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Apple TV 4K on non-4K HDTV

Hi,

I just purchased an Apple TV 4K 64GB, but my television does not support 4K display. This is my first Apple TV device and I purchased what was available from Target. My question is how do I adjust the display settings so that I do not damage my television?

From what I understand this device will work on non-4K televisions much in the same way as Roku's devices that support 4K do, but seeing as this is my first Apple TV device and I am waiting on it to be delivered, I was hoping I could get a few pointers from those on the forum who are more familiar with Apple TV 4K that I am as I am intending to test the device over the weekend.

Any advice / suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted on Nov 30, 2017 11:47 PM

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vazandrew

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Dec 2, 2017 8:55 PM in response to vazandrew

vazandrew wrote:

Bare minimum would be $150 for that model

$55 is still enough of a difference when you aren't really getting anything more for that price without a 4K TV

Anyway, I have nothing further to say on the matter as it is now irrelevant.

munkymajik

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Dec 2, 2017 9:05 PM in response to munkymajik

munkymajik wrote:

Yeah for a new one. Not a resale.

Apple TV 4th generation 32GB $149

Apple TV 4K 32GB $179 (difference $30)

Apple TV 4K 64GB $199 (difference $50)

So what's the correct info?

munkymajik

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Dec 2, 2017 9:16 PM in response to vazandrew

So are you trying to tell me that the resale of any of those Apple TVs is $150? If so I misunderstood.

But the only Apple TV that could possibly have a resale value of $150 is the 4K 64GB.

Which begs the question, why would you resell the 4K? When you'd have to buy it again later with a new TV.

If I'm misunderstanding something I apologize but you're not making yourself clear.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 9:13 PM in response to vazandrew

The person said they were planning to upgrade their TV at some point, why lose money on a second hand sale and then have to buy it again anyway?

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 9:23 PM in response to vazandrew

Can you give me an example of great resale value?

I don't think there's much saving in buying the 4th generation over buying the 4K tbh.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 9:51 PM in response to vazandrew

I count $30 difference.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 9:57 PM in response to munkymajik

The 4th gen is $149

The 64GB 4K (which the OP got) is $199

That's not including tax

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 10:02 PM in response to vazandrew

Yeah but the OP wanted 64GB, not 32GB.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 10:09 PM in response to munkymajik

You keep going around in circles and frankly it is taking away from the OP, as you seem intent on continuing this I will have to bow out of this discussion.

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 10:19 PM in response to vazandrew

The price you mentioned for the 4th generation is for 32GB

The price you mentioned for the 4K is for 64GB.

Not circular.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 10:38 PM in response to munkymajik

Not what I meant, please cease from responding

munkymajik

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Dec 1, 2017 10:40 PM in response to vazandrew

That's not helpful.

vazandrew

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Dec 1, 2017 10:50 PM in response to munkymajik

Actually, what isn't helpful is the fact that you keep prolonging this unnecessary discussion. There is no reason for you to continue to respond. Thank you.

vazandrew

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Dec 2, 2017 8:49 PM in response to munkymajik

I suggest you take the time to read the thread because that was answered, I have nothing further to say so please do not respond.

munkymajik

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Dec 2, 2017 8:51 PM in response to vazandrew

Nope you never answered what the resale value was. If you have nothing further to say I suggest you take your own advice.

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