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I live in a small 700 sqft 1 bedroom, I already have a 60 inch flatscreen in my living area. I was thinking of getting a 40 inch 4k TV for my bedroom since they are on sale now ($299) but I would also need to get a wall mount (due to space constraints) for $25 and also a Chromecast Ultra ($50 - also on sale now) for a total just a hair below $400 for the package.
Having a hard time justifying if it's worth having a TV just a few steps away from my main 60 incher. The only reason is that I can lie in bed and watch TV which I don't really know if I do too often since I read my kindle sometimes. Also, it would be nice to watch other content - Youtube, News etc. when I am working on my computer (which has 2 27-inch screens but I work in IT and use both screens).
On one hand I feel it's a frivolous purchase, on the other hand I feel the prices are good and it's convenient to have a screen in the bedroom. What's your take on having a 2nd TV in a 1bd apt?
thats very much a decision based on personal usage and enjoyment. for me, i have no use for a tv in my bedroom. but my wife seems to so there is one in our bedroom.
I've never been a fan of a tv in the bedroom...I think it interferes with sleep patterns. I do two things in the bedroom...one is sleep and the other thing is usually closely followed by sleep
So yeah, to me it would be a complete waste of money, for the tv plus all the accessories that have ongoing cost, but that's just me.
I've never been a fan of a tv in the bedroom...I think it interferes with sleep patterns. I do two things in the bedroom...one is sleep and the other thing is usually closely followed by sleep
So yeah, to me it would be a complete waste of money, for the tv plus all the accessories that have ongoing cost, but that's just me.
I live in a small 700 sqft 1 bedroom, I already have a 60 inch flatscreen in my living area. I was thinking of getting a 40 inch 4k TV for my bedroom since they are on sale now ($299) but I would also need to get a wall mount (due to space constraints) for $25 and also a Chromecast Ultra ($50 - also on sale now) for a total just a hair below $400 for the package.
Having a hard time justifying if it's worth having a TV just a few steps away from my main 60 incher. The only reason is that I can lie in bed and watch TV which I don't really know if I do too often since I read my kindle sometimes. Also, it would be nice to watch other content - Youtube, News etc. when I am working on my computer (which has 2 27-inch screens but I work in IT and use both screens).
On one hand I feel it's a frivolous purchase, on the other hand I feel the prices are good and it's convenient to have a screen in the bedroom. What's your take on having a 2nd TV in a 1bd apt?
I've had a tv in my BR for as long as I could afford it. I hate silence, so when I go to bed, I turn on the tv, if only for the sound. I fall right to sleep. Sometimes I'm able to watch a bit before I nod off. On weekends, I can have coffee in bed while I watch a morning program. And when I'm sick, I can watch tv while in bed. However, I don't hang out in my BR. I've always been a good sleeper, and I think that's partly why. The tv doesn't interfere with my sleep at all. Quite the contrary. (I also work well in a noisy environment.)
As for the expense, if it were me, I'd get a CHEAP tv for the BR. I would not get a 4k. For one thing, 4k tvs use a LOT of data when streaming. I would save 4k for the main tv of the house. You can get an inexpensive 720p or 1080p tv for $150 or less (tvs go on sale around Superbowl time, as well as right now up to Christmas). If you buy last year's model, you can get a great deal.
If you get a 4k, though (which I would NEVER get for the BR), it'll probably be a smart tv, so you won't need a Chromecast.
If I want a larger tv in my BR, I would probably upgrade my LR tv, and move the current LR tv to my bedroom.
I also cut cable, so I don't have that expense. I bought the Roku devices, and subscribed to a couple of streaming services, instead. And had to spend money on tv antennas. So I pay about $20/mo. instead of cable, now. Yay! Love it.
The only reason is that I can lie in bed and watch TV which I don't really know if I do too often since I read my kindle sometimes.
When I make a decision to go to bed. I go to bed. Therefore, no tv in my bedroom.
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