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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Not to knock on you, because everyone's got different priorities, but I think calling it a "huge expense that's no longer relevant" is a pretty loaded framing. A decent 75-ish inch TV can be had for about the same price as a middle-road flagship phone.

Sure, I can certainly watch a movie or play a game on my little 6" phone screen, but it's an entirely different experience--in the same way that eating a protein bar and eating your favorite meal will both technically nourish you.

Granted, I've spent quite a bit in excess of the cost of a decent TV on the audio system to go with it, but pretty much anything other than watching rando youtube videos or playing idle phone games, I would rather do in front of a large screen with immersive sound--gaming, shows, movies etc., even if it's just me alone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

That’s all part of my reasoning, at least for myself.

I used to spend a lot for an excellent tv and sound system for the immersive experience. However over time I tend to choose options for convenience. The sound system stopped being used and no longer exists. I use the TV itself less and less.

This is the same pattern as for music. Over time I found connected speakers in every room more compelling than my good sound system, and stopped spending money on it.

I could argue a similar pattern for cable, for a landline, for CDs, for computer desks, for many things I’ve left behind.

Some of these similar patterns left behind are a trend, not just me