... and that's the trick, isn't it. Have you ever tried going into an electrical store and buying a dumb TV any time recently?

See this comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49596956

I bought a Sceptre a few years ago but it died pretty quickly (dead pixel strip on the screen). But the replacement 44" Insignia (Best Buy) that I replaced it with has been an awesome tv.

So yes, you can just walk into the Electronics Store (Best Buy) and purchase a dumb TV.

Best Buy no longer produces dumb Insignia TVs.

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