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Options for non-smart TV in UK 2024? (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by SquiffSquiff@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I am considering replacing my old 50" 1080p TV which I use with (external) Chromecast and Roku. I would like a 4K display 60" or greater but I really, really don't want any smart features. I am aware that I could purchase a commercial display to achieve this and that's my fallback option. Can anyone here make any useful recommendations? I am in the UK so e.g. 'Sceptre' is not available here.

In advance, with respect, I am technically capable (check my post history) but could I ask to please avoid threads along the lines of:

  • 'non-smart TVs aren't a thing' - fallback is a commercial display
  • 'Nobody wants/buys non-smart TVs' - I do
  • 'Any TV not connected to internet is dumb'/ 'Just don't connect it' - This is no longer true since many TVs require a setup before use involving internet access and/or will seek access via open wifi/bluetooth/HDMI.

Thanks!

Edit:

Some commenters seem to be struggling with the 'why do you care if it connects?'. Some examples why:

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[–] TheBigBrother@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

How about the biggest PC monitor you can get?

[–] SquiffSquiff@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Great! Could you link a 60" monitor?

[–] tal@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

https://www.amazon.com/Dell-C8621QT-85-6-Touchscreen-Monitor/dp/B0CJ5S18TT

Here's an 85" monitor.

At 190 lbs, though, that's getting back into the same "I don't want to haul that up stairs" territory that CRTs were getting into near the end of their days. I think I'd start looking at projectors with nice screens at that point.

[–] SquiffSquiff@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thanks, don't need touch and the price is a bit on the heavy side

[–] tal@lemmy.today 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LH65WMRWBGCXEN-WM65R-Monitor/dp/B07WT547MM/

Here's a 65" monitor being sold by Amazon UK. It's less, though also touch.

EDIT: Though I really hope that that wattage rating is just an error in Amazon's database.

[–] TheBigBrother@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago

I mean the biggest you can get, it's not the size of a TV but there have to be a downside not everything it's sunshine and rainbows in life.