Q: why is apple tv better than netflix?

Hi s13579,

Welcome to the Support Communities!

The following information will explain what the Apple TV is.  Netflix is one of the services available on the Apple TV.

Apple - Apple TV - HD iTunes content and more on your TV.

http://www.apple.com/appletv/

Apple - Apple TV - Access iTunes, Netflix, and more on your HDTV.

http://www.apple.com/appletv/whats-on/

Watch everything from classics to recent Hollywood blockbusters to original programming like House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black.5 Apple TV organizes the huge catalog of streaming titles from Netflix so you can find what you want fast.

I hope this information helps ....

Happy Holidays!

- Judy