A Roku software update blocked antenna TV access without an internet connection, exposing how smart TV business models prioritize connectivity and data over basic broadcast functionality that should work offline by default.
A Roku software update blocked antenna TV access without an internet connection, exposing how smart TV business models prioritize connectivity and data over basic broadcast functionality that should work offline by default.
Never buy a smart tv… Pretty simple
Assuming you still can, I mean, the only modern-day ‘dumb TVs’ in existence are large conference room monitors, and those are actually about the same price as a high-end TV in some cases while having mostly the same capabilities, OK, I guess that’s viable.
Looks like you want a “Commercial Display” or “Hospitality TV”.
And yes it costs more money, but that’s because you’re not trading your privacy and security for a discount on the tv.
Apparently a projector is a common choice too, that’s what I use. Zero option to connect to the internet, mine cost $40 new @ 1080p… It’s not the best resolution but it’s great for watching movies. Mine is just connected to my computer directly, no need for any of those streaming apps thanks to qbittorent.
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I’ll be deep in the cold cold ground before I buy any device that requires an app or requires internet.
If you’re in the market for a high-end TV, it’s not even a discount price-wise in some cases as most high-end TVs are in the same price range as one of those commercial displays, you’re basically spending the same type of money on one of those commercial displays that you would on a high-end TV, but you’re getting a dumb display in return.