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Good enough smart TV [message #95360] Thu, 10 March 2022 05:52 Go to next message
Madison is currently offline  Madison
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I know that a good rule of thumb is that you get what you pay for, and that's fine, but I'm just looking for a large smart TV that's good enough. It will be placed in a classroom like setting, where older kids will be frequent users and handlers of the machine. If this TV doesn't get wrecked, then I'll look into getting them something nicer later on. Any suggestions?
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #95361 is a reply to message #95360] Thu, 10 March 2022 07:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rusty is currently offline  Rusty
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Just look around in your local big box store's. There's some pretty reasonably price tv's from what I've seen.
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #95367 is a reply to message #95360] Sat, 12 March 2022 19:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Leot55 is currently offline  Leot55
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I've been impressed by my son's cheap model. It's a Hisense U6G. The picture is good for a smart TV that costs less than $300. It's easy to work, too.
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #95378 is a reply to message #95361] Mon, 14 March 2022 15:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Madison is currently offline  Madison
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Rusty wrote on Thu, 10 March 2022 07:46
Just look around in your local big box store's. There's some pretty reasonably price tv's from what I've seen.
There's been an uptick in plague cases here, and I care for elderly family members, or I might consider it. Really, though, after staying out of the store for so long, it just feels wrong. That, or I'm too lazy.
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #95422 is a reply to message #95378] Tue, 22 March 2022 23:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kingfish is currently offline  Kingfish
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Well, I know I'm lazy and not ashamed to admit it. lol

But no, the tech. behind it has been around long enough. They should be cheap.
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #95446 is a reply to message #95360] Sat, 26 March 2022 19:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Miami is currently offline  Miami
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The off brands are always low in price and I've never seen a noticeable difference in quality. There's no reason to pay full price for this anymore.
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #95455 is a reply to message #95367] Wed, 30 March 2022 19:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Madison is currently offline  Madison
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Leot55 wrote on Sat, 12 March 2022 19:05
I've been impressed by my son's cheap model. It's a Hisense U6G. The picture is good for a smart TV that costs less than $300. It's easy to work, too.
Thanks for the suggestion. I ordered it off of Amazon, since they were selling it for the lowest price. It seems easy to set up and work, so that's a big plus.
Re: Good enough smart TV [message #99083 is a reply to message #95455] Tue, 11 November 2025 05:44 Go to previous message
Helen is currently offline  Helen
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That’s a good question! If I were picking a TV for a classroom, I’d go for something good enough without spending too much. A large smart TV in the $600 to $1,000 range should work well for that kind of space. If it holds up nicely, you can always upgrade later to something in the $1,200 to $1,800 range.

Brands like Samsung, LG or Hisense usually have reliable options with clear pictures and easy smart features. Since older kids will be using it often, I’d just make sure it has a sturdy stand or wall mount and enough HDMI ports for whatever they’ll plug in. Something simple and durable will go a long way until you’re ready for an upgrade.
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