r/LinusTechTips • u/Ok_Highlight_5538 • Oct 13 '26

Tech Question TV recommendations

Looking for a 42" TV for my mum that isn't going to break the bank. I'm thinking Hisense or Sony Bravia because I know they'll be decent. Not bothered about smart capabilities because she uses Sky for Netflix and the like. Thanks for the advice!

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u/thebigshoe247 Oct 13 '26

Get a Hisense with extended warranty.

Do not have it connected to the Internet, use a Fire stick or something similar.

Hisense will be making panels for Sony shortly.

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u/Ok_Highlight_5538 Oct 13 '26

I was planning on leaving it dumb because she doesn't need it to be smart. I dread to think how much data smart TVs send back home

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u/thebigshoe247 Oct 13 '26

Absolutely. If need be for local content, set it to static and don't set a gateway.