There is nothing that functions as well as Apple TV
924146
This is the fourth Apple TV I've purchased. Having used the new Roku and Chromecast extensively, I simply cannot see how someone passes on purchasing an Apple TV. The ease of use of this device is second to none. It requires nothing but itself and internet. As a standalone media unit, it has quite a robust offering. Go to Apple's website to see all the content available, but needless to say, it is fully-loaded, and getting content updates regularly. Pair this with a Mac, iPhone or iPad and you have endless possibilities. I use an Apple TV in my office as a wireless monitor. Over AirPlay I can stream content not yet available on the device (such as Amazon Instant). For its average price these days (around $85) there is nothing that works as well. You won't regret buying one.
2671682
Did not pick up my Apple TV and when I switched it for my cable box there was no audio for that.  The only thing that worked right was the Firestick.
573176
I first bought Apple TV, because I love all my other Apple products. However, it was unreliable and kept disconnecting or not downloading. Then I bought a Roku, and it's been working perfectly, with no problems ever since! It's cheaper than Apple TV, has more content, it's great to have amazon on demand content, and it's more reliable!
1231652
Never been able to get it to link with my Apple TV... but assuming it is user error, the build quality seems good. It does not charge with a lightning cable, which seems very counter intuitive. I would not buy again, or recommend.
1461040
It barely accomplishes the minimum requirement of a TV tuner card.

That being, it shows tv on your pc.

There's a bunch of cards that do that, and more, at the same price.

Free remote, $10 shipping.  If it's not free, don't say it's free!

Electronic Program Guide does not work and will not work.  Tech support is useless.  No new drivers or software will ever be made available.

Without an EPG, what's the point? How can I schedule recording shows without a guide?

My brother and I both bought this card and both came to the same conclusion.  It doesn't work, never did, never will.  ATI Lies and is selling a product that does not do what it promises to do.

When you call tech support, they're either not available, not answering, on holiday, or just don't know how to help.

Stay away from everything ATI!
3196957
Unlike the 1st and 2nd generation AppleTVs, this one is hard-locked by Apple and can't be unlocked.  Run the other way!

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1449321
I bought this TV to replace a smaller bedroom tv. I was no longer able to read the print on my 22" and upgraded to this 40".

Upon arrival, I set up the tv and hooked it up to my Apple TV. That is the only accessory I have hooked up to this (no cable, DVD player, etc.). When I was looking at the channels on the apple tv I noticed that some of the colors were off, specifically reds/oranges/yellows. Last time I checked the NBA had not updated their logo to pink. Upon spending an incredibly frustrating half hour on the phone with TCL I have no resolution to the problem. I have determined the problem to be a problem with the left third or so of the TV. In the first picture posted here of the blue screen you can see a line on the left side. To the left of that there are oscillating bars on that part of the screen. The second and third picture is two channels, one while placed on the right side of the apple tv menu and the other on the left side. There is clearly a change in color from one side to the other.

TCL customer service tried to convince me that this tv is not compatible with the apple tv and that they don't troubleshoot apple tvs. The tv is only acting as a monitor so this absurd. Basically they tried to get me to try other peripherals and I even hooked my apple tv unit up to my second tv to assure them that the problem does not lie within the apple tv.

Basically, if the tv works for you, great. If not, you will have a horrible time dealing with their customer service.
2607336
does nothing whatsoever for iOS and with OSX it's a nuisance more than anything else. not worth the time it took to install it.
592005
As someone who has the entire line of Apple products, the Apple TV works pretty flawlessly. I am able to sync it up with my computer and quickly send videos and photos from my iPhone and iPad to the TV.

I would not recommend this product to anyone who does not already have an Apple computer/tablet/phone or someone who does not utilize iTunes, as there are other alternatives to watching Netflix and Hulu.

The only negatives are the pre-installed TV apps that are not able to be removed (and there's no Apple TV app store either, so I can't get preferred apps instead). I would love to have my Amazon Prime on the device too, but I know why it isn't... Ah well.

Overall it's a good product, but not the best. Also the small remote is super sleek, but praise the heavens if I can find it when I need it... Sometimes art and functionality don't work well together.

I'd probably give this a 3.5 rating if I could...
3727047
As a home and business custom audio visual integrator, we've installed more Apple TVs in our systems than any other AV product on the market. The best feature on the Apple TV is Airplay with Video. With airplay, you can wirelessly stream audio and video from anywhere on the WiFi network. It's so easy to use and allows anyone with an Apple device (iPad, iPhone, Macbook) to stream their content without having to download software, drivers or connect external dongles.

With an Apple TV connected to an AV receiver and/or a nice HDTV, the audio and video quality are top notch. The built in apps like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Vimeo and 1000s of internet radio stations provide great entertainment all in High Definition. However, if it's not on the Apple TV, then you can use Airplay to view and listen to whatever app from your iPhone etc.

From a business usage standpoint, the ability to wirelessly stream slideshow or video presentations to any attached video display makes the Apple TV an inexpensive digital signage solution. The possibilities are truly limitless.

PROS: Super easy to use and works seamlessly with other apple products. High quality audio and video experience. Airplay is awesome.

CONS: Occasional loss of network connection can confuse some users but simply powering off and then back on will fix it. Lack of RCA audio outputs can be limiting for people with older AV equipment.
1972800
its OK i guess.  i used to just use my macbook connected to my TV to watch netflix.  the roku keeps me from needing to pull out the macbook and plug it in but thats about it.  most of the channels are pure garbage. sure there a a lot of them, but nothing you will want to watch.  crackle has some good choices but they have commercials every 5 minutes which makes any 2 hour movie entirely unwatchable.  this thing is great if you have amazon prime, netflix, hulu plus, etc. already and are looking to have a convenient way to watch these services on your TV, but a replacement for actual TV service it certainly is not.

so i essentially paid $80 for the inconvenience of not using my macbook. that said, i will say that the video quality is better then i was getting from the macbook for some reason and the audio quality is definitely better.

now... if this thing doubled as a digital tv antenna so you could get local channels then it would be 5 stars.
1125932
I am a little dissapointed because If I plug in an Apple TV 3 and try to use  Netflix I don't hear anything.
I tried to use Netflix with Roku 3 and the projector worked OK, and also the sound.
So I not recommend this projector if you are thinking of connecting your apple tv to see Netflix.
286014
I use it for my AppleTV 3 and it works like a charm.

This sentence is filler because Amazon has a minimal word limit on their reviews.
1567479
I'd never HEARD of HDCP until I got an error trying to use this little switchbox with AppleTV. No luck. Nothing happening. And my Sony TV has just exactly ONE HDMI jack. I am not amused in the slightest. Some greedy-lawyer-Hollywood "protection" scheme just deposited seagull manure on my home entertainment plans. It was only $16 but I'll bet that "HDCP" is nothing anyone wants or needs. And this thing can't handle whatever "HDCP" lawyer-talk requirements there are to FUNCTION. Save your cash.
4073199
Expectations can be something good, but sometimes can be something bad.

I have an Apple TV, the lastest one, and got the roku 2 HD to bring all my streaming services to my tv. So the idea of being able to use my apple tv to watch/listen all my iCloud music, videos and photos and the other great content on the apple tv: sports, news, youtube, flickr, vemeo, radio etc. plus adding hulu + and Amazon prime video to my tv, with the other channels on the Roku for under a hundred bucks was a great idea.
so here is my experience:

THE GOOD:
*the roku gives you lots, and i mean lots of free content options: movies, tv shows, music, news, fitness. and more
*the design is small and comparable to the apple tv. the color of the set is black like the apple tv, so the two of them almost vanish from you eyes when you put them next, or behind your tv set. I actually like the design of the Roku better because of the little purple tag on the side of the box.
*the UI is easy enough, and navigating thru the content is easy.
*the roku 2 HD offers "HD"

THE BAD
*the quality of the image is bad. once you start watching something, most of the times is starts playing in standard (or substandard definition) and eventually progresses to 720. this happens a lot with Netflix, hulu + and crackle. note: on the apple tv, HD content from netflix and itunes looks and sound better, way better and faster.
*lag on the sound shows up every now and then. not in every stream, but still you can hear and see it.
*the freaking remote: that thing is awefully big and awkward. (but you can get and iOS remote for it for 0.99 cents).
*and finally, the fact the item is being sold as a standalone service, but when you plug it in, it says you have to go online on your computer to set up an account, why can't i set up my account on my tv?

MY CONCLUSION
to me, for the price this is a good buy... well, it offers lots of content and good UI.
My hope is that in the future the take more time trying to offer a better HD experience and a better remote.
3920857
Not the most impressed with the Denon X2200W. There seems to be a lot of people facing the same issue with sounds dropping when connecting to an HDMI TV box: The sound goes off after I switch TV channel which basically make it impossible to watch HDMI TV properly. Denon support services are clueless and useless despite the issue being reported all over web forums. The shop swapped my receiver for a new one but nothing has changed.
The airplay works fine with my iphone but doesn't connect properly to my Mac Itunes. I constantly have to disconnect itunes from the Denon to reconnect in order to get the connection back.
Except those very annoying defects, the receiver sounds good enough but considering the competition of other receivers on the market which might be more reliable, I feel there could be some better choice than this Denon.
4318500
It does not work with my Apple TV for Netflix and Showtime on Demand. You also have to push a button to switch between the three channels.