I'm in the market for a replacement TV.
I've only started looking at new TVs but a lot of them seem to advertise internet connectivity. Based on what I'm reading in places like Crutchfield, these set tops are basically closed boxes. Thus you get a "package" or group of widgets and in most cases there isn't a way to update the firmware without buying a new TV.
Are there any TVs that support open standards or "open widgets" (if there is such a thing)? Maybe the better question is are those widgets any good or useful considering one could hook up a device like a laptop or game console to the device?
Basically, what extra features do you look for in a new TV?
Although I've just started I'm convinced that a plasma screen wins out above LED or LCD. I like the idea of having that rich black motion blur-less picture.
I've only started looking at new TVs but a lot of them seem to advertise internet connectivity. Based on what I'm reading in places like Crutchfield, these set tops are basically closed boxes. Thus you get a "package" or group of widgets and in most cases there isn't a way to update the firmware without buying a new TV.
Are there any TVs that support open standards or "open widgets" (if there is such a thing)? Maybe the better question is are those widgets any good or useful considering one could hook up a device like a laptop or game console to the device?
Basically, what extra features do you look for in a new TV?
Although I've just started I'm convinced that a plasma screen wins out above LED or LCD. I like the idea of having that rich black motion blur-less picture.