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Welp. Bedroom TV is dying. Which is something I can't afford to replace, but I need it for my sleep hygiene and mental health so I guess we're replacing it anyway

I hate piece of shit "smart" TVs

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Neil E. Hodges
Neil E. Hodges
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Have you considered just getting a large computer monitor instead?
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HeroOfDermwood
HeroOfDermwood
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I know you aren't in the US, but I see old dumb tvs at thrift stories and charity shops all the time for pretty cheap. Might be worth a shot if you have any near you.
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Eniko Fox
Eniko Fox
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Maybe since smart TVs need RAM and storage the shortage will bring back dumb TVs
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disorderlyf
disorderlyf
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I sadly more suspect they're just gonna raise the prices and tell everyone who doesn't capitulate to get fucked
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Ryan Finnie
Ryan Finnie
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My home office's "bench monitor" is a corner-mounted 42" "Insignia" brand TV from about 10 years ago. It has no smarts, and its defining feature is it can handle nearly any mode. DOS 320x200 @70Hz? No problem. I'm pretty sure TVs like that aren't even made anymore, and if they are, they'd be impossible to search for.
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Eniko Fox
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Might have fixed the TV? God knows how long that'll last though

By fixed I mean I swapped out the plug converter (Cyprus is in the EU so everything comes with EU plugs but all the outlets are UK style) and also swapped it to a different spot on the power strip

Can specific plugs on power strips fail?

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Bruce Heerssen :guillotine:
Bruce Heerssen :guillotine:
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Yes, individual outlets on power strips can fail. If that happens, you should replace the power strip. IMO
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ROTOPE~1 ⭐️
ROTOPE~1 ⭐️
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are there burn spots on the plug tongs? The socket could be loosy-goosey with its contacts.
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the elder sea
the elder sea
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Sceptre still makes dumb TVs, alternatively I see them on free groups every now and then. Hopefully won't be too hard for you to replace for cheap!
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Kevs 🦄
Kevs 🦄
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a cheap-ish projector and laptop or HDMI stick with casting support has been a good solution for us. Sound quality is the only thing that’s a bit meh.
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scunneen (he/him) 🚋
scunneen (he/him) 🚋
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Wish I was near you— I have 3 working tvs that I trash picked but currently have no use for.
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