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by datenhorst 2560 days ago
In Europe, people have started purchasing so-called public displays instead of Smart TVs and just hook up a Chromecast/Pi/Fire TV Stick to it. This is especially common in countries where one can avoid public broadcasting fees by doing so.
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Didn't now the concept but they're tv's without tuners?
Pretty much, yeah.

There's a good range to choose from as well these days: https://geizhals.eu/?cat=monplas

100 inches ranges from 10k to 111k €. I know what to buy if I win the lottery.
What do you mean with "public displays"? I researched a little bit before buying my TV and couldn't find decent options in terms of cost, size and quality of the panel.
I'll do this for my next "TV", however I might never buy a new one really. Unless it dies I don't really feel the need to upgrade it.
I think I have heard these displays (no smart TV features) referred to as 'Digital Signage' in North America.
You mean projectors? Because that would explain why I rarely see youtube ads on chromecast hooked up to my projector. As soon as it plays on my tablet ads show up.