Editor's Pick: Is Apple TV a Worthy Upgrade? Sort Of

Is Apple TV a Worthy Upgrade? Sort Of

Chris Maxcer Nov 3, 2015 12:33 PM PT
	For Apple TV fans, the new Apple TV is the long-awaited upgrade we've been pining for, but I'm only half as impressed as I thought I would be. It comes down to this: The new Apple TV is an excellent set-top box, and it provides a foundation for the app-centric living room TV experience of the future... but damn, Apple, you spent how many years not getting this thing polished? [More...]

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