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by snowwolf 1987 days ago
I don't want my TV to run any platform/OS that would be the main source of content. Mainly because when I buy a TV it generally lasts for 10 years or so. My current Sony TV (around 10 years old) came with some "apps", none of which now work. Which I'm fine with. But what happens when that's the main OS for the TV? I'd much rather buy a new chromecast or firetv every few years to get the latest experience.
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If I ever need a big screen, I'll make sure that it's a dumb TV, or a TV that can operate in dumb mode off an HDMI or DP cable. I'll also make sure it stays disconnected from the internet.