Which comes first? Apple TV or an earth-shattering asteroid?
I just picked up a new HDTV set, a Samsung 5300•. It’s a fine TV1, but the interface sucks. It’s inconsistent and unreliable, and it really makes me wish Apple made an HDTV set. The next best thing is the Apple TV box.
The Apple TV is the only reason I bought the Samsung: they have a better reputation for screen quality, and I expect to not have to deal with the built-in software. However, I want to hold off until the next iteration but every time the Samsung interface hangs or a button acts differently than it did three seconds ago, I wonder how long that’s going to be.
Apparently, it’s going to be around when the next asteroid hits the earth.
- Apple TV at Apple Computer
- “Apple TV is a tiny entertainment powerhouse that gives you access to the biggest names in entertainment, in up to 1080p HD. Just plug it in and enjoy a whole world of movies, TV shows, sports, music, and more. And you can show anything that’s on your Mac or iOS device on your HDTV with AirPlay. You’re gonna need a bigger couch.”
- Samsung UN46EH5300 46-inch LED HDTV•
- A nice 46-inch television. Great picture quality (read the reviews for better settings) and standard crappy interface. But since Apple doesn’t make a TV set, there really isn’t any good software out there.
More Apple TV
- Apple TV: Movie Streaming Overload
- There are so many sources for streaming movies and television for free that I don’t have time to watch Netflix or Hulu.
- Tablo TV: Pause and rewind live television
- Now that I have an Apple TV, I almost never turn on broadcast television. After getting used to the better interface and the better control, getting stuck on someone else’s schedule was too annoying. The Tablo TV makes live television interesting again by running it through an Apple TV app.
- Apple TV review
- The Apple TV brings app-store functionality to the big screen. It beats the hell out of all built-in Smart TV interfaces I’ve seen. I’ve not only cut the cord with cable television, I’ve cut the cord with all monthly fees.
More Samsung
- Apple TV review
- The Apple TV brings app-store functionality to the big screen. It beats the hell out of all built-in Smart TV interfaces I’ve seen. I’ve not only cut the cord with cable television, I’ve cut the cord with all monthly fees.