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i will absolutely pay $150-200 for a slightly better apple TV. my apple TV 3 cost me like 8000 yen (about $65 today) in 2012 and it's been one of the most-used devices i've ever bought, despite having the interface from hell.
i will absolutely pay $150-200 for a slightly better apple TV. my apple TV 3 cost me like 8000 yen (about $65 today) in 2012 and it's been one of the most-used devices i've ever bought, despite having the interface from hell.
I anticipate a $150-200 price point and I will probably buy 3 of them to ditch my 3 existing apple tvs in one fell swoop.
Without the big monthly TV subscription I don't see them loss-leading the thing in advance, but once that comes out I wouldn't be shocked by a price drop
Have not been keeping up, but why in the world would it be $150
Isn't it supposed to have the same internals of an iPhone just without a screen?
Why's Roku Netflix better? Just curious, haven't used it.
I haven't used the Roku Netflix app, but considering Apple's implementation of it is god awful, it wouldn't be difficult to be better. I assume Roku is running the standard app that most devices are running lately. Not sure why they never bothered to update the Apple TV app, but it's about time they do.
I feel like I'm in bizarro world. Isn't the standard Netflix app generally regarded as fucking abysmal? I've never met ANYONE who actually likes it (the UI, not the service)I haven't used the Roku Netflix app, but considering Apple's implementation of it is god awful, it wouldn't be difficult to be better. I assume Roku is running the standard app that most devices are running lately. Not sure why they never bothered to update the Apple TV app, but it's about time they do.
I feel like I'm in bizarro world. Isn't the standard Netflix app generally regarded as fucking abysmal? I've never met ANYONE who actually likes it (the UI, not the service)
Apple TV on the other hand is clean, concise, uniform, and fast. Multiple family members have said "well I'm on PS4, I might as well just use Netflix here" only to switch the stereo over to the Apple TV after seconds because the standard UI is so atrocious.
I feel like I'm in bizarro world. Isn't the standard Netflix app generally regarded as fucking abysmal? I've never met ANYONE who actually likes it (the UI, not the service)
Apple TV on the other hand is clean, concise, uniform, and fast. Multiple family members have said "well I'm on PS4, I might as well just use Netflix here" only to switch the stereo over to the Apple TV after seconds because the standard UI is so atrocious.
I think you're in the minority. The app on Apple TV is widely regarded as terrible.
I sold my Apple TV about 3 months ago, but IIRC, it doesn't even auto-play next episodes does it?
I think you're in the minority. The app on Apple TV is widely regarded as terrible.
I sold my Apple TV about 3 months ago, but IIRC, it doesn't even auto-play next episodes does it?
I think you're in the minority. The app on Apple TV is widely regarded as terrible.
I sold my Apple TV about 3 months ago, but IIRC, it doesn't even auto-play next episodes does it?
It really is not that bad, and I have never complained about the Netflix app being designed. I am not sure if Netflix autoplays on Apple TV, I do know that Hulu does, because my girlfriend leaves it on all night to help her sleep.
Why would anyone pat $150 for the Apple TV though? Why does it need to have the same things inside an iphone? Why does it need a screen?
It does autoplay next episode. Mine has been doing it for at least a year or two..
Anyway I agree with him. I have no idea what people's issue is with the Apple TV Netflix app. It's by far the easiest to navigate for me. The Roku app and the standard apps are a mess.
I think you're in the minority. The app on Apple TV is widely regarded as terrible.
I sold my Apple TV about 3 months ago, but IIRC, it doesn't even auto-play next episodes does it?
I feel like I'm in bizarro world. Isn't the standard Netflix app generally regarded as fucking abysmal? I've never met ANYONE who actually likes it (the UI, not the service)
Apple TV on the other hand is clean, concise, uniform, and fast. Multiple family members have said "well I'm on PS4, I might as well just use Netflix here" only to switch the stereo over to the Apple TV after seconds because the standard UI is so atrocious.
I feel like I'm in bizarro world. Isn't the standard Netflix app generally regarded as fucking abysmal? I've never met ANYONE who actually likes it (the UI, not the service)
Apple TV on the other hand is clean, concise, uniform, and fast. Multiple family members have said "well I'm on PS4, I might as well just use Netflix here" only to switch the stereo over to the Apple TV after seconds because the standard UI is so atrocious.
I kinda hope the box itself has a microphone and speaker for Siri too, because I'd like for it to be able to ping my remote for me.
Also curious to see how the remote is powered. Apple seems to be opting for their wireless keyboards/trackpads/mice to go Li-ion/charger really soon, so I kinda doubt that it'll be powered by AA batteries, but I wonder how its form factor would be suited to charging. Maybe setting it down on top of the AppleTV to charge via a contact, like the Apple Watch? I dunno.
Since the price is so high, this is what I'm expecting. They aren't trying to race to the bottom like the fire TV stick and countless set tops last Apple TV included. They probably are upping the convenience and usability
Since the price is so high, this is what I'm expecting. They aren't trying to race to the bottom like the fire TV stick and countless set tops last Apple TV included. They probably are upping the convenience and usability
What would be nice is lagless pass through so Apple TV could truly be an overlay over whatever else you might have on. For my parents changing the input to Apple TV is actually a barrier at times, and they forget to do it, lose the remote because of lack of use, etc
But the other will be deep support for gaming, representing Apple’s largest-ever effort to lure players from traditional consoles. In addition to the convenience of downloading games directly from the Apple TV’s built-in App Store, and controlling many of them via a new bundled remote control, Apple will also support more complex, console-style Bluetooth game controllers with the pressure-sensitive buttons and joysticks previously introduced for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches…
According to sources, one of the dedicated buttons will be a Home button, while another will be for activating the integrated microphone, triggering Siri control of the Apple TV. A source who has used the product says that “you can navigate [mostly everything] on the new Apple TV [solely] using the new Siri button.” The source also called the deep integration of Siri a “main focus” for the new box, as its convenience will appeal to non-gamers and gamers alike.
Apple TV 4: Gaming and Siri will be major focuses, expect Bluetooth game controllers + enhanced wireless
http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/31/apple-tv-gaming-siri-bluetooth-remote/
I'm assuming the reason they're implementing a dedicated Siri button, instead of the "hey Siri" iPhone implementation, is because of sounds from the TV would interfere with that functionality?
I'm assuming the reason they're implementing a dedicated Siri button, instead of the "hey Siri" iPhone implementation, is because sounds from the TV would interfere with that functionality?
In what world is appletv fast?I feel like I'm in bizarro world. Isn't the standard Netflix app generally regarded as fucking abysmal? I've never met ANYONE who actually likes it (the UI, not the service)
Apple TV on the other hand is clean, concise, uniform, and fast. Multiple family members have said "well I'm on PS4, I might as well just use Netflix here" only to switch the stereo over to the Apple TV after seconds because the standard UI is so atrocious.
I'd rather have Hey, Siri built into my Mac to be honest.
Apple exploring original programming.
http://variety.com/2015/digital/news/apple-eyes-move-into-original-programming-exclusive-1201582020/
ehhhh, not really the route i'd like them to go, but i guess they've got to have a differentiator.
I think you're in the minority. The app on Apple TV is widely regarded as terrible.
I sold my Apple TV about 3 months ago, but IIRC, it doesn't even auto-play next episodes does it?
However, I'd be down for Apple having some first-party gaming stuff.
Can you even browse by genre unless it happnes to be one of the groups it chooses for you in the standard netflix app?
I always like the Apple tv version because if I want horror, I browse to genre, horror, then look for something interesting.
I've never figured out how to do that in the standard Netflix app.
In what world is appletv fast?
I remember there was that one rumor a while back where Apple TV would be getting an exclusive Disney/Star Wars/Marvel channel.
Thankfully Netflix seems to have put the kabosh on that.
Yeah, I'd actually like to see them make some first party games (RIP Texas Hold'em), maybe pick up some small gaming studios.
Sources familiar with Apple’s plans say that a cornerstone of the the company’s new set-top box is a universal search feature that will enable searches across multiple streaming video services as well as Apple’s iTunes Store. Instead of searching the catalogs of multiple video services one-at-a-time for a particular movie, you’ll now be able to search all — or most of them — at once and then choose the service on which you’d like to watch it.
One last thing: The new Apple TV will start at $149, the lower of the two price points 9to5Mac first reported. Apple will soon have a subscription internet TV service to sell and the faster it ramps up its installed base of new Apple TV households, the better.
Thank god. That feature is long overdue.New Apple TV Will Feature Universal Search, Start At $149
http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnpaczkow...h-start-at-149?utm_term=.qo0r1RvLZ#.iwgAJzlo0