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Originally Posted by stevej37

Do they even sell tv's that aren't smart tv's anymore?

That was my question. I don't think there are many, but there are a few.
The Samsung that's listed isn't really a TV. It's a "sign." It's designed for lobbies and that sort of thing where companies want a big sign where they can show video, etc... Even then, the TV is running a version of linux, so it's still a computer. It just doesn't have apps. What I noticed trying to compare those to regular TVs is that they seem to be missing some of the features that you get in regular TVs unless you go for the really high end stuff. Like HDR, high scan rates, etc....
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-dumb-tvs/

I wonder what the TV reports back if you're using something like a roku, firestick or Apple TV. I suspect they report something. And then, of course, what are the roku, firestick, and ATV phoning home about?

https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features-a4840102036/