apple tv yes no or maybe

[big o]

apple tv

wanting to get it what are the pros and cons of it and which one shall I buy

also who to buy it from

cheers Owen

[TJ]

What do you want it for?

I prefer using my PS4 for youtube, foxtel go, netflix etc.

[big o]

What do you want it for?

I prefer using my PS4 for youtube, foxtel go, netflix etc.

yeah basically that shit mate, Julz stole my ps4 so got nothing now haha.

[spookware]

ChromeCast? I got my with a free google play card...

[Nugs]

I liked using mine, but the new TV does it all so no longer using it.
Let me know if you decide you want one.

[TJ]

yeah basically that shit mate, Julz stole my ps4 so got nothing now haha.

That just sounds like you need another PS4 :D

[2LMILK]

Get the PS4 Pro, then rub it in his face

[adrenalin]

Chromecast.

Phone becomes remote essentially.

I use it for Stan \ Netflix \ Youtube \ NBA

[Evman]

4K Chromecast

[Pete]

Same as above, PS4 in theatre does everything and talks to the router for backed up stuff, ps3 in main room same setup, Chromecast in bedroom for youtube/heyu/netflix.

[mr_rotary]

Chromecast FTW

[TJ]

http://www.antilag.com/forums/showthread.php?66494-Soniq-40-Inch-LCD-PS3&p=1317981#post1317981 - just buy a ps3 for media duties :p

[S85FI]

What is Chrome Cast,?

[Evman]

Basically a device that connects to the HDMI port of your TV and WiFi. On your phone you have YouTube/Plex/Netflix/ABC iView/etc and an icon will appear that allows you to Stream whatever you're watching on the TV instead. You phone then basically acts as the remote for it (it doesn't play through your phone to the TV, your phone just tells it what to stream).

[Adr3naL1N]

Assuming you don't have a smart tv then and if you are invested in the apple eco system then yes maybe worth it.

Otherwise if you are not in the apple ecosystem, chromecast is the way to go. Or put that money towards a tv upgrade if it isn't a smart tv! most tvs these days have inbuilt stan/Netflix/youtube/google play movies. I use all those listed just through my LG Smart TV.

[S85FI]

Basically a device that connects to the HDMI port of your TV and WiFi. On your phone you have YouTube/Plex/Netflix/ABC iView/etc and an icon will appear that allows you to Stream whatever you're watching on the TV instead. You phone then basically acts as the remote for it (it doesn't play through your phone to the TV, your phone just tells it what to stream).

Call me old school but I just want to insert a blue ray disk and press play.

[huggy_b]

Should stick to a carby engine as well with that logic?

[S85FI]

Should stick to a carby engine as well with that logic?

More than 50% of my engines run carburetors:)

[IanJ]

Chromecast. So simple to setup and use. Relies on your phone, tablet or laptop (even the mac book) to provide the
media but much better than an Apple TV (I've had all versions).

Your phone apps tend to get much better support than consoles so any issues tend to be fixed pretty quickly plus it's only $70 for the regular one and $90 for the 4K.


Edit to say you can use your phone for other duties while watching Netflix, plex etc

[crabman]

Can Mobdro be used with Chromecast? I have just discovered this on site. It is good.

[mr_rotary]

Assuming you don't have a smart tv then and if you are invested in the apple eco system then yes maybe worth it.

Otherwise if you are not in the apple ecosystem, chromecast is the way to go. Or put that money towards a tv upgrade if it isn't a smart tv! most tvs these days have inbuilt stan/Netflix/youtube/google play movies. I use all those listed just through my LG Smart TV.
Have a smart TV and still opt to use the Chromecast as it's so much more easier to use on your iPhone or iPad. Especially when cuing video's through YouTube.

[dmwill]

Also use a Chromecast though I do have an older generation AppleTV (very limited what you can do with it compared to the latest one).

I'm actually looking to buy a new generation Apple TV just so I can install and use a specific app (indoor cycle training...AppleTV is significantly cheaper than specing a PC with decent graphics).

You can buy refub ones straight from Apple for a little less than the retail price. Still has warranty, etc.
https://www.apple.com/au/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/appletv