Just don't seem worth it....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by WesternPlains, Sep 11, 2021.

  1. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Never could understand the reasoning of the Government harps constantly about distracted driving, yet they allow auto makers to install flat screens in the dash. I want a 60" flat screen for my VW Beetle.
    And what's the point of a remote control for the auto radio? Are you to lazy to raise your arm to push the button?
     
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  3. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    TCL makes a #### good tv for about half the price as Samsung. Way better smart tv layout compared to the Samsung. The Samsung I had didn't even last 3 years
     
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  4. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    red light "on" on the bottom means TV is "off". When it's on, the red light is "off" . I have 5 samsungs, all the same. Who's your TV programmer ?
     
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  5. Geekonthestreet

    Geekonthestreet Medium Load Member

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    It’s leftovers from the government’s never ending quest to make the wealthy above the law
     
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  6. Long FLD

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    Last year I got a new 50” on Black Friday and it is still in the box. I’ve found joy in reading books again and watching things I like on YouTube on my iPad.
     
  7. Hurney_7

    Hurney_7 Bobtail Member

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    This little problem about coming home to fix the TV seems a bit trivial compared on how many things I’ve missed in the last 20 years that were normal average day to day family things.
     
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  8. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    My thought exactly!
     
  9. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    You missed the big picture. It's more a matter of turning away from online. Looking at a TV for any reason, just isn't important anymore.
     
  10. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    That's what caused me to go OTR. When I worked here. I was never home anyways. I was always working. And I didn't make diddily compared to now. I have alot more time here now than I did when I worked local. Home every night to shower, eat, and sleep. Then back to work.
     
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  11. skallagrime

    skallagrime Road Train Member

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    In the pc space, i could make more recomendations than in macs, i have a dual monitor setup, 27" widescreen monitor and an old lcd 19" 4:3, works quite well, kinda want to get a 23" to replace the 19, probably 32" for my main media monitor.

    But as others have said, if youre not at home that much, i dont know how much of an investment i would make in your home setup. Maybe get a cheapy tv that runs 1080p or higher and a GOOD laptop.
     
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