Finally got an AppleTV (tv)

[nevets88]

Pleasantly surprised that my SD movie purchases are showing up in HD. Actually it looks like 4K. Did some automatic upgrade happen?

[iacas]

25 minutes ago, nevets88 said:

Pleasantly surprised that my SD movie purchases are showing up in HD. Actually it looks like 4K. Did some automatic upgrade happen?

Yes.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-clarification-of-free-4k-upgrade.2078741/

[nevets88]

11 hours ago, iacas said:

Yes.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-clarification-of-free-4k-upgrade.2078741/

I totally forgot about this, Mini is dying and iTunes doesn't work properly anymore (OS is Snow Leopard), it's 10 years old, so time for a replacement.

Have only been using it for one day, but of all the streaming devices, I primarily use a Roku, but also have a FireTV and Chromecast, this is the best interface so far. But need to check if font size for subtitles are adjustable. It seems like it's almost too easy to hit the purchase button, guessing there's confirmation popup, will have to buy something to see what happens.

The ability to scrub forward and backward so easily is so good. The touchpad on the remote is awesome.

Now I can take advantage of those $1 rental specials again and have proper access to my iTunes movie and tv shows again.

Will be interesting to see what apps are available, and now can watch The Masters via a streaming device.

[iacas]

7 minutes ago, nevets88 said:

Will be interesting to see what apps are available, and now can watch The Masters via a streaming device.

That’s how I watch the Masters. Even though DirecTV has the channels too.

[nevets88]

When setting it up, it changed the settings on my TV, sensing for HDR and turned the stupid smooth motioning/soap opera effect back on. Had to go to the tv to turn that back off.

I like that there's no stupid battery in the remote.

[iacas]

4 hours ago, nevets88 said:

I like that there's no stupid battery in the remote.

There’s a battery of course. It’s not “stupid” I guess. Lasts a long time. Charges quickly.