![]() ![]() ![]() What is included in the box, however, is a remote, and this year’s remote is a major departure from what has come before. Notably, however, it’s also about twice as thick (and heavy) as previous models, so it’s going to stand out a little more on the shelf under or to the side of the TV.Īs with previous Apple TVs, the sole way to connect to your TV is via a HDMI cord (not included). Out of the box, the Apple TV follows the same minimalist aesthetics of its predecessor. Naturally the 64GB model will set you back more, though I do recommend it, as anyone who has iPhones and iPads know they do tend to run out of memory quickly. There are two models – a 32GB and 64GB model. Now it’s also a game console and turns your TV into a giant iPad. The Apple TV is something much more serious, and it has the potential to be very disruptive. Since my first Apple TV, I can’t remember actually buying a DVD or Blu-Ray.īut the latest model of Apple TV shows that the electronics giant no longer considers the device to be a hobby. I tested my download caps from time to time in binge streaming HD movies, but it has been a useful way for me to virtualise my movie collection. As a guy with a sizable collection of iTunes content that I have accumulated over the years (movies, TVs, music, apps… all the good stuff), having a cheap little box sitting under the TV that could stream it all without requiring me to fiddle around with settings made the previous models of Apple TV some of my most used devices. I’ve always been on board with Apple’s little hobby. But this year’s iteration is a very different story. For years Apple has been insisting that its Apple TV product line has been a “hobby” something that was of personal interest to Steve Jobs, but never an important product category expected to sell millions in its own right. ![]()
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