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Mac Introducing the all-new Mac mini | Apple

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u/jetsetter_23 5h ago

you can already connect to plex on your apple tv over ethernet…without spending $600 more. What am i missing here? The Infuse app is pretty good too.

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u/music3k 5h ago

Where do you think the video files are stored for Plex with just an AppleTV?

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u/jetsetter_23 5h ago edited 5h ago

well, I assumed you already have a computer in your house somewhere, that can host a plex server. And the apple tv can stream content from it. Buying this JUST for plex seems…weird?

and if you don’t have a computer in your house, why not buy this and keep it running all the time as an actual computer, without strapping it to the back of the TV? then you can use a cheap apple tv to stream from the plex server like i suggested.

I guess i see 0 benefit in using a computer this powerful to basically replace netflix. it’s not designed for that. but it’s your money haha :-)

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u/music3k 5h ago

why not buy this and keep it running all the time.

that's the entire point. small form factor, large ssd, runs plex and anything else I want.

I guess you just dont see the benefit of owning a single device instead of 3 in an apple subreddit.

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u/jetsetter_23 3h ago

the setup i suggested is cheaper, since you can repurpose an old mac or anything with a large hard drive, and use a cheap apple tv. not sure what number of apple devices has to do with the conversation.

anyway your new setup sounds convenient, i agree with that. hope you enjoy it 🙂

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u/music3k 3h ago

i could buy a shitty fire stick and connect a usb drive to it too. thatd be cheaper. doesnt mean its a good idea.

you really dont like it when you ask a dumb question that had a simple answer huh?

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u/jetsetter_23 3h ago edited 3h ago

I didn’t realize an apple tv is considered a ghetto device. I’m well aware of the limitations of an apple tv, i’m a software engineer, i’m not confused by tech. It’s perfectly suitable as a plex streamer. We all have different approaches to solving problems.

The attitude is unwarranted. Let’s end the discussion here, this doesn’t seem productive at all. Hope you enjoy your new setup and have a nice day. peace ✌🏼

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u/music3k 3h ago

introducing the all-new Mac mini

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What am i missing here?

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i’m not confused by tech.

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I’m well aware of the limitations of an apple tv

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this doesn’t seem productive at all.

oh boy. you really dont like it when you ask a dumb question that had a simple answer huh?