tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post9081106973782592092..comments2024-03-11T20:34:12.030+00:00Comments on Generation Star Wars: Will new Apple TV Roku the boat?John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-6885727342196672092018-10-17T14:13:29.533+01:002018-10-17T14:13:29.533+01:00Love my Apple TV 4K!Love my Apple TV 4K!John Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-59353663231891085182018-10-17T14:12:45.618+01:002018-10-17T14:12:45.618+01:00Finally jumped onto Apple TV now it supports 4K wi...Finally jumped onto Apple TV now it supports 4K with HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos!John Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-9022854294859849492012-03-18T01:00:04.893+00:002012-03-18T01:00:04.893+00:00Oh well, it didn't take a few weeks. On Saturd...Oh well, it didn't take a few weeks. On Saturday I found myself with a few hours of idleness to fill and so I nipped over to Bluewater and picked up a 3rd generation Apple TV. My it is small compared to the 1st gen unit it replaced.<br /><br />Set up is simple enough, just work through physical connections, wireless LAN, AirPlay and Home Sharing in iTunes. I also had to sign in to Netflix using the built-in client in the Apple TV.<br /><br />On a 52" plasma the 1080p HDMI is very apparent, crystal clear and no problems with image or sound. <br /><br />I use AirPlay from my iPad, it worked with everything I tried, including Netflix from the iPad. I also did similar with my iPhone 4, slide shows from my photo albums with audio were a treat. It is so very simple to literally chuck these images up on the big screen in seconds of walking into the room. I like this a lot. <br /><br />I'm sure there is much about Apple TV in its latest version that I have not yet discovered. I will will not be buying content from Apple, but I have lots of Digital Copy content on the hard drive that I can use here. <br /><br />The price of £99 is not a big one to pay considering what is being delivered.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397484661189853982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-62292327925231198622012-03-15T21:00:13.378+00:002012-03-15T21:00:13.378+00:00There are rumours percolating that the next genera...There are rumours percolating that the next generation Xbox will jettison physical media in favour of the Games Marketplace! Microsoft wants a big slice of the very lucrative App Store pie!John Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-29031096756029802482012-03-15T20:46:34.774+00:002012-03-15T20:46:34.774+00:00I still have my Apple TV original issue, and it ge...I still have my Apple TV original issue, and it gets very little use. To me, it was just like a mains powered iPod and not a lot more! Successive updates have given it a bit more functionality but thats it. <br /><br />So I skipped the Apple TV version number two as I simply could not find a practical use for it, although it is quite a bit more functional. I never buy video content from iTunes, not when there is Sky, BBC iPlayer and the other UK terrestrial players, and then there is Netflix and LoveFilm (I subscribe to the former only). <br /><br />But I have to say, with full 1080p capability and the high degree of functionality that is now embedded in the Apple TV, particularly for those in an iHouse (like me), it all begins to make a lot of sense. Integrating with iPhone, iPad and iTunes in the house make the latest Apple TV a compelling proposition.<br /><br />I had looked at other devices, such as Roku. But these all seem to be nearly there, although lacking the look and feel of belonging to a much larger ecosystem. Apple TV provides just that and in a very coherent manner.<br /><br />I suspect that in the next few weeks I will be paying Apple a visit at their Bluewater storeDannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397484661189853982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-65751092118060814032012-03-15T20:40:37.296+00:002012-03-15T20:40:37.296+00:00Only those with Broadband limits have to worry abo...Only those with Broadband limits have to worry about such things :-) The thing is, on-line content isn't going away, it is going to get ever more prevalent. Even media-based games are going to go the way of the DoDo.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397484661189853982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-87976142579543047012012-03-15T20:06:18.500+00:002012-03-15T20:06:18.500+00:00I was just having a look at that on the Apple Stor...I was just having a look at that on the Apple Store. <br /><br />I still for the life of me can't think of any reason why I would want one of these (and you know me, I can find a reason for buying almost ANY Apple product.) <br /><br />Obviously it comes down to the fact that I just haven't got into buying content online to stream or download. (Seriously, don't people end up hitting their broadband monthly usage limits in about two days?!)<br /><br />But even if I did, I'd happily watch downloaded/streamed content on the iMac as I do already with my EyeTV tuner. So I keep looking at the Apple TV, yearning for it to appeal or make sense to me, but ... completely failing, I'm afraid.<br /><br />Looks nice and shiny though.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293261569146060320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-76224494873900958612012-03-15T20:03:30.887+00:002012-03-15T20:03:30.887+00:00Yes, I just received my new Apple TV in the mail a...Yes, I just received my new Apple TV in the mail and I'm looking forward to finally being able to watch the 1080p versions of LOTR and Kill Bill I've had for ages. I'm so excited!Ged Maheuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458154629601372401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-39791456679693743092012-03-15T15:52:41.020+00:002012-03-15T15:52:41.020+00:00I don't think I will be upgrading as my TV onl...I don't think I will be upgrading as my TV only supports 720p, but I do enjoy using the AppleTV. For me it is the ability to link up iDevices ... mainly:<br /><br />Stream recent iPhone photos and videos of the kids to the TV when the Grandparents are wanting to view "prints"<br /><br />Stream my ripped DVD's/BluRay library from iTunes to the TV<br /><br />Rent the latest movie releases instantly<br /><br />Watch Netflix <br /><br />Control the TV with iPhone or iPad and stream music or mirror the iPad screen to the TV when playing games or video conferencing<br /><br />Control all computers in the house with "different" fully loaded iTunes libraries.<br /><br />Listen to internet radio and podcasts that I subscribe to.<br /><br />If you have iDevices then the AppleTV is a must I think!Volkscamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868357662452211373noreply@blogger.com