The distance and the budget call for 75-85". I have had good luck with an entry level Sony. I bought an X85K 85" two years ago. It’s one step above the cheapest model. The cheapest model was an IPS panel which had a bit shittier performance. I don’t recall in what regard. X85K is a Samsung panel. It’s a standard no-nonsense LED side backlight which is very robust over time. The original unit was a lemon. It developed a line across the screen. I got it replaced under warranty. The second unit has been flawless so far. Software-wise, it’s a bog-standard Android TV/Google TV. Doesn’t require Internet connection to setup. With that said I use a CCwGTV with it and I don’t hear a peep from the TV OS about anything. The only thing I didn’t like about it was the price at the time. I bought it straight from Sony, they ship from GTA. It was available from other retailers too. I think this model might still be current actually. I still see it on Sony’s web along with another one - X85J.

Prior to that I had an entry level Samsung 75". It was fine too. Didn’t require Internet. The panel was a similar affair, slightly worse in terms of blacks and uniformity but I’m sure that wasn’t due to its Samsungness but was simply a cheaper panel than what Sony uses.

cross device syncing between desktop and phone

This is me

for a budget device

Not less important. At this sort of lifespan the availability of parts becomes an important question.

PFAS, microplastics, airborne plasticizers, and more. You are guaranteed to win the chemical lottery. Not that I’m anti-chemical, that’s silly, but I’m talking specifically about dangerous chemical pollution of the environment.

Self-hosted?

Have you tried Llama? If so, is it useful according to your criteria?

Meanwhile Drax: 🔥🪵🚬

Interesting. Thanks for the recap!

What happened to feddit.de?

No question. All I’m saying is it’s not feasible or truthful for the device OEM to claim they can support longer than the SoC vendor supports the proprietary SoC bits.

Or they have to clearly specify that the support is not all-inclusive and/or that it’s best-effort.

The software support hinges on SoC vendor support. You can only support it as long as the SoC vendor supports the SoC. Afterwards you can provide quasi support, for the upper OS layer only. Critical modem vulnerability past that point? SOL. I’m not aware of the current vendor support across brands but the last time I checked QC offered ~3 years and I think that’s from introduction of the SoC, not when it shipped in devices. I don’t know if anyone who sells their SoC offers longer support. It’s sad stuff.

Oh Boy, Here I Go Redesigning Again!

The privacy point is mitigated by the unfettered ability to create anonymous accounts. Unless the admins are able to ID personal IP addresses, everyone who didn’t use their real name is anonymous for all intents and purposes.

We’re also gonna jump out, Elon promised.

This is incredible. I spit some food. 🤣

The 8-series and beyond have a more power efficient CPU. Yes it’s the same general design so it’s not faster but it’s built on a smaller node. I don’t remember well but the modem might be a bit newer too and given how shit the Exynos modem is, any improvement is welcome.

Don’t open the next bottle.

Monday afternoon, providing screenshots from Carmack’s LinkedIn profile, which he has since deactivated.

Deactivated? I can see both the post and his profile clearly stating this.

Definitely high. It’s pretty funny how people manufactured this privacy perception and projected it over Apple. Apple was happy to capitalize on it and keep it going. Reminds me of the security perception over BlackBerry. Hot air either way.