tailgater
Monday, December 2, 2019 8:14:16 PM
I'm usually pretty good with the whole technology thingy, but I know my limits.

My parents want a small television in their kitchen.

They had an olde tyme style tv and it crapped the bed.

Mom is pushing 80 and she'll mostly be watching news, etc.

More of a background soundtrack than actual watching, but she won't switch to radio news. Plus she gets to put on her game shows in the evening, so a TV is useful.

They have cable service. Verizon Fios, to be exact.

Coax to the kitchen.

I'm thinking of an under cabinet mount, but I only find ones with DVD and it makes the base bulkier than needed.

So first question is: does anyone know of a good, slim under cabinet television that would fold flat?

But I also got to thinking.

What about these facebook type portals? A screen that would allow her to access the web, music and even skype type correspondence. She loves Alexa so it's not too big a task to teach her.

BUT.

Will these type of monitors also function as a TV?

Through standard cable, or only through some sort of fire stick?

Television is still the main objective here.

Thanks.

frankj1
Monday, December 2, 2019 8:25:07 PM
I have a flipfone.

clintCigar
Monday, December 2, 2019 8:42:50 PM
TMK most of the portal type screens do not have cable hookup. U would need to get some sort of adapter box.

Here are some under cabinet mounts that you could mount any flat screen TV within size:

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-MI-4211-Ceiling-Kitchen-Retractable/dp/B00CO72X6G/ 

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Cabinet-Mounting-Monitors-MOUNT-M-FD27/dp/B01GGRJM4U 

USNGunner
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:29:36 PM
If they get internet through their cable, you could add a wireless router and go with a roku or firestick to a small flat screen mounted on the wall.
Sunoverbeach
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:36:34 PM
Used to have an under cabinet mounted one that folded down when you needed. Think it was Sony but don't know if they've kept a similar model around
opelmanta1900
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:40:54 PM
Hang a picture of pat sajack and tell her the cable's on the fritz...
USNGunner
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:43:23 PM

Hang a picture of pat sajack and tell her the cable's on the fritz...

opelmanta1900 wrote:

You are an evil genius! 🤦

ZRX1200
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:44:07 PM
“Siri play two girls one cup”
Burner02
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:50:18 PM

I have a flipfone.

frankj1 wrote:

Obama vintage?

frankj1
Monday, December 2, 2019 9:59:49 PM

Obama vintage?

Burner02 wrote:

yup.

asked for the free cheese, got a phone.

just another example of government inefficiency!

ZRX1200
Monday, December 2, 2019 10:22:13 PM
Shoulda asked Mitt when you had the chance.
frankj1
Monday, December 2, 2019 10:25:38 PM
We weren't on speaking terms at the time...
ZRX1200
Monday, December 2, 2019 10:30:41 PM
He’s a ****, you could take him.
RMAN4443
Monday, December 2, 2019 10:35:33 PM
He's got the Super Hero Mormon undies, doesn't that make him invincible???:-k
USNGunner
Monday, December 2, 2019 10:54:47 PM

He's got the Super Hero Mormon undies, doesn't that make him invincible???:-k

RMAN4443 wrote:

Only in Mexico.

frankj1
Monday, December 2, 2019 11:19:16 PM
tail, this is all my fault.
madspackler
Monday, December 2, 2019 11:49:02 PM
Sony made one in the past. Not sure they are still in production. The new tv’s are so thin. Don’t take up much room. Bet you could find space for a small unit on the countertop or wall mounted like a picture
tonygraz
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 9:05:30 AM
I musta missed out on the free phone/cheese. I had to pay $ 9.99 for my flip phone.
tailgater
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 1:29:02 PM

If they get internet through their cable, you could add a wireless router and go with a roku or firestick to a small flat screen mounted on the wall.

USNGunner wrote:

But do these offer local news and/or the major network channels like ABC, etc?

If they want to watch netflix or amazon movies, they would go to the den and watch on the larger TV.

this is just kitchen for typical network daily programs.

DrMaddVibe
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 2:39:22 PM

But do these offer local news and/or the major network channels like ABC, etc?

If they want to watch netflix or amazon movies, they would go to the den and watch on the larger TV.

this is just kitchen for typical network daily programs.

tailgater wrote:

A HDTV antenna will pull in locals. They make some so small you don't even see them.