Ah so close!
If it lacked any smart tv features and had displayport it would be my next tv.
same, make TVs dumb again!
Ignore me if I’m being stupid, but could you just not give it internet? A lot of TVs have high spec CPU/APU these days and complicated firmware, surely ability to update the firmware for these is necessary for patches/feature improvements. They probably think it’s silly not to include software if they can, but I agree the software experience is often a bit of a let down. LGs been good, but admittedly I block all telemetry on my network so wouldn’t notice any downsides.
People aren’t just objecting to the quality of the software, and even more than objecting to the relentless commercialization at every opportunity in the ‘smart’ features, they are rightfully worked up about the firehose of surveillance telemetry these devices are feeding back to the manufacturers.
Some definitely won’t let you use them if they’re not connected.
What models do not work without internet?
My roku/vizio made it seem impossible to proceed without a connection and account. The workarounds I found online vary by model. I caved to avoid a fight. Even after a later reset, I couldn’t figure out how to bypass it. I tried disconnecting it from wifi through the tv but it kept forcing me to connect it again, or else it wouldn’t proceed. However, I changed the wifi password later and it was surprisingly quiet about it. It constantly flashes the power light when on now, but a little tape keeps it in check.
Google TV models don’t need Wi-Fi. They in fact have a “basic TV” mode.
you’re right and that’s what I do but I’d still buy a sceptre tv if they were sold outside of trumpia
Can you install KDE TV on it?
I didn’t know KDE TV existed, it seems awesome!
Sounds great! I’ll gladly pay $200usd for it.
I skimmed the article and didn’t see any mention of price, but I expect it to be 10x what I’m willing to spend on a display.
Also if it’s a smart tv I’m no longer interested at all.
Normally I’d say just leave it off your network, but I’ve read some awful stuff Hisense does to coerce users into connecting their TVs to their network.
Looks like it’s $3500! 😬 Seems crazy to pay that much for a TV
Especially an off-brand like Hisense. My 65" LG OLED was only $1200
I like TV’s. I was using 3 1080p 60hz TV’s as monitors. I recently upgraded to a Philips Google TV. 43" 4K, 144Hz, with HDR10 & Dolby Atmos. The difference is amazing. and I love the larger size.
Couple of years ago I bought an LG 50” TV as a monitor. Since it was cheaper then buying a large monitor. I also like the large size, since my eyesight has gone to shit. Also I have a deep desk so I can just push the TV to the edge of my desk and have all the desk space available and still have a screen that fills my view. I only wish it was curved since 50” is just a bit too large.
over 100% of the BT.2020 pro color space
What does this mean? BT.2020 already requires pure monochromatic subpixels (which you’re not gonna get with LCD), so you can’t go beyond that unless you use 4+ subpixels (in which case the extra colors will just go unused, since HDR video is delivered as BT.2020). Or is BT.2020 Pro a smaller gamut than BT.2020?
This article is the only thing I can find on Google which mentions “BT.2020 Pro”, at least in English.
Holy shit its about time. Using these shitty adapters is annoying.
Does it require an account to operate. Didn’t read it. Not going to.
Didn’t read it. Not going to.
You’re asking if someone else will do it for you, or…?
Yes that’s exactly what I’m asking. We’ll done.
Also I’m my defense, no one is forcing anyone to actually do it.
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Consider me off fucked.
It’s not going to be cheap, though — in the US, the 65-inch model is officially priced at $3,499.
Lol, such bs. When HDTVs were made ‘smart’, and then 3D, the only ones sold were 40"+ and £3,000+. Took about three years for that price to drop 90%. But this is garbage news, who still wants a television in this century? Pubs, community spaces and that’s about it. Monitors are significantly cheaper, with less bloat and software lock.
who still wants a television in this century?
This is so out-of-touch it’s unreal.
—Someone who doesn’t still want a television in this century
That’s some protagonist syndrome.
Well, I might not want a TV… all I really want is a 60"+ high quality, high refresh rate, 4k+ panel to game, work and watch media on…
On wait; thats literally an HDTV minus the tuner.
The only thing that makes it a TV IS the tuner… and honestly it’s not bad to have in an emergency or for local OTA stuff anyway. If I never use it then having it doesn’t matter.
HOPEFULLY this is the beginning of the end for HDMI.
$3.5K TV says it isn’t
LOL
Hisense UR9 RGB, but note that the port is on the left bezel of the panel. Hopefully saved you a click.
Damn. Too expensive for me. My TV has a dark spot after 8 years. I’m going to be on the market for a new one in the next year or two and displayport would be sweet. Hopefully this starts a trend. This is Hisence and am excited to see reviews for the latest TCL models to drop
Oh good, now you can watch ads on your giant tv when your console or PC game ends because the TV will know.
Next: subscription access to play games on said Big TV.
Oh good, now you can watch ads on your giant tv when your console or PC game ends because the TV will know.
You connect TVs to WiFi?
Now all peripherals just need to adopt compatibility for this single TV model and it’ll catch on.
Yay
