My Sony has the ability to be connected to the internet, but have never been connected to the internet.
Do other manufacturers force a connection in some way?
Do other manufacturers force a connection in some way?
An entry-level 32" Samsung is $200. I wouldn't be surprised if having "smart" capabilities subsidized the cost because Samsung gets kickbacks from, say, new Netflix subscriptions made from the TV itself, or some services pay for inclusion. In other words I don't even think you'd be avoiding any serious $premium by finding a dumb TV.