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TexaninVA 10-22-2013 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by quirky3 (Post 766752)
Having a video camera and internet connection with the smart TV opens up the possibilities of hackers being able to "watch you back". Future generations of smart TVs should work on improved security and privacy.

I have had trouble lately posting links, so I hope this works. It is an article from Computerworld.
Hacking threats to big screen smart TVs | Computerworld Blogs
We just put small piece of electrical tape over the camera lens ...same for our laptop. You never know :)

Russ_Boston 10-22-2013 01:49 PM
Do I have anything in my teeth?

John_W 10-22-2013 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by alanmcdonald (Post 766719)
I went the Smart blu ray DVD route and mostly use it for Netflix. I agree the smart TV price difference is not worth it right now.
I bought a Vizio 60" LED Smart TV about a year ago at Sam's Club for $978 and added 3 years onto the warranty for $79. A couple of weeks ago Sam's advertized the TV for $898. I've also seen the same unit at Walmart and Best Buy. The picture is so good, my neighbor bought the exact same unit right after seeing mine.

So far for Smart TV I've only used Netflix and YouTube. I'm a fan of the British band Muse and they have several full concerts in HD on YouTube and it's nice to be able to watch them on my TV instead of a computer, especially with my surround sound setup. I did have to run a second patch cord back to my amp to get the surround sound when using Smart TV.

http://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-conte...-Smart-TV-.jpg

jblum315 10-22-2013 05:25 PM
I am sure that the price will drop dramatically in a couple of years, and also that they will find some way to make network TV available. I can wait.

Russ_Boston 10-22-2013 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 767091)
I am sure that the price will drop dramatically in a couple of years, and also that they will find some way to make network TV available. I can wait.
Prices always drop - enhancements always get added. You'd wait forever. But that's your prerogative.

Bavarian 10-23-2013 04:22 PM
Really the only SmartTv is Samsung. Sony is not the Smarttv

Indydealmaker 10-24-2013 12:45 AM
Too Late, Gracie!
 
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omg. We have a smart tv in our bedroom. Better take down the trapeze.
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ssmith 10-24-2013 07:58 AM
Another thing I love about my smart TV is Pandora.

I know you can also use Pandora on Laptop etc but I love having it on my TV.

Peachie 10-24-2013 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker (Post 767748)
Funny, Steve!

JBlum, I've used the argument regarding "latest technology" with our techie sons when they were encouraging us to update our cellphones and they laughed. They told us we would never see the end of cellphone technology innovations in our lifetime... update now. They were right, we love our Samsung 4G's and we're not getting any younger.

jblum315 10-24-2013 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Peachie (Post 767817)
Funny, Steve!

JBlum, I've used the argument regarding "latest technology" with our techie sons when they were encouraging us to update our cellphones and they laughed. They told us we would never see the end of cellphone technology innovations in our lifetime... update now. They were right, we love our Samsung 4G's and we're not getting any younger.
Well, I just updated my old "senior" cell phone to a smartphone, and I hate it. I'm thinking of going back to the dumb phone.


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