I’m not sure. Current “dumb” TVs do actually exist, just search for commercial TVs. All the major brands make them for commercial applications where the end user has no need for traditional smart apps. Sadly, they cost a bit more (but not by a ridiculous amount) and may not have the latest alphabet soup image tech, but they look fine and work great. They still run an OS, but it’s stripped down to the bare essentials, usually just settings and input, not usually any apps. If any apps are installed, they’re unobtrusive and geared toward their intended purpose. I’ve been tempted to buy one, but the larger the TV the wider the price gap. The sweet spot seems to be at 65".
Soup@lemmy.world 3 days ago
How much, comparatively?
Lenggo@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Ha. judging by how well most of them run even today, not very much
DannyMac@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
I’m not sure. Current “dumb” TVs do actually exist, just search for commercial TVs. All the major brands make them for commercial applications where the end user has no need for traditional smart apps. Sadly, they cost a bit more (but not by a ridiculous amount) and may not have the latest alphabet soup image tech, but they look fine and work great. They still run an OS, but it’s stripped down to the bare essentials, usually just settings and input, not usually any apps. If any apps are installed, they’re unobtrusive and geared toward their intended purpose. I’ve been tempted to buy one, but the larger the TV the wider the price gap. The sweet spot seems to be at 65".