Pre-Prime Day Deal: Get a 32-Inch Toshiba Fire TV for Only $120
If you’re in the market for a no-frills budget HDTV option that just gets the job done for your bedroom, den, or kitchen, make sure to take a long hard look at this outstanding offering.
Expectations are indeed running high for the fast-approaching Amazon Prime Day, which is set to run for two days on October 13 and 14.
During this annual deal event, members of Amazon’s Prime subscription program will receive access to “over one million deals across every category,” including toys, electronics, and apparel, according to the company.
But if you just can’t wait that long, there are plenty of pre-Prime Day deals to take advantage of right now—one being the thirty-two-inch Toshiba Fire TV, which is retailing for a ridiculous sum of $120, a mammoth savings of 33 percent.
If you’re in the market for a no-frills budget HDTV option that just gets the job done for your bedroom, den, or kitchen, make sure to take a long hard look at this outstanding offering.
Sure, it doesn’t have the same VIP ring to it as an LG OLED or a Samsung QLED, but this particular set is definitely no slouch when it comes to pure value, and it can really hold its own compared to other bargain-bin finds.
Despite the ultra-friendly price tag, you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised by what you’ll be receiving. No, this panel won’t come close to matching up with the much more expensive OLED and QLED sets, but this HDTV will silently chug along to show you the news, weather reports, late-night talk shows, and the latest movies hiccup-free.
What really jumps out at you is the clever tie-up that Toshiba has forged with e-commerce giant Amazon. If you’re already a big fan of Amazon Alexa, there’s no reason why you wouldn’t enjoy owning this set. Now with the highly regarded Amazon Fire TV and Alexa under its panels, it really has become that much more of a go-to option for budget-conscious consumers.
There is a mic built into the handy remote control, and with Alexa handling all communication between you and the TV, it’s like having an Echo or an Echo Dot without actually paying for one (knocking off $40 to $100 from the overall price of the TV). It can also control smart-home devices, get sports scores and weather forecasts, and answer all kinds of general questions.
Know that Fire TV is fully capable of giving you simple access to all of your favorite apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, as well as obviously Amazon Prime Video. Similar to Roku TV, Amazon’s streaming content choices are seemingly endless.
Be aware that the 12W speaker output is understandably lackluster, though it could be passable for smaller spaces. If you do desire a more immersive, bass-driven audio experience, getting yourself a decent soundbar will help out immensely.
Ethen Kim Lieser is a Minneapolis-based Science and Tech Editor who has held posts at Google, The Korea Herald, Lincoln Journal Star, AsianWeek, and Arirang TV. Follow or contact him on LinkedIn.