Alright, listen up, y’all. We gonna talk about them Apple TVs, the 3rd gen and the 4th gen. Don’t get your britches in a twist, I’ll make it plain as day.
Now, the young’uns, they always want the newest shiny thing. But is that 4th gen really worth all the fuss? Let’s see. Apple TV 3rd Gen vs 4th Gen, what’s the big whoop-dee-doo?
First off, the 4th gen, they call it the Apple TV HD, is faster. Like, way faster. My grandson, he says it’s got this A8 chip thingy. Whatever that means. Just know it’s quicker than a hiccup. The old 3rd gen, it’s like a snail in molasses compared to that.
- Speed: 4th gen wins, hands down. No more waitin’ around for stuff to load.
- Software: This is where it gets fancy. The 4th gen has this thing called tvOS, and it’s got an app store. Like, you can get all sorts of apps, games, movies, the whole shebang. The 3rd gen? It’s just got the basics. Like a plain ol’ biscuit, no butter or jam.
My neighbor, bless her heart, she’s still got the 3rd gen. She says it’s good enough for watchin’ her shows. And that’s true, it does that just fine. But if you want all the bells and whistles, the 4th gen is the way to go. It’s like getting a whole buffet instead of just a sandwich. More choices, you see?
Now, about the sound. The 4th gen, it’s got this Dolby Digital Plus thing. Makes the sound all fancy and clear. Like when you’re at the picture show and the sound just surrounds you. The 3rd gen, well, it’s just regular sound. Nothing wrong with it, but it ain’t gonna knock your socks off.
They also changed the WiFi on them things. The 3rd gen, it had two little antennas, like rabbit ears. Made it work pretty good. Then they went and changed it on the 4th gen to just one antenna. But they made it better somehow. My nephew, he’s a smart fella, he tried to explain it, but it went right over my head. All I know is, the 4th gen still gets good signal, so no worries there.
Now, let’s talk about looks. They look kinda similar, these Apple TVs. But the 4th gen, it’s a little taller. Like it’s had a growth spurt. And they changed the inside too. Made the newer ones lighter, took out some fan thingy. My grandkid says it’s got a heat sink now. Sounds fancy, but I ain’t got a clue what it does. Just means it don’t need that fan no more.
And that remote? It’s the same fancy one on both, the one with that Siri thing. You can talk to it and tell it what to do. Like magic, I tell ya. My friend tried to yell at the old remote, but it didn’t do nothin’. You gotta have the new one for that talkin’ feature.
So, what’s the bottom line? Is the 4th gen Apple TV better? Yep, it sure is. It’s faster, has more stuff you can do with it, and the sound is better. But, and this is a big but, if you ain’t one for all that fancy stuff and just wanna watch your shows, the 3rd gen will do just fine. It’s like the difference between a Cadillac and a Ford. Both get you where you’re going, but one’s got more bells and whistles.
My daughter-in-law, she got the newest Apple TV 4K. Said it’s even better than the 4th gen. Smaller and lighter. But that’s a whole ‘nother story for another day. For now, just know that the 4th gen is a step up from the 3rd gen. Clear as mud, right?
So, if you’re thinkin’ about gettin’ an Apple TV, consider what you need. If you want the latest and greatest, go for the 4th gen or even newer. If you’re happy with the basics, the 3rd gen will do ya just fine. Don’t let them fancy salesmen talk you into somethin’ you don’t need.
And that’s all I gotta say about that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go check on my biscuits.
Tags: Apple TV, Apple TV HD, Apple TV 3rd Gen, Apple TV 4th Gen, tvOS, Streaming Device, Comparison, Technology, A8 Chip, Dolby Digital Plus
