PS3 or Apple TV for streaming movies - Page 2

phuviano · Jun 19th, 2012, 10:53 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Chimpur
	Cant vouch for Netflix on the PS3... I've used it mostly on my Apple TV... and its good enough that i don't notice the 720p vs 1080p... Maybe I need new glasses lol!

No, you don't need new glasses, as 720p is very high quality. The 1080p on the ps3 is just better. A little clearer, but by no means is 720p on the apple tv bad.

I figured i have both, and why not use the one that produces the best quality. Also, the ps3 netflix interface is better. The apple tv 2 netflix interface is built more for looks.

I wouldn't reject the apple tv because of the slighty better image quality through netflix, nor would i reject it for its interface. Minor differences between the two when referring to netflix. Ps3 is better for netflix, but the apple tv 2, does come in a very close 2nd place. Not too sure if the 3rd gen apple tv supports 1080p through netflix though.

	Quote:			Originally Posted by johnnydee
	I would be very surprised if Netflix is streaming at 1080p!

Netflix on PS3 goes disc-free, gets 1080p streaming and 5.1 surround sound (update) -- Engadget

satchmo · Jun 20th, 2012, 09:51 AM

Thanks for all the replies.

But it looks like almost everyone of you have both a PS3 AND an AppleTV!
I don't want both...I'm leaning towards an AppleTV for it's sheer simplicity and size.
If and when apps are available on Apple TV, it would kill!

But for roughly double the cost of an AppleTV, I get a Blu-ray player, 320 gb HD and game capability. I'd probably utilize the HD the most, but the other two is handy to have I suppose. Both do Netflix and streaming.
Decisions, decisions!

psycosis · Jun 20th, 2012, 10:13 AM

The latest Plex server provides DLNA capabilities, allowing all the videos to be streamed to the PS3.

The only thing I really use Apple TV for is Airplay.

fjnmusic · Jun 20th, 2012, 11:16 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by satchmo
	Thanks for all the replies. But it looks like almost everyone of you have both a PS3 AND an AppleTV! I don't want both...I'm leaning towards an AppleTV for it's sheer simplicity and size. If and when apps are available on Apple TV, it would kill! But for roughly double the cost of an AppleTV, I get a Blu-ray player, 320 gb HD and game capability. I'd probably utilize the HD the most, but the other two is handy to have I suppose. Both do Netflix and streaming. Decisions, decisions!

I do not own a PS3, so I cannot comment on their usefulness, but I own three AppleTV's which see a lot of use everyday. Even if only for the movie rental option they are a great deal. Not a real big fan if Blu-ray, even though I also own a Sony Blu-ray player that hasn't worked for a while. Apple has a great attitude with service as well--pretty much just exchange and away we go. ATV2's officially cost $59 now by the way.

satchmo · Jun 20th, 2012, 12:46 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by fjnmusic
	ATV2's officially cost $59 now by the way.

Officially? I thought they were EOL and only available on the used market.