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First time ever buying a TV from Walmart, so I wasn't totally sure what to expect.

I've bought plenty of smaller stuff there, but an 85" TV felt like a very different kind of order lol.

Placed the order online, picked a delivery window, and the whole process was actually pretty straightforward. Tracking updated normally, they showed up within the window, and the guys were careful getting the box inside.

That was honestly the part I was most nervous about. An 85" box is huge, and I really didn't want to deal with a damaged screen or somehow having to return the thing myself.

Thankfully everything arrived in good shape.

The TV is an 85" Hisense R6E. Only had it for a short time, but picture quality has been really good for what I paid and the jump in size is obviously pretty ridiculous.

Mostly though, I'm just surprised how painless the Walmart side of the purchase was.

Would definitely consider ordering a big TV from them again after this.

I'm shopping for a new living room TV and keep running into the same question.

Would you rather buy a higher-end model from last year that's already been out for a while, or spend similar money on a brand new mid-range model?

For example, I've seen stuff like last year's Hisense U8 getting discounted into the same general price range as some newer mid-range TVs. Same thing happens with Sony and Samsung once the new lineup comes out.

The older models have one big advantage though. Tons of reviews by that point. RTINGS tests, Reddit owner threads, people who've actually had the TV for 6–12 months. You can get a pretty good idea of what you're buying.

Then there's the new stuff. New processor, maybe a brighter panel, updated gaming features, whatever changed that year. But hardly any long-term feedback yet.

That's what I'm stuck on.

Something like a discounted U8 from last year feels pretty tempting when it costs around the same as a brand new mid-range set. But part of me still thinks, "why buy last year's TV when the new ones are already out?"

What do you usually do?

Older higher-end model with a track record, or current-year mid-range because it's newer?

Mostly movies, sports and some gaming for me.

I’m curious what other EAs do for meeting notes because this has been one of the most tiring parts of my workflow lately.

Short meetings are fine, but once a call runs for an hour+ and people are jumping between topics, decisions, dates, and random follow-ups, I can’t write everything down and still pay attention to what’s actually being said.

I’ve tried typing live notes, keeping a running doc, and cleaning everything up afterward, but I always feel like I either miss something in the moment or spend way too long reconstructing the meeting later.

Do you use any apps, recording tools, or AI note takers for this? Mainly looking for something that makes long meetings easier to review and helps with action items afterward.

Building a small RO skid, 8-10 gpm permeate. Need permeate + concentrate metering.

Looking at GF Signet paddlewheels for the easy route, but also got a quote from

Silver Automation for mag meters that came in way under E+H. Anyone running the Silver mags long-term?

Worried about reliability vs the cost savings.