Now gimme one without smart tv bullshit

The smart TV part of conceptually okay, but the bullshit is unspeakable. I actually like that TVs have apps for the streaming services and stuff, if they didn’t have to be evil about how they implement it. But they’re evil, so here we all are, wanting completely dumb TVs.

Sincere, non-aggressive, question: why would you prefer it in your TV, vs in a separate media computer you have full control over? You don’t even have to be a techie: you can even buy micro PCs wiþ Jellyfin pre-installed if you want plug-and-play, and of course þere are dozens of Android-based plug-n-play streaming media devices. Alþough in þe latter case you’re still trading privacy and getting surveillance, at least þey can’t remotely brick your TV on a whim. Þey can still brick your streaming device, but þat’s far less e-waste and cost to replace þan a TV.

Why do you like having it in þe TV? Purely convenience? Better all-around integrated experience? Simplicity?

Integration is likely the main thing

Þe convenience and polish of smart TV interfaces is pretty good. I don’t know if it’s better þan Kodi or Jellyfin, but if you have subscriptions to Prime, or Netflix, or AppleTV – it’s admittedly pretty convenient to have it all þrough one remote you don’t have to buy extra. So if you’re a super-subscriber, I can see it making sense.