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I bought the $188 one and it was trash. Straight-on viewing was ..ok... but anything at even a slight angle and it was awful. This is the 55S41 $188 on Nov 8 or thereabouts, that I'm micro-reviewing.
I took it back, and I'll keep using a 2010 Sony; the Sony was superior.
I have a TCL 55" 4 series since they dropped to $299… like back in 2017. Used in bedroom so it's only straight - on viewing, room isn't large enough to test wide angles. But we have been very happy with the TV at price paid.
I love the Android TV interface on Nvidia Shield. I hate the experience of the interface on my TLC and and Onn TV's so much, I I bought more Shield TV's to use with the "cheap" TV's, which kind of defeats the purpose. But I've yet to experience Android TV that's built into a TV that I like. I think the problem is the TV manufacturers are using chips that are too slow.
That's because, as another user stated, there's too much bloat in the Android TV/Google TV OS. The hardware simply isn't capable in most tv's for such a one size fits all approach.
This isn't just on cheap tv's (or cheap brands) by the way, I dealt with it on $2000+ tv's as well that had Google TV. One particular Sony tv I owned from a couple years back would crash all the time when using the Apps.
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I read similar comment about this trick, I tried it but didn't see option. Will try to switch it to 5 years.
$39 for 5-years is the price, +$6 over the 4-year cost of $33
Also what is contract cost. Do they prorate the TV price when you file for claim
you can return the service contract digitally, then purchase the 5-year.
No they don't prorated just because time has elapsed.
Your maximum benefit for the service contract is the actual price you paid for the TV itself.
Meaning if you have a minor repair they will take that repair cost and subtracted from the overall price you paid on the TV.
That means if there was a service tech that charged labor besides the part that would be deducted from your lifetime benefit.
So let's say you had $100 repair and then the TV failed the maximum you're gonna get from the warranty is your purchase price of 228 minus the $100 they put into the repair.
Like I said main boards screens etc. all cost big-time money. If something fails on the TV they are likely just gonna pay you 100% in full minus the contract price.
They don't even send anybody out to investigate and diagnose the problem they'll spend a little time with you on the phone and then make a determination.
I bought the Android version of this TV two years. Use it as a bedroom TV and it's fine for that. The Google interface was slow so I hooked up a Roku device to it and just use it as a dumb 4k display.
Don't expect a picture quality that is on-par with the OLED or whatever version Samsung/Vizio as a competitor to OLED. This is a bang for the buck TV that works great as a second display.
I have this in my living room from a couple Xmas ago for $299 (I think)...ive never had a problem out of it and the Roku is great (using it with streaming channels and a local Plex server)
did you at least use the WOWFRESH or DISCOVER Promo code to -$10 to offset the $12 charge on the tv purchase?
I tried both of these coupons but nothing worked. Said Sorry your account is not eligible for this promo. Tried PayPal10, same message. Offer mIgbo be targeted.
you can return the service contract digitally, then purchase the 5-year.
No they don't prorated just because time has elapsed.
Your maximum benefit for the service contract is the actual price you paid for the TV itself.
Meaning if you have a minor repair they will take that repair cost and subtracted from the overall price you paid on the TV.
That means if there was a service tech that charged labor besides the part that would be deducted from your lifetime benefit.
So let's say you had $100 repair and then the TV failed the maximum you're gonna get from the warranty is your purchase price of 228 minus the $100 they put into the repair.
Like I said main boards screens etc. all cost big-time money. If something fails on the TV they are likely just gonna pay you 100% in full minus the contract price.
They don't even send anybody out to investigate and diagnose the problem they'll spend a little time with you on the phone and then make a determination.
That's because, as another user stated, there's too much bloat in the Android TV/Google TV OS. The hardware simply isn't capable in most tv's for such a one size fits all approach.
This isn't just on cheap tv's (or cheap brands) by the way, I dealt with it on $2000+ tv's as well that had Google TV. One particular Sony tv I owned from a couple years back would crash all the time when using the Apps.
A software that works with GOOGLE is piggy cause Google needs your data. Manufacturers don't want to add more RAM, powerful processor, and big/fast drive to run these programs seamlessly. With an Android phone, one can use ABD to disable many Google apps from running in the background. I suspect it's also possible with these TVs (kill animation, ET phone home, etc). Please post here if you have this knowledge.
This 65" TV uses only 71 Watts (average). Low power should promote longer life for the power supply and other electronics. I always make sure there is a minimum of 6" of circulating air around the TV for proper ventilation. Snagged one for local pickup. Sold out for free delivery at 4:03 pm PST.
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I have the same question, any one provide some insight?
I have all 3. The 55 TCL 5 from BB, the 55 TCL 4 from Walmart and just bought the 65 TCL 4 from Walmart (1 for delivery and 1 to pick up). Putting the TCL 4 and 5 next to each other the 5 is a far better set. Nothing wrong with the 4 but side by side and the 5 really shines. If you don't care about getting a 65 inch versus the 55 inch, the 5 is a far better deal. The 65 TCL 4 should be about the same picture quality as the 55 TCL 4.
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This isn't just on cheap tv's (or cheap brands) by the way, I dealt with it on $2000+ tv's as well that had Google TV. One particular Sony tv I owned from a couple years back would crash all the time when using the Apps.
$39 for 5-years is the price, +$6 over the 4-year cost of $33
Also what is contract cost. Do they prorate the TV price when you file for claim
No they don't prorated just because time has elapsed.
Your maximum benefit for the service contract is the actual price you paid for the TV itself.
Meaning if you have a minor repair they will take that repair cost and subtracted from the overall price you paid on the TV.
That means if there was a service tech that charged labor besides the part that would be deducted from your lifetime benefit.
So let's say you had $100 repair and then the TV failed the maximum you're gonna get from the warranty is your purchase price of 228 minus the $100 they put into the repair.
Like I said main boards screens etc. all cost big-time money. If something fails on the TV they are likely just gonna pay you 100% in full minus the contract price.
They don't even send anybody out to investigate and diagnose the problem they'll spend a little time with you on the phone and then make a determination.
Don't expect a picture quality that is on-par with the OLED or whatever version Samsung/Vizio as a competitor to OLED. This is a bang for the buck TV that works great as a second display.
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No they don't prorated just because time has elapsed.
Your maximum benefit for the service contract is the actual price you paid for the TV itself.
Meaning if you have a minor repair they will take that repair cost and subtracted from the overall price you paid on the TV.
That means if there was a service tech that charged labor besides the part that would be deducted from your lifetime benefit.
So let's say you had $100 repair and then the TV failed the maximum you're gonna get from the warranty is your purchase price of 228 minus the $100 they put into the repair.
Like I said main boards screens etc. all cost big-time money. If something fails on the TV they are likely just gonna pay you 100% in full minus the contract price.
They don't even send anybody out to investigate and diagnose the problem they'll spend a little time with you on the phone and then make a determination.
This isn't just on cheap tv's (or cheap brands) by the way, I dealt with it on $2000+ tv's as well that had Google TV. One particular Sony tv I owned from a couple years back would crash all the time when using the Apps.
This 65" TV uses only 71 Watts (average). Low power should promote longer life for the power supply and other electronics. I always make sure there is a minimum of 6" of circulating air around the TV for proper ventilation. Snagged one for local pickup. Sold out for free delivery at 4:03 pm PST.
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