Random tech deals

[dahliaclone]

No it's not a massive tv or a fantastic brand, but a 32 inch Insignia Fire TV for $69 at Best Buy is a ******* steal. Perfect for anyone with a kid off to college and they need a dorm tv or you're looking for a random TV for your house, cabin, porch, etc.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/insignia-32-class-f20-series-led-hd-720p-smart-fire-tv/J2FPJK9PZH

 

[CYdTracked]

It's only 720p and 60hz so it's not going to be that great of picture but it certainly is a deal if you just need a cheap TV and don't care about that stuff.

 

[dahliaclone]

It's only 720p and 60hz so it's not going to be that great of picture but it certainly is a deal if you just need a cheap TV and don't care about that stuff.

Exactly. I got one. Just set it up. It's a better pic than I expected. $69 is a deal. Like I said this is perfect for a dorm.

 

[CoachHines3]

Yeah 69 is a always some sort of deal in my household too

 

[dahliaclone]

Yeah 69 is a always some sort of deal in my household too

jealous

 

[TitanClone]

Yeah 69 is a always some sort of deal in my household too

Only when the roast beef isn't too gnarly.

This seems like a perfect garage TV. Also recommend these mounts that are stupid easy to install https://a.co/d/0bUULG1B

 

[dahliaclone]

Only when the roast beef isn't too gnarly.

This seems like a perfect garage TV. Also recommend these mounts that are stupid easy to install https://a.co/d/0bUULG1B

******* gag

 

[Clonehomer]

It's only 720p and 60hz so it's not going to be that great of picture but it certainly is a deal if you just need a cheap TV and don't care about that stuff.

720p is plenty for a 32” TV. Higher resolution means a more when you have bigger TVs.

 

[TitanClone]

I'll also add you can get 4k 50" TVs for under $200. TVs are continuing to be stupid cheap. Just got a 65" QLED Samsung that was 50% cheaper than a 1080p 55" Vizio I bought 6 or 7 years ago.

Remember my dad bringing home our first flat screen in the mid 2000s. 46" Sony that was like $4k.

 

[dahliaclone]

I'll also add you can get 4k 50" TVs for under $200. TVs are continuing to be stupid cheap. Just got a 65" QLED Samsung that was 50% cheaper than a 1080p 55" Vizio I bought 6 or 7 years ago.

Remember my dad bringing home our first flat screen in the mid 2000s. 46" Sony that was like $4k.

it's ******* crazy how cheap they've gotten. the first flat screen i ever got was a 37 inch Sony in like 2006 and it was like $2000 lol. and it still weighed a ******* ton

 

[baller21]

Only when the roast beef isn't too gnarly.

This seems like a perfect garage TV. Also recommend these mounts that are stupid easy to install https://a.co/d/0bUULG1B

That mount would probably be fine for a small cheap tv but no way I would trust it for anything else. It’s literally just nails in drywall like a picture hanger.

 

[TitanClone]

That mount would probably be fine for a small cheap tv but no way I would trust it for anything else. It’s literally just nails in drywall like a picture hanger.

Holds my 65 and 55" TVs just fine. The 65" weighs 37lbs, not sure on the 55. You could put them in studs to if concerned, there's screws involved.

 

[dahliaclone]

Holds my 65 and 55" TVs just fine. The 65" weighs 37lbs, not sure on the 55. You could put them in studs to if concerned.

yeah not sure what the gripe is. they literally hold up to 150 lbs

 

[baller21]

Holds my 65 and 55" TVs just fine. The 65" weighs 37lbs, not sure on the 55. You could put them in studs to if concerned.

Ah you like to live dangerously. lol

It will probably be ok but personally I need something a bit stronger that has more adjustability.

 

[TitanClone]

Ah you like to live dangerously. lol

It will probably be ok but personally I need something a bit stronger that has more adjustability.

Meh, the rooms those TVs are in never need adjusted/swiveled. It's also low profile, they're basically glued to the wall so it looks nice.

 

[baller21]

yeah not sure what the gripe is. they literally hold up to 150 lbs

The 150lb rating has to be when nailed to studs not just in drywall.

 

[bluestarcyclone]

yeah not sure what the gripe is. they literally hold up to 150 lbs

Until they don't. Drywall anchors will have the same kinds of ratings but will fail long before that.

 

[dahliaclone]

Until they don't. Drywall anchors will have the same kinds of ratings but will fail long before that.

that is literally a saying for any product ever made. so sure.

zero issues with these and it's been years. (shrug)

 

[bluestarcyclone]

that is literally a saying for any product ever made. so sure.

zero issues with these and it's been years. (shrug)

Sure, but regardless of what the mount manufacturer claims, at the end of the day you're putting a lot of faith in gypsum and paper if there's no stud involved

 

[dahliaclone]

Sure, but regardless of what the mount manufacturer claims, at the end of the day you're putting a lot of faith in gypsum and paper if there's no stud involved

i have lots of faith in it holding up a less than 50 pound product.

and there is a stud involved. me.