[parker_mountain]

> LG wasn't giving their TVs away.

No, but they're selling them at cost, and using monetization tactics to make up for that over the long term.

[InCityDreams]

Well, that's lg off the list then. Thanks, that saved me a bunch of time, money, and eyestrain.

[RussianCow]

Pretty much every modern TV manufacturer does this. Don't kid yourself into thinking it's just one company.

[parker_mountain]

I've got bad news for you, it's all of them.

Fortunately, it's not so bad, just run firmware updates after you get the new tv, and then disconnect it from the internet.