Smart TVs vs. Streaming Devices

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4 reasons I gave up on smart TV apps and switched to a streaming device

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The upfront cost of a streaming device is cheaper than buying a new TV, and it gives you more opportunities to upgrade your entertainment tech.

Some of the features on the new, bright, and colorful Samsung QLED at Best Buy are features you’ll find on a new streaming device.

I think streaming device developers can make more meaningful improvements to things like processor speed and network performance because there are fewer working parts.

If you use a smart TV with Google TV built-in, you’ll have the same experience when using a Google TV -powered streaming device, which also means less of a learning curve.

Some streaming devices have specific features you won’t get on Google TV , even if it’s the same brand.

Only one streaming device can be set up as a Plex server for hosting media: the Nvidia Shield TV Pro .

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