SMART TV IS IT WORTH THE CHANGE ?
Hello Everyone, I am going to update our 32" tv in the trailer. Is it worth it to go with a smart tv in a trailer? Thanks
Forum Discussion
toedtoes wrote:Thanks, again, for the schoolin'!westend wrote:toedtoes wrote:westend wrote:
FWIW, I haven't tried Roku, yet, because I know how addictive streaming can be. These device's main attribute, IMO, is convenience and for that, I'm not willing to pay monthly fees.
There is no monthly fee for Roku. There are free channels available and you can access your Amazon, Netflix, Hulu accounts through Roku if you have them.
Thanks. Hadn't looked into it enough to know but assumed there was a monthly charge. They just give these devices out free, then? We have a Netflix account but the Kids use it, mostly.
You buy the device just like you buy your TV (but a lot cheaper). What streaming services you access through it is dependent upon your preferences. I have Amazon Prime and Netflix accounts so I can use the Roku to watch those. I don't have a Hulu account so I can't access that through Roku.
Then Roku offers a selection of "free channels". Some, like PBS offer a selection of their on air programming. Some, offer older B movies (like the horror channel) with commercials. Some are just filled with advertisements for their premium channels (like the History Channel).
So, what SVCJeff stated previous about the picture quality and speaker features being more important, rings true when thinking about a purchase.
FWIW, this was my last screen purchase: A Forum member posted that he had upgraded from his CRT in his Coach. He bought a 32" LED/LCD Magnavox and was happy. I went to my local Sam's club, looked around to see which had better picture quality. The Magnavox was towards the high end. I grabbed a box, paid, and left. Turns out this Magnavox (32ME402VF7) has the lowest current draw in it's class. Nice for boondocking amp-squeezers like myself.
I made an antenna from a design I found on the Web and I get all the local channels out to about 40-50 mi, depending on terrain.
At some point, I'll make my old Starcraft smarter and install a small computer I have with a touch screen. Nearly everything electric in the trailer can be monitored with a wireless connection. That may also be a good time to try out the Roku device.
