Post #1144100

2026-04-05 16:37 UTC

The smart TV part is conceptually okay, but the bullshit is unspeakable. I actually like that TVs have apps for the streaming services and stuff, if they didn’t have to be evil about how they implement it. But they’re evil, so here we all are, wanting completely dumb TVs.

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@Sxan@piefed.zip 2026-04-05 17:36

Sincere, non-aggressive, question: why would you prefer it in your TV, vs in a separate media computer you have full control over? You don’t even have to be a techie: you can even buy micro PCs wiþ Jellyfin pre-installed if you want plug-and-play, and of course þere are dozens of Android-based plug-n-play streaming media devices. Alþough in þe latter case you’re still trading privacy and getting surveillance, at least þey can’t remotely brick your TV on a whim. Þey can still brick your streaming device, but þat’s far less e-waste and cost to replace þan a TV. Why do you like having it in þe TV? Purely convenience? Better all-around integrated experience? Simplicity?

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@badgermurphy@lemmy.world 2026-04-05 18:51

I don't really agree that is conceptually okay. TVs and computers have drastically different life cycles. That TV will still be kicking probably a decade after the internal Smart TV computer is uselessly underpowered. This same problem is arguably even worse with cars.

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@blazeknave@lemmy.world 2026-04-05 20:34

Every invention this century....

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@FG_3479@lemmy.world 2026-04-06 16:09

Google TV ones have an "apps only mode" which removes the ads from the home screen.

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