The time has come for me to get a new TV. I’ve been dreading this because I keep hearing how shit modern smart TV’s are with the ad situation.
Anyone got any recommendations? Even the best of the bad would be a step up from nothing.
I should also note: I’m not looking for any kind of complicated self hosted thing. This needs to be usable by your grandma. 😄
It’s a k-65Xr80c. Can’t remember what the much older one is.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-oled-tvs-android-/k-65xr80c/specifications
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-8-oled
RTings is right, it’s not super bright. If you watch HDR stuff, it’s better for rooms that at least block some sun (though lit SDR is fine).
As of 30 seconds ago, this is the screen when you press the power button:
But let me emphasize, this is not default. If you’re setting it up for a grandma, you or they will have to find the toggle.
I’ll find it 🙂
I’m setting it up, I just won’t be the primary user, and I don’t want to be running tech support. Appreciate the suggestion! I also didnt know about that review site.
You’re welcome! Yeah, RTings is incredible. While I’m here, I’d also recommend notebookcheck.net for anything they happen to review (which is more than laptops these days).
One caveat: like another user said, I don’t know which TVs have this option, and there is no guarantee it will stay, unless you turn auto updates off somehow. YMMV.