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I'm probably in a tiny minority but I really want my Windows HTPC with a fairly high end GPU to fill the role these devices do. Somehow we're in a situation wh
by Covzire 6y ago
I'm probably in a tiny minority but I really want my Windows HTPC with a fairly high end GPU to fill the role these devices do.
Somehow we're in a situation where Microsoft refuses to support Dolby Vision while streaming movies through the web browser have poor multi-channel audio support as well as what appears to be a lower bit rate in comparison to android/app based TVs or devices.
Even though my PC can run circles around my 2018 TV's android cpu/gpu, they always look better in the Amazon/iTunes app on the android TV or a Roku than they do my web browser.
I don't get the state of Windows / Browser support for videos, it's like they're purposefully making the PC experience inferior to sell a few more of these things.
- resfirestar 6y agoHollywood doesn't want people using PCs as a primary media device because they'd have to compete with pirate streaming services, so they want to push people to invest in more locked-down devices and ecosystems. One way to do that is limiting resolution, bitrate, and features for desktop users so that casual Netflix users are nudged to switch to an industry-approved streaming box that can't access unauthorized services.