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What is the device you want, but that does not exist? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I would love the child of a Surfacebook with a Framework laptop; or A bare keyboard attached to a screen, that I could plug my phone (possibly running Phosh) and use it as a hardware for a laptop experience

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You still end up with awkward, overcomplicated UIs that make using the TV in basic ways unnecessarily obnoxious.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Want to change the volume? There’s an app for that!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Plug in your own Kodi box. Problem solved.

People who would like to get their hands a bit dirtier can take off the back cover and remove/desolder the WiFi and Bluetooth chips (if present). Just don't touch the IR chip

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

This is how I use my TV but it's still not perfect. When my TV turns on, it always try to shove a list of "smart apps" in my face which takes a minute to load even with no internet, and the input switcher is slow and clunky. I guess I would accept it anyway though since the smart features push down the price. I don't think I'd be able to afford the LG C1 otherwise

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I do use Kodi for local content, but this unfortunately doesn't help with streaming services, and even dedicated steaming boxes have ads on their home screens now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

DNS blocking (Pihole, adaware, nextdns...) Can take care of those ads on dedicated streaming boxes.