we live in hell

I don’t even understand the pitch? you have the disc playing, in your hands, your ownership, no buffering, no subscription required. and they’re saying…hey do you want a worse experience?

  • Tankton
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    6 months ago

    Yes, and now an option for the 99% of population that has no IT background lol

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      6 months ago

      Serious question: How much of a brick risk is opening up one of these smart tvs and ripping out the wifi card? Can’t connect to the internet if you don’t have the hardware to do so.

      (Obviously pretty high if legit caveman-style ripping out. Could also be really hard, I have no idea).

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          6 months ago

          They could have a partnership with xfinity to use all those “open” WiFi networks, for one. Or some other sneaky way of sending data.

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            6 months ago

            This was my thinking as well, plus addressing the ‘solution for those without IT experience’ bit. Search for video/article on removing wireless connectivity hardware, grab your screwdriver and get to work.

            Still takes some work, obviously, and a lot of people are scared to void warranties/open up consumer electronics, but from the outside it sounds more straight-forward than futzing about with network settings. IMO worth it if concerned about the connectivity bits, willing to do it and the price is right for the TV as a dumb TV.

            Alternatively, use used dumb TVs for as long as you can.