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Don't most televisions come from the factory Netflix etc capable? My Sony Bravia from like 4 years ago had it as a 'new' feature so I'm sure it's standard by now.

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I on purpose bought the best top of the line tv from a manufacturer that didn't include the built in junk. I have never seen one that is implemented decently. I would rather have a "dumb" tv that starts fast that I can use for a decade while I swap the "computer" every year if I want. TV manufacture companies have zero interest in keeping your Bravia software up to date. Think of your TV like a first generation android. You knew there is better software that could run on your TV (even when you bought the device), but the manufacture just won't bother releasing an update, ever.

They've actually released quite a few updates that add new channels/apps. But the look and feel of the interface is basically the same. I just want to be able to choose a service and browse selections and play them, and it works fine for that.

There's always the option to connect it via HDMI to whatever TV streaming box is out there. But I'd rather not connect another device and have another remote, etc.

If you buy a TV with an on-board computer, your going to have to replace it like a laptop computer.

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