It’s my birthday, and I want the upscaling, the single platform, the flexibility (sailing the high seas), but it’s soooo old. $200? IDK

  • deleted@lemmy.worldEnglish
    173·
    1 year ago

    AI upscale is not worth it in my opinion unless you watch old blueray rips since compression algorithms would make upscaling worse in some cases.

    I have Apple tv and linux pc for my 2 tvs.

    If Apple tv cover your needs then go for it. I got it used in 2017 (I believe gen 3) and still butter smooth to this day.

    • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      I strongly disagree. The AI upscaling is incredibly practical. I have a 4k TV, and most 1080p shows and movies look insanely sharp. It’s not a gimmick.

      This said, I don’t think anyone should buy these new right now. They need to release an update.

      Don’t go with Apple TV, just buy a fire stick for next to nothing and wait for the next shield. That, or buy used.

    • SnipingNinja@slrpnk.netEnglish
      31·
      1 year ago

      I’m just waiting for the EU to force Apple to be open, then I’ll move to everything Apple, maybe.

      • deleted@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        I’m currently running debian 12. The tv is mainly used for YouTube so ublock origin + dearrow + sponsorblock + thumbdown back.

        Unfortunately the only downside is HDR support. I had to use clunky smart tv software to run Jellyfin for HDR content.

        I’ve tried KODE. It’s still not mature for my taste.