07-29-2015, 07:33 PM
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The media boxes aren't the be all and end all that you're implying in your post. For example... I'm no longer a fan of the Amazon Fire TV stick. The interface is horrid in comparison to the smart features built into my Samsung TV. It wasn't so bad originally. Now? Bad enough that I moved it to a TV which is rarely used for streaming. I'll take the smart interface of my specific Samsung TV over the interface of the Amazon Fire TV stick without a second thought. It's that much better. The interface other media boxes have their own pros and cons.
Panasonic makes some very nice TVs. The one I have now (which is being replaced by the Sony) is a 1080p 60hz LCD. Not an LED. The picture quality is still fantastic despite its age and it has great audio, especially in comparison to newer LED TVs. My parents want a TV for a spare bedroom. I decided to give them the Panasonic on "indefinite loan" and get the Sony. It works out nicely for everyone.
However, I've heard that Panasonic TVs have ads that show up when you perform certain tasks, i.e. change the volume. It may only impact smart models and I think there is a way to turn them off but I can't say that with certainty. If you can't turn off the ads, then I'd avoid Panasonic smart TVs at all costs. I hope the Panasonic dumb TVs don't suffer from the same issue.
Robert
The media boxes aren't the be all and end all that you're implying in your post. For example... I'm no longer a fan of the Amazon Fire TV stick. The interface is horrid in comparison to the smart features built into my Samsung TV. It wasn't so bad originally. Now? Bad enough that I moved it to a TV which is rarely used for streaming. I'll take the smart interface of my specific Samsung TV over the interface of the Amazon Fire TV stick without a second thought. It's that much better. The interface other media boxes have their own pros and cons.
Panasonic makes some very nice TVs. The one I have now (which is being replaced by the Sony) is a 1080p 60hz LCD. Not an LED. The picture quality is still fantastic despite its age and it has great audio, especially in comparison to newer LED TVs. My parents want a TV for a spare bedroom. I decided to give them the Panasonic on "indefinite loan" and get the Sony. It works out nicely for everyone.
However, I've heard that Panasonic TVs have ads that show up when you perform certain tasks, i.e. change the volume. It may only impact smart models and I think there is a way to turn them off but I can't say that with certainty. If you can't turn off the ads, then I'd avoid Panasonic smart TVs at all costs. I hope the Panasonic dumb TVs don't suffer from the same issue.
Robert