One key feature that does lag a bit on the Mini is changing the channel while watching live TV (the progress indicator in the image below was added to help time pass).

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That's a clear indicator as any that OLED TV is much more than just an incremental improvement to current television technology.

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This deal marks the second social TV acquisition in a week, an indicator that this space is in the midst of a period of shakout and consolidation.

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