[Costco] Element 32-in. 720p Roku Smart TV $139.97

Feb 19th, 2021 10:54 pm

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raccoon [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 20, 2005; 2500 posts; 1764 upvotes

Feb 19th, 2021 10:54 pm

[Costco] Element 32-in. 720p Roku Smart TV $139.97

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/element-32-in.-72 ... 11402.html
Price:: 139.97
Retailer:: Costco

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https://www.costco.ca/element-32-in.-72 ... 11402.html

Features:
Built-in Roku platform with easy-to-use Roku remote
720P HD resolution
Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
Free Roku mobile app

604 unit available as of 22:50PM EST Feb 19

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Feb 20th, 2021 12:39 am

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DennisS85384: Newbie; Nov 29, 2020; 45 posts; 115 upvotes

Feb 20th, 2021 12:39 am

aomous wrote: 720p in 2021? Really bruh?

Some people are on a budget, and not all the TVs have to be 1080p+.

E.g. if you're gonna hang it in the kitchen and put on some Netflix series while cooking you really don't need more than 720p. Or if you are buying a TV for your kid's bedroom that will do the trick too.

Besides it has plenty of good reviews.

Not in the market for another TV, but upvoted, nice deal OP!

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Feb 20th, 2021 7:49 pm

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repatch: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2007; 6484 posts; 6279 upvotes

Feb 20th, 2021 7:49 pm

aomous wrote: 720p in 2021? Really bruh?

It's a 32" TV. That size, at normal viewing distance, you won't be able to tell the difference between 720P and 1080P.

And 'bruh', it's $140, I mean, really?

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Feb 20th, 2021 9:19 pm

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I RFD: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2008; 1778 posts; 803 upvotes; Home

Feb 20th, 2021 9:19 pm

Prolly the same Sharp branded one at Visions, which went for $98 on BF. I'm waiting for $98 again lol.

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Feb 21st, 2021 2:48 pm

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flyingnurse: Deal Addict; Feb 23, 2015; 2018 posts; 797 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Feb 21st, 2021 2:48 pm

Oos

Feb 21st, 2021 2:49 pm

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biscuits: Sr. Member; Jan 15, 2016; 539 posts; 537 upvotes; Winnipeg, MB

Feb 21st, 2021 2:49 pm

aomous wrote: Ehh maybe not you but my eyes are totally fine and I can DEFINITELY notice the difference between 720p and 1080p even on a 32" even from a distance. Just too used too 4k these days that the lower the res the more noticeable it gets.

Sus.

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Feb 21st, 2021 5:02 pm

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repatch: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2007; 6484 posts; 6279 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 5:02 pm

aomous wrote: Ehh maybe not you but my eyes are totally fine and I can DEFINITELY notice the difference between 720p and 1080p even on a 32" even from a distance. Just too used too 4k these days that the lower the res the more noticeable it gets.

What distance?

While I believe you BELIEVE you notice a difference, in an A-B test, at a typical viewing distance, you wouldn't be able to.

This isn't opinion, it's science. You're eyes just don't have the resolution to be able to perceive any difference between 720p and 1080p at a normal TV viewing distance.

Get close up? Yes, most certainly.

Note this is NOT a discussion about source content, 720p content can sometimes be encoded worse (or better) than 1080p content, which manifests as artifacts that if you know what you are looking for, will notice.

Ignoring all that, it's $140. Don't want it? Don't buy it.

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Feb 21st, 2021 6:39 pm

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max011: Deal Addict; Nov 25, 2003; 4747 posts; 6796 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 21st, 2021 6:39 pm

repatch wrote: ↑ What distance?

While I believe you BELIEVE you notice a difference, in an A-B test, at a typical viewing distance, you wouldn't be able to.

This isn't opinion, it's science. You're eyes just don't have the resolution to be able to perceive any difference between 720p and 1080p at a normal TV viewing distance.

Get close up? Yes, most certainly.

Note this is NOT a discussion about source content, 720p content can sometimes be encoded worse (or better) than 1080p content, which manifests as artifacts that if you know what you are looking for, will notice.

Ignoring all that, it's $140. Don't want it? Don't buy it.

Don't feed Trolls!!....

"A fool and his money are soon parted" Thomas Tusser (1524-1580)

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Feb 21st, 2021 6:44 pm

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aomous: Sr. Member; Nov 15, 2020; 601 posts; 1131 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 6:44 pm

repatch wrote: ↑ What distance?

While I believe you BELIEVE you notice a difference, in an A-B test, at a typical viewing distance, you wouldn't be able to.

This isn't opinion, it's science. You're eyes just don't have the resolution to be able to perceive any difference between 720p and 1080p at a normal TV viewing distance.

Get close up? Yes, most certainly.

Note this is NOT a discussion about source content, 720p content can sometimes be encoded worse (or better) than 1080p content, which manifests as artifacts that if you know what you are looking for, will notice.

Ignoring all that, it's $140. Don't want it? Don't buy it.

max011 wrote: ↑ Don't feed Trolls!!....

Definitely not trolling. I don't know how far away you guys watch your TV on a 32" from, but even from 5ft away, I will definitely notice a difference in 720p vs 1080p and I do. I'm not just saying this as a possibility but I am saying this from actual experience. I wouldn't even consider 720p HD anymore, maybe for older folks its fine especially people who just watch cable and TV from their live android IP boxes. The clarity just isn't the same.

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Feb 21st, 2021 6:48 pm

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lead: Deal Guru; Nov 21, 2002; 10192 posts; 2604 upvotes; Winnipeg

Feb 21st, 2021 6:48 pm

Well its only saving grace is the roku. Since it or a firetv for builtin are safe enough to connect to your network since they are independently support. Otherwise better be a proven brand name to merit using its smart function.

A 99 or less and a firetv lite on sale would be a better expense unless your off grid and need to save power.

Feb 21st, 2021 6:51 pm

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wolfkin: Sr. Member; Dec 23, 2010; 815 posts; 285 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2021 6:51 pm

I'd buy a 720p tv just wish it was a little cheaper but I suppose it being a smart TV is super nice.

E: Ok then should have read down thread. Does anyone know if Roku remotes are transferrable. i.e. could you use it on another RokuBox

Feb 21st, 2021 7:19 pm

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growler: Sr. Member; Jul 11, 2004; 909 posts; 163 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 7:19 pm

Any Plex support on this?

Feb 21st, 2021 7:29 pm

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greensinoz: Newbie; Dec 26, 2011; 49 posts; 38 upvotes; Fredericton

Feb 21st, 2021 7:29 pm

growler wrote: ↑ Any Plex support on this?

Roku TV has a plex channel so I would say yes.

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Feb 21st, 2021 7:40 pm

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DennisS85384: Newbie; Nov 29, 2020; 45 posts; 115 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 7:40 pm

wolfkin wrote: ↑ E: Ok then should have read down thread. Does anyone know if Roku remotes are transferrable. i.e. could you use it on another RokuBox

Not always, it depends on the type of Roku device that you have: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.busine ... able%3famp

The one that comes with this TV is probably the IR one, at least judging by the price point. Though I could definitely be wrong, would be best to find full manufacturer's specs.

Feb 21st, 2021 7:53 pm

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nikhil1: Member; Oct 18, 2009; 408 posts; 99 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 7:53 pm

is this available instore?

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Feb 21st, 2021 8:02 pm

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dvdvideo: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2001; 3077 posts; 711 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 8:02 pm

Hmmmm, those of you watching a 32" tv from 5ft away and seeing a difference from 1080p must either have a built in zoom lense or better than 20/20 vision.

References:
http://www.heatware.com/eval.php4?id=3866

http://cgi2.ebay.ca/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dl ... d=dvdvideo

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Feb 22nd, 2021 6:57 am

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repatch: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2007; 6484 posts; 6279 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2021 6:57 am

aomous wrote: ↑ Definitely not trolling. I don't know how far away you guys watch your TV on a 32" from, but even from 5ft away, I will definitely notice a difference in 720p vs 1080p and I do. I'm not just saying this as a possibility but I am saying this from actual experience. I wouldn't even consider 720p HD anymore, maybe for older folks its fine especially people who just watch cable and TV from their live android IP boxes. The clarity just isn't the same.

You watch TV from 5ft away?

That's not a regular viewing distance at all.

Feb 22nd, 2021 12:32 pm

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dyalect: Deal Addict; Feb 22, 2009; 2339 posts; 2157 upvotes; Whitby

Feb 22nd, 2021 12:32 pm

Not bad for a 32. Perfect for smaller area. Kids room etc. Thnx

Feb 22nd, 2021 12:51 pm

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BushCaddy: Member; Sep 17, 2007; 273 posts; 103 upvotes; Wasaga Beach

Feb 22nd, 2021 12:51 pm

nikhil1 wrote: ↑ is this available instore?

Yes, I picked one up at the Orillia store for $129.97.
The picture's not too bad actually.

Feb 22nd, 2021 1:02 pm

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aomous: Sr. Member; Nov 15, 2020; 601 posts; 1131 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2021 1:02 pm

repatch wrote: ↑ You watch TV from 5ft away?

That's not a regular viewing distance at all.

Depends, I play games on my 65" from 4ft ish away

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