[TulliusCicero]

As opposed to other built-in OEM smart platforms, which definitely have a long life filled with useful updates?

The real solution is that the smarts should be in a Chromecast or Apple TV or Roku, that way it's easy to replace or upgrade.

[bhandziuk]

Absolutely. A TV should be as dumb as possible. It's a large monitor with one video input and no speakers.