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I want to consider options of buying a smart TV or an ordinary TV with a larger screen size.

For example, buying a 50 inch smart TV or buying a 74 inch ordinary TV.
The price would be similar.

I wonder what one is really missing from all the features usually listed out as part of a smart TV. I will like to review user experience, if it's really worth the price or a bigger screen size is the best bet.

Can you rather use AMAZON FIRE tv STICK or such extensions to enjoy some benefits of a smart TV?

If you are in tight budget get any good tv and suplimet it with TV Box.
Quality tv box like nvidia shield TV destroys any smart tv function.
The only downside is not getting 4k resolution and 120hz refresh rate.

I have my Nvidia Shied tv box is up for sale in case you need it.

Ournolly:


If you are in tight budget get any good tv and suplimet it with TV Box.
Quality tv box like nvidia shield TV destroys any smart function.
The only downside is not getting 4k resolution and 120hz refresh rate.

I have my Nvidia Shied tv box is up for sale in case you need it.

How much please and your number

ospreywin:

How much please and your number

100k

Ournolly:

100k

O lor far far

ospreywin:


O lor far far

OK.
Look for cheaper option.
Nvidia shield Pro is by far the best tv box and not cheap.

Sofistcatdmoron:

dont listen to lakefist and the rest
the best tvs available in the market ar esmart tvs
go get a smart tv from sony, panasonic, sharp,
dont buy lg because most are fakes is difficult to see original lg smart tv
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you can not compare the quality of an old dummy tv that you wann buy with a modern smart tv from sony etc
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but if your money is not enough, then you can go with the options of converting a dummy tv using firestick,

I was surprised that picture quality was not put into the discussion, that should be the main thing to consider!

tivta:
Men, if you can really get a 2k or 4k non Smart TV at 75inchs get it.
The hype over smart TV is overrated, instead make sure the TV has HDR, HDMI 2.1 and other un upgradable hard wear features.
Smart TV boxes can always upgrade their softwares but most tv manufacturers force you to buy a new TV in other to get a major software update.

I dont think there is any 4k Tv that is non smart.

BrickDevo:
Lg, Hisense, Samsung still make non-smart TVs

I dont think this is true unless you are talking about monitors. Or maybe they have old stock that they still ship down here to Africa. I have never heard of any announcement from Sony, Samsung, Lg, Panasonic, Hisense, TCL, and other big brands that has to do with non smart tvs for a long time now. From Flagship to entry level tvs, they are all smart tvs. The main issue here is many so called smart tvs here in Nigeria are wack tvs slapped with smart features with very poor picture quality and some other outdated hardwares. Like someone pointed out, some good non Smart tvs are even better especially with picture quality. I have a neighbour whose dumb tv is miles ahead in picture quality to his smart tv. For me, picture quality is what matters the most, and today the tvs with the best picture quality can only be found in certain models of smart tvs from the brands mentioned above.

Gptech:

I was surprised that picture quality was not put into the discussion, that should be the main thing to consider!

Do your research you will be surprised the picture quality these android tv boxes project.

Ournolly:


If you are in tight budget get any good tv and suplimet it with TV Box.
Quality tv box like nvidia shield TV destroys any smart function.
The only downside is not getting 4k resolution and 120hz refresh rate.

I have my Nvidia Shied tv box is up for sale in case you need it.

Nothing compares to TV boxes. Quality ones though!

BrickDevo:
non smart TV are not old, they're just without smart features, Lg, Hisense, Samsung still make non-smart TVs

lakefist post=1 27512691:

I know people like you 😂. You don’t have anything but can quickly portray other People wrongly.

What’s the essence of a buying a tv and also buying a box in this moden generation, why not buy a standalone smart tv? Are you going forward or backward in life ?
The amount u buy a brand new dummy tv plus a good tv box can get u a good smart tv.
Most modern newer tvs with new techs are smart
Please show an online shop selling your so called non smart Samsung 4k UHD tv and its price , compare with the smart option, 55inch and above, im waiting

lakefist:


Do your research you will be surprised the picture quality these android tv boxes project.

We are talking about tv pictures quality not android box

Sofistcatdmoron:

We are talking about tv pictures quality not android box

TV boxes project their own pictures via HDMI CABLE. TV not being smart doesn’t mean Dey don’t have quality pictures. There are many newer model TVs with no smart features and super great picture quality.

People are even moving away from TVs and using projectors for home entertainment purposes. Do your research!

lakefist:


TV boxes project their own pictures via HDMI CABLE. TV not being smart doesn’t mean Dey don’t have quality pictures. There are many newer model TVs with no smart features and super great picture quality.

People are even moving away from TVs and using projectors for home entertainment purposes. Do your research!

Picture quality is based on TV screen, 4k TV box cannot turn your TV to 4k resolution if the TV is just limited to full HD.

lakefist:


TV boxes project their own pictures via HDMI CABLE. TV not being smart doesn’t mean Dey don’t have quality pictures. There are many newer model TVs with no smart features and super great picture quality.

People are even moving away from TVs and using projectors for home entertainment purposes. Do your research!

What are u even saying,, connect a tv box to 2015 LG tv dummy tv and connect the same tv box to a 2022 Samsung UHD 4k crystal smart tv and using HDMI , you will see the picture different,, because of the tv technology,,
How can u say tv boxes has the same quality on different tvs,
It's the tv that matters mostly bro,

What is stopping u from using a projector suitable for living room,, go and buy it for 2 million na, if u can't afford a normal smart tv,
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I have a 55" FHD Samsung Smart TV and I still use it with an Android Tv box, you'd hate smart TVs when they start lagging and the software is never upgraded.

No. 2 I can't sideload apps in a smart TV, I can't use yacine APK for streaming my live matches on a Smart TV, I can't sideload my IPTV pro with GitHub over 300plus free live channels on my smart tv.

Abeg TV box make sense die, I've never used any of my smart tv functions since I bought it, only the Bluetooth.

fuckboys:
I have a 55" FHD Samsung Smart TV and I still use it with an Android Tv box, you'd hate smart TVs when they start lagging and the software is never upgraded.

A lot of people who buy smart TV only see the Netflix and YouTube Logo and they are sold, they don't even use them with internet just DSTV. Once you connect the so called smart TV to the internet, Na there you go know say TV sef dey hang.

BrickDevo:
non smart TV are not old, they're just without smart features, Lg, Hisense, Samsung still make non-smart TVs

You can't get a high grade tv that isn't smart anymore

Sofistcatdmoron:


What are u even saying,, connect a tv box to 2015 LG tv dummy tv and connect the same tv box to a 2022 Samsung UHD 4k crystal smart tv and using HDMI , you will see the picture different,, because of the tv technology,,
How can u say tv boxes has the same quality on different tvs,
It's the tv that matters mostly bro,

What is stopping u from using a projector suitable for living room,, go and buy it for 2 million na, if u can't afford a normal smart tv,
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I know ur type. I really do. Who told you I can’t afford a projector?

For me not using smart TV cos it’s a rip off doesn’t mean I can’t afford it. Stop spewing trash in the name of giving opinion.

Sofistcatdmoron:

We are talking about tv pictures quality not android box

I just tire.

ibawon:

A lot of people who buy smart TV only see the Netflix and YouTube Logo and they are sold, they don't even use them with internet just DSTV. Once you connect the so called smart TV to the internet, Na there you go know say TV sef dey hang.

It depends on the processor on the smart TV in question, same with phones and PCs.

lakefist:


I know ur type. I really do. Who told you I can’t afford a projector?

For me not using smart TV cos it’s a rip off doesn’t mean I can’t afford it. Stop spewing trash in the name of giving opinion.

No need to fight over this, I believe we all have a thing or two to learn from this topic. Back on track, obviously Tv boxes are the way to go in terms of features. If you check reviews very well, the best 4k Tv for 2023 according to value Electronics king of Tv awards is the Sony A95L. It scored most of its points when all the Tvs were paired to Apple Tv. Native Android apps like YouTube have been proven to look and feel better on Apple Tv and some other Tv boxes compared to the preinstalled apps on smart TVs. But you can't get such amazing experience from Apple Tv when you pair it with some low end or even mid range smart TVs, let alone old fashioned dumb Tvs with mostly HD ready or Full HD displays.
To put this into perspective, you expecting to get good picture quality from dumb Tvs is like someone expecting to get same viewing experience when watching YouTube on a 2016 Full HD IPS LCD Android phone and a 2023 QHD Oled Android phone ( like Samsung galaxy J7 prime versus Samsung galaxy S23 ultra).

Gptech:

No need to fight over this, I believe we all have a thing or two to learn from this topic. Back on track, obviously Tv boxes are the way to go in terms of features. If you check reviews very well, the best 4k Tv for 2023 according to value Electronics king of Tv awards is the Sony A95L. It scored most of its points when all the Tvs were paired to Apple Tv. Native Android apps like YouTube have been proven to look and feel better on Apple Tv and some other Tv boxes compared to the preinstalled apps on smart TVs. But you can't get such amazing experience from Apple Tv when you pair it with some low end or even mid range smart TVs, let alone old fashioned dumb Tvs with mostly HD ready or Full HD displays.
To put this into perspective, you expecting to get good picture quality from dumb Tvs is like someone expecting to get same viewing experience when watching YouTube on a 2016 Full HD IPS LCD Android phone and a 2023 QHD Oled Android phone ( like Samsung galaxy J7 prime versus Samsung galaxy S23 ultra).

I totally get your point and exactly what I intended to put forward before the ‘know too much’ opinion started popping out.

The original discussion was affordability between getting an outright smart TV or going with TV boxes. Someone asking such a question is definitely on a low budget and wanted something smart to enjoy for the moment.

Most of the so-called smart TV brands apart from the well known brands only package normal HD TV with Android TV OS and sell for ridiculous amount.

I have seen it even with the fake LG brand selling on Jumia and Konga.

Instead of getting ripped off it is better to get very good dumb TV and a separate TV box with more scalable features. Even with TV box it doesn’t mean it can’t be paired with a smart TV.

The present TV I own is smart but I refused to use the smart feature cos I prefer my TV box.

lakefist:


I totally get your point and exactly what I intended to put forward before the ‘know too much’ opinion started popping out.

The original discussion was affordability between getting an outright smart TV or going with TV boxes. Someone asking such a question is defining on a low budget and wanted something smart to enjoy for the moment.

Most of the so-called smart TV brands apart from the well known brands only package normal HD TV with Android TV OS and sell for ridiculous amount.

I have seen it even with the fake LG brand selling on Jumia and Konga.

Instead of getting ripped off it is better to get very good dumb TV and separate TV box with more scalable features. Even with TV box it doesn’t mean it can’t be paired with a smart TV.

The present TV I own is smart but I refused to use the smart feature cos I prefer my TV box.

Yeah, it's clearer now. What you said about poor quality smart TVs is very true. These guys know that many if not most Nigerians are not tech savvy so they use any gimmick to sell their trash and make huge profits from us. The new selling point now for them is smart features just like phone manufacturers deceived Nigerians with big ram instead of good processors. Having said that, even with a thin budget, there are good smart TVs to buy instead of going dumb. My eyes are spoiled already, can never go back to full Hd tvs.

Gptech:

Yeah, it's clearer now. What you said about poor quality smart TVs is very true. These guys know that many if not most Nigerians are not tech savvy so they use any gimmick to sell their trash and make huge profits from us. The new selling point now for them is smart features just like phone manufacturers deceived Nigerians with big ram instead of good processors. Having said that, even with a thing budget there are good smart TVs to buy instead of going dumb. My eyes are spoiled already, can never go back to full Hd tvs.

“… just like phone manufacturers deceived Nigerians with big ram instead of good processors”

This got me laughing 😂

My eyes av spoiled too I still prefer TV boxes along with either smart or dumb TV.

Ability to enjoy Netflix and other pay TV without paying is priceless.

lakefist:


“… just like phone manufacturers deceived Nigerians with big ram instead of good processors”

This got me laughing 😂

My eyes av spoiled too I still prefer TV boxes along with either smart or dumb TV.

Ability to enjoy Netflix and other pay TV without paying is priceless.

Please how exactly do you enjoy Netflix and other pay TV without paying?

TheSociologist:


Please how exactly do you enjoy Netflix and other pay TV without paying?

Na pay you go pay ooo. Pay for Internet then the streaming services too.

ibawon:

Na pay you go pay ooo. Pay for Internet then the streaming services too.

Las las, every good thing comes with a price.

Ati smart TV ati TV box, which subscription would you recommend considering the fact that tizeti and similar broadbands don't have coverage in my area..... Cos the Bleep MTN has literally no unlimited data subscription

TheSociologist:


Please how exactly do you enjoy Netflix and other pay TV without paying?

It’s everywhere, just search on Google but u will enjoy it more in Android TV box.

lakefist:


It’s everywhere, just search on Google but u will enjoy it more in Android TV box.

Which Data subscription do you use

Buy android tv box is on the way!