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I bought a Roku TV when I moved. Used it a few weeks and then realized the level of horrific tracking my pi-hole server was blocking from it. (thanks PiHole) I reset it to factory and no longer allowed it on the network. Now it’s an acceptable TV with a completely dogshit useless remote.

Sort of related- is it even possible to buy a “dumb” TV anymore or are we stuck paying 8x as much for “digital signage” panels now?

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ChicoSuave@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Spectre makes a dumb 4K TV. It’s a good panel that doesn’t track usage.

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- Reygle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  I shouldn’t be this excited about the link, but double-checked the specs on their official site and it’s not even equipped with ethernet/wifi- the world is so shitty these days that I almost squealed like a little girl. Thanks for sharing that.
  
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- teruma@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  It’s a just ok panel. Tends to look really washed out.
  
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neardeaf@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Dude SAME HERE. When I first setup my pihole I’m like “JESUS CHRIST WHY ARE MY 2 ROKUS MAKE UP over 80% OF REQUESTS!?”

That day I gave them away and moved to Apple TVs. Shit has been so so much better ever since

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wjrii@kbin.social ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
The digital signage/business displays are still at a premium, but the upcharge is doesn't have to hit 8x, though you'll have to supply a source of course, plus also a bracket or stand for the VESA mount. maybe $200 premium to deshittify?

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- Reygle@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  I admit I was being a bit sarcastic with the price. :)
  
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bobman@unilem.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
You can’t buy dumb TVs anymore new, but smart tvs don’t really cost more.

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