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Why Be Normal
OK, I've been thinking about pulling the trigger on a 4K TV for a bit, but one thing I was concerned about was a "smart" TV.
My primary concern was making it "Susan Mode"
Sue is my wife's name, and she's a little technically challenged. If I told her she had to use multiple remotes to get the TV and AV surround system to work, well let's just say I didn't want to have that conversation.
She's a Kenner Close and Play type of girl, when it comes to AV technology.
We have some "smart" TV's that we use as 4K monitors at work, and with all of them you have to find the remote for it, and tell it you want to display the PC.
That was not something I wanted to have to do.
I had planned on shopping for a 4K TV today, at Amazon, since it's Prime day, but none of the "smart" TV's that were on sale were what I wanted.
First of all they were all in the +$1,000 range, even with the discount.
So I had an epiphany. I googled for "dumb TV's" and found this one.
A Sceptre 65 Inch 4K UHD LED TV. Less than $500
I already checked and found the code for the cable box remote, so it should be pretty smooth setting it up and getting it to work in Susan Mode.
Now I just have to start looking at upgrading my Marantz AV unit, since it can't handle 4K.
I've got a 4K Roku so I will be able to play some type of native 4K material.
The TV has a digital audio out, so I can plug the Roku into the TV and run the audio out to the Marantz.
I did some quick browsing at the place I originally bought my Marantz and a replacement unit looks like it starts at $1,300. So I'm guessing I'll be sticking with that digital out option for a bit.
Of course, I bought my Marantz back in '03 or so, so I shouldn't be surprised the price has gone up that much.
My primary concern was making it "Susan Mode"
Sue is my wife's name, and she's a little technically challenged. If I told her she had to use multiple remotes to get the TV and AV surround system to work, well let's just say I didn't want to have that conversation.
She's a Kenner Close and Play type of girl, when it comes to AV technology.
We have some "smart" TV's that we use as 4K monitors at work, and with all of them you have to find the remote for it, and tell it you want to display the PC.
That was not something I wanted to have to do.
I had planned on shopping for a 4K TV today, at Amazon, since it's Prime day, but none of the "smart" TV's that were on sale were what I wanted.
First of all they were all in the +$1,000 range, even with the discount.
So I had an epiphany. I googled for "dumb TV's" and found this one.
A Sceptre 65 Inch 4K UHD LED TV. Less than $500
I already checked and found the code for the cable box remote, so it should be pretty smooth setting it up and getting it to work in Susan Mode.
Now I just have to start looking at upgrading my Marantz AV unit, since it can't handle 4K.
I've got a 4K Roku so I will be able to play some type of native 4K material.
The TV has a digital audio out, so I can plug the Roku into the TV and run the audio out to the Marantz.
I did some quick browsing at the place I originally bought my Marantz and a replacement unit looks like it starts at $1,300. So I'm guessing I'll be sticking with that digital out option for a bit.
Of course, I bought my Marantz back in '03 or so, so I shouldn't be surprised the price has gone up that much.