One of the most important achievements of modern software is considered to be the ability to link their mobile gadgets to computers and other devices. In this field, the real battle was played out. Now a little more or less well-known service does not offer the opportunity to upload their documents into it and sync them between devices. We want to buying music on your computer, for five minutes before leaving the house, we would have listened to it on the way through your music player. Want to see the file that we wrote in the train or plane, would appear instantly on our computer, as soon as we discover it. A huge number of modern services try to satisfy these our desires. For many, this synchronization is a symbol of Apple.
Buying every new "apple" device, the user receives more than if he would have the same device, but different companies. That's why iPhone owners plenty of different devices, which depicts bitten apple.
What is Apple TV? Game console? Synchronizer music and video from your computer? By itself, the computer? You decide. To install the Apple TV, just open the box factory where he lay gadget cord to connect the device to a power outlet and control. If you decide to get a set-top box, it is necessary to look at the product Apple.
4 reasons to buy Apple TV
Are you a big fan of iTunes: if you have a large library of music and video in iTunes, then doubt to anything. Any movie, TV show or music tracks downloaded in iTunes, automatically available on Apple TV; You can also receive streaming data on a network computer via Wi-Fi.
On other devices - Roku and Fire TV - have to violate copyrights on content and "pour" it into iTunes alternative sources - Google Play or Amazon Music.
Do you have iPhone, iPad or Mac: iTunes - not only service Apple, which are attracted to Apple TV. You can also view uploaded to iCloud photos, listen to podcasts and watch the edited in iMovie home video. At your disposal is AirPlay, which allows you to broadcast streaming music, photos and video from almost any iOS-app and see the desktop of iPhone, iPad or Mac to your TV screen.
Of course, other streaming set-top boxes also have their podcast application mapping function "mobile" screen and streaming capabilities. However, if you are satisfied with services Apple, why change? Apple TV offers the simplest way.
You want to "everything just works": Unlike other streaming set-top box Apple TV does not have a centralized app store. However, all applications for the Apple TV are located on your screen as soon as you connect the device. You do not need to understand the settings, activate additional services, etc. Applications such as YouTube or Netflix installed by default on a par with other programs of television networks and services.
It is worth noting a similar organizational approach. On the one hand, it is not flexible, fully featured as store applications. On the other, you will spend less time "going on digital catalogs" and perhaps see the channels that do not even pay attention to. And yes, you can personalize the layout of icons.
Apple TV prices dropped to $ 69: making the "apple" affordable electronic gadgets, Apple is seeking to expand the audience of users of its products. The presentation Spring Forward in March, the company announced a reduction in the cost Apple TV set-top boxes from 99 to 69 dollars. Also, Apple CEO Tim Cook boasted that at the same price of 99 dollars was sold 25 million set-top boxes.
4 reasons not to buy Apple TV
Do you use Android: Apple TV is not friendly to competitive services. If you want to look at Apple TV Amazon Prime Instant Videos or listen to music from Google Play Music, the only way - AirPlay. This means that you need an iPhone or iPad while watching videos or listening to music.
Fire TV is the best option for users of Amazon, which do not have a smart TV. If you are immersed in the ecosystem of Google, then your choice - Chromecast or Nexus Player.Streaming TV receiver Roku offers applications for Google Play, and for Amazon Prime.
Restrictions platforms: Apple TV does not have the widest functionality. If you want to download a movie, TV show or program on your device, then Apple gadgets such an application you will not find. Do you want a wider range of applications for streaming music, for example, or Yandeks.Muzyka Zvooq? Apple TV limits your choices to iTunes and Beats Music.
$ 69 - still expensive: Apple TV in Russia remains one of the most expensive streaming TV receivers, even with the recent decline in prices. For example, for $ 50 you buy a Roku Streaming Stick, and for $ 39 - Fire TV Stick from Amazon. In this case, Google asked for your streaming device, Chromecast, the lowest price - $ 35. Of course, the price difference is small, but it is enough for a few evenings spent watching your favorite movies.
Imminent release of Apple TV 4G: the current generation of Apple TV is based on a single-core processor Apple A5. The device is endowed with 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB of flash memory, adapters, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), 10/100 Ethernet and Bluetooth 4.0. Not the most advanced features.
However, in the summer is expected to yield a new generation of Apple TV, which will get A8 processor with 64-bit architecture and can work with ultra-high resolution video 4K. At the gadget will have more memory and more capacious flash drive. In addition, Apple TV 4G obtain improved software platform that will support the App Store and the voice assistant Siri.