Used television sets have never been less expensive. "We're selling it cheap, because it doesn't have smart features or 4K!" So what? I don't have the bandwidth for 4K and there are like a billion devices that provide smart functionality.
JHD: I'm continually amazed by just how hapless boomers are with technology. It's the 21st century, for Pete's sake! Get with the times! (also, a universal remote helps for TVs without the original remote. If you can remember how to program them.)