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Paul MaudDib posted:5G IOT is going to push the costs of integrating and activating a 5G modem right on the TV for telemetry and maybe advertising down into literally the single-digit dollars, so it really won't matter for too much longer whether you plug it in or not You still have to agree to some stupid EULA for the data collection to kick in. My LG is plugged in but I’ve never agreed to the terms for the “smart” TV stuff so the only thing it can do is download firmware updates.
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On the one hand, I hate my TV sending my data to other places. On the other hand, I login to Google and use YouTube, and the Smart TV functions are so loving easy to use and useful where I just need the TV remote to watch things instead of having to gently caress around with a media PC or anything.
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May 12, 2020 19:43
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I have a TCL but use an AppleTV instead of the Roku OS. One nice thing, at least on the TCL sets, is that if you don't want to give the TV internet access you can decline to connect it to the network and also set a default HDMI port to switch to so every time you wake up the set it just goes straight to whatever input you want, you never have to interact with the Roku stuff at all.
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May 12, 2020 19:48
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If tv tattles on my watching backdoor nun sluts 7 thats cool imo
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May 12, 2020 19:50
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Coredump posted:All this talk about the Shield Pro and I went to look for one and they're discontinued sad face. It's called the Shield TV Pro now, and it's very much alive. The Shield Pro was an older model, and if you can find a used one it will still work well. Sorry for the confusion; the important thing is that you don't buy the one that looks like a tube.
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May 12, 2020 19:55
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:It's called the Shield TV Pro now, and it's very much alive. The Shield Pro was an older model, and if you can find a used one it will still work well. Sorry for the confusion; the important thing is that you don't buy the one that looks like a tube. Yeah and a new one just came out. So its recently been refreshed.
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May 12, 2020 20:05
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Thanatosian posted:Quarantine has me doing experimental stuff, highly recommend doing chicken bakes in the toaster oven. Previously, I'd discovered the magic of defrosting them in the refrigerator overnight before microwaving them, but toaster oven makes a nice, crispy crust.
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May 12, 2020 20:23
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:It's called the Shield TV Pro now, and it's very much alive. The Shield Pro was an older model, and if you can find a used one it will still work well. Sorry for the confusion; the important thing is that you don't buy the one that looks like a tube. Oh you're right. They appear to be out of stock at places at the moment. Speaking of Costco TV chat back in 2018 I got a Vizio P series Quantum and the built-in streaming apps are pretty drat decent I have to say.
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May 12, 2020 21:33
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Xaris posted:Can you explain what you did exactly? I don't really want to upgrade my TV and Soundbar just 2.1/eARC though (unless it's somehow retroactive?, i dont know much about these things) Ended up just buying a new receiver. Never found a way to get things right using optical out or arc.
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May 13, 2020 01:01
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Woah, so you can buy one of these Shield TV Pros and plug an external hard drive enclosure into it and it'll replace my Plex server?
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May 13, 2020 01:08
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Can you mix a fancy sound bar with a receiver? I bought the $600 LG one at Costco to match my TV and it’s complete rear end for mode switching and latency with ARC.
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May 13, 2020 01:23
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CitizenKain posted:Ended up just buying a new receiver. Never found a way to get things right using optical out or arc. What one did you buy?
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May 13, 2020 01:30
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Soundbars...not even once. Unless it’s for like a bedroom or really small space and even then powered speakers or something like an audioengine B2 is way preferable. Hell even a 2.0 stereo with amp/receiver. Small good, aesthetically pleasing speakers are super super cheap these days. There’s neat vintage options too. Absolutely nobody needs to buy a sound bar even the best ones are still junky junk
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May 13, 2020 01:51
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what about a subwoofer right where my ero zone is
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May 13, 2020 01:53
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Xaris posted:What one did you buy? I got a Onkyo 777 refurb that was cheap. Seems like most receivers are pretty similar, The Wirecutter likes a Denon, and Costco carries a Yamaha that seems good. I like having Airplay, it’s handy to pump phone audio to it when doing dishes.
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May 13, 2020 02:22
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bird with big dick posted:Woah, so you can buy one of these Shield TV Pros and plug an external hard drive enclosure into it and it'll replace my Plex server? I'm curious about this as well.
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May 13, 2020 02:26
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Yes you can do that
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May 13, 2020 03:28
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Went to the co today and I think my favorite pandemic thing is the food that is clearly packaged for sale to the commercial chain that Costco slapped a price tag in and said 'yeah we'll sell that, why not'
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May 13, 2020 04:18
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The Slack Lagoon posted:Went to the co today and I think my favorite pandemic thing is the food that is clearly packaged for sale to the commercial chain that Costco slapped a price tag in and said 'yeah we'll sell that, why not' Any interesting finds?
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May 13, 2020 04:24
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I picked up some Kirkland signature tequila añejo. It's not bad. It's very smooth. Smoother than The Rock's tequila. Not prepared to say it's better, but it's smoother.
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May 13, 2020 04:46
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bird with big dick posted:Woah, so you can buy one of these Shield TV Pros and plug an external hard drive enclosure into it and it'll replace my Plex server? Yes, there's a number of people in the Plex thread who do this very thing! The Shield is a great player/server for Plex.
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May 13, 2020 05:04
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Just bought a Macbook Pro from Costco for $50 off, 90-day return policy and free 4 year warranty.  Thanks Costco!
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May 13, 2020 05:05
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FogHelmut posted:I picked up some Kirkland signature tequila añejo. It's not bad. It's very smooth. Smoother than The Rock's tequila. Not prepared to say it's better, but it's smoother. I've been saying the añejo is good for years. It does change occasionally, but I've never had a bad bottle.
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May 13, 2020 05:46
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Costco is not a play ground! https://i.imgur.com/rrl8Ic7.mp4
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May 13, 2020 06:20
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FCKGW posted:Just bought a Macbook Pro from Costco for $50 off, 90-day return policy and free 4 year warranty. Costco has 3 out of the 4 devices I am considering for my portable device: 13" MBP, 13" surface book 3, 12.9" ipad Pro! Just need them to carry 2020 dell xps 13" (they do have the older one on the .ca site) and then I'll have a hell of a time deciding between the four!
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May 13, 2020 06:27
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priznat posted:Costco has 3 out of the 4 devices I am considering for my portable device: 13" MBP, 13" surface book 3, 12.9" ipad Pro! Just need them to carry 2020 dell xps 13" (they do have the older one on the .ca site) and then I'll have a hell of a time deciding between the four! No X1 carbon?
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shovelbum posted:No X1 carbon? Also a tempting option! But not on Costco.ca either.
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If I were to get a TV soon, I'm looking at this Vizio P659. It has great reviews and has all of the features I need... which isn't much at all. I just want enough HDMI ports and a nice app program. I'd prefer another USB port but whatever. I know nothing of the interfaces you can buy now but if I don't like the TV apps then I can just buy whatever good interface there is out there. I currently have a Vizio and I've been really pleased with them. My first HD TV in maybe 2007-2008 was also a Vizio and I liked that one too. Also they can actually ship this one to me which is a plus, you know, since I can actually buy it here. Pennywise the Frown fucked around with this message at 15:15 on May 13, 2020 |
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Honestly I'm waiting for Vizio's OLED lineup. Maybe not this generation but next year after they iron out whatever issues are bound to pop up
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Woah, strange that I’m suddenly in the market for an AV receiver and my favorite thread on the forums starts talking about AV receivers!  Anyway, I know Costco changed its return policy regarding electronics to make it more restrictive - does that only apply to TVs and computers? They have the receiver I like, and I’ll skip buying any warranty if I know I can just return it to Costco if it breaks down, even if it happens 3 or 4 years from now.
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FCKGW posted:Yes, there's a number of people in the Plex thread who do this very thing! Hell yeah, it has Plex Server installed out of the box. Hook one up to a USB 3.0 external hard drive and you're in business. I'm gonna shut the gently caress up about this now, I just couldn't be happier with mine. Pennywise the Frown posted:If I were to get a TV soon, I'm looking at this Vizio P659. It has great reviews and has all of the features I need... which isn't much at all. I just want enough HDMI ports and a nice app program. I'd prefer another USB port but whatever. I know nothing of the interfaces you can buy now but if I don't like the TV apps then I can just buy whatever good interface there is out there. This is contrary to wildly anecdotal things I've heard about Vizio's reputation, but that's good to know. I'll be in the market for a new TV soon, and the last time that was the case the big thing was 1080p so I don't know what the gently caress. I was planning on a TCL though.
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A Pack of Kobolds posted:This is contrary to wildly anecdotal things I've heard about Vizio's reputation, but that's good to know. I'll be in the market for a new TV soon, and the last time that was the case the big thing was 1080p so I don't know what the gently caress. I was planning on a TCL though. Vizio got sold to some Chinese company in 2016 so it's entirely possible they've gotten shittier since then
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Ok Comboomer posted:Soundbars...not even once. Unless it’s for like a bedroom or really small space and even then powered speakers or something like an audioengine B2 is way preferable. Sound bars are fine for living rooms and bedrooms, everyone should have a separate dedicated 7.2.4 home theater anyway.
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May 13, 2020 17:03
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I'm perfectly happy with my soundbar. I don't need satellite speaks all around my living room and a subwoofer that shakes the house.
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May 13, 2020 17:04
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yes you do
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May 13, 2020 17:06
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astral posted:Any interesting finds? "Seasoned chicken strip breast meat" It was 1/4"x2" strips of chicken in minimal packaging with no branding
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May 13, 2020 17:06
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bird with big dick posted:yes you do Hmm. I never looked at it that way before.
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Pennywise the Frown posted:I'm perfectly happy with my soundbar. I don't need satellite speaks all around my living room and a subwoofer that shakes the house. If it isn't strong enough to shake tooth fillings loose it isn't powerful enough.
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Has anyone bought the Novaform 14” memory foam mattress? Saw it’s on sale right now and the wife and I are looking for a king bed.
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JK Fresco posted:Vizio got sold to some Chinese company in 2016 so it's entirely possible they've gotten shittier since then Or better.
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