Nobody should buy the $299 Apple TV 4K, but it could have been worse
Tech analysts and consumers are criticizing the $299 price point of the new Apple TV 4K, arguing it offers poor value compared to previous models and market alternatives. While the device includes minor hardware upgrades, the consensus is that it is overpriced for the average user.
Why it matters
The pricing strategy reflects broader trends in consumer electronics where premium branding is increasingly tested against consumer price sensitivity.
My colleague Zac Hall described HomeView as one of the best ways to spend $299 on an Apple device and the Apple TV 4K as the worst . Almost nobody thinks anyone should buy the latter at that price, but things could have been even worse …
Liked by 15 people 1st gen 4k doesn't support the latest OS so those users (ME) get to buy the new device and after 9 years of use, I feel like I've gotten my money out of it and don't mind spending the $ for the next years of use. :)
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