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Samsung's New Outdoor 'Terrace' Smart TV Supports Apple TV App and AirPlay 2
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If You’re a restaurant owner that has ‘outdoor seating’ like a tiki hut scenario, I think this would be something almost necessary for different weather environments. For the average consumer, this is extremely niche, but then again, I don’t think Samsung expects the average consumer to invest in the ‘Terrace’ , this is just for those who want the amenities outside their current home/business supports this type of purchase. It makes complete sense for a certain market.
Those promo pics are about as stupid as you could ask for.
Guy ignoring his family, who are all doing actual 'family' stuff spending time together, not on screens, so he can watch the game.
Then a couple in an idyllic setting, ignoring that and instead staring at a screen of ANOTHER couple in a DIFFERENT idyllic setting.
Everything wrong with society summed up in two photographs.
Guy ignoring his family, who are all doing actual 'family' stuff spending time together, not on screens, so he can watch the game.
Then a couple in an idyllic setting, ignoring that and instead staring at a screen of ANOTHER couple in a DIFFERENT idyllic setting.
Everything wrong with society summed up in two photographs.
Get your point but a family situation is quite different from commuters on a train
Ok, I laughed
At any rate:
1) Perfect strangers on a train != family barbecue
2) In the pic above people are getting informed, in the ad they're watching sports...
It was the complete built-in grill setup or the TV. Looks like the TV was chosen.
This is pretty cool actually. When I’m rich and designing my outdoor BBQ with stone fireplace I’ll keep this in mind.
Now that I’m done with sarcasm, the price for the TV itself isn’t that bad for a weatherproof TV.
Now that I’m done with sarcasm, the price for the TV itself isn’t that bad for a weatherproof TV.
Sure, but the criticism is the same. Commuters these days are told not to wear headphones because it impedes talking to each other, when actually, even without smartphones and headphones, they often wouldn't.
Now you're saying, hey, maybe this family should talk to each other instead of getting an outdoor TV. But it's not just the TV that distracts them. It's the (presumably alcoholic) beverage, the book, the food.
Families will talk when they feel like it. Watching TV isn't the cause of not doing so; at best, it's just a symptom.
That's Jimmy's water glass. You know there is a wine frig, if not a whole wine cellar that Tiffany is tapping. She and Dad agreed that she wouldn't drink in front of the kids.
The headline answers this. It supports AirPlay.
And even if it didn't, there's got to be quite some overlap between people who buy Apple products and who buy higher-end TVs.
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Ok, I laughed
At any rate:
1) Perfect strangers on a train != family barbecue
2) In the pic above people are getting informed, in the ad they're watching sports...
The boy seems to be getting informed just fine.
(I'm also not sure where you deduce that someone who reads a newspaper is "getting informed" any more than someone who watches TV? They could be reading page 3. Or, y'know, the sports section.)
I'd roll the dice on a 'disposable' $300-400 set before spending $5k on a TV that's going to be outside.
This is actually amazing! I just bought an outdoor TV for the pool area that had less than half the brightness of this, because anything 1000+ seemed to cost $7500 or more. Plus, Samsung's TV will have way better features and software than the Neptune TV's out there. Samsung entering this market will drive down prices in this space for sure, and $5000 retail means I'm just a Memorial Day or Black Friday/Winter sale away from a solid upgrade. After a lot of research, I decided this method was better than going with a screen or inflatable + projector option. With mesh Wi-Fi networks and a simple Roku/Chromecast/Apple TV you can access 95% of your in-home entertainment while floating around with a beer It's a high price, but if you're spending $25-30K on a pool or throw parties it makes a little more sense.
A few observations based on my limited experience with this for anyone considering this route:
1. Pay attention to the color of your fence/house/patio areas. We've got a bright white fence and it makes it tough to find great viewing angles unless its overcast or near sunset.
B) Check how obsolete accessories are before you buy them. My parents bought a water-resistant outdoor soundbar to go with their version of this, but it didn't even support HDMI or digital optical audio outs so it felt like setting up bookshelf CD system from the 90s.
III: Make sure you use outdoor rated surge protectors or extensions and even though these things are usually waterproof, if you're in a coastal area I recommend a cover to protect from salt/sand damage.
4th - If you have a garage, these also make great tailgate party devices for watching college football and other sports.
annnnnd ... Fifth][ If ever there was a year of the YOLO and the need for the Best Summer Ever, this is IT.
It's a high price, but if you're spending $25-30K on a pool or throw parties it makes a little more sense.A few observations based on my limited experience with this for anyone considering this route:
1. Pay attention to the color of your fence/house/patio areas. We've got a bright white fence and it makes it tough to find great viewing angles unless its overcast or near sunset.
B) Check how obsolete accessories are before you buy them. My parents bought a water-resistant outdoor soundbar to go with their version of this, but it didn't even support HDMI or digital optical audio outs so it felt like setting up bookshelf CD system from the 90s.
III: Make sure you use outdoor rated surge protectors or extensions and even though these things are usually waterproof, if you're in a coastal area I recommend a cover to protect from salt/sand damage.
4th - If you have a garage, these also make great tailgate party devices for watching college football and other sports.
annnnnd ... Fifth][ If ever there was a year of the YOLO and the need for the Best Summer Ever, this is IT.
I'm pleased you are doing well and achieved what you wanted. But I just can't get wanting to watch a screen outside with friends, drinks etc. Do people need to be visually distracted at all times? Enjoy your friends, your pool, your surroundings, your food and drink but focus on them.This is actually amazing! I just bought an outdoor TV for the pool area that had less than half the brightness of this, because anything 1000+ seemed to cost $7500 or more. Plus, Samsung's TV will have way better features and software than the Neptune TV's out there. Samsung entering this market will drive down prices in this space for sure, and $5000 retail means I'm just a Memorial Day or Black Friday/Winter sale away from a solid upgrade. After a lot of research, I decided this method was better than going with a screen or inflatable + projector option. With mesh Wi-Fi networks and a simple Roku/Chromecast/Apple TV you can access 95% of your in-home entertainment while floating around with a beer
A few observations based on my limited experience with this for anyone considering this route:
1. Pay attention to the color of your fence/house/patio areas. We've got a bright white fence and it makes it tough to find great viewing angles unless its overcast or near sunset.
B) Check how obsolete accessories are before you buy them. My parents bought a water-resistant outdoor soundbar to go with their version of this, but it didn't even support HDMI or digital optical audio outs so it felt like setting up bookshelf CD system from the 90s.
III: Make sure you use outdoor rated surge protectors or extensions and even though these things are usually waterproof, if you're in a coastal area I recommend a cover to protect from salt/sand damage.
4th - If you have a garage, these also make great tailgate party devices for watching college football and other sports.
annnnnd ... Fifth][ If ever there was a year of the YOLO and the need for the Best Summer Ever, this is IT.
I live in Canada, we keep a cheap TCL TV out all summer under a gazebo. Then take it in for the bad seasons. The key here is that it can take a bit of moisture but you keep it out of the rain/cover it - which is also the intent of this TV.
I'll stick with a cheap TV though, even if the brightness is less.
I have a Samsung TV that is outdoors on our covered patio. It is recessed and has doors over it for when it rains, but even if I don't close them it wouldn't get wet. Ive had an outdoor tv for a few years.
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You obviously dont have friends who watch Sports.
True, but I'm in agreement with the other poster. You can buy a very nice 55" or larger for under $800. You are outside so you are not paying for sound volume/acoustics so you probably already have a set of outdoor speakers (average $300 for a great pair).
I've been to tons of restaurants and outdoor bars in the USA and Caribbean and there are tvs outside all in the past 10+ years...they are under some kind of overhang which provides fair protection from rain and sun. I've seen some mounted to a $200 portable tv stand.
I was considering an outdoor tv for watching some sports on the back patio given the cheapness of tvs these days. It's a wish/dream and I don't think the wife would go for it.
Lol, so much hate for an outdoor TV. I mean, don't people ever watch TV or go to the movie theater anyway?
I don't plan on buying a TV for the patio, but I guess it's cool for people that can afford it and enjoy the use of it. I do have a projector that I set outside every now and then. I do movie night once a year for the kids, where the whole family gathers outside and sit on blankets on the grass and we make popcorn and so on. And I do enjoy having friends over to watch a season Finale of some shows outside on the patio with some drinks, or the occasional Mario Kart. Not a sports fan but don't people gather to watch games anyway, it's way more entertaining to do it outside with a grill and drinks if there's nice weather.
I also love just sitting on the patio and enjoy the sunset with a cup of wine, or having a convo with friends next to the fire pit in winter.
I don't plan on buying a TV for the patio, but I guess it's cool for people that can afford it and enjoy the use of it. I do have a projector that I set outside every now and then. I do movie night once a year for the kids, where the whole family gathers outside and sit on blankets on the grass and we make popcorn and so on. And I do enjoy having friends over to watch a season Finale of some shows outside on the patio with some drinks, or the occasional Mario Kart. Not a sports fan but don't people gather to watch games anyway, it's way more entertaining to do it outside with a grill and drinks if there's nice weather.
I also love just sitting on the patio and enjoy the sunset with a cup of wine, or having a convo with friends next to the fire pit in winter.
Very expensive, but love the brightness and anti-reflection. Will probably stick to the cheapest brightest tv I can find, and replace when needed, but I can see the appeal of this for sure.
So a community that loves to brag about “upgrading” their 1 year old $1500 Ipad Pro 12.9” 3rd gen for a $1500 IPP (with $350 “magic” keyboard) 4th gen that really does nothing different (and is only used for Netflix anyway), or my favorite—people who spend $1200 on an Iphone 11 pro and then trade it in for a completely inferior $400 SE 7 months later simply because it’s the “newest” Iphone, thinks this TV is absolutely ridiculous and for people who like to waste money?
OK, sure. This is why people hate Apple fanboys.
OK, sure. This is why people hate Apple fanboys.