Should You Quit Cable For The New Apple TV? – AppleTV 4 Jailbreak (appletv4jailbreak.com)
If you’re off to the Apple Store, opt for the 32GB version – you really won’t need 64 GB unless you plan on downloading a ton of gaming apps.
The most exciting thing about the Apple TV is its potential. Developers have just recently gained access to the Apple TV SDK (a fancy tech term that basically means, “Hey! Make some apps for this cool new thing!”) and I expect that the App Store will grow exponentially within the next year.
The Apple TV isn’t exactly affordable compared to other media streamers like it. But for many cord cutters, an $8 Netflix subscription + $15 per month HBO Now access + a one-time payment of $150 for the Apple TV is *still* cheaper than paying for cable (which can range anywhere between $60 and $200 per month for premium channels).
My one gripe against the Apple TV is how Android and Windows un-friendly it is. Chromecast, Roku, and Fire TV all have apps for both the iOS and Android devices, while the Apple TV is pretty much designed for iOS-only households. You *can* download some third party apps to use Android with Airplay, but they are largely unreliable.
Overall, the ability to download apps (instead of being forced to see channels you don’t want), and the new voice/Siri capabilities makes the Apple TV one of the most easy-to-use media streaming devices in its class. The redesigned software makes it the most enjoyable to look at.
For another perspective on the new Apple TV, check out John Paczkowski’s review on BuzzFeed News.
