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by sallveburrpi 195 days ago
I recently tried this for a new TV - buying a regular “non-smart” TV without the internet features without being “AI-enabled” (whatever the fuck that means).

It wasn’t possible - there was literally no TV available that didn’t have a small computer built in to connect to the internet and send all my usage data somewhere.

I probably have to find a second hand one somewhere or just continue to live without one.

Not saying that it’s the same with fridges - but who knows a few years down the line it might be…
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charlesabarnes 195 days ago
I never understand this type of refrain. Why connect the TV to the Internet?

I have yet to run into a TV that doesn't work entirely offline at any pricepoint

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sallveburrpi 195 days ago
What is the point of a smart TV though?
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charlesabarnes 194 days ago
What do you mean exactly? Some people like being able to watch YouTube and Netflix without utilizing a third party device.

The tv also has a microprocessor to upscale/decode content. Most tvs also have the ability to connect to a variety of sound systems through Bluetooth.

If your concern is additional cost for the bundled features, I believe the ads subsidize and offset the cost. (I'm not pro ad. Again, I do not connect my tv to the Internet, but let's not reject the benefits entirely).

"Non smart" TVs are prohibitively expensive in my experience. They are large format monitors. You can also consider a projector.

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