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Does anyone have a non smart tv model they can recommend? Preferably with a ~50 inch model available?

kotojo 10y ago
I have a 47 inch 1080p 120hz TCL with no smart capabilities that I've been extremely happy with over the last two years. Looking at models now they do seem to have a lot of smart tvs, but if you can find a non smart model I would recommend it.
canuckintime 10y ago
Those are hard to find. However none of the smart TVs actually require you to connect it to the internet. I'd recommend a projector if you want a 'non-smart' display
petepete 10y ago
I bought a TV in November after backlights on my previous one started to fail. I couldn't find a high-end non-smart TV anywhere. I haven't used any of the 'smart' features yet, it's simply plugged into my AV system and I use that to switch between Kodi, Chromecast and Sky. Unfortunately, even ARC is a waste of time. I thought I had everything working but every time I changed input it 'forgot' my sound settings, so it'd default back to stereo despite it allowing me to choose DD/DTS passthrough in the settings. Totally frustrating.
isoprophlex 10y ago
I connected my Samsung smart TV to the internet, thinking I could use it to send media directly to the screen, like a Chromecast. It started showing intrusive ad overlays on whatever I was watching (regular HDMI input, I wasn't doing anything 'smart' with it). The fucking thing is now disconnected and blacklisted, and I'll be sure never to buy a smart TV and/or a samsung TV if I can help it...
- piva00 10y ago
  Was it a "feature" directly from Samsung or some kind of malware? If it was really from Samsung that's... Very intrusive.
  - wears_sweaters1 10y ago
    This seems to be a Samsung initiative. http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/30/11814706/samsung-smart-televisions-new-menu-bar-ads-european-expansion http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/30/11814706/samsung-smart-tel...
- trav4225 10y ago
  If connected to the Internet, my parents' Samsungs periodically force them to page through and re-sign an EULA upon power-up before allowing them to actually use them. Needless to say, they have since been disconnected.
bdz 10y ago
I recommend the rtings.com reviews, those are the best http://www.rtings.com/tv http://www.rtings.com/tv
mikeyouse 10y ago
Wirecutter's recommendation for overall best TV is pretty dumb as far as TVs go: http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-tv http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-tv No apps, no tuner, excellent picture quality, great range, etc.
mikeyouse 10y ago
Wirecutter's recommendation for overall best TV is pretty dumb as far as TVs go: m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-tv/ No apps, no tuner, excellent picture quality, great range, etc.

I have a 47 inch 1080p 120hz TCL with no smart capabilities that I've been extremely happy with over the last two years. Looking at models now they do seem to have a lot of smart tvs, but if you can find a non smart model I would recommend it.

canuckintime 10y ago

Those are hard to find. However none of the smart TVs actually require you to connect it to the internet. I'd recommend a projector if you want a 'non-smart' display

petepete 10y ago

I bought a TV in November after backlights on my previous one started to fail. I couldn't find a high-end non-smart TV anywhere. I haven't used any of the 'smart' features yet, it's simply plugged into my AV system and I use that to switch between Kodi, Chromecast and Sky. Unfortunately, even ARC is a waste of time. I thought I had everything working but every time I changed input it 'forgot' my sound settings, so it'd default back to stereo despite it allowing me to choose DD/DTS passthrough in the settings. Totally frustrating.

isoprophlex 10y ago

I connected my Samsung smart TV to the internet, thinking I could use it to send media directly to the screen, like a Chromecast. It started showing intrusive ad overlays on whatever I was watching (regular HDMI input, I wasn't doing anything 'smart' with it). The fucking thing is now disconnected and blacklisted, and I'll be sure never to buy a smart TV and/or a samsung TV if I can help it...

piva00 10y ago
Was it a "feature" directly from Samsung or some kind of malware? If it was really from Samsung that's... Very intrusive.
- wears_sweaters1 10y ago
  This seems to be a Samsung initiative. http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/30/11814706/samsung-smart-televisions-new-menu-bar-ads-european-expansion http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/30/11814706/samsung-smart-tel...
trav4225 10y ago
If connected to the Internet, my parents' Samsungs periodically force them to page through and re-sign an EULA upon power-up before allowing them to actually use them. Needless to say, they have since been disconnected.

bdz 10y ago

I recommend the rtings.com reviews, those are the best http://www.rtings.com/tv http://www.rtings.com/tv

mikeyouse 10y ago

Wirecutter's recommendation for overall best TV is pretty dumb as far as TVs go: http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-tv http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-tv No apps, no tuner, excellent picture quality, great range, etc.

mikeyouse 10y ago

Wirecutter's recommendation for overall best TV is pretty dumb as far as TVs go: m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-tv/ No apps, no tuner, excellent picture quality, great range, etc.