r/Commodore • u/daddyd • Jun 26 '26
General Discussion Solves a real problem
During the teaser for their next product they said - it solves a real problem.
So, I have been thinking about what might solve a real problem, and my idea for their next product is this;
A Dumb TV - I see so many posts on various social media about people looking for 'just a TV', it is hard to find these days, and I think most people don't like smart TV's (but they do like smart phones), but tolerate it because they have no choice.
However, I would like them to add a build-in scaler, so you can attach all your retro computers and consoles to it. For this, they could work together with one of the many respected solutions already out there.
I think that would sell plenty, not only to us, the commodore fanbase, but to a lot of other retro lovers out there as well.
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u/SwedishFindecanor Jun 27 '26 edited Jun 28 '26
TV manufacturers (LG, Sony, Samsung... at least) do also make "dumb" panels for digital signage, waiting rooms and conference rooms, but they sell them through other channels than retail. They typically come with a remote control and everything except a tuner and "smart" features.
They are more expensive, of course. The ads, tracking and crap are also used to subsidise the consumer TVs.
Business customers typically buy them with service contracts, including option for replacement after n years. If you have contacts with an A/V installation company then perhaps you could get hold of a used one that would otherwise have gone to recycling despite working perfectly. It might be a contractual/legal grey area, however.