I was apprehensive about purchasing a refurbished television from Great Offer Stock.com. I have had bad experiences with refurbished products in the past. I find myself questioning whether this was actually brand new, because everything about the tv is superb quality. I don't mind the app we download because I watch a lot of shows on the internet. If I am looking to watch local channels, however, it would have been nice to have the ability to punch in the numbers on the remote. The remote only has up and down channel and volume buttons, along with the necessary [icture inputs. Altogether, I am extremely happy with this purchase!!!