I’m thinking about buying an Apple TV because I don’t like the built-in software on my TV, and “big corp that isn’t Google” sounds like a reasonable compromise between privacy and integration with big media providers.
They’re pretty solid honestly. I chose a shield over one bc at the time I wanted some apps that required side loading, but now that I have an emby server that’s moot. The only thing I’m not a fan of is the touch remote, but they still have a remote app so I can just use my phone instead.
Yeah, I just got 2 cheap used ones for that reason. It’s pretty good.
Also because it works way better as a Steam Link than my (surprisingly still being updated) Steam Links, or than on any of the many shitty Chrome/GoogleTV boxes.
Otherwise I have almost no Apple stuff anymore. Heck, not for 5+ years.
Apple TV is currently the best streaming box available and has been for a while. It’s also cheaper than other high-end options while providing excellent functionality.
It’s the best available option. Which IMO describes almost all apple products. They are FAR from perfect. They are absolutely overpriced. The support has gone WAY downhill. But for privacy, durability, build quality, longevity, performance, reliability, ease of use, interoperability, and yes; support, they are the best thing out there.
It’s not at all a bad option, but the streaming apps don’t seem to pay much attention to keeping their console apps updated with support for the latest and best Audio and video formats and codecs etc.
Unfortunately the PlayStations are terrible picks if you run your own Plex or Emby. Sony doesn’t really open up their app space for the developers to provide client apps
I’m thinking about buying an Apple TV because I don’t like the built-in software on my TV, and “big corp that isn’t Google” sounds like a reasonable compromise between privacy and integration with big media providers.
They’re pretty solid honestly. I chose a shield over one bc at the time I wanted some apps that required side loading, but now that I have an emby server that’s moot. The only thing I’m not a fan of is the touch remote, but they still have a remote app so I can just use my phone instead.
you can still buy and use the classic remotes too! here’s the first one i found on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143752434103
Good to know the current boxes still work with the old remotes, thanks for sharing!
Yeah, I just got 2 cheap used ones for that reason. It’s pretty good.
Also because it works way better as a Steam Link than my (surprisingly still being updated) Steam Links, or than on any of the many shitty Chrome/GoogleTV boxes.
Otherwise I have almost no Apple stuff anymore. Heck, not for 5+ years.
Apple TV is currently the best streaming box available and has been for a while. It’s also cheaper than other high-end options while providing excellent functionality.
It’s the best available option. Which IMO describes almost all apple products. They are FAR from perfect. They are absolutely overpriced. The support has gone WAY downhill. But for privacy, durability, build quality, longevity, performance, reliability, ease of use, interoperability, and yes; support, they are the best thing out there.
PS5 (or 4 or even 3) is quite a bit more money, but it’s also a very capable media device that also happens to play video games.
It’s not at all a bad option, but the streaming apps don’t seem to pay much attention to keeping their console apps updated with support for the latest and best Audio and video formats and codecs etc.
I could see that. We have a pretty old TV, so we don’t have a need for things like HDR.
Unfortunately the PlayStations are terrible picks if you run your own Plex or Emby. Sony doesn’t really open up their app space for the developers to provide client apps