Smart TV - would you?
Mar 26th 2013, 6:02 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
Aye. $830 including tax (in ON that is)
Amazon.co.uk has a 50" Samsung Smart TV for £755 - over $1100.
Dunno if it is the same model as in Costco but gives the OP an idea.
Amazon.co.uk has a 50" Samsung Smart TV for £755 - over $1100.
Dunno if it is the same model as in Costco but gives the OP an idea.
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Mar 26th 2013, 6:10 pm
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Mar 26th 2013, 6:16 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
Futureshop have a 40" for $679.99 (sale)
Bestbuy have a Samsung 46" for $899 (on sale)
The Source have a 32" Samsung for $499 (sale)
Bestbuy have a Samsung 46" for $899 (on sale)
The Source have a 32" Samsung for $499 (sale)
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Mar 26th 2013, 6:21 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
IMX, so-called "smart TVs" are a complete and utter waste of money, well at least that specific feature is.
Generally speaking the software ties you down to some sort of approved list of content providers, makes more sense to get a media PC and plug it into the TV. Also saves you having to learn how to use two different things, assuming you know how to use a PC.
Also you don't have to worry about endless firmware updates to the TV and so on. And of course you can plug your PC into another TV - say your TV breaks down and you buy a new one, you have to start all over again. I know PCs break down too but generally easier and cheaper to fix.
Generally speaking the software ties you down to some sort of approved list of content providers, makes more sense to get a media PC and plug it into the TV. Also saves you having to learn how to use two different things, assuming you know how to use a PC.
Also you don't have to worry about endless firmware updates to the TV and so on. And of course you can plug your PC into another TV - say your TV breaks down and you buy a new one, you have to start all over again. I know PCs break down too but generally easier and cheaper to fix.
Mar 26th 2013, 6:29 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
Mar 26th 2013, 6:33 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
Futureshop have a 40" for $679.99 (sale)
Bestbuy have a Samsung 46" for $899 (on sale)
The Source have a 32" Samsung for $499 (sale)
Bestbuy have a Samsung 46" for $899 (on sale)
The Source have a 32" Samsung for $499 (sale)
Thanks Siouxie!
Mar 26th 2013, 6:34 pm
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IMX, so-called "smart TVs" are a complete and utter waste of money, well at least that specific feature is.
Generally speaking the software ties you down to some sort of approved list of content providers, makes more sense to get a media PC and plug it into the TV. Also saves you having to learn how to use two different things, assuming you know how to use a PC.
Also you don't have to worry about endless firmware updates to the TV and so on. And of course you can plug your PC into another TV - say your TV breaks down and you buy a new one, you have to start all over again. I know PCs break down too but generally easier and cheaper to fix.
Generally speaking the software ties you down to some sort of approved list of content providers, makes more sense to get a media PC and plug it into the TV. Also saves you having to learn how to use two different things, assuming you know how to use a PC.
Also you don't have to worry about endless firmware updates to the TV and so on. And of course you can plug your PC into another TV - say your TV breaks down and you buy a new one, you have to start all over again. I know PCs break down too but generally easier and cheaper to fix.
Mar 26th 2013, 6:41 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
unfortunately I have to agree with my darling husband on something here.
Cheap TVS are a false economy if you are a film buff or really watch TV (rather than just use it for background colour)
He's been saying for ages that our old TV had something going wrong with the picture. I don't have his eye for detailand couldn't see the problem.
when we replaced the set wth the current nicy and shiny new model , the picture difference is significant.
Our TV may have cost a couple of K (and as Ben said we brought it for the picture quailty* not the features , they are a side effect almost) but the picture quality is amazing compared to a cheap set.
* and the porn apparently
Cheap TVS are a false economy if you are a film buff or really watch TV (rather than just use it for background colour)
He's been saying for ages that our old TV had something going wrong with the picture. I don't have his eye for detailand couldn't see the problem.
when we replaced the set wth the current nicy and shiny new model , the picture difference is significant.
Our TV may have cost a couple of K (and as Ben said we brought it for the picture quailty* not the features , they are a side effect almost) but the picture quality is amazing compared to a cheap set.
* and the porn apparently
Mar 26th 2013, 6:42 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
Bought one, its great, going to buy another, disconnect cable and stream over the internet. Right now I use a PC with a VPN for UK and US netflix. If you subscribe to a DNS service, you can change the DNS in the TV or router and this does the same thing, problem is you need to change the DNS to a UK or US one manually, the VPN through the PC is easier.
Bought the TV on sale at Futureshop and got a smokin deal, same as they now charge for a dumb (unsmart) TV. Forget the box, smart is the way to go, less wires, added a decent soundbar, can stream music & video off the PC over wireless connection.
Personally, would not buy high end TVs, cost a lot now and are half the price in 6 months. I buy the cheapest with the features I want. Had Sony, failed in 3 years, now have Samsung and it is great.
Going to put smart TVs in all the rooms we have TV.
Bought the TV on sale at Futureshop and got a smokin deal, same as they now charge for a dumb (unsmart) TV. Forget the box, smart is the way to go, less wires, added a decent soundbar, can stream music & video off the PC over wireless connection.
Personally, would not buy high end TVs, cost a lot now and are half the price in 6 months. I buy the cheapest with the features I want. Had Sony, failed in 3 years, now have Samsung and it is great.
Going to put smart TVs in all the rooms we have TV.
Mar 26th 2013, 6:43 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
unfortunately I have to agree with my darling husband on something here.
Cheap TVS are a false economy if you are a film buff or really watch TV (rather than just use it for background colour)
He's been saying for ages that our old TV had something going wrong with the picture. I don't have his eye for detailand couldn't see the problem.
when we replaced the set wth the current nicy and shiny new model , the picture difference is significant.
Our TV may have cost a couple of K (and as Ben said we brought it for the picture quailty* not the features , they are a side effect almost) but the picture quality is amazing compared to a cheap set.
* and the porn apparently
Cheap TVS are a false economy if you are a film buff or really watch TV (rather than just use it for background colour)
He's been saying for ages that our old TV had something going wrong with the picture. I don't have his eye for detailand couldn't see the problem.
when we replaced the set wth the current nicy and shiny new model , the picture difference is significant.
Our TV may have cost a couple of K (and as Ben said we brought it for the picture quailty* not the features , they are a side effect almost) but the picture quality is amazing compared to a cheap set.
* and the porn apparently
Mar 26th 2013, 6:45 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
IMX, so-called "smart TVs" are a complete and utter waste of money, well at least that specific feature is.
Generally speaking the software ties you down to some sort of approved list of content providers, makes more sense to get a media PC and plug it into the TV. Also saves you having to learn how to use two different things, assuming you know how to use a PC.
Also you don't have to worry about endless firmware updates to the TV and so on. And of course you can plug your PC into another TV - say your TV breaks down and you buy a new one, you have to start all over again. I know PCs break down too but generally easier and cheaper to fix.
Generally speaking the software ties you down to some sort of approved list of content providers, makes more sense to get a media PC and plug it into the TV. Also saves you having to learn how to use two different things, assuming you know how to use a PC.
Also you don't have to worry about endless firmware updates to the TV and so on. And of course you can plug your PC into another TV - say your TV breaks down and you buy a new one, you have to start all over again. I know PCs break down too but generally easier and cheaper to fix.
I've had the Samsung TV since last August and only had one firmware update that worked without a hitch. You can also set it up to download and update when the TV is actually switched off.
If it breaks down start again in what way ? I can only comment on Samsung as that is what I have but it 'remembers' what 'apps' are installed (BBC Iplayer etc) and installs them again automatically.
I have a media player (XBMC) on my TV's which in my opinion works better than any PC based media centre can but the OP wanted a non techie method for netflix etc and a Smart TV does that
Mar 26th 2013, 6:46 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
unfortunately I have to agree with my darling husband on something here.
Cheap TVS are a false economy if you are a film buff or really watch TV (rather than just use it for background colour)
He's been saying for ages that our old TV had something going wrong with the picture. I don't have his eye for detailand couldn't see the problem.
when we replaced the set wth the current nicy and shiny new model , the picture difference is significant.
Our TV may have cost a couple of K (and as Ben said we brought it for the picture quailty* not the features , they are a side effect almost) but the picture quality is amazing compared to a cheap set.
* and the porn apparently
Cheap TVS are a false economy if you are a film buff or really watch TV (rather than just use it for background colour)
He's been saying for ages that our old TV had something going wrong with the picture. I don't have his eye for detailand couldn't see the problem.
when we replaced the set wth the current nicy and shiny new model , the picture difference is significant.
Our TV may have cost a couple of K (and as Ben said we brought it for the picture quailty* not the features , they are a side effect almost) but the picture quality is amazing compared to a cheap set.
* and the porn apparently
To be honest, I'm not really a telly addict. Yes, it's 'on' but mostly the choice here is dross. So i thought if I'm going to buy new, I may as well buy smart so then I have more choice if I do want to watch some good telly (BBC etc.).
Mar 26th 2013, 6:48 pm
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Re: Smart TV - would you?
Not many people want a laptop or PC sat next to their TV.
I've had the Samsung TV since last August and only had one firmware update that worked without a hitch. You can also set it up to download and update when the TV is actually switched off.
If it breaks down start again in what way ? I can only comment on Samsung as that is what I have but it 'remembers' what 'apps' are installed (BBC Iplayer etc) and installs them again automatically.
I have a media player (XBMC) on my TV's which in my opinion works better than any PC based media centre can but the OP wanted a non techie method for netflix etc and a Smart TV does that
I've had the Samsung TV since last August and only had one firmware update that worked without a hitch. You can also set it up to download and update when the TV is actually switched off.
If it breaks down start again in what way ? I can only comment on Samsung as that is what I have but it 'remembers' what 'apps' are installed (BBC Iplayer etc) and installs them again automatically.
I have a media player (XBMC) on my TV's which in my opinion works better than any PC based media centre can but the OP wanted a non techie method for netflix etc and a Smart TV does that
Mar 26th 2013, 6:49 pm
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