The last time I bought a TV, I had to look far and wide for one with a decent screen. Most of those within my budget were smart TVs but lacked in so many areas. And the points raised here against the lack of updates for the apps was a factor that I did mot want to pay for.

I eventually found a Toshiba TV, not a smart TV but could read from a USB stick. The speakers are absolutely shite too. But I have a surrounded sound system.

I also saw that whilst even the best smart TV can be useful, each one of their functions will become redundant, the moment you plug in your xbox, PlayStation or PC in to the thing.