Rob5060 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Any opinions on advantages to a Smart TV I am looking to buy a new TV but dont need streaming Not sure any other real advantages Just seen theres a subforum Happy if Mods could transfer Edited May 26, 2015 by Rob5060 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 None at all really, if you need to stream or anything else, just use an android tv box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 This ThaiVisa topic post may yet still be relevant: Smart TVs running Android - about time. Started by Crossy, 2014-11-08 15:04 -- 39 replies Integrated vs Modular vs Component Can you still buy a large non-smart TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'm not sure you can buy a TV that's not "smart" anymore - but if you can find one, do it Unless you're spending big Baht, you're getting an interface and user experience that's bested by practically any Android box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I'm not sure you can buy a TV that's not "smart" anymore - but if you can find one, do it Unless you're spending big Baht, you're getting an interface and user experience that's bested by practically any Android box. Is it possible to get an Android Box for use in Jomtien? Do you have any links for this service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Many boxes in Tukcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Many boxes in Tukcom I don't know what to expect with a box. Is it a expensive service to the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMcMurray Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Wouldn't buy a smart TV... Cost is not worth it. For me.. Buy a large screen LED / LCD and then just buy Apple TV for about 4k thb Or android box if you prefer.. But as I have iPhone, I prefer Apple TV , as can then also use AirPlay to stream from my phone And can also use VLC streamer to stream from my windows computer to my iPhone... So super simple to what any movies on my hard drive wirelessly on to my TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) As IMHO has stated, you'll be lucky to find a non-smart TV and don't be surprised if you have to pay more for such a device. My Samsung 3D Smart 1080p LED is over two years old but a darn good TV and was a mere £600 with five year guarantee from John Lewis [okay, not Thailand]. Never bothered with the 3D and my wife has used the smart aspect two or three times and given up. If we need internet-based TV / streams / YouTube then it's over AirPlay to Apple TV from my iMac. The 1080p is more than well-equipped to deal with streaming. I also have a B&W A7 AirPlay speaker for occasional soundbar for our aural viewing though I use it more for music. An all-wireless setup and syncs beautifully. I wouldn't write off a Smart TV even if you don't require the features. Due to their popularity, you're not really paying a premium for smart. Edited May 28, 2015 by wooloomooloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 ^ non smart tv's are still readily available in Thailand, and will IMO always be in the market for the seeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 ^ never said they weren't, just pointed out that you'll have to find them. And the price compared to a Smart TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 There are plenty of non-Smart TVs available on sale in all the department stores. I purchased one less than 6 months ago at Big C Extra. However, if you want a TV of 55" or above then you do have to buy the smart version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forkinhades Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I recently bought an LG non smart TV, for considerably less than a smart equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 The title of this thread first grabbed me as a politically correct attempt to naysay that the television set is (was?) sometimes referred to as the idiot box. Smart TV is Samsung's branded, built-in capability that is very much like what a Roku box would provide. I shopped for a tv last year and learned about this stuff, hadn't been paying attention beforehand. I ended up skipping the Smart stuff, but did buy a Samsung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBangkok Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Many boxes in Tukcom I don't know what to expect with a box. Is it a expensive service to the US? You can buy an android box on Lazada but if you go to Tukcom you can probably get a fully loaded box with Kodi on it. Kodi is 100% free and will allow you to watch pretty much any TV show that exists minutes after it airs on the states ( plus all previous seasons and episodes ) any movie made in the las 50 years. ( for current movies they are out at roughly the same time as the guys selling dvd's on the street get them) and live TV from around the world ( I had mine set up for 7000 TV stations but I cut that back to a more manageable 300 odd. With any smart tv or android box your sbi,it's to stream TV shows movies and live TV will be subject to your internet connection. If you have a good one you're in TV paridise of you have a bad one you're in TV hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawhod Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 We have 32" Samsung which we bought about 5 years ago which is still running perfectly. It was OK in our Town House, but having built a detached house a larger TV was a possibility. I said a 42 -48 inch non-smart TV would be OK...my wife said that we should buy a 55" Smart TV. I found a bargain on Lazada, a 55" Smart Samsung TV, the latest model for, 27,000 baht, and haven't looked back. I subscribed to iLikeHD, which I can watch on the computer, or on the 55" TV. I also have BBC (video clip) news available free. It also has a built in Digital Tuner, so by purchasing a digital aerial for 300 baht, we have all the Thai channels in glorious HD. I wasn't sure that I would use the facilities available on the Smart TV but I'm glad now that we bought it. I'd say Buy the Smart TV and explore the posibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Many boxes in Tukcom I don't know what to expect with a box. Is it a expensive service to the US? You can buy an android box on Lazada but if you go to Tukcom you can probably get a fully loaded box with Kodi on it. Kodi is 100% free and will allow you to watch pretty much any TV show that exists minutes after it airs on the states ( plus all previous seasons and episodes ) any movie made in the las 50 years. ( for current movies they are out at roughly the same time as the guys selling dvd's on the street get them) and live TV from around the world ( I had mine set up for 7000 TV stations but I cut that back to a more manageable 300 odd. With any smart tv or android box your sbi,it's to stream TV shows movies and live TV will be subject to your internet connection. If you have a good one you're in TV paridise of you have a bad one you're in TV hell. That's the answer I am looking for. 3BB is usually ok in Jomtien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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