OK, I have an Apple TV and no Android devices, so obviously Chromecast is not for me and neither is Photowall. I'll leave it at that.
About Loopy HD, I wonder if it is useful given that I have Garageband. I guess at $3.99 I'll buy it anyway and see where it takes me.
Yep, I was thinking the same thing. I have very little (if any) musical talent, but really, for $3.99 ... ? What do I have to lose (well, other than $3.99)?
What are the extra functionalities that Apple TV has over Chromecast?
It can mirror everything on your device, whereas chromecast can only cast videos, photos with additional apps and a few crappy games. Chromecast is not as good as Apple TV but is still worth the £30 in the UK.
So, does it come with a remote control to allow it to stream some content without ANY other device, just a chrome cast hooked up to your TV? Or do you need to sling it from somewhere? My understanding is that someone with no computer or smart phone can still use an AppleTV.
So if this is the only electronic device in the house other than a wifi router to the internet (from your telecom), then which device is more useful or which is not useful at all?
Hmmm...
If someone doesn't have a smartphone, or laptop, or desktop computer then it's likely neither will be useful but it's possible someone with previous ownership of an Apple device and with an existing iTunes account might still be able to make limited use of an AppleTV. A Chromecast couldn't be used at all if you owned no other computing devices and no one else in the household did either. In reality I don't think either one would likely be purchased by someone owning no other computing device, or that they would have any use for it if they did.
What's wrong with it specifically? Honest question.
The chart beginning with “Do you have a 2011 Mac” and claiming anyone who doesn’t is out of luck doesn’t give me confidence that the rest of it is correct.
The chart beginning with “Do you have a 2011 Mac” and claiming anyone who doesn’t is out of luck doesn’t give me confidence that the rest of it is correct.
Apple says the same exact same thing as the chart does, that it requires a Mac from mid-2011 or newer. Is Apple wrong?
" A supported Mac
AirPlay Mirroring in OS X takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of recent Macs to deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. The following Mac models support AirPlay Mirroring::
iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)" http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404
The chart beginning with “Do you have a 2011 Mac” and claiming anyone who doesn’t is out of luck doesn’t give me confidence that the rest of it is correct.
Yeah, that’s mirroring, which is right, but that’s not what the chart is about. The chart talks about sending media from a device to the TV, not the entire UI.
Yeah, that’s mirroring, which is right, but that’s not what the chart is about. The chart talks about sending media from a device to the TV, not the entire UI.
Ahh gotcha. The author was probably confused by that as well.
Yeah, that’s mirroring, which is right, but that’s not what the chart is about. The chart talks about sending media from a device to the TV, not the entire UI.
Hey, thanks TS. Very much appreciate the clarification. 8-)
If someone doesn't have a smartphone, or laptop, or desktop computer then it's likely neither will be useful but it's possible someone with previous ownership of an Apple device and with an existing iTunes account might still be able to make limited use of an AppleTV. A Chromecast couldn't be used at all if you owned no other computing devices and no one else in the household did either. In reality I don't think either one would likely be purchased by someone owning no other computing device, or that they would have any use for it if they did.
But just out of the box one could use it to access Netflix or Huluplus or YouTube or ... without needing any other computing device (smartphone, tablet or traditional computer). Not a major market but certainly something could do with AppleTV and not with a chrome cast.
But just out of the box one could use it to access Netflix or Huluplus or YouTube or ... without needing any other computing device (smartphone, tablet or traditional computer). Not a major market but certainly something could do with AppleTV and not with a chrome cast.
I think you need an existing Netflix or Huluplus account to access them "out of the box". If you don't have one you need a computer or smart-device to sign up AFAIK. At least I don't think you can sign up for either of those directly from Apple TV can you? Not sure about YouTube but that one may be OK.
I think you need an existing Netflix or Huluplus account to access them "out of the box". If you don't have one you need a computer or smart-device to sign up AFAIK. At least I don't think you can sign up for either of those directly from Apple TV can you? Not sure about YouTube but that one may be OK.
you are grasping at straws there. Totally expected that, too
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It’d be easier to understand if the chart wasn’t completely misleading.
OK, I have an Apple TV and no Android devices, so obviously Chromecast is not for me and neither is Photowall. I'll leave it at that.
About Loopy HD, I wonder if it is useful given that I have Garageband. I guess at $3.99 I'll buy it anyway and see where it takes me.
OK, I have an Apple TV and no Android devices, so obviously Chromecast is not for me and neither is Photowall. I'll leave it at that.
About Loopy HD, I wonder if it is useful given that I have Garageband. I guess at $3.99 I'll buy it anyway and see where it takes me.
Yep, I was thinking the same thing. I have very little (if any) musical talent, but really, for $3.99 ... ? What do I have to lose (well, other than $3.99)?
It can mirror everything on your device, whereas chromecast can only cast videos, photos with additional apps and a few crappy games. Chromecast is not as good as Apple TV but is still worth the £30 in the UK.
What's wrong with it specifically? Honest question.
Hmmm...
If someone doesn't have a smartphone, or laptop, or desktop computer then it's likely neither will be useful but it's possible someone with previous ownership of an Apple device and with an existing iTunes account might still be able to make limited use of an AppleTV. A Chromecast couldn't be used at all if you owned no other computing devices and no one else in the household did either. In reality I don't think either one would likely be purchased by someone owning no other computing device, or that they would have any use for it if they did.
The chart beginning with “Do you have a 2011 Mac” and claiming anyone who doesn’t is out of luck doesn’t give me confidence that the rest of it is correct.
Apple says the same exact same thing as the chart does, that it requires a Mac from mid-2011 or newer. Is Apple wrong?
" A supported Mac
AirPlay Mirroring in OS X takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of recent Macs to deliver high frame rates while maintaining optimal system performance. The following Mac models support AirPlay Mirroring::
iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)"
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404
Did you look at the rest of the chart I linked for any obvious errors? Their entire article is here:
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-stream-to-tv,news-18335.html
I had doubts as well, but it looks correct.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404
That Apple Support doc is incorrect: people on a Mac Pro can only use the Late 2013 model is bogus; it works fine on my 5,1
edit: 'Banned'? What happened? Anyway, welcome back, I guess.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5404
Yeah, that’s mirroring, which is right, but that’s not what the chart is about. The chart talks about sending media from a device to the TV, not the entire UI.
3 day ban for arguing a little too enthusiastically with Marvin.
Ahh gotcha. The author was probably confused by that as well.
Must've been some discussion. He usually provides great info, links and insightful views. Pity these usually get deleted; I'd like to read it.
Well, ok, 3 days offline can be good too.
Hey, thanks TS. Very much appreciate the clarification. 8-)
Well I was still able to read all the comments. I was just unable to reply.
You're absolutely correct about Marvin, and I have nothing but respect for him. We just didn't see eye to eye.
But just out of the box one could use it to access Netflix or Huluplus or YouTube or ... without needing any other computing device (smartphone, tablet or traditional computer). Not a major market but certainly something could do with AppleTV and not with a chrome cast.
I think you need an existing Netflix or Huluplus account to access them "out of the box". If you don't have one you need a computer or smart-device to sign up AFAIK. At least I don't think you can sign up for either of those directly from Apple TV can you? Not sure about YouTube but that one may be OK.
I think you need an existing Netflix or Huluplus account to access them "out of the box". If you don't have one you need a computer or smart-device to sign up AFAIK. At least I don't think you can sign up for either of those directly from Apple TV can you? Not sure about YouTube but that one may be OK.
you are grasping at straws there. Totally expected that, too
For just a moment when I noticed you quoted me I thought you might know the answer.