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Apple’s Marketing Executives ‘Detest’ The Idea Of Introducing An Affordable TV Stick-Like Device, But A Report Says It Is Necessary To Expand Its Presence (wccftech.com)

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

But why would they? They can't put anything meaningful on a tiny device like this that is powered by HDMI. TV+ is available on Smart TVs. What kind of niche audience would this have?

[–] whynotzoidberg 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Folks in want of an AirPlay receiver, perhaps?

[–] billwashere 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yes this. Plus I’m tired of fucking firetv sticks.

[–] acosmichippo 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

then stop fucking firetv sticks.

[–] billwashere 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ok this made me chuckle out loud.

The ports are actually kinda small.

[–] hemmes 1 points 2 days ago

I’m not seeing the issue here

[–] burkybang 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This is built into Roku now. I can AirPlay to all my TVs, and I’ve never had an Apple TV.

[–] whynotzoidberg 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

My experience with Airplaying to a Roku-based TV is that it isn’t as smooth. E.g., screen mirroring a Mac had noticeable mouse lag, whereas it was pretty buttery smooth with an AppleTV.

Maybe newer Rokus have addressed that problem, though.

[–] burkybang 1 points 2 days ago

I haven’t tried with a Mac, but it works well with my iPhone. My TVs are at least a couple years old.

[–] GamingChairModel 2 points 3 days ago

They don't need to limit themselves to HDMI power. They could do like the Chromecast and Fire stick do, and have an external power source for 7.5W or whatever over USB. At that power level, I'm sure Apple could develop or repurpose their existing silicon lineup to be able to make a passively cooled stick design for under $100.