The end of TVs as a staple room element?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the evolving role of televisions in living spaces, particularly with the introduction of rollable screens and the potential for TVs to become less central in home design. Participants explore personal preferences, technological advancements, and alternative setups in relation to media consumption.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire for TVs to be less prominent in living rooms, viewing them as unattractive and distracting elements.
  • One participant describes their living room as a media-free oasis, opting for a dedicated media room with sound insulation and a front projector instead of a traditional TV.
  • Another participant notes that their TV is rarely used, primarily for sports, and often sits idle.
  • There is a suggestion that the future of TVs may depend on their ability to connect wirelessly to various devices, enhancing their functionality beyond just television viewing.
  • Concerns are raised about the practicality of rollable TVs, especially regarding setup and connectivity to other devices like TiVo, Blu-ray players, and streaming services.
  • Participants discuss the quality of built-in TV speakers, with some expressing a preference for external audio solutions like soundbars or bookshelf speakers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express differing views on the role of TVs in living spaces, with some advocating for their removal or reduction in prominence, while others highlight their multifunctionality and integration with other devices. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the future of TVs and their place in home design.

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Participants' opinions reflect personal preferences and experiences, which may not encompass broader trends or technological advancements. The discussion includes assumptions about future connectivity and audio quality that are not universally agreed upon.

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I don't have a TV or a computer in the 'living room' (but I do have a audio system for background music) because we wanted it to be an oasis in the house away from 24/7 media saturation and technology. What I do have is a dedicated media/theater room that's packed with electronics and is sound insulated from the rest of the house. For the media room's main large screen TV I use a front projector with a pull down screen in addition to smaller LCD monitors.
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Most modern living rooms feature a large flat screen TV. Now with roll-able screens o the horizon people will be able to store the TV in closet and bring it out when they want to watch. Personally I welcome this concept as I think TVs as room elements are ugly and distracting.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/04/technology/lg-w-robots-ces-2017/index.html

Last time I watched something on my own TV was years ago, I don't there is anything worth watching on TV except sports.
It just sits idle in our living room.
 
I wouldn't expect that to happen until televisions can be connected to by most devices witelessly. I don't use mine as just a television. It's hooked up to my computer and acts as a console for every piece of intelligent hardware in my house. It's also hooked up to a wii, Xbox, and NES, not to mention the cable box itself.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
store the TV in closet and bring it out
and in our case, hook it up to the TiVo (for live or recorded TV), or the Blu-ray player, or the Apple TV (for streaming music or video)
when they want to watch
A bit of a hassle. ?:) And the nearest closet is two rooms away from the living room!

I can see further down the line when everything can be handled directly by the TV via a wireless connection, yeah. But then, in our case, there's still the speakers for the audio. Built-in TV speakers are crap. Maybe if soundbars get good enough to replace the pair of entry-level audiophile bookshelf speakers that we use now, mainly for music, although they also help a lot with the TV.
 
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