Poll: The official Apple TV 4K thread (the 2021 model has a new remote and everything!)

Captain · 28 Sep 2017 at 23:00

Broken Hope said:
if you own a HD film on itunes and there is a 4K version you get the upgrade for free.

It’s awesome of Apple to do that, their 4K films are priced very good too, Logan in 4K for £10, it’s £20 everywhere else.

I’ve ordered one too. I’m not sure why they are priced so close together though, £180 and £200 for double the space, seems a no brainer.

Captain · 28 Sep 2017 at 23:12

Apple are also quoting 5 weeks for delivery, I’ve just ordered from very for collection tomorrow morning.

Robert · 29 Sep 2017 at 05:55

What’s the quality like?

BMox81 · 29 Sep 2017 at 06:10

Clov!s said:
It’s awesome of Apple to do that, their 4K films are priced very good too, Logan in 4K for £10, it’s £20 everywhere else.

I’ve ordered one too. I’m not sure why they are priced so close together though, £180 and £200 for double the space, seems a no brainier.

When using the 4th gen 32gb, I got nowhere near maxing out the storage so getting the 32gb for the 4K was a no brainer. If you intend on playing lots of games on there then you’ll be fine with the 64gb.

danielanthony · 29 Sep 2017 at 08:03

I've just ordered my new 4K Apple TV via the website. The dispatch time is 4-5 weeks but I find it hard to believe that demand is so high that there is this sort of shortage of them.

Broken Hope · 29 Sep 2017 at 10:18

Clov!s said:
It’s awesome of Apple to do that, their 4K films are priced very good too, Logan in 4K for £10, it’s £20 everywhere else.

I’ve ordered one too. I’m not sure why they are priced so close together though, £180 and £200 for double the space, seems a no brainer.

64 is pointless if just using as a streaming box, I got a 64 ATV 4 and didn’t use much space. My 4K is a 32.

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 10:20

For the extra £20 it wasn’t worth skimping on the extra space.

When you buy a film, does it not download to the box?

BMox81 · 29 Sep 2017 at 10:32

Clov!s said:
For the extra £20 it wasn’t worth skimping on the extra space.

When you buy a film, does it not download to the box?

Nope - streaming only.

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 14:08

BMox81 said:
Nope - streaming only.

32Gb was probably good enough then, oh well, what’s £20

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 14:09

danielanthony said:
I've just ordered my new 4K Apple TV via the website. The dispatch time is 4-5 weeks but I find it hard to believe that demand is so high that there is this sort of shortage of them.

Should have ordered from Very, they have both in stock for next day delivery.

danielanthony · 29 Sep 2017 at 14:32

Clov!s said:
Should have ordered from Very, they have both in stock for next day delivery.

Good idea.

I just cancelled my Apple order and have bought it via John Lewis as you also get a free two-year warranty. Free delivery is up to 5 working days, so will be enjoying 4K HDR goodness next week..!

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 18:02

n111ck said:
The HDR thing is intentional as some tvs apparently take a few seconds to switch HDR on and off - never noticed this on my tv though. I expect an auto mode will get added if enough people moan.

4k itunes movies do look great on though and US itune movies work without a VPN - lots of cheap digital copies about over there - got Alien Covenant for £4...

Can I use a VPN to access US ITunes in order to purchase films that allow me to play them on my 4K tv?

BMox81 · 29 Sep 2017 at 18:41

Clov!s said:
Can I use a VPN to access US ITunes in order to purchase films that allow me to play them on my 4K tv?

You don’t need a vpn to access the US iTunes Store.

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 18:44

BMox81 said:
You don’t need a vpn to access the US iTunes Store.

But you do to purchase films? If not, how?

BMox81 · 29 Sep 2017 at 18:47

Clov!s said:
But you do to purchase films? If not, how?

Nope. You can create a US iTunes account without a VPN.

I use iTunes gift cards if I want to buy a film from a UV only studio like Sony or Warner Bros, or buy digital codes for the others.

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 19:01

BMox81 said:
Nope. You can create a US iTunes account without a VPN.

I use iTunes gift cards if I want to buy a film from a UV only studio like Sony or Warner Bros, or buy digital codes for the others.

But that means I’ll have to use a random account on my Apple TV to watch the stuff I’ve bought in the US but change over to my regular account to watch my purchased uk content?

Seems like too much hassle tbh.

BMox81 · 29 Sep 2017 at 19:17

Clov!s said:
But that means I’ll have to use a random account on my Apple TV to watch the stuff I’ve bought in the US but change over to my regular account to watch my purchased uk content?

Seems like too much hassle tbh.

It’s not as much hassle as your thinking.

Plus any UK/US apps you download stay on your homepage-they don’t disappear when switching between your accounts.

n111ck · 29 Sep 2017 at 20:04

Clov!s said:
But that means I’ll have to use a random account on my Apple TV to watch the stuff I’ve bought in the US but change over to my regular account to watch my purchased uk content?

Seems like too much hassle tbh.

You log into both accounts once and then to swap between them just select the other in the account menu - its really easy and worth doing as the 4k selection is much bigger on the US store.

Captain · 29 Sep 2017 at 20:07

Can I only use iTunes vouchers to purchase from the US iTunes?

n111ck · 29 Sep 2017 at 20:22

Clov!s said:
Can I only use iTunes vouchers to purchase from the US iTunes?

Probably - I think you need a credit card assigned to a US post code.

US itunes vouchers are easy enough to get online.

Poll: ** The official Apple TV 4K thread (the 2021 model has a new remote and everything!) **

Are you buying the 4K Apple TV?

Yes

No

Not at the moment, maybe later

Poll: The official Apple TV 4K thread (the 2021 model has a new remote and everything!)