High-def, Wi-Fi and crazy small, the Apple TV turns your HDTV into an Internet TV, and then some.

This set-top box may be the best choice for heavy iTunes and Apple product users, but it has less content than competitors and a dated design.

Simple interface; Only player that works with iTunes; AirPlay beams media from Apple devices

Fewer content choices than competitors; No universal search capability; Not much free content

As underwhelming as some of the Apple TV improvements might be, the remote really pushes things on. You can now swipe gracefully to whizz through the alphabet. It's an effortless and intuitive bit of kit with a near instantaneous learning curve.

Apple TV represents a bold step forward for Apple's set-top box, but there are a number of reasons why some users might want to wait until Christmas to pick up the device, if not longer.

Limitations in Siri and search are disappointing. Current apps are underwhelming; App Store itself needs work. The most expensive set-top box available. Siri Remote is expensive to replace. No 4K video support. Cable subscription apps still must be authenticated one-by-one. No optical audio out.

For now, before the tvOS App Store has time to grow and mature, and before Apple has a chance to work out some of the kinks and bugs on the fourth-generation Apple TV, the main question for prospective buyers should be: How invested are you in the Apple ecosystem

The Siri Remote with touchpad works great; Universal search finally makes it easier to locate content; The App Store and iCloud integration are off to a promising start; Game controller support is already better than on iOS

Siri doesn't support the App Store or Apple Music -yet; Why no iOS Remote app support; At $149; some may want to wait for more cord cutting incentives

Finally wrenched into the present, this Apple TV is a solid update that's brimming with potential.

Third-party games and apps; Stable and responsive; Siri could be a game-changer; Very fast; easy set-up

Lacking some key apps; Siri Remote can irk; No 4K support

Product is good, but much cheaper on the apple store

The new 4th generation Apple TV went on sale last week in Australia. I've been using one in my living room a few days before launch to see what's new, and most importantly, if it should take pride of place over all of the other ‘streaming' video devices available.

Apps and Siri in your living room; fantastic remote and interface

Pricey compared to previous Apple TV

I had been waiting a long time for this to be made available to the public; this black box of epic internet streaming gloriousness that I really, really wanted to get my hands on. I already owned the predecessor to it and I felt that it was getting a bit long in the tooth, so Apple taking around 2-3...

Can install apps; remote great for scrubbing video; very fast

Doesn't come with HDMI cable; Siri remote rubbish for gaming

The Apple TV is not fully baked. The video parts are excellent, but the available content is constrained in the UK. The music app is poor, the remote app doesn't work and other bits are just not ready. Having waited for the best part of three years to release a new Apple TV, why is it not complete

power of the App Store; access to iTunes and Apple Music; good voice control; IR control for volume; motion gaming

half-baked; music app poor; Siri can't search music and only iTunes and Netflix; most UK streaming services missing; no HDMI cable; no remote charger