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expiredhipiyapi posted Aug 21, 2023 1:51 PM
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It looks like they are expected to ship between
09/04/23 - 09/15/23. Once shipped you should be
notified and provided with tracking."
What the Costco online support wrote in regards to backorders on the Apple TV 4k. For reference my original eta was August 25th.
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To be clear, they both have issues and occasionally crash while watching Netflix/Plex. This happens the most often if you turn off the device/TV directly without exiting the app or stream, but it does happen. It'll just random freeze and eventually kick me back to the home screen.
That said, I'd say both are about equal regarding general experience for non-tech people.
I do like the rechargeable remote for the Apple TV. Conversely, I like that you can get other types of remotes and use it for the Roku. It's more a matter of preference, honestly. Well, and cost.
Edit: Reminder that Roku TVs built into the television set will always suck compared to the actual box. I never liked the streaming sticks because they always cut corners to make the format fit. Similar experience with the fire TV sticks, which are dogshit in every iteration I've used.
Aside from a 50% processor (snappier interface) and 30% gpu (for games) bump, the new remote is a nice upgrade from the only-touchpad version. Also, only this newest model supports Apple Music Sing (their karaoke app).
Aside from a 50% processor (snappier interface) and 30% gpu (for games) bump, the new remote is a nice upgrade from the only-touchpad version. Also, only this newest model supports Apple Music Sing (their karaoke app).
However certain aspects on Apple TV gimped. One example, Netflix. Netflix menu on Roku is far superior to Netflix Apple TV. Probably as punishment for Apple denying user data and 30% cut of sub.
https://www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra
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https://support.apple.c
https://www.lifewire.co
https://developer.roku.
Also the appletv listed here is a 5 core + 4gb ram + 128gb flash. So spec wise it's definitely superior but not sure if it's worth getting rid of roku ultras for.
Edit: Cancelled my order from Costco since Target price matched. It was a hassle getting Costco to approve and ship the correct Apple TV 4K after they sent me the wrong one. Good luck!
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