Smart TVs (Internet Enabled TVs) Review

Overview

Internet enabled TVs provide users with a way to connect to the web and stream content from the internet right in their living rooms. The features that each brand provides can differ, but the main idea is still the same. Users can stream the best of the web right on their own televisions. Users can enjoy their subscription services like Hulu and Netflix, the internet, and the most popular network television providers all on one device in one place.

What We Liked

• Easy To Use- Most brands like VIZIO and Sony provide easy to navigate user interfaces that make it simple to find the content you want when you want it.
• Affordability- The price of most models varies, but the ability to stream internet content whenever you want is practically priceless. The long list of features from internet enable TVs make them even more valuable.
• Instant Update Notifications- If there is an update available for your internet enabled television you will know about it. You can expect instant notification the instant an update is available.
• Quality Features- Some high quality internet enabled televisions, like the LG Infinia, adjust the picture on the screen to the conditions in the room. Users will not have to worry about blind spots anymore.

What We Didn’t Like

• Ethernet Connected Need With Some Models- Some models require an ethernet connection instead of allowing users to connect via WIFI.
• Picture Quality- Depending on the brand, the picture quality of some of the high definition streaming was not up to par.

What Content Is Available On This Hardware?

• Subscription services like Netflix and Hulu as well as Amazon Video On Demand.
• Web content like You Tube, Picasa, and the Weather Channel.
• Access to Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter as well as Pandora

Who Is This Recommended For?

• Anyone seeking exciting new ways to enjoy their favorite content
• Those who are sick and tired of overpaying for cable services
• Anyone who loves internet content like You Tube

Costs

• The price of internet enabled televisions can vary depending on a number of different factors. The features and capabilities of the television and the screen size all help determine the price of an internet enabled television. Prices can range from a few hundred dollars to nearly a thousand dollars.

Requirements

• High speed internet access
• A love for web entertainment

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