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Repurposing The Samsung View - A Honking Big Tablet

Samsung Galaxy View - The Official Samsung Galaxy Site.A few years ago, I bought a Samsung View for SWMBO, for use in the living room, while watching TV. It is a big, honking tablet computer; and, now, in the days of WiFi television, it makes a great Internet TV and browsing device for any room in the home. I am updating the 2 year old apps before I install it in the kitchen for Diane. She can watch TV, check email, and bring up recipes in the kitchen while concocting wonderful keto recipes. The 18.4 inch touchscreen Android tablet is designed for group use in an open environment. There is always a secondary purpose for most tech; especially tech that uses software that updates over time.

Vizio 65" 4K HDR LED TV For $450 From WalMart

Vizio 65" 4K HDR LED TV with built-in Chromecast down to just $450 ($250 off) from Walmart. Just 7 years ago, a 65 inch HD TV cost $10,000. Today, you can toddle on down to the local WalMart and take one home for $450. That is all you need to know about the progress of technology. When I bought my 65 inch HD for the den several years ago, I paid $950. What are you watching?

43 Inch SmartTV For $200? Take My Money

Amazon.com: Insignia NS-43DF710NA19 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV HDR - Fire TV Edition: Electronics. I have used TVs as computer monitors for years. They require some compromises, and some tricky placement and settings; but, I do all my daily computing using them, and love it. Using a cheap HDTV as a computer monitor is not for gamers; but, for business and word processing, they are really cheap and work great. You probably need to mount any TV larger than 43 inches on the wall to get it to eye level and to save desk space; but, for $200, why are you still staring at a 14 inch notebook screen, or an 18 inch computer monitor? An added benefit? If you get bored, you can zone out on Netflix while you work.

LG Rollup TV - You Can Buy It In 2019 - Or Not

While I didn't get to CES this year, if I had, I would have spent some time with the newest and coolest TV on the planet. A 65 inch screen that is Google Assistant and Alexa capable, with a thin OLED screen that disappears into a box that is also a high end audio system. Wow. Of course, when this thing hits the market at the end of 2019, you and I won't be able to afford it. Hey, do we have any rich friends?

 

CES 2019 Las Vegas - What's New And Exciting

Must-See From CES 2019 Las Vegas - CNET. You don't have to go to Las Vegas to get information on all the new tech and gadgets we will see in 2019. You should go at least once, however, just to soak in the atmosphere. The most exciting thing I saw in the online reports was LG's innovative roll up TV. If you have ever used a projection screen that is rolled up into a metal tube that sits on the floor, you will recognize this TV. But, the coolest thing is that you can buy this one in 2019. If you have a few thousand dollars, of course.

Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) Same Price - Better Device

Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) Review: Better In Every Way. I am perfectly happy with my first generation Echo Show devices. I have one on my desk at home and at the office. Video and big sound bring the Internet alive and there are thousands of skills that allow voice command. You can watch movies, videos, listen to the world's music, and even have video calls with other users. The new generation is sleeker, and better in every way, and a bargain at $229. However, I used mine when SWMBO was sick, and, while it is not very Stoic of me, I have an attachment to them. They work fine, and, unless there is a compelling reason to switch, I don't recommend paying over $200 for the new ones. However, if you haven't joined the smart speaker revolution, the 2d gen device is the one to buy. I use the "Echo" command to wake mine up, in order to distinguish between the Echo Dot devices I have around. The new ones will be able to show live TV soon. Now, let's get this day started: "Echo, play the Ride of the Valkyries by the London Philharmonic from Apocalypse Now". Nothing like Wagner to wake you up in the morning.

Star Trek: Discovery Season Two Coming In January, 2019

Star Trek: Discovery season 2: How to watch, release date, cast, plot and more - CNET. Season Two of the StarTrek Discovery series is coming in January, and the prequel to the original series looks interesting. If you liked Season One, the introduction of Spock, and Captain Pike and the original Enterprise, with modern special effects will be a hoot. You need to subscribe to CBS All Access for $5.99 a month to see it. Well worth it. 

Your Cable Box Is Obsolete

Cable TV Set-Top Boxes Are Becoming Obsolete, So Why Is The FCC Trying To Regulate Them?. The number of people watching TV on Smart TVs, or with smart devices like Roku sticks or Fire TV sticks increased 43% in one year. The reduction in households using Cable or Satellite TV boxes is astounding. The realization that I could watch Cable or Satellite channels through my XBox One, or my Fire TV sticks, or my Roku sticks, using the 300 mbs broadband Internet signal I was already paying for was a revelation. I am saving $200 a year just by getting rid of most of the home boxes, and both of the Office boxes. When I brought the heavy, unwieldy things to the Cable store last week, I really removed a load from my back. Even the cable companies and channel providers see the handwriting on the wall, as they all are providing separate Internet channels that can be watched on any Smart device. No more unsightly cables all over the house. No more dust bunnies behind the boxes. No more carrying boxes back and forth. And, no more having to rent the boxes from the cable and satellite companies. Nirvana.

Live TV Streaming Services - Can You Really Cut The Cord?

Live TV Streaming Services - Online | Sling TV. I have been playing around with various online TV services; primarily because I am at my computer all day, and, occasionally, I want to zone out for a while. I have Cable TV at home, with bundled Internet and Phone; but, I tend to watch on my Roku stick, using the cable TV app. I find more variety; but, the rest of the household watches Cable, so I keep it. On my computer, phone and tablet, however, I have access to all the Cable channels, but my cable provider limits channel access when away from the home network. So, at work and on the move, I use the online services. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are no brainers, and cheap. Amazon is included in the Amazon subscription, and Netflix is only $11.99 a month. I also pay $5.99 for CBS Access, which has some exclusive programming like Star Trek. But, alas, if I want NFL Network and NFL RedZone, I am forced to go to Sling TV. But, for $25, plus $10 for the sports package, I now have NFL Network and RedZone anywhere I am. Flash. You don't need, or want, to pay $300  a year for the DirectTV NFL package. RedZone is sufficient. Stay away from Hulu for two reasons. One, you can only get it on one home WiFi network, and it costs $45 a month and up for Live TV. Plus, football fans, no NFL Network or RedZone. A regular Hulu subscription for $7.99 will get you access to the Hulu programming you want. FutureLawyer...no time for TV, but always looking out for you.

How Big Is Your Monitor?

JVC 55" Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) HDR Smart LED TV with Built-in Chromecast (LT-55MA875) - Walmart.com. You can't be too thin, too rich, or have too big a computer monitor. I bought this 55 inch JVC for my office, and it is a steal at $299. The text is crisp, the image is bright and beautiful, and my old eyes can see every detail of my documents. It is even large enough to split screen my Windows view. I have added a photo of the monitor at my desk.