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Too Black!
bigfreddiel
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My wife just hates the black screen of the TV in our light and airy living room when its not on. And now that 50" is quite affordable the size of this black area just gets bigger.
So when will led or oled screens be a nice light grey or even have a sensor to merge in with the decor (rather like a chameleon - there you go Sony/Panasonic/LG/Samsung - try that as a feature for next year! And here's a way to do it - a camera on the back displaying the wall behind, then a frameless screen and job done!).
So people how do I get over this hurdle - I would like a nice big 50"+ tv now - suggestions.
Maybe a projector but that causes other problems for me.
Cheers
fj
So when will led or oled screens be a nice light grey or even have a sensor to merge in with the decor (rather like a chameleon - there you go Sony/Panasonic/LG/Samsung - try that as a feature for next year! And here's a way to do it - a camera on the back displaying the wall behind, then a frameless screen and job done!).
So people how do I get over this hurdle - I would like a nice big 50"+ tv now - suggestions.
Maybe a projector but that causes other problems for me.
Cheers
fj
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Perhaps use a pair of old curtains as a decorative cover when not in use?Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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VfM4meplse wrote: »Perhaps use a pair of old curtains as a decorative cover when not in use?
Thought of that - but no
I did think of a video of a fish tank and turning it into an aquarium! No upkeep, easy to look after and so on but no!
Keep trying people - cheers
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Then just take a photo of the wallpaper and display that on the screen when not in use, pretty much any TV will allow photoslides.
Or just install something such as:
player.vimeo.com/video/934265580 -
An very inexpensive cover can be fashioned from the cardboard box the TV was packed in when bought. This has the added bonus of also reminding you of all the features of your new TV set.bigfreddiel wrote: »Keep trying people - cheers
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Moneyineptitude wrote: »An very inexpensive cover can be fashioned from the cardboard box the TV was packed in when bought. This has the added bonus of also reminding you of all the features of your new TV set.
Do work for Viz? Made me chuckle, cheers, but no0 -
turn it into a digital photo frame"Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many"0
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Don't switch it off then, and remember not to draw your curtains so the neighbours can see your huge chavvy TV.That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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In the spirit of money-saving, tell her to put up with it, as it uses very little energy in Standby!
Hang a sheet in front of it.0 -
I see a red door and want it painted black, no colours anymore, I want them to turn black.That gum you like is coming back in style.0
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