Electronics

[Laura14]

So I am looking to buy a second tv to sit in my living room.  I've had one tv my whole life but now that I have a grown up place, my mother has suggested I live like a real adult now.  LOL

I think I have figured out the 4K is just about looks and not really available for most shows yet. 

Smart just means it has a streaming device built in which I already have plugged into the back of my little tv with Chromecast. 

I also already have a Google home device which I could control the tv with but I never do so there is my voice assist.  

My first thought was to invest in a 4K since that's latest and greatest.  That is also around $400-500 which I am choking on for features that mean nothing to me or that I can already do with my Chromecast plug in and Google Home.

So my second thought was to not do the 4K and save myself $200.  That brought me to two different options one with Roku and another with Chromecast built in.   I have no idea what Roku is and from what I can gather, Chromecast pretty much does the same thing.

So what would you do? 

1.  Invest in the 4K or just get the budget smart tv and save myself the extra money?

2.  If I go budget, does it make any sense to switch to Roku or just go with what I know with the built in Chromecast? 

3.  Would I get anything more by switching to Roku?

Anything you can give me, I am all eyes.  Thanks! 

[meem120]

Roku is strange. The tv itself is great, but the clicker you get with it has no numbers on it so you need a cable remote.  You can only move the channels up and down which is nuts.  We have the cable remote so its not a problem for us.

We also have the Samsung smart tv.  Its a 4k also.  I got that on Am****n and it was only about 369$.  We got it last year.  I think its 42 inch.  Its excellent.We're very pleased with both..It also has no numbers on the remote.

[meem120]

Oh and there's no diff in streaming on either tv.  You can get any programs.  Depending on which Tv, the apps are already downloaded, but you can get anyone you want.

[Laura14]

I need nothing in my life that is going to cause me more stress.  Sounds like I'd be good with the basic unit in Chromecast then if I go budget.

Right now, I can get a 4K LG for about the price of your Samsung for a 50" which I think is a bit big for me or a 43" non 4K for about $200.

Thanks @meem120.  That helps me out tremendously. I didn't think Roku would give me more of anything I already had.  

[meem120]

The samsung tv are really excellent.  The picture is very clear and crisp.  Theyre really very easy.  The set up is quick.  You just follow the commands on the screen.  Takes about 10 minutes.. Dont stress over that.  Its easy, truly

[meem120]

Im sure the LG are good too. They have a good reputation. Weve just had amazing good fortune with Samsung for years so we tend to continue to buy them.

[conlt]

I just purchased 2 TV's yesterday. I like Samsung so both are Samsung. They are both "add-on" tV's 1 for my bedroom and 1, for my sitting room where I spend a lot of time. I have a 65 inch tv in my main room, Samsung, smart TV with a 240 motion rate and 1080 P. I perfer the 240 motion rate but you can go with 120 or 60. I would not go to 60, but the sitting room TV I bought yesterday has a 120 rate and 1080 P. The small TV for my bedroom, I had to go with the 60 motion rate but it still has the 1080 P. The 1080 P is pixels, which sharpen the picture. The motion rate is how an image moves across the screen. With the lower motion rate you may see "drag" with a high action show. I also like the smart TV because it gives me the ability to stream without an external device. There is a brand out there Hensie (not sure of the spelling), that is quite affordable.. I would suggest you go look at the pictures on the TV's in the store and pick the 1 that you like. You will also need a HDMI cord to go with it. A Roku is a streaming device and some of the TVs have that built in. My samsung will stream Netflix, Amazon, Hulu among others. Ilove my large Samsung TV. I just like that brand. It seems to be a little more costly then some of the others.  

[Laura14]

Thanks @meem120!  I am stressed about set up so it's good to know Samsung is easy based on your experience.  I know nothing of this new world and they don't believe in instruction manuals anymore.

[Laura14]

@conlt  Thank you!  I didn't realize there was more.  I will go look at the numbers on that motion thing.  I didn't know there was more to consider.

[kivah]

@Laura14

I'm electronically challenged but 3 yrs ago I purchased a 40" Samsung Smart tv from Costco dot com. I paid $300 - it was on sale. It's been working perfectly. Costco gives a 2-year warranty. I purchased the 3 yr extended warranty for an add'l $99 - but I now realize it wasn't necessary.

If u need help, u can email Costco for suggestions or information.