Get a non-consumer TV if you can. They’re more expensive but are actually but to last, have way more features and you can swap in whatever compute board you want so you’re not stuck with an underpowered Android TV board.
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kamen@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Since at one point in the near future I’ll be shopping for a TV, is there such a thing as a good as a good quality panel TV that is dumb? I intend to hook it up to a PC or a set top box. Alternatively, is there a smart TV that can be easily bootloader unlocked and rooted without consequences (similarly to how a Pixel phone can)? I realise this is even more niche than unlocking/rooting a phone, but still, someone might have ideas.
ColonelPanic@lemm.ee 2 months ago
a_baby_duck@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’m very interested in this. Any suggestions as far as specific models to look at, or where to source one without needing a fancy business vendor connection? Maybe a trustworthy review site to compare some options?
ColonelPanic@lemm.ee 2 months ago
I’ve not looked into it much other than seeing it in this video by Jeff Geerling and making a mental note for next time I’m in the market for a TV but it may be of interest to you.
Gullible@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
3000 dollars
Guess I’ll continue to use my old computer and an hdmi connection to a physically Wi-Fi disabled smart tv. I understand why it costs what it does but fuck.
blackstampede@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Try a Spectre t.v. they’re made for digital signage. I got one and hooked it up to a media server.
kamen@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Seems promising, but also seems to be an US thing. I should’ve mentioned I’m in the EU.
blackstampede@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Ah, my bad. Sorry.
KomfortablesKissen@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months ago
They seem to be consumer grade, but dumb. Does someone here have one? How are the refresh rates? Can I play FPS games with at least 60hz on it?
blackstampede@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
I have one. It’s 4k, which gave me some trouble from an Ubuntu media server, and the refresh rate is ~144, I believe. It cost me something like 300-400 USD.
KomfortablesKissen@discuss.tchncs.de 2 months ago
Awesome, then I’ll probably get one. Thank you!
Kayday@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It was maybe 7 years ago now, but I bought a dumb Sceptre TV and it still works great.
SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
I just bought a smart TV, updated the software, and disconnected it from the Internet, only allowing it access to our local Plex server. No ads and no stupid suggestions. It’s great.
SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 2 months ago
You could also try this, apparently.
SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 months ago
Oh, that’s clever! Definitely bookmarking that for future reference.
harrys_balzac@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Anyone have a non-Spez link?
Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Not available in all markets
MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
Might be cheaper than a purposedly dumb TV nowadays too, despite the receiver. It’s ridicolous.