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What tv to look for nowadays? (programming.dev)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Im wondering what kind of tv to look for?

IMO 4k is useless because the network where I live is bad and 1080p is good enough. I don’t think smart tv functionality is a thing to look for, more like a « what not to look for » criteria.

What other criterions should be taken?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I just bought a refurb 1080p projector that can project up to a 150" picture for $30, no smart features in sight.

Depending on your situation, something to think about

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

What's the power usage like though? Last I remember, projectors used big fat bright-ass hot power-gobbling bulbs.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

How is the picture quality and brightness? I've been thinking about getting a projector, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. A $30 refurb might be a fun experiment, but certainly not something I'd expect to replace our current TV.