Earlier this month UK TV distributor Sky introduced a new series of TVs, called Sky Glass, which it claimed would not require a separate cable box. Now, the American TV distributor Comcast has announced the same type according to Hisense. The result of their partnership is the new 4K UHD XClass TV with Comcast's proprietary smart platform that lets you access your favorite streaming content live and on demand from hundreds upon hundreds of apps and services without a subscription. Since TVs only require an Internet connection to stream shows and movies, Comcast claims they'll be free both in and out of areas currently served by Comcast, which could be a big help if you're not a huge follower of your current TV distributor. . The TVs will be available in XNUMX-inch and XNUMX-inch screen sizes beginning this week in select Walmart stores and in the coming weeks on the Walmart website.
Analysis: The future of cable is... cutting cables?
The interesting thing about this announcement is that it was, in the opinion of many analysts, inescapable. In a flash, the traditional cable TV companies had to deal with the cord-cutting movement, and that seems to be their response. The only question left unanswered is how much access to Xfinity apps is going to cost. Previously, Comcast has offered Xfinity Internet subscribers a free Flex cable box and a free thirty-day trial of Xfinity Instant TV. Once the trial concluded, Comcast previously charged $XNUMX a month for the service, but it's unclear if that cost will be exactly the same for XClass TV owners. The positive side? The screens will come with twelve months of Peacock Premium in the box and tons of free content from apps like Xumo, Pluto, Tubi and also IMDb, which is handy if you're looking to save money on app subscriptions. We cannot secure the TV itself without watching it; However, according to Hisense, the XClass will support cutting-edge AV technologies like Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos and will come with a voice search remote, which should be pretty good value for people looking for a cheap TV.- Looking for the best TV? We can attend.