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No, Roku has a developer mode you must enable through the web (no web access on tv)
I went through this to enable an IPTV service and although I was able to do it, it was a pain and they disabled the app within a month.
Wanted to add on the OS discussion.
-Apple TV, all around best for set it and forget it.
-FireTV, best for customization, cec control, side apps, etc. Also very good all around.
-Roku is also great out of the box, but will slow down over time. Probably newer updates incompatible with older hardware.
-Google- sticks are fine, TVs baked in systems all seem to have bugs that get addressed on updates, somewhat quickly.
-Nvidia shield, you'll never use the TV OS again.
-Web operating systems (tizen, LG, Google, etc) work as good as the manufacturer's service reputation. Again, based on compiling issues and pushing updates in a timely manner.
This is true about roku, I have a roku 3m projector from way back in 2012-2013 and the streaming stick doesn't support hulu, disney plus . Now I just use it with a 4k firestick. Also my tcl roku tv fro around 2018 which I rarely use anymore has gotten laggy and slightly slow at power on and loading apps. I do like the user interface of roku the best
how does this compared to TCL S470G Series? i bought a 58" from costco with 3 year warranty for $270.. should i return that for this?
I can't say on the TVs but smart move to get the warranty on a cheap TV just understand if needed, you will end up with a gift card as compared to repairing the set. The card is for what you paid and in my case a few years back since it was not black Friday when the Toshiba i had failed, BB gave me credit and I had to pay the balance for the replacement.
You have to be a paid Walmart + Subscriber to get the deal for the first 3 hours. Free trial won't be worth waiting until 3am to see sold out. Basically makes the TV $300.
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You have to be a paid Walmart + Subscriber to get the deal for the first 3 hours. Free trial won't be worth waiting until 3am to see sold out. Basically makes the TV $300.
You can buy just the 1 month membership so it would just add $13 dollar if anything...
I can't say on the TVs but smart move to get the warranty on a cheap TV just understand if needed, you will end up with a gift card as compared to repairing the set. The card is for what you paid and in my case a few years back since it was not black Friday when the Toshiba i had failed, BB gave me credit and I had to pay the balance for the replacement.
Allstate/Squaretrade cut me a check last month for my 3.5 year old TCL 6 series that started to crap out.
I got this on doorbuster last year at the same price. Screen goes "red", sometimes "dark" and you have to plug-out/plug in. Plus brightness has dipped considerably. So overall, max 12 months and then trash!
I got this on doorbuster last year at the same price. Screen goes "red", sometimes "dark" and you have to plug-out/plug in. Plus brightness has dipped considerably. So overall, max 12 months and then trash!
you could have add a insurance for $40 and get it extended for 3 more years
This is true about roku, I have a roku 3m projector from way back in 2012-2013 and the streaming stick doesn't support hulu, disney plus . Now I just use it with a 4k firestick. Also my tcl roku tv fro around 2018 which I rarely use anymore has gotten laggy and slightly slow at power on and loading apps. I do like the user interface of roku the best
We have two Roku based tvs in bedrooms, and have the same experience. After three years or so, the OS takes a dive. Using a newer, external player, (including Roku's!) works fine of course. Built in obsolescence I guess.
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I went through this to enable an IPTV service and although I was able to do it, it was a pain and they disabled the app within a month.
Wanted to add on the OS discussion.
-Apple TV, all around best for set it and forget it.
-FireTV, best for customization, cec control, side apps, etc. Also very good all around.
-Roku is also great out of the box, but will slow down over time. Probably newer updates incompatible with older hardware.
-Google- sticks are fine, TVs baked in systems all seem to have bugs that get addressed on updates, somewhat quickly.
-Nvidia shield, you'll never use the TV OS again.
-Web operating systems (tizen, LG, Google, etc) work as good as the manufacturer's service reputation. Again, based on compiling issues and pushing updates in a timely manner.
Ill get a W+ trial and just cancel it after the deal...
Ill get a W+ trial and just cancel it after the deal...
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