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Apple tv V Now tv

  • 02-01-2014 7:52pm
    #1
    irishjas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Just wondering are they basically the same thing and do the same thing? There is a massive difference in price between the two. Does anyone have either?


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  • #2
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I have both, and they are completely different products.

    Apple TV offers airplay streaming for anybody with a compatible Mac or iOS device. It has the Netflix app as well as others. It can't be customised as much, e.g. Apple control the apps available on the device. You can install Plex on the ATV though a bit of a hack though.

    The NowTV has a few decent apps, mostly from the Roku store. You can side load an app using developer mode, I have Plex on mine and love it. Netflix isn't supported on the box, it also comes with NowTv and the Sky store pre-installed so they could be useful.

    Both have similar features but Apple TV can do a lot more, however NowTv is a bargain. Find out what your looking for it to do for you and then decide. For the €15 and very little hassle you might as well just order the NowTv box even if you don't need it. It's worth it just for Plex alone IMO.


  • #3
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭adox


    DubDJ wrote: »
    I have both, and they are completely different products.

    Apple TV offers airplay streaming for anybody with a compatible Mac or iOS device. It has the Netflix app as well as others. It can't be customised as much, e.g. Apple control the apps available on the device. You can install Plex on the ATV though a bit of a hack though.

    The NowTV has a few decent apps, mostly from the Roku store. You can side load an app using developer mode, I have Plex on mine and love it. Netflix isn't supported on the box, it also comes with NowTv and the Sky store pre-installed so they could be useful.

    Both have similar features but Apple TV can do a lot more, however NowTv is a bargain. Find out what your looking for it to do for you and then decide. For the €15 and very little hassle you might as well just order the NowTv box even if you don't need it. It's worth it just for Plex alone IMO.

    Is it easy to install Plex on it and where can you get it?(NowTv). I have a ATV2 and recently took the jailbreak off it so no longer have Plex on it.

    I`m currently using an iPad to Airplay from Mac to ATV2 but would prefer something with an interface on my TV.:)


  • #4
    Dudda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Dudda


    It's easy to install plex. The Now TV is incredible value and it's still improving. eg it got 4od just before the Christmas. A huge thread is here on Boards with loads of help on how to get it and install plex etc. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057001096


  • #5
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    adox wrote: »
    Is it easy to install Plex on it and where can you get it?(NowTv). I have a ATV2 and recently took the jailbreak off it so no longer have Plex on it.

    I`m currently using an iPad to Airplay from Mac to ATV2 but would prefer something with an interface on my TV.:)

    Now TV can be ordered from the NowTV website. It's £10 but you'll need to use Parcel Motel to get it shipped to Ireland. Costs about €15 altogether.

    And once you have it you can install a few apps from the Roku store that's on the box itself, apps like Sky News, 4oD, Vevo, BBC iPlayer (but that is trickier to get working) and a lot more apps.

    Then you can follow this video and get Plex installed. Plex is the main use and what really makes this box useful for me.

    I also got 6 months of NowTV for £15 when I signed up but I'll be cancelling that at the end of this month as it's going back up to full price.


  • #6
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Thanks for the replies. Just ordered one there.
    I used my Sky login details to register. Hope this will work ok and I shouldnt have had to set up a new account?


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  • #7
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    adox wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies. Just ordered one there.
    I used my Sky login details to register. Hope this will work ok and I shouldnt have had to set up a new account?

    If you do need a new account and don't want to worry about trials and all that you can set up a new account and close the tab when you get to the payment and the account will work anyway.


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