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You see the same difference between a SmartTV and a DumbTV.

The iPhone is cheaper because it really is a vending machine in disguise.



How so?

An iPod Touch and an iPhone run the exact same apps.


Before depreciation, the iPhone was the more expensive device.

"Smart" TVs are cheaper because the manufacturer is selling your data.


That’s mainly Vizio. There just isn’t much point in making a dumb TV when the smarts are free. Saves having a Netflix dongle too.

Do wonder why LG OLEDs fall so hard in price after a year but there’s probably an innocent explanation.




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