Anyone have any experience with “The Frame” TVs? What is the purpose of them other than displaying a static screensaver?
I mean, wouldn’t it be a lot less expensive to make a frame to fit over the bezel yourself and then upload a bunch of slides of paintings to your screensaver to display on your TV.
The main purpose of a frame TV versus a normal, wall-mounted TV is to be able to effectively disappear and blend into your living room when not in use. It does that by concealing all cords, buttons, etc and uses an anti-glare, matte finish to look more like a painting hanging on your wall.
I understand that, but can’t you do that yourself. If you want a frame to cover the bezel. You could make one yourself or have one made at Hobby Lobby for a heck of a lot less money. You would just need the proper depth of the framing material to be able to contain the backside of your TV.
An 85" Frame Tv cost about $4K. Whereas, an “Ultra-Thin 85” costs about $1,300. I could make a frame for $20 bucks and get the same effect.
I was just wondering if there was something different or special about the "Frame TVs vs regular TVs.
The depth of a TV frame, depending on the model and design, typically ranges between 1-3 inches. This is a Samsung Ultra-thin TV
I also think the glass is more of that anti-glare, matte finish so that it looks more like art than a tv screen when light hits it. I’m not sure how to replicate that on a regular tv.
They make film to replicate that effect if needed.
I’m just saying, if I can save about $3,000 and get the same effect. Then I don’t understand what the deal is with “The Frame” TVs.
EDIT: ok, now I understand what the upcharge is for. Apparently, The Frame TVs have some sort of a motion detector built-in and will power on when it detects motion. Don’t know if a simple motion detector sensor would work the same way.
