Kodak CA PRO 65 review: Big bang on a budget

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Remember the days of big, bulky CRT TVs which made humming noises and, if they broke down, which they often did, could be fixed by just smacking the sides? While nostalgia might make us think those were great back in the day, they cannot hold a candle to today's smart, Google-based TVs. Nowadays, you don't need a clunky wooden cabinet with shutters for placing the TV as LED TVs can simply be wall-mounted, saving a whole lot of space. But when they first launched, LEDs were quite expensive, with brands like Sony, Samsung, and LG being the major players in the Indian market. However, the recent emergence of brands like Xiaomi, Hisense, and Kodak has given the legacy companies a run for their money. It has even become the go-to choice for some TV buyers on a budget. Known primarily for its quality cameras, Kodak recently launched its latest TV, the Kodak CA PRO 65, and it promises buyers a tremendous 65-inch viewing experience under Rs. 50000.

But does it really offer a big bang for your buck? Is this cost-effectiveness enough to sway buyers away from the likes of Hisense and VU, who have similar offerings at affordable prices? I used the Kodak CA PRO 65 for some time as my primary device to binge-watch content, and here's how it fared.

Like with all the other new TVs in the market, the Kodak CA PRO 65 has a bezel-less design, with the exception of a big chin at the bottom which houses the power LED at the center. However, Kodak has played it smart here with a rose gold finish which gives the TV a premium look. It is a fairly slim TV considering its massive size and has a back casing made of plastic. On the other hand, the legs of the TV are made of metal to support the huge frame, but Kodak could've gone with a center-placed