Smart TVs
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I read somewhere ages ago that LG supplies other brands with their screens anyway.
They manufacture all OLED screens, including those of other brands
Which is why, with a bit of research, you can get some bargain 'no-name' TVs that are simply rebadged versions of big brands. The cost cutting may be in the 'smart' firmware (which, as seems to be the general conclusion here, is often best avoided) or in warranties.
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I read somewhere ages ago that LG supplies other brands with their screens anyway.
They manufacture all OLED screens, including those of other brands
Which is why, with a bit of research, you can get some bargain 'no-name' TVs that are simply rebadged versions of big brands. The cost cutting may be in the 'smart' firmware (which, as seems to be the general conclusion here, is often best avoided) or in warranties.
It's all in the firmware as you say. We bought a Panasonic OLED because it was cheaper than the corresponding LG one
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I wouldn't rely on your Smart TV for apps if you intend to keep the TV for a reasonable length of time. Manufacturers/developers have a habit of discontinuing support for built-in apps after a while. I also use an Apple TV and I am sure there will be some cheap 4th generation models available now as people upgrade to the 4K model.
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I read somewhere ages ago that LG supplies other brands with their screens anyway.
They manufacture all OLED screens, including those of other brands
Not quite true, Samsung produce their own screens but stopped making LCD's last year. They still make their own OLED screens and have invested heavily in the new Quantum Dot tech that you now see in their flagship models.
There are also other manufacturers as this Wikipedia page shows:
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I wouldn't rely on your Smart TV for apps if you intend to keep the TV for a reasonable length of time. Manufacturers/developers have a habit of discontinuing support for built-in apps after a while. I also use an Apple TV and I am sure there will be some cheap 4th generation models available now as people upgrade to the 4K model.
this was all i was going to add, we have a pretty good at the time Samsung LED circa 2017, it has stan and foxtel apps....but they don't really work properly, couldn't watch LIVE games on Stan, had to wait for the replay, weird annoying stuff like that
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@kiwiwomble said in Smart TVs:
I wouldn't rely on your Smart TV for apps if you intend to keep the TV for a reasonable length of time. Manufacturers/developers have a habit of discontinuing support for built-in apps after a while. I also use an Apple TV and I am sure there will be some cheap 4th generation models available now as people upgrade to the 4K model.
this was all i was going to add, we have a pretty good at the time Samsung LED circa 2017, it has stan and foxtel apps....but they don't really work properly, couldn't watch LIVE games on Stan, had to wait for the replay, weird annoying stuff like that
yeah they update the apps for the flagship models, but as soon as you're no longer on one then you get glitches in the apps
in saying that, I own a samsung neo QLED and the quality is excellent and my apps work
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My Samsung QLED (6mo old now) is nice, and yeah it came with a bunch of apps installed which keeps the wife and daughter unit happy. I got a new Chromecast (the dongle-y one with a remote) which allows me to install apps I want so it is also good.
Also means my apps and logins are on the Chromecast, and the wife's are on the TV apps. Had to create a Samsung account to install apps, but that was a small price to pay.
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My Samsung QLED (6mo old now) is nice, and yeah it came with a bunch of apps installed which keeps the wife and daughter unit happy. I got a new Chromecast (the dongle-y one with a remote) which allows me to install apps I want so it is also good.
Also means my apps and logins are on the Chromecast, and the wife's are on the TV apps. Had to create a Samsung account to install apps, but that was a small price to pay.
Handy for hiding your pornhub app then.
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My Samsung QLED (6mo old now) is nice, and yeah it came with a bunch of apps installed which keeps the wife and daughter unit happy. I got a new Chromecast (the dongle-y one with a remote) which allows me to install apps I want so it is also good.
Also means my apps and logins are on the Chromecast, and the wife's are on the TV apps. Had to create a Samsung account to install apps, but that was a small price to pay.
Handy for hiding your pornhub app then.
Great idea, but not secret enough....
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My Samsung QLED (6mo old now) is nice, and yeah it came with a bunch of apps installed which keeps the wife and daughter unit happy. I got a new Chromecast (the dongle-y one with a remote) which allows me to install apps I want so it is also good.
Also means my apps and logins are on the Chromecast, and the wife's are on the TV apps. Had to create a Samsung account to install apps, but that was a small price to pay.
Handy for hiding your pornhub app then.
Great idea, but not secret enough....
Your married tho, why do you need pornhub..
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My Samsung QLED (6mo old now) is nice, and yeah it came with a bunch of apps installed which keeps the wife and daughter unit happy. I got a new Chromecast (the dongle-y one with a remote) which allows me to install apps I want so it is also good.
Also means my apps and logins are on the Chromecast, and the wife's are on the TV apps. Had to create a Samsung account to install apps, but that was a small price to pay.
Handy for hiding your pornhub app then.
Great idea, but not secret enough....
Your married tho, why do you need pornhub..
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A quick look at JB Hifi shows just how varied prices are for pretty much the same thing
These are all 50". All OLED.All 4K. All from manufacturers in the OLED Alliance which sets standards for marketing use of the term.
Samsung Q90A $3495
Samsung Q80A $2749
TCL $1098Those are huge differences.
Sound on the TCL will be rubbish but $2.4k buys a pretty flash soundbar. In fact you can get a nice Dolby Atmos 3:1 for under a grand(all the TVs support it)
Yes the Q90A will have a slightly nicer picture with better blacks but fuck that's a lot to pay for something you will hardly notice.
The two Samsungs are tied to the Samsung Smart system which may or may not get long support as new models come out. The TCL is Android so go for your life with apps.
The Samsungs come with a one year manufacturer's warranty while the TCL is three years!
Edit: I recently brought a FFalcon 50" for $650 (just 4K LED) after asking the sales guy what the deal was with the brand. He said it is exactly the same TV, same remote, same firmware as the TCL but the warranty was one instead of three years (same as Samsung). It's a good TV. Nice and sharp and clear in a well lit room.
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I have a Samsung and I'm not impressed with their bloatware. All I want is a 4K 10 bit HDR screen with HDMI and LAN inputs. The ability to flash it would be a bonus.
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@antipodean said in Smart TVs:
I have a Samsung and I'm not impressed with their bloatware. All I want is a 4K 10 bit HDR screen with HDMI and LAN inputs. The ability to flash it would be a bonus.
Do you actually use it? My Samsung TV is just the screen I watch stuff on - I'll occasionally watch Stan Sport on it when I want to flick easily between Stan and Kayo.
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seriously all of you comparing 42" and 50" kitchen size tvs..
minimum 65" or you dont watch enough
anything using AI to improve upscaling in movement not just colours is useful regardless of brand (although very few doing this), but price is important.
Havent gone 8k yet..price still way to high
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@antipodean said in Smart TVs:
I have a Samsung and I'm not impressed with their bloatware. All I want is a 4K 10 bit HDR screen with HDMI and LAN inputs. The ability to flash it would be a bonus.
Do you actually use it? My Samsung TV is just the screen I watch stuff on - I'll occasionally watch Stan Sport on it when I want to flick easily between Stan and Kayo.
There's a bunch of unnecessary crap which takes up memory and CPU. That's before raising concerns about the data it sends to third parties. Hence another reason why I run pi-hole.
List of flat panel display manufacturers - Wikipedia
are you sure you don't need that extra cover?
