expiredDealsZen posted Nov 04, 2022 06:36 PM
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expiredDealsZen posted Nov 04, 2022 06:36 PM
Latest 2022 Apple TV 4K 64GB (3rd generation) - Wi-Fi - $124.99 Costco
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Wanted to mention that the 64GB model does NOT have an ethernet port. You can only connect via Wi-Fi. If you want ethernet, go with the 128GB.
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Wanted to mention that the 64GB model does NOT have an ethernet port. You can only connect via Wi-Fi. If you want ethernet, go with the 128GB.
Anyway, less GB, but you get an ethernet port; and the difference in speed is negligible, especially if you aren't doing gaming. Plus it has Thread, which the new one here on sale does not.
Anyway, less GB, but you get an ethernet port; and the difference in speed is negligible, especially if you aren't doing gaming. Plus it has Thread, which the new one here on sale does not.
I can only see buying either 2021 model if trying to save money or the 2022 128GB version if trying to better future-proof. I don't think the 64GB 2022 version makes much sense right now.
Anyway, less GB, but you get an ethernet port; and the difference in speed is negligible, especially if you aren't doing gaming. Plus it has Thread, which the new one here on sale does not.
I can only see buying either 2021 model if trying to save money or the 2022 128GB version if trying to better future-proof. I don't think the 64GB 2022 version makes much sense right now.
Craig and Josiak's WSJ interview was a real eye-opener. They didn't answer any questions honestly and that said so much.
I still keep all my stuff Apple because it works so well together, but I don't kid myself that they care about me as long as they have me locked in.
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Craig and Josiak's WSJ interview was a real eye-opener. They didn't answer any questions honestly and that said so much.
I still keep all my stuff Apple because it works so well together, but I don't kid myself that they care about me as long as they have me locked in.
Craig and Josiak's WSJ interview was a real eye-opener. They didn't answer any questions honestly and that said so much.
I still keep all my stuff Apple because it works so well together, but I don't kid myself that they care about me as long as they have me locked in.
I am tired of my Roku and having to go to through the home screen to switch apps.
I bought the Apple 4K specifically because it allows one to switch apps by pressing the TV button twice.
Question:
If I'm running YTTV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Britbox and YouTube, will I be able to app switch seamlessly? I want to avoid the "Who Watching" menu. I went to the Apple Store and the unit was in demo mode. I thought I read somewhere that not apps play well.
Looking for a confirmed answer, thanks in advance.
[And am waiting to see if the 2022 goes on sale - might decide to exchange]
Thanks!
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1) Only specific manufacturers have adopted HDR10+ because it requires a royalty. Also, in addition to having an HDR10+ capable TV, and the 2022 ATV, you also have to be watching a channel that offers programming in HDR10+. That's a lot of "ifs," that I'm guessing apply to a not a huge % of TV streamers.
2) A15 processor is only going to be "felt" when, or I should say, if, playing iTunes games. The A12 in the 2021 ATV remains plenty fast to quickly scroll up and down, open and load channel apps. But also, so many ATV channel apps are just poorly built it just won't matter in this aspect.
3) "a few years down the road" is irrelevant in 2022. In a 2-3 years ATV will either have been replaced and heavily discounted. Who knows, an M1 version might be out with WiFI 6E or 7. There simply is no need to rush in to buy one now if you can't take advantage of the A15 or HDR 10+ today.
4) "The new box is also lighter and runs cooler." Honestly the "lighter" part is surely a gag on Apple's part. Weight is irrelevant to the ATV -- whether it weights 7.5oz or 15oz who cares. It's a set top box not a tablet or phone. And I've never experienced ATV getting so hot that it had to shut down or that the fan was so noisy it interfered with my viewing. Heck, I didn't even realize it had a fan until the 2022 was featured as fan-less. And honestly, I'd rather have a small, silent cooling fan to move around air.
5) As others have noted the "low end" 2022 model strips out Ethernet and Thread support. If you want that it's another $30 or so.
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