[Rudism]

Maybe I'm being cynical, but as long as it doesn't require me to connect to the internet and I can just plug an HDMI cable or two into it and treat it like a monitor, I guess I don't mind so much if the price of a smart TV is supplemented by other people having to look at ads. I get the lower price benefit without the negative side.

I've got a couple Vizios right now that are basically just glorified monitors because they stay offline, and they work just fine for me.

[bmicraft]

Please keep in mind that it might just be connected to the internet over HDMI, even if unlikely (see: HDMI Ethernet Channel)