Plus, if the internet goes down for whatever reason? External HDD > Laptop > HDMI > TV. Boom. Offline Netflix.

It’s also nice for traveling and staying in hotels. Most hotel TVs have at least one accessible HDMI port, and that’s all you need.

I know enough about Linux to be able to install most distros and use them, but I don’t know enough about them to criticizes others for their choice.

Even when I subbed to netflix, I still downloaded what I enjoyed.

I like having an offline copy of my media.

Bulk Rename Utility

I got a Galaxy S20 Ultra refurbished off ebay for $300. It was a flagship phone and was $1,400 when released. It has an SD card slot that allows up to 1TB I think, a 5000mAH battery, and a 108 MP main camera. And it has 12 gb of ram.

Whatever you decide, definitely consider refurbished options.