CNET:
One of first numbers you’ll see when you’re shopping for a new TV — right after the screen size and the price — is the resolution. Unfortunately, it’s one of the more confusing numbers too.
Here are some common questions you might have about resolution
We’re in the market for a new set so this was helpful in explaining to my non-techy wife why we need a 75″ TV. Please don’t tell her we don’t.
Jeebus. How big is the room? How far away are you sitting from it?
I had basically just convinced my wife we should finally upgrade our 50″ 720 Plasma which has done us very well for 10+ years. Then all the new models with Apple stuff built in got announced. So back to waiting on them, and possibly 2020 so see what round two of those bring. Hopefully more options for built in iTunes etc.
4K is not just for TV anymore either. Just bought a 43″ 4K HDR set for about $275, and coupled with a $18 USB-C to HDMI cable that works at 4K 60hz (careful, many only go to 30hz) my MacBook Pro and my work Dell laptop now look great in the home office. This replaced two 24″ 1080p monitors, and I can open three Safari windows side by side and it looks great with moderate scaling.
Personally, I wouldn’t bother waiting if you’re a HUGE Apple fan. iTunes streaming is great, but you’ll be living with your Smart TV’s operating system. It isn’t cheap, but I just love my Apple TVs. And with the right mount (or go cheap like me and get some strong 3M two sided tape) you can affix it to the back of the TV for a wire free, wall hung TV.
The content is one thing, but Apple TVs interface trumps proprietary, and for my money is way better than Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, WebOS, etc. Plus other than perhaps Roku you won’t find a better app selection anywhere.
We’ve had an Apple TV since day one and don’t see that changing. But if its an option of having the Apple gear built in, I’ll have that. I think it would be an extra level of convenience – and who knows what features might be around the corner?
Do I see Apple continuing to make the Apple TV in 5 years time once all manufactures have it built in? Honestly not really.
To be clear, what Apple announced is that some TV manufacturers will have the ability to play back your iTunes purchases (think Apple Music, purchased/rented TV shows and movies). If that’s the only thing you care about, your point stands.
If you like controlling apps via Siri, like Apple’s App Store and the tvOS apps, the integrated (somewhat) TV app, gaming, etc… this is not that.
If all you care about is a smart tv that can play Netflix and your iTunes purchased stuff… then yes, this is that.