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Out of curiosity: why did it take two months to buy a TV? I am asking because when I was in Poland the choice was top-notch, with stores everywhere (not to mention Internet).

On what were you watching the cable tv?

And I agree about the choice, I also like this forced few selection when I am at a hotel, it is actually quite exciting to see what is available and be forced to be on time and everything.

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Purely from a laziness perspective. There is not much need for a TV as it's just used to watch something in the evenings to take a break from the small screens. Plus, I tried to take advantage of the 0% interest rates that everyone has at the minute as well but it was a mission to get it done.

Nothing to do with the choice as your are right Poland has amazing choices. From high end brands to low-cost, high quality brands too.

But op, but I have been mulling over getting a tv for 6 months. I want a big one but no spyware or built in ads. That didn’t seem to exist. Have been using an old 720p projector, maybe I’ll just replace that one instead of getting a tv.

Here is a relatively recent HN discussion:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24666968

I probably would have stuck with the 720p historic LCD sony flat screen but I can't use a chromecast or plug my Xbox in either. So new screen was needed.

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