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We just bought a new TV this past fall and I also wanted a 'dumb' TV, but there were only like 1 or 2 non-smart TVs and they both had poor screens. Seems like t

We just bought a new TV this past fall and I also wanted a 'dumb' TV, but there were only like 1 or 2 non-smart TVs and they both had poor screens. Seems like they days of a smart-tv being an up-sell/optional are past.

Gracana 10y ago
Similar thing happened to me. I would have liked to buy a display intended for digital signage or somesuch, but I stumbled across a really good deal on a 60" 'smart' TV, so that's what I've got. A deal is a deal and I'm a sucker like the rest...
cryptozeus 10y ago
U should by smart tv because those models are new and has latest and greatest configs...however dont use tv's smart features. What i have done is I have hooked up fire tv and chromecast in the tv and have not even hooked the tv to my wifi.
LeoPanthera 10y ago
Nearly. Google for "commercial monitor" and you will find TVs with no smart stuff, but also no speakers or remote control. (Usually.) You do get a serial port, and also a price tag higher than that of a TV with all that stuff included.
dragonwriter 10y ago
A TV is a display plus a TV tuner plus potentially other things (and in-built "smart" boxes are increasingly common other things), if you want to avoid the other things, you may need to look for a display/monitor, rather than a TV. That said, it seems fairly easy to find new, non-smart TVs online, though they may not be popular in retail showrooms (where more SKUs mean more space and more risk of analysis paralysis, but not necessarily more sales or profits.)
- ocdtrekkie 10y ago
  The big difference between a "display/monitor" and a "TV" is not just the analog inputs, but also the remote control, built-in speakers, and often things like multiple HDMI inputs. I actually have always bought dumb TVs to use as computer monitors for this reason... TVs, while similar in price, are superior on features.
karmajunkie 10y ago
I picked up a Vizio home theater display recently that only has google chromecast, and as far as I can tell isn't running anything else, nor any way to install additional apps (which is exactly what I wanted). Seems the best thing to look for.
- ocdtrekkie 10y ago
  Having a TV with Google software is basically the worst case scenario for buying a smart TV.

Gracana 10y ago

Similar thing happened to me. I would have liked to buy a display intended for digital signage or somesuch, but I stumbled across a really good deal on a 60" 'smart' TV, so that's what I've got. A deal is a deal and I'm a sucker like the rest...

cryptozeus 10y ago

U should by smart tv because those models are new and has latest and greatest configs...however dont use tv's smart features. What i have done is I have hooked up fire tv and chromecast in the tv and have not even hooked the tv to my wifi.

LeoPanthera 10y ago

Nearly. Google for "commercial monitor" and you will find TVs with no smart stuff, but also no speakers or remote control. (Usually.) You do get a serial port, and also a price tag higher than that of a TV with all that stuff included.

dragonwriter 10y ago

A TV is a display plus a TV tuner plus potentially other things (and in-built "smart" boxes are increasingly common other things), if you want to avoid the other things, you may need to look for a display/monitor, rather than a TV. That said, it seems fairly easy to find new, non-smart TVs online, though they may not be popular in retail showrooms (where more SKUs mean more space and more risk of analysis paralysis, but not necessarily more sales or profits.)

ocdtrekkie 10y ago
The big difference between a "display/monitor" and a "TV" is not just the analog inputs, but also the remote control, built-in speakers, and often things like multiple HDMI inputs. I actually have always bought dumb TVs to use as computer monitors for this reason... TVs, while similar in price, are superior on features.

karmajunkie 10y ago

I picked up a Vizio home theater display recently that only has google chromecast, and as far as I can tell isn't running anything else, nor any way to install additional apps (which is exactly what I wanted). Seems the best thing to look for.

ocdtrekkie 10y ago
Having a TV with Google software is basically the worst case scenario for buying a smart TV.