[Walmart] TCL 43" Class 4-Series 4k UHD HDR Roku - $218 YMMV

Dec 15th, 2020 11:32 am

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fizz215 [OP]: Newbie; Jan 7, 2019; 66 posts; 80 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 11:32 am

[Walmart] TCL 43" Class 4-Series 4k UHD HDR Roku - $218 YMMV

Price:: 218
Retailer:: Walmart

Hi all - I was just at my local Walmart to pick up all these free digital prints we've all been getting lately, and noticed a couple of smoking TV deals!! I don't see this posted, if so apologies. Hoping to help the community out and fingers crossed your store close to you has this at this price! For those in Calgary, this was at Westbrook Mall - they had about 8 of these left.

Online price is $318. Happy hunting!! I think this is an ATL

Cheers

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https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/tcl-43-cla ... 0199563102

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Dec 15th, 2020 11:34 am

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henrik112: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2012; 1435 posts; 1105 upvotes; Surrey

Dec 15th, 2020 11:34 am

318 near me

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Dec 15th, 2020 11:35 am

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fizz215 [OP]: Newbie; Jan 7, 2019; 66 posts; 80 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 11:35 am

Here's a pic

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Dec 15th, 2020 11:35 am

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MusicEveryday: Member; Nov 23, 2014; 418 posts; 365 upvotes; Kelowna, BC

Dec 15th, 2020 11:35 am

318 anywhere near Kelowna

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Dec 15th, 2020 11:36 am

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Gadoosh: Jr. Member; Feb 21, 2019; 132 posts; 285 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 15th, 2020 11:36 am

henrik112 wrote: ↑318 near me

Same for me

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Dec 15th, 2020 11:37 am

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Chrno: Deal Addict; Aug 24, 2007; 2312 posts; 1848 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 15th, 2020 11:37 am

Bought one of these from Amazon a few weeks back to use as a monitor. Too bad it's all $318 around me or else I'd get one and return this one to Amazon.

Dec 15th, 2020 12:37 pm

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addicted2it: Deal Addict; Jul 30, 2005; 2088 posts; 137 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 12:37 pm

Chrno wrote: ↑ Bought one of these from Amazon a few weeks back to use as a monitor. Too bad it's all $318 around me or else I'd get one and return this one to Amazon.

How do you like it so far as a monitor? I am planning on doing the same - is there anything you have to change in the settings for the TV to work well as a monitor? Or anything on the computer? Sorry - pretty much a noob at this.

Dec 15th, 2020 12:45 pm

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PiusPatronus: Deal Addict; Dec 17, 2008; 1949 posts; 187 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 12:45 pm

I also purchased the same product (albeit the 55" version, still Series 4) and overall am happy with the purchase.

I'm not impressed with the HDR modes at all and the colours and greys seems "washed out" (even trying out some settings mentioned on Reddit or rtings).

I also tried the general picture settings mentioned on rtings and found that the colors are washed out and not to my liking. Personally, I tinkered it myself to the colour that I am used to on my phones and other monitors (that being colours being a bit sharper and saturated).

Taking all of that into consideration, the value is still hard to beat. As a 4k monitor, it is definitely "good enough" considering the price you are paying.

Dec 15th, 2020 12:46 pm

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henrik112: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2012; 1435 posts; 1105 upvotes; Surrey

Dec 15th, 2020 12:46 pm

addicted2it wrote: ↑ How do you like it so far as a monitor? I am planning on doing the same - is there anything you have to change in the settings for the TV to work well as a monitor? Or anything on the computer? Sorry - pretty much a noob at this.

Rn I’m doing the reverse. I’m using a 24” 1080p monitor that I got for free as a tv with my Firestick. I’ve been looking to upgrade to cheaper a larger tv, taking not much space tho. Anyone have any ideas?

Dec 15th, 2020 2:12 pm

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Chrno: Deal Addict; Aug 24, 2007; 2312 posts; 1848 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 15th, 2020 2:12 pm

addicted2it wrote: ↑ How do you like it so far as a monitor? I am planning on doing the same - is there anything you have to change in the settings for the TV to work well as a monitor? Or anything on the computer? Sorry - pretty much a noob at this.

I came from a dual monitor setup (29 LG ultrawide + 23 dell ultrasharp). I wouldn't go back to that. For my uses, I prefer the large single screen. I work from home so I have my remote desktop on the bottom half of the screen while I can work on my local machine at the same time with the screen space at the top half. Foot print wise, it actually uses less desk space than my old setup.

For TV as monitor setup to work, you need to make sure the TV has chroma 4:4:4 compatibility and your video card needs to be able to output chroma 4:4:4. Your HDMI cable needs to be at least HDMI 2.0.
For this particular tv, the TV input needs to be set to PC, and the HDMI port needs to be changed from Auto to HDMI 2.0.

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Dec 15th, 2020 2:19 pm

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I RFD: Deal Addict; Oct 7, 2008; 1818 posts; 854 upvotes; Home

Dec 15th, 2020 2:19 pm

$318 across the board 'round here, $218 would be sweet.

Dec 15th, 2020 2:27 pm

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jojothejoker: Sr. Member; Sep 4, 2014; 652 posts; 231 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Dec 15th, 2020 2:27 pm

addicted2it wrote: ↑ How do you like it so far as a monitor? I am planning on doing the same - is there anything you have to change in the settings for the TV to work well as a monitor? Or anything on the computer? Sorry - pretty much a noob at this.

Chrno wrote: ↑ I came from a dual monitor setup (29 LG ultrawide + 23 dell ultrasharp). I wouldn't go back to that. For my uses, I prefer the large single screen. I work from home so I have my remote desktop on the bottom half of the screen while I can work on my local machine at the same time with the screen space at the top half. Foot print wise, it actually uses less desk space than my old setup.

For TV as monitor setup to work, you need to make sure the TV has chroma 4:4:4 compatibility and your video card needs to be able to output chroma 4:4:4. Your HDMI cable needs to be at least HDMI 2.0.
For this particular tv, the TV input needs to be set to PC, and the HDMI port needs to be changed from Auto to HDMI 2.0.

Also came from an ultra wide. 4k = 4 ~21" monitors. Honestly it's perfect for productivity and tv/movie or both at the same time! Never going back to anything smaller.
Like other's said just make sure you can do 4:4:4

Dec 15th, 2020 3:37 pm

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Miguel SÃ¡nchez: Sr. Member; Oct 25, 2001; 641 posts; 443 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 15th, 2020 3:37 pm

Looks like only Westbrook has it for that price.

Dec 15th, 2020 3:40 pm

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fizz215 [OP]: Newbie; Jan 7, 2019; 66 posts; 80 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 3:40 pm

ah too bad! was hoping others would be able to score in other areas - I'm sure there will be more deals coming

Dec 15th, 2020 3:45 pm

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PureSolidness: Sr. Member; Mar 16, 2011; 734 posts; 173 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 3:45 pm

318 in the GTA/York Region area, but thanked anyways. If they go to 218 here I'm getting it for my basement home gym I'm renovating

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Dec 15th, 2020 7:49 pm

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akito925: Deal Guru; Jan 11, 2004; 10020 posts; 877 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 15th, 2020 7:49 pm

henrik112 wrote: ↑ Rn I’m doing the reverse. I’m using a 24” 1080p monitor that I got for free as a tv with my Firestick. I’ve been looking to upgrade to cheaper a larger tv, taking not much space tho. Anyone have any ideas?

For that price buy two,

"When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally."

Dec 15th, 2020 9:03 pm

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winsomelosesome: Newbie; Sep 5, 2019; 4 posts; 2 upvotes

Dec 15th, 2020 9:03 pm

Chrno wrote: ↑ I came from a dual monitor setup (29 LG ultrawide + 23 dell ultrasharp). I wouldn't go back to that. For my uses, I prefer the large single screen. I work from home so I have my remote desktop on the bottom half of the screen while I can work on my local machine at the same time with the screen space at the top half. Foot print wise, it actually uses less desk space than my old setup.

Can you expand on your setup?

I can't seem to grasp how one monitor/tv can display outputs from two machines at the same time?

For TV as monitor setup to work, you need to make sure the TV has chroma 4:4:4 compatibility and your video card needs to be able to output chroma 4:4:4. Your HDMI cable needs to be at least HDMI 2.0.
For this particular tv, the TV input needs to be set to PC, and the HDMI port needs to be changed from Auto to HDMI 2.0.

Dec 15th, 2020 9:15 pm

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Cisco KId: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2003; 7345 posts; 452 upvotes; Port Moody

Dec 15th, 2020 9:15 pm

if this was an Android based 43" I would jump on it but Roku no thanks. Son wants ability to install Stremio and vpn on tv which I would agree, decent deal if you don't want that though it is hot at $218 if you can find

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Dec 15th, 2020 9:18 pm

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BertL67369: Sr. Member; Nov 24, 2018; 596 posts; 612 upvotes; Montreal, Quebec

Dec 15th, 2020 9:18 pm

Cisco KId wrote: ↑if this was an Android based 43" I would jump on it but Roku no thanks. Son wants ability to install Stremio and vpn on tv which I would agree, decent deal if you don't want that though it is hot at $218 if you can find

That's right. I love google tv, much flexible. However I believe the internal memory is very small, as well the usb port is limited for expansion.

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Dec 15th, 2020 11:31 pm

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KLegend: Jr. Member; Jan 9, 2012; 191 posts; 158 upvotes; Brampton

Dec 15th, 2020 11:31 pm

Cisco KId wrote: ↑ if this was an Android based 43" I would jump on it but Roku no thanks. Son wants ability to install Stremio and vpn on tv which I would agree, decent deal if you don't want that though it is hot at $218 if you can find

Just get a fire stick or Google Chromecast, even at $250 (with Chromecast/fire stick) it's still a good deal

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