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Re:LG Smart TVs log USB filenames and viewing info to LG ser... by edwintorok on Tuesday November 19, 2013 @11:18AM (#6762161)
The problem with smart TVs is that their set of applications is quite limited, and once the manufacturer stops updating it, you're stuck with it. I very much prefer just attaching a laptop with the OS of your choice, and the applications of your choice to the TV if/when needed.
Re:LG Smart TVs log USB filenames and viewing info to LG ser... by atwebb on Tuesday November 19, 2013 @11:29AM (#6762244)
Agreed again (I'm just agreeable today), my point was more that once the barrier of another device, another setup, another x is gone, there's going to be a massive influx of new users. I think we're still very much in a transition period, the internet is everywhere and everyone knows it but there's still a surprisingly large amount of growth left.

Another personal anecdote, my father-in-law, who not 2 years ago was unaware of what Google was or how to use it, ordered a riding mower online for next day delivery. That's a large purchase made all of his life at a B&M which he was fine doing online. If someone reliable besides Lowes'/HD had a better price, they would've made the sale.

Re:LG Smart TVs log USB filenames and viewing info to LG ser... by kevinpet on Tuesday November 19, 2013 @01:50PM (#6763418)
That's cool. You may prefer that. But let's not deny that there's a huge market who have valid reasons for preferring it to work in the TV.