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re: Buying a TV help
Posted on 2/25/20 at 6:49 pm to beauchristopher
Posted on 2/25/20 at 6:49 pm to beauchristopher
So, I'm going to be buying several new TV's this summer when my new house if finished. You guys recommend getting TV's with roku instead of smart TV's?
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Posted on 2/25/20 at 8:41 pm to kywildcatfanone
Yea the hardware in "smart TVs" are usually low budget where the stand alone devices are better.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 12:59 am to kywildcatfanone
I would avoid hooking the TCL tv to my internet. They are notorious for phoning home and reporting every bit of data they can.
I would avoid using Roku personally. Not a fan of their software or policies at all. If you want quality streaming from a box get a Shield.
I would avoid using Roku personally. Not a fan of their software or policies at all. If you want quality streaming from a box get a Shield.
Posted on 2/26/20 at 10:53 am to kywildcatfanone
I have TV's hooked up to a Roku. I have TV's with Roku built in. I have TV's hooked up to Fire TV, and also one with built in Fire TV. I have... too many TVs.
However, I for my money, the TCL TVs with built in Roku are a great value, as long as you aren't someone who has to have the latest and greatest technology. You can mount them to the wall, and as long as you have an electrical outlet behind the TV, you don't need any other cables.
However, I for my money, the TCL TVs with built in Roku are a great value, as long as you aren't someone who has to have the latest and greatest technology. You can mount them to the wall, and as long as you have an electrical outlet behind the TV, you don't need any other cables.
Posted on 2/29/20 at 10:09 am to kywildcatfanone
quote:Who is responsible for updating the software on the smart TV?
You guys recommend getting TV's with roku instead of smart TV's?
Roku keeps my set top boxes updated, even my 5 year old Roku.
Is the TV manufacturer going to keep sending out updates? My opinion is they are more interested in selling new TVs, not incurring expenses on already sold TVs.
Roku recently ended support on my 7 year old Roku 2. That box had been relegated to my tailgating equipment as I get newer, more powerful Rokus every 2 or 3 years, upgrading the functionality of my much more expensive TV.
Another consideration, what if you want to change streaming platforms? The smart TV is trapped on Roku, AppleTV or Amazon Fire.
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