There has been no shortage of talk this year about how, suddenly, the ‘90s are back with us – well, sort of. Oasis and Pulp are on tour, the bucket hat has made its own comeback, and even Boddingtons beer is apparently returning to pubs.
Another retro trend lately has been the emergence of the “non-smart” or “dumb” phone. This term refers to a basic mobile phone that lacks Internet browsing and advanced apps, but which does provide core functions like calls and texts.
In an era in which many of us are realising that a “digital detox” can be good for us, these “dumb phones” have attracted interest from many people who are aiming to reduce the distractions of social media and news apps in their lives.
3 reasons why you might buy a “dumb” TV
With the ‘90s having been the decade when early patents and prototypes for Internet-connected “intelligent” TVs first emerged – prior to the launch of the first “real” commercially available smart TVs in the 2000s – you might have wondered whether you should apply the “pre-smart” spirit to your TV buying, too.
There are certainly some potentially excellent reasons to do so! These include:
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It can enable you to get a sophisticated TV, for not a huge amount of money
In truth, it is important to be very careful with the word “dumb” in reference to TVs. After all, TV technologies and levels of refinement have come a long way over recent years, and this is reflected in the leading “non-smart” models available today.
If, for instance, you are simply in the market for a relatively cheap large-screen TV, a model like our own 43” Full HD LED TV with Built-in Freeview T2 HD could be of appeal.
For a reasonable price, this “non-smart” TV gives you a widescreen experience with Freeview HD channels, as well as three HDMI inputs, so that you can easily connect a games console and/or other external devices. It can be wall-mounted, too.
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You simply don’t need “smart” features on your next TV
Many people who purchase “non-smart” TVs from the Cello range are people who already have a “smart” TV elsewhere in their home, or who have their needs for “smart” features covered elsewhere.
You may, for instance, already have a streaming device such as a Fire Stick, or you may use a games console for streaming.
So, through platforms and devices like these, you might already have a way of enjoying popular services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube – which means any additional spending on similar features would be redundant.
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The user experience can be simpler with a “dumb” TV
Of course, it is absolutely the case that as smart TVs have become more mainstream, a lot of work has also been done to make the interfaces of their operating systems more streamlined and intuitive.
Still, for some users – perhaps those who are less tech-savvy or experienced with smart TVs, or who find the interfaces of such TVs to be complex or overwhelming – the greater simplicity of a “dumb” TV’s controls can be welcome.
The right TV for you could be just a few clicks away
Whatever your own reasons may be for seeking out a “non-smart” TV – and whether you are on the lookout for a cheap large-screen TV or even something like a 16” Full HD TV with a built-in DVD player – we will be pleased here at Cello to bring you the ideally suited solution.
If you have any questions to which you would like answers to help you narrow down your search for the perfect smart or non-smart TV, please feel free to reach out to us today.