Apple TV Box

[fluffy]

I’m looking at an Apple TV Box to use in camp. The newest generation is 4K compatible but I don’t have 4K capability anywhere else just yet. Would this unit still be usable with lower resolution devices ? Like the wAy you can play a DVD in a blurry player ?

[36Drew]

I’m looking at an Apple TV Box to use in camp. The newest generation is 4K compatible but I don’t have 4K capability anywhere else just yet. Would this unit still be usable with lower resolution devices ? Like the wAy you can play a DVD in a blurry player ?

The simple answer to your question is "Yes". The Apple TV supports multiple resolutions, and the 4K edition happens to add UHD to that list. It will auto-detect your TV's resolution (which is probably 1080p). You won't get any image quality improvements but it will work.

All that said - if you're not buying a 4K tv anytime soon, then you're just wasting the extra $50 on the 4K version. Save your money and buy a used last-gen unit. They're still supported, receiving updates, and work just fine. For example: https://classifieds.castanet.net/detail ... 3/4267490/

[fluffy]

I hope to upgrade to 4K within the net year so I figured why not spend the extra now. Is there already a fair amount of programming available in 4K ?

[36Drew]

I hope to upgrade to 4K within the net year so I figured why not spend the extra now. Is there already a fair amount of programming available in 4K ?

I don't have a 4K TV - but my laptop supports 60fps UHD. I've yet to really notice a difference. I've watched a few shows on a 4K TV that feel like they're "upscaled" and 60 FPS leaves me feeling like many shows are just conversions whereby extra frames are computed/blended in order to double the framerate. YMMV, of course.

[Urban Cowboy]

I hope to upgrade to 4K within the net year so I figured why not spend the extra now. Is there already a fair amount of programming available in 4K ?

Yes there is particularly in streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, etc.

[GordonH]

Bumped up

Finally decided to drop cable and went out and got the latest Apple TV.

So far I have installed Paramount+, Disney+, CTV, and Global (few minor ones).

Please any suggestions I should add

[kelownman]

What is your monthly charge for all those compared to cable (whatever package you had with them)?

[Even Steven]

I've installed a Plex server and now can watch whatever I download on any device including TV or mobile anywhere in the world.

It's a bit of a tech problem but once it's set up it's great.

And it's free.

[GordonH]

What is your monthly charge for all those compared to cable (whatever package you had with them)?

3 subscriptions equals $26 per/month compared to cable just under $100 per/month.

Still checking out Sports app... probably go with Sportsnet Now.

[mexi cali]

What is your monthly charge for all those compared to cable (whatever package you had with them)?

3 subscriptions equals $26 per/month compared to cable just under $100 per/month.

Still checking out Sports app... probably go with Sportsnet Now.

If you're a sports fan (MLB, NFL, Soccer, Boxing etc.) DAZN.com is a good app. Costs 190.00 for the year but there is a ton of programming including documentaries, A Football Life, past super bowls and team stuff. It's a lot.

[Urban Cowboy]

I hope to upgrade to 4K within the net year so I figured why not spend the extra now. Is there already a fair amount of programming available in 4K ?

Short answer is yes.

A lot of the stuff I've watched on Netflix is high definition plus has Dolby Atmos as well.

Regular TV may not have as much but it's getting better all the time.

They don't really have much choice but to improve as 8K is becoming more popular.