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Apple TV 4K 64GB (1st Generation) - In store stock! - $109.96

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Why would anyone get this over an Nvidia shield?
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bobbings wrote: Does anyone know what the issue is with the apple tv where when I stream netflix or fibe tv using it, it basically cripples the internet connection for every other devices connected to the home wifi. I stream on my iPad and it's fine but once the apple tv kicks in, it's bad.
Could be the bandwidth, as the iPad is a lower resolution for netflix. Try going into the Apple TV netflix and see if you can reduce the bandwidth just to see if you really do have a bandwidth issue on wifi or even on your network

You can install Speed test on your apple tv and see what kind of throughput you are getting via wireless.
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Nephelae wrote: Why would anyone get this over an Nvidia shield?
If you have an apple ecosystem then yes. I have both systems... no regrets
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BubbaSPX wrote: Can you get Kodi running on it?
Yes, but it's not the easiest and you have to renew the certificate every few weeks.
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Nephelae wrote: Why would anyone get this over an Nvidia shield?
For folks who have bought into ecosystem chains.

As an apple user myself, well iPhone and partial macOS user, I would still take Nvidia shield over this. I try to avoid iTunes Store and prefer an open device as a media player over a locked one. You can’t even load Kodi on this without weekly hula jumping, even if it was for legitimate reasons.
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I use it for IPTV and it works flawlessly, way more responsive than my Chromecast with Google TV
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Kijana wrote: I use it for IPTV and it works flawlessly, way more responsive than my Chromecast with Google TV
Which app do you use ?
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akide wrote: Which app do you use ?
Stbemu..I also have it on my iPhone. I tried several options and stuck with this one.
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Kijana wrote: Stbemu..I also have it on my iPhone. I tried several options and stuck with this one.
stbemu is on apple devices now? really?
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I much prefer the older style black remote that this has, I know that is personal preference but there you go.
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Remote with this 4k TV is much more premium than newer aluminum version. $10 silicone case takes care of handling issues. Trackpad is better than joypad any day for me.

This is 2017 4k 1st Gen, it handles everything I throw at it. It has A10’X’ chip which in terms of GPU is as good as regular A12/A13 but falls short in terms of CPU power. But as it’s just a TV box, everything is fluid even on this 2017 A10X.

At this price it’s worth it, I got 4 of these when Costco cleared them out at $99.
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pooper wrote: I much prefer the older style black remote that this has, I know that is personal preference but there you go.
This has older style remote, this TV box is 2017 4k 1st Gen.
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djjungly wrote: stbemu is on apple devices now? really?
Didn't know about this but it is there for $9.99 on AppStore. I bought it and tested it just now works great!
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Hahahapxl wrote: Remote with this 4k TV is much more premium than newer aluminum version. $10 silicone case takes care of handling issues. Trackpad is better than joypad any day for me.

This is 2017 4k 1st Gen, it handles everything I throw at it. It has A10’X’ chip which in terms of GPU is as good as regular A12/A13 but falls short in terms of CPU power. But as it’s just a TV box, everything is fluid even on this 2017 A10X.

At this price it’s worth it, I got 4 of these when Costco cleared them out at $99.
Did a bit of research as I'm tempted by this item.
What I found on a popular Mac forum...if you go for this 1st gen 4K ATV, you lose out on these features:

-Thread and Matter compatibility. Apple is migrating to Matter as the smart home standard in few years.
-eARC audio output.
-Use HomePod or HomePod mini as ARC/eARC speakers.
-60 Hz HDR 4K support, including from AirPlay.
-More responsive overall performance, and most likely longer tvOS updates.
-Wi-Fi 6.
-New remote control.

For me the dealbreaker is not being able to use it with HomePod minis and the rumoured new HomePod in 2023 which I assume would also use eARC audio.
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Does anyone know how to order for store pickup? I can’t find out how.
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robbieRFD wrote: Does anyone know how to order for store pickup? I can’t find out how.
I called the store to confirm it’s in stock and asked the lady to hold one for me.
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raviji wrote: Didn't know about this but it is there for $9.99 on AppStore. I bought it and tested it just now works great!
Yes this is the one I have and it works flawlessly on all my compatible Apple devices.
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Hahahapxl wrote: Remote with this 4k TV is much more premium than newer aluminum version. $10 silicone case takes care of handling issues. Trackpad is better than joypad any day for me.

This is 2017 4k 1st Gen, it handles everything I throw at it. It has A10’X’ chip which in terms of GPU is as good as regular A12/A13 but falls short in terms of CPU power. But as it’s just a TV box, everything is fluid even on this 2017 A10X.

At this price it’s worth it, I got 4 of these when Costco cleared them out at $99.
Try throwing dolby vision content over a wireless network through plex at it
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raviji wrote: Didn't know about this but it is there for $9.99 on AppStore. I bought it and tested it just now works great!
Any idea how it compares to iPlayTV ?

I want to find something that's as good as lotusTV for my apple tv :(

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