Don't worry, Apple TV will soon get ads and the experience will be much the same as the "Smart" TVs.
I'm pretty sure the smart features were put into TVs so they could become the one entertainment device just like those external set top boxes in the early 2000's. All consumer media hardware is headed in this direction of having advertisements, even in paid/subscription services. I base this on the fact that Foxtel (effectively the one and only paid TV service in Australia) has more ads per hour than free to air TV as people that pay a subscription are considered to have a higher income than ones that don't.
It doesn't compare to Frank's 2000 inch tv... But 48" is plenty. If you need more than that you can get a projector. Vote with your money and don't buy smart TVs! They're almost universally user-hostile trash.
I just use a PC plugged into my TV, and a wireless keyboard/trackpad. I don’t see a reason to get an Apple TV or similar —- typing anything is such a pain, and the trend is that no matter what, you’re eventually gonna see some ads. Ublock Origin in a browser is still working great, though.
You mean for advertising, showing timetables, etc?
Those are usually "digital signage" panels. Colors may or may not be OK on those, but there are two things to keep in mind:
1. They are outrageously expensive because they're made to be run blindingly bright 24/7.
2. They are less and less dumb, complete with ridiculously long startup times.
The company I work for uses these. And while a few years ago only the higher-priced ones used to feature "smart" features, the "cheaper" ones now have them, too. Now, in our case, we like those because it allows us to control the screens from a central location, and they don't require setting up a Raspberry Pi or similar to show content on them. But "dumb" they are not anymore.
They're typically running some form of Android or Samsung's Tizen. I don't directly use them, so I don't know the details, but a quick glance at Samsung's website seems to show that consumer models use Tizen, too.
I wonder how difficult it would be to stand up a new panel manufacturer or just tv manufacturer? The current prices of TVs makes it seem cheaper than the past, but could be just locking out entrants.
daemin|3 years ago
I'm pretty sure the smart features were put into TVs so they could become the one entertainment device just like those external set top boxes in the early 2000's. All consumer media hardware is headed in this direction of having advertisements, even in paid/subscription services. I base this on the fact that Foxtel (effectively the one and only paid TV service in Australia) has more ads per hour than free to air TV as people that pay a subscription are considered to have a higher income than ones that don't.
sgjohnson|3 years ago
Which would completely kill the reason to buy it. I highly doubt that Apple is going to do that.
cube2222|3 years ago
So I think it's just in the WebOS, which I don't really ever use.
In other words, you can use it as a stupid panel and not get ads.
cfn|3 years ago
smolder|3 years ago
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miah_|3 years ago
vladvasiliu|3 years ago
You mean for advertising, showing timetables, etc?
Those are usually "digital signage" panels. Colors may or may not be OK on those, but there are two things to keep in mind:
1. They are outrageously expensive because they're made to be run blindingly bright 24/7.
2. They are less and less dumb, complete with ridiculously long startup times.
The company I work for uses these. And while a few years ago only the higher-priced ones used to feature "smart" features, the "cheaper" ones now have them, too. Now, in our case, we like those because it allows us to control the screens from a central location, and they don't require setting up a Raspberry Pi or similar to show content on them. But "dumb" they are not anymore.
They're typically running some form of Android or Samsung's Tizen. I don't directly use them, so I don't know the details, but a quick glance at Samsung's website seems to show that consumer models use Tizen, too.
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