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Roku’s first OLED TVs are up to $400 off, starting at $699

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Roku recently launched its first-ever OLED TVs. The $999 starting price was already impressive for the 55-inch Pro Series model that has a 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel (with four HDMI 2.1 ports and support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10 Plus). The price is even lower right now at Amazon when you enter

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Panel 1

Sam stands in front of a room filled with technology gadgets, including a futuristic OLED TV. He adjusts his glasses and peers into a small, outdated TV. ROBIN (laughing) Alex stands by the side, looking at his latest invention, a small, colorful gadget.

SAM: And I thought the $999 Pro Series was steep. Now, it’s like buying a $1000 TV for $699. That’s an upgrade, right?

ROBIN: No, Sam. That’s just a discount. It’s still more than a $999 old TV.

ALEX: But Alex, your gadget can now be on sale for 50% off too! Isn’t that a game-changer?

Panel 2

Sam, Alex, and Robin are standing around the futuristic TV, which is now $699. Sam is grinning. ROBIN (chuckling) Alex looks thoughtful, adjusting his gadgets.

SAM: Well, at least it's better than a TV that doesn't even have a remote. Now, if only we could get a remote for this new gadget...

ROBIN: Or if we could afford the $699 TV, we wouldn't need to buy a $100 gadget to match it.

ALEX: I guess you could say, the $699 TV is like a $150 gadget now. It's still a lot, but you know what they say, $699 is still $699.

Panel 3

The three sit in front of the $699 TV, Sam and Robin looking at Alex with a mix of amusement and disbelief.

SAM: So, is this the $699 TV that you’re telling me will make all our lives better, Alex?

ROBIN: Or is this just another gadget that’ll sit in a drawer, waiting for a $699 upgrade?

ALEX: You know what they say, folks. $699 is $699. It’s just how much it costs. It’s a bargain if you can find it, but it’s still a lot of money for a TV. And a gadget. And a future.