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06-29-2021, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz
Not sure about the NVidia thing, but Ralph is right. The picture is substantially & visibly better than just streaming NetFlix, even with big bandwidth.
However, all the reviews say that the Apple REMOTE is not the best. (We have a Logitech.)
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So maybe I'm not getting it.
Is Bosch a NetFlix show (never watched it...but will put it on the list)?
Is so, doesn't Apple TV 4k have to use the NetFlix app in order to stream it?
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06-29-2021, 08:04 PM
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Just another Facist
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It’s an Amazon show. Free with Prime. You use the “Amazon Prime” App to stream it.
Btw, the Apple TV remote does suck. But it’s ok. The new version was redesigned recently due to complaints
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06-29-2021, 08:51 PM
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Just another Facist
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz
Not sure about the NVidia thing, but Ralph is right. The picture is substantially & visibly better than just streaming NetFlix, even with big bandwidth.
However, all the reviews say that the Apple REMOTE is not the best. (We have a Logitech.)
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That’s because Netflix at times won’t even use all that bandwidth. I have read that they throttle down their delivery to smooth out and everybody gets roughly the same picture.
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06-29-2021, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
That’s because Netflix at times won’t even use all that bandwidth. I have read that they throttle down their delivery to smooth out and everybody gets roughly the same picture.
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So are they improving delivery by timing ads so more resources for the movies?
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06-29-2021, 09:46 PM
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Just another Facist
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Originally Posted by fast4522
So are they improving delivery by timing ads so more resources for the movies?
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I guess that’s a goal, but I don’t recall real ads.
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06-29-2021, 09:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Reno, NV
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
I guess that’s a goal, but I don’t recall real ads.
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Amazon has begun to force a video ad at the beginning of every episode unless you hit "next" at the end of an episode to jump to the next one.
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06-29-2021, 11:12 PM
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PA Steward
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
It’s an Amazon show. Free with Prime. You use the “Amazon Prime” App to stream it.
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OK...it's the same Amazon Prime app used on my TV and on the Nvidia box...grabbing the same show from the same "Prime" servers...
Pretty sure you don't get better quality because you're using an Apple TV 4k...you're getting the best quality Amazon can dish out AND what your device can handle...
If your device can handle 4k HDR and Dolby Atmos, then that's what you'll get, whether it's Apple TV or something else, as long as Amazon Prime app can deliver that kind of streaming experience
to your device (some shows can, some shows can't...there are more now then ever, of course).
Last edited by PaceAdvantage; 06-29-2021 at 11:14 PM.
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06-30-2021, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz
Thanks to your advice a couple of months ago, we now watch EVERYTHING via the Apple TV hardware. There is a huge difference in picture quality.
We're also watching Bosch (Season 7), after just finishing BILLIONS (what's currently available).
Both of those shows are just must see.
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Thanks for the tip on Billions. Started watching season 1 last night and I am hooked.
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06-30-2021, 01:23 PM
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Just another Facist
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage
OK...it's the same Amazon Prime app used on my TV and on the Nvidia box...grabbing the same show from the same "Prime" servers...
Pretty sure you don't get better quality because you're using an Apple TV 4k...you're getting the best quality Amazon can dish out AND what your device can handle...
If your device can handle 4k HDR and Dolby Atmos, then that's what you'll get, whether it's Apple TV or something else, as long as Amazon Prime app can deliver that kind of streaming experience
to your device (some shows can, some shows can't...there are more now then ever, of course).
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Ok.
every time Bosch shoots somebody, I have to air out the black powder
Last edited by JustRalph; 06-30-2021 at 01:25 PM.
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06-30-2021, 07:31 PM
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If you like character-driven shows (especially strong female characters) then I recommend Killing Eve. It's a BBC America / AMC show. It's on Hulu or you can watch it on bbcamerica.com if the show aired on your TV provider. There are three seasons so far, with S4 delayed until next year because of Covid.
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07-28-2021, 04:13 PM
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I just got Prime and see Bosch, will check it out.
How do get to all the back seasons.
Also, is there a channel line for Prime?
Can't find one....
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07-28-2021, 06:18 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Reno, NV
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom
I just got Prime and see Bosch, will check it out.
How do get to all the back seasons.
Also, is there a channel line for Prime?
Can't find one....
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The problem is that there is TOO MUCH.
You kind of have to use Google to search for stuff.
Also check out Sneaky Pete, and Billions.
Billions is my favorite series ever.
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07-28-2021, 06:26 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
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2 much is being nice!
Thanks, I'll try that, and Billions.
Michael Connelly is my favorite author, "Bosch" caught my eye.
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07-28-2021, 07:06 PM
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Just another Facist
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom
I just got Prime and see Bosch, will check it out.
How do get to all the back seasons.
Also, is there a channel line for Prime?
Can't find one....
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Below the big ad for the current season is the menu for previous seasons. I wish I could un-see it and start over. Good stuff 
See pic attached…..just click down to the-prev seasons
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07-28-2021, 08:24 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
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