick 4k and a roku ultra 4k and the 2021 Apple tv blows them away performance wise. The fire stick Ui is a dumpster fire of your content squeezed inbetween tons of ads. I doubt I'd ever go back. We used it for a few days and moved on.
The roku ultra 4k performance was fine but the remote broke on me after only a few months (young kid and drops. Just didn't hold up). For $79 I wouldn't even consider it against a $99 ATV.
The Apple tv works amazing. The remote quality is a noticeable step up and more featured. You can set the TV button to go straight to your apps so you never see an ad (this is a big deal when compared to fire TV or roku). Double tapping the TV button brings up a navigation to quickly switch between open apps. Overall the Ui just feels smoother and better designed. Plex loads and navigates faster. The apps aren't shut down when you switch between them, they go into a suspended state, so if you switch between one app and another and then go back the original one will be where you left it instead of back at home. It also has YouTube Kids which is important to me because it allows me to limit the content my kid sees.
The one down side I've noticed is the Spotify app. Its not as good as the roku or the fire stick app. It's a known issue and Spotify issued a statement in April that they were looking into it but no update since then.
Overall unless you really have a need for more storage space or performance for games or really need HDR10+ I wouldn't spend the extra money to get the 2022 ATV. If you get the $129 version you're actually losing features compared to the 2021 version in exchange for the storage and performance. So if you want everything you're paying $149. I have no regrets about getting the 2021 version.
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