I did so much research on this TV. I have never owned a Google TV. Not sure I'm thrilled with that part of it...
At work, everything is Google and they still have a ways to go with the development of their absent products. I don't know anyone who likes Google Mail as much as a product like office Outlook. So, having this TV be Google Centric, I just did not know what to expect.
CON: You would think that a Google TV would cast really easily from a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone for that matter... And I have yet to get it to be able to cast. I was on the phone for a very long time with TCL support and we could not figure it out. I finally had to buy a wireless HDMI connector to be able to cast to this TV. It actually works really well and I will mention it right now: Elalight Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver, HDMI Wireless Extender Kit. This extender kit is literally Plug and Play. When you look at it you won't believe that it will even work and it works excellent! It occasionally has some interference hiccups, but overall it worked except for casting from a device to this Google TV.
PROS: As far as the quality of picture and brightness and sound, it's a great TV for the money! I really feel like I got an incredibly great deal for a TV this size and this bright and clear.
As far as setting it up and getting it ready to use, super easy and basic. I think they did a great job on their home page except for the fact that I have used other TVs that have been easier to show the exact Channel and apps that you want in the order that you want. For me at least, I've had a hard time adding my favorite apps to homepage. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but I am always having to go to the very top under apps to find what I want. They do have a section called your apps on the home screen and I was able to manage a few of my favorite apps on that part of the screen, it's just not very intuitive. Having said that, I don't use that many brands of TVs in my life, so this is probably not a big deal to most people.
I think the hardest part about this industry is all of the various acronyms they use for all the different Technologies (LCD, LED, OLED, ULED, QLED, HD, FULL HD, 4K, 8K, UHD, SUHD, and more coming). I chose this one because it used a standard quality acronym (QLED) whereas some other brands have just made up their own quality acronyms. After so much research and spinning my wheels, I wanted to take advantage of the Black Friday deals and I feel like I got a REALLY good value for my money!
Again, every TV has to fit your needs and this one is totally sufficient for me because at the end of the day I just want it to be bright, sharp, fast to navigate, and sound good! This TV delivers!!!
| Brand Name | TCL |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 42.9 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 2.8 x 48.2 x 28 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 55Q750G |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
