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[–] kamen 24 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (21 children)

Since at one point in the near future I'll be shopping for a TV, is there such a thing as a good quality panel TV that is dumb? I intend to hook it up to a PC or a set top box. Alternatively, is there a smart TV that can be easily bootloader unlocked and rooted without consequences (similarly to how a Pixel phone can)? I realise this is even more niche than unlocking/rooting a phone, but still, someone might have ideas.

[–] Kayday 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

It was maybe 7 years ago now, but I bought a dumb Sceptre TV and it still works great. Was only $300 at the time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Scepter televisions are a great option, no "smart" features at all. Bought two of them about 6 years ago and no issues.

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