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TCL 55S425 55 inch 4K Smart LED Roku TV 2019 with 7 2 0 Channel Home Theater Sound Bar with Built in Subwoofer TS7000 36 Black
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
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0
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72
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4K
RESOLUTION
1 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 927 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
229quality, tv, sound, clear, features
+97%
-3%
" ... The screen is great, good viewing angles, sharp picture, absolutely nothing wrong with it. ... "
" ... -Beautiful Image quality. ... "
" ... Don’t expect to be blown away by the picture quality, but it is better than I anticipated for a side lit LED. ... "
" ... Picture quality is very good. ... "
" ... Not the best picture quality but great value if you’re not looking for a high quality picture. ... "
" ... As long as you don’t demand superb picture quality this is a good choice. ... "
" ... Easy to install and picture quality is very good for the price ... "
" ... Great picture, easy to use. ... "
Price
188tv, money, worth, value, beat
+96%
-4%
" ... For those who don't know, TCL is astounding for the money. ... "
" ... The price was great. ... "
" ... Great TV for the price! ... "
" ... For it’s price, it’s definitely a bargain. ... "
" ... Great TV at a great price. ... "
" ... Can't beat it for the price ... "
" ... Great TV for the price ... "
" ... Great tv for the price. ... "
Software Platform
139tv, apps, tcl, app, netflix
+85%
-15%
" ... I have bought 2 other TCL/Roku TVs with no problem, so i’ll try a replacement. ... "
" ... I love my Roku tv. ... "
" ... The Roku part of the television works great. ... "
" ... Roku TV is not as clever as Fire TV or Chrome cast, so I plugged in a Fire TV and set it as default. ... "
" ... Icing on the cake is the free Google home mini I got through Spotify. ... "
" ... I love the Roku features of this tv. ... "
" ... It comes with the usual SmartTV features included with Roku. ... "
" ... It is nice to boot to the Roku home-screen automatically, and my PS4 Pro work fine with this set as well. ... "
Device Compatibility
94smart, monitor, tcl, speakers, streaming
+83%
-17%
" ... My first smart tv. ... "
" ... Really good tv, I wish it could work better with my google home, besides that it’s a cheap tv with good features. ... "
" ... I use this for my office monitor. ... "
" ... Reliable Technology and smart TV. ... "
" ... It’s a great tv EXCEPT for one thing . ... "
" ... My boyfriend and I love our new TV. ... "
" ... Bought this for an employee give away my employees always love TV's as gifts and this is a great one. ... "
" ... Better then my Vizio TV. ... "
Ease of Use
84easy to use, easy to set, set, user friendly, setup
+96%
-4%
" ... Great smart hub, easy to operate. ... "
" ... Great quality, ease of start up, ROKU system awesome!!! ... "
" ... These were so easy to hook up . ... "
" ... Great picture, easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Simple setup, easy to use after! ... "
" ... Great value and easy to use. ... "
" ... Its so user friendly so when I saw the 52” on sale for $299 I had to jump on that deal. ... "
Remote
84tv, control, roku, buttons, complaint
+56%
-44%
" ... Remote is user friendly. ... "
" ... Love the remote! ... "
" ... I have a Roku, so this remote is very similar to the one that I already have for another TV and works Ok for that purpose. ... "
" ... Quick response from remote and built-in Roku software. ... "
" ... Very simple to set up, easy to add internet access/wireless internet & has amazing easy remote that is just perfect! ... "
" ... Plus you can use that app also to use your phone to type instead of using the remote which saves a lot of time. ... Typing with the regular remote takes a while obviously. ... "
" ... The user experience is so intuitive, and if my Father of 82 can work the remote like a boss in zero time flat, you know Roku is doing it right. ... "
" ... The remote is easy to use and read as well. ... "
Sound Quality
81picture, tv, speakers, bar, quality
+85%
-15%
" ... I haven’t really tested sound because I have surround sound system in my room but I’d recommend a sound bar anyway. ... "
" ... I say if you get bluetooth speakers then you could have Theater sound. ... "
" ... Happy with quality of the picture and the sound is a lot better hooked up to other sound system! ... "
" ... I do wish that the sound was better, Burt I’m sure a sound bar will make that shortfall much better. ... "
" ... Love the sound. ... "
" ... It has a beautiful picture, great sound, and great features. ... "
" ... Great picture and sound. ... "
" ... Good picture, clear, great sound. ... "
Resolution
80tv, tcl, roku, hdr, picture
+98%
-3%
" ... At the price, this is a home theater viewing experience if you're willing to wait for movies to come to streaming or pay-to-view. ... "
" ... Upgraded from my old 1080p TV and was a Huge improvement! ... "
" ... You really can't beat this 4k Roku smart tv for the price. ... The processor seems much faster on this tv than my old Roku tv (Sharp). ... "
" ... Highly recommend for a mid price HD TV solution. ... "
" ... Free Roku and free over the air channels give you more things to watch is amazing. ... "
" ... 4K and HDR look great. ... "
" ... Hard to find a 4K HDR tv in this price range with these features. ... "
" ... Smattering of free channels and movies. ... "
Display Clarity
70tv, display, pixels, inch, picture
+51%
-49%
" ... First one arrived with a busted LCD screen and amazon picked up the old one and resent a new one. ... "
" ... Yes, it has IPS glow, but for this price its something you can live with it. ... "
" ... As far as an LED display goes, the housing is fairly thin, with a wider base, weighing in at just about 27 pounds. ... "
" ... It took a while to get use to the large 43" screen, because my largest TV is a 36". ... "
" ... I kept a standard 1080 monitor on the side for when reading is critical . ... "
" ... I bought it on the cheap to collaborate and share lots of screen content with others and it is doing a stellar job. ... "
" ... Was worried about the screen after reading reviews but had no issues. ... "
" ... And again, when you wanna do some serious work done, the screen real estate is amazingggg. ... "
Setup
48easy, set, easy to setup, roku, activation
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to setup for someone without a tech savvy brain. ... "
" ... screwed on the legs, turned it on, set my language, set the WiFi up, and bam! ... "
" ... The setup was very easy to install and I also found a tv mount to place in on the wall that it currently sets on now priced cheap! ... "
" ... Setup of feature's pretty straight forward and he had it up and connected in a flash. ... "
" ... The setup was super simple and bacigating the apps is easy and user friendly. ... "
" ... easy to set but once you get the activation code in your mobile or desktop be aware you can be redirected to an scam center in India that will try to ask you for a subcription to a fake streaming service that will charge you offering channels for life for a credit card payment. ... "
" ... It was a great purchase, setup was easy. ... "
" ... easy to hook up, Roku app is easy to install and free ... "
Product Reliability
48months, working, 2 months, weeks, green
+50%
-50%
" ... This thing is a worthless piece of junk. ... "
" ... Its not visible until turning it on. ... "
" ... everything was great about this tv for the first 2 months til it broke! ... "
" ... died after 5 weeks ... "
" ... I bought the 43" model in October of last year, today the backlight failed. ... "
" ... Burned out 2 months later. ... "
" ... Since September 5th I had not moved it or anything. ... "
" ... We did not install them until last week and it appears I am unable to return them at this point. ... "
Marketplace
42amazon, shipping, seller, looks great, wednesday
+76%
-24%
" ... Picture is amazing and is light and came super quick. ... "
" ... Picture looks great. ... "
" ... Picture looks great. ... "
" ... I bought it on Amazon for $899/free shipping, and what a great deal ... Amazon, as always, has the best deals. ... "
" ... The original delivery was on Thursday. ... Then I got the email saying it’s shipped and it’ll be there TUESDAY! ... "
" ... I was led to this product by the review at Wirecutter.com. ... "
" ... Picture has colored vertical lines in it. ... "
" ... But once you do, the image is great. ... "
Apps
38apps, tv, roku, download, smart
+74%
-26%
" ... Also you can download even more free TV and apps. ... "
" ... Looks amazing and plenty of apps aplble to download. ... "
" ... Great apps preloaded ... "
" ... Loads of apps and channels to access straight from home screen. ... "
" ... And you can do more adjusting through the smart phone app for color space, noise reduction, and gamma. ... "
" ... I prefer Roku TV's interface over Apple TV and Fire TV, especially now that you can get the Apple TV app on most Roku devices including this TV. ... "
" ... The tv settings do not let you change the picture but THE FREAKIN ROKU APP DOES! ... Once I got the app and changed it to “vivid” the picture is amazing. ... "
" ... This main screen is for entertainment games and youtube, roku, etc. ... "
Screen Protection
33cracked, broken, shattered, first one, across
+6%
-94%
" ... We opened the second one today, also cracked! ... "
" ... Screen was broken right out of the box. ... "
" ... but when we took it out of the box and plugged it in we realized that there was a crack in the screen and this is what the picture looked like. ... "
" ... Waited forever for this only to find out the screen was broken when i plugged it in. ... "
" ... Of course screen damage terrible ups ground shipping. ... "
" ... Instead there is film on the outer case edges which astoundingly they taped to the screen with packing tape. ... "
" ... It shipped broken, there was a crack on the bottom and a giant dead line through the whole screen. ... "
" ... In my opinion the 49 inch is much better than this one (if they fix the black screen issue). ... "
Capacity
32room, bedroom, living room, family, house
+88%
-13%
" ... This is for my back yard. ... I have a Samsung smart tv for indoors, but I might just get one, a bigger one for the family room. ... "
" ... my daughter loves it in her new apartment! ... "
" ... I love this TV for the bedroom. ... "
" ... I’ve bought 4 of these for the different rooms of my house because of the quality to price point is perfect. ... "
" ... Perfect size for a bedroom or even a living room. ... "
" ... In our house we now have 5. ... "
" ... (It's in my bedroom. ... "
" ... Its in our living room and its perfect. ... "
Features
29smart, tv, feature, love, light
+93%
-7%
" ... The smart features are definitely a plus ... "
" ... This TV is a great value as it offers a lot of features with very little compromise. ... "
" ... Smart feature set up was very intuitive. ... "
" ... The quality of the display and the feature set puts it on par with much more expensive models. ... "
" ... I’m loving getting to know all the features and personalize this to my wants and needs. ... "
" ... Smart tv features super nice! ... "
" ... It came undamaged and with everything/feature described. ... "
" ... I love all the features. ... "
Color
27brightness, picture, blacks, color, screen
+89%
-11%
" ... Color and functionality is great. ... "
" ... Picture has colored vertical lines in it. ... "
" ... Great color, sound. ... "
" ... Nice TV, true colors but the overall image quality could be better. ... "
" ... On a fully black screen you can see the blotchy backlight. ... "
" ... The contrast ratio is fantastic and the deep blacks puts every LCD TV I've ever owned to shame. ... "
" ... Move to either side and the picture loses saturation. ... "
" ... Good color and sound. ... "
Controls
24volume, button, remote, side, settings
+38%
-63%
" ... The only thing that kept me from giving it 5 stars is it doesn't have a physical on/off button or volume control button. ... The volume and power buttons are on the remote control. ... "
" ... But control is not sensitive and always retarded. ... "
" ... also the"enter " button is so small that I hit the channel button below it when trying to press enter. ... "
" ... There's no buttons to turn on the tv so I had to down load the roku ap on my phone. ... "
" ... Then volume buttons on the side still screw with me. ... "
" ... The four permanent buttons for “sponsored services” (that you can’t change) are annoying. ... I figured out the issue on my own, a loose power button and had it up in no time. ... "
" ... Volume buttons on the side of the controller drives me nuts! ... "
" ... Would be good if you could change the 4 Hot Buttons to whatever service you use. ... "
Gaming
22tv, games, movies, game, ps4
+100%
" ... I got 4K 60hz going on next-gen games, and the HDR 10 is enabled. ... "
" ... It has good graphics ... "
" ... It looks great, and video games look amazing on it! ... "
" ... Gaming in 4K is quite affordable this way (at least from a monitor perspective). ... "
" ... Not sure about gaming and all the fancy stuff but for the average TV watcher this is a great option. ... "
" ... I use this tv for gaming purposes. ... "
" ... Movies and games are far more vibrant than ever. ... I primarily will be using this display for light gaming and streaming, but I can say that it does both very well. ... "
" ... Awesome tv for movies and gaming ... "
Product As Described
22looks great, love, good, stand, quality
+100%
" ... If you watched straight on the pictures perfect. ... "
" ... Picture as promised . ... "
" ... Picture looks great. ... "
" ... Picture looks great. ... "
" ... The picture is less than what I expected ... "
" ... The picture is great! ... "
" ... Picture has colored vertical lines in it. ... "
" ... Picture is amazing and is light and came super quick. ... "
Device Stand
21wall, wall mount, screws, mounting, mount
+81%
-19%
" ... I make our own foolproof Wall mounts. ... "
" ... You really need to sit or stand directly facing the tv for the best quality. ... "
" ... stabilize it - some additional support or mounting will be necessary. ... "
" ... It was super light and easy to hang on the wall. ... "
" ... It is very lightweight so installing on my wall with a TV wall mount was not difficult. ... "
" ... At 42 inch. ... "
" ... The setup was very easy to install and I also found a tv mount to place in on the wall that it currently sets on now priced cheap! ... "
" ... Easy to use and lightweight for wall install. ... "
Ports
21port, hdmi, ethernet, dvd player, cable
+76%
-24%
" ... First, it arrived early from the seller I chose, and in a very solid external box that protected the internal TV box. ... "
" ... It's easy to switch from Cable to HDMI 2 and 3. ... Works great with Amazon Firestick and DVD player with HDMI cable. ... "
" ... 4/ no cable- no problems- we are really impressed with the programming available via WiFi! ... "
" ... You just have to purchase the lightning to HDMI adaptor. ... "
" ... The 802.11ac Wifi adapter is best suited for a 5Mhz connection, if you have a dual-band router, but you can also connect directly with an ethernet cable for even better connectivity. ... "
" ... TV has free cable alternative stations. ... "
" ... I used a 4k USB display device and it was fast enough for what I needed. ... "
" ... It it a High-Def 4k TV that is built for streaming but will take a traditional handoff (HDMI or Coax) from your provider (DirecTV for me) and set for football in my sunporch and i love it. ... "
Delivery
18delivered, box, delivery, damaged, wednesday
+67%
-33%
" ... cannot beat it for $229 delivered. ... "
" ... Delivery was quite prompt and I’ll most likely by this product line again. ... "
" ... It is really big and it shipped quickly. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and in perfect condition! ... "
" ... That's the as-delivered default. ... "
" ... Used expedited shipping so less handling. ... "
" ... Received the new one and really enjoy it. ... "
" ... Arrived completely intact, I was a little worried from some other reviews. ... "
Returns
15returned, replacement, replace, stars, returning
+20%
-80%
" ... Once that was pointed out, I noticed them all the time and I returned it. ... "
" ... So I returned it and I'm looking for an alternative. ... "
" ... They should have just accepted a return, only had it 2 months. ... "
" ... Returned, NOT replaced. ... "
" ... Will be returning the item and buying a Samsung. ... "
" ... Returned to seller. ... "
" ... Mislead me and I will return the crap. ... "
" ... The hassle of the return, repackaging, and driving to a UPS store docks the stars. ... "
Build Quality
14legs, stand, tv, padding, onto
+79%
-21%
" ... It feels like the future and I love it. ... "
" ... It came very well packaged foam screen plate plenty padding right around. ... "
" ... It was also super easy to get out of the box and onto the stand. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble, as l, alone was able to assemble it with tools l had in hand. ... "
" ... I would say someone along the line dropped it! ... "
" ... Very simple, in stainless steel plates. ... "
" ... The price dropped to $279 and I had to do it. ... "
Defective Delivery
13came, two, tv, cracked, broken
+8%
-92%
" ... Tv was damaged, returned it ... "
" ... This product was defective. ... "
" ... We opened the second one today, also cracked! ... "
" ... We bought two of these TV's and they arrived damaged. ... "
" ... Styrofoam was broken in the box. ... "
" ... Came in broken ... "
" ... not only was my shipment late, it came cracked. ... "
" ... Two of those arrived broken. ... "
Design
13works, black, beautiful, nice
+100%
" ... I have the 6S17, and the 4S25 in my opinion looks better. ... "
" ... It feels like the future and I love it. ... "
" ... looks fine from the couch ... "
" ... The black levels look very good. ... "
" ... Arrived on time during the Black Friday craze in perfect shape. ... "
" ... but if you're straight in line with it, its beautiful . ... "
" ... So far it works and looks great. ... "
For Kids
12tv, without, son, set, love
+92%
-8%
" ... My son got us this tv for Christmas. ... "
" ... He absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for our daughter. ... "
" ... We were without a real TV for 7 yrs, so we can't believe we have this amazing way to watch our favorite shows now. ... "
" ... Especially, if you have kids. ... "
" ... My son set it up for me easily. ... "
" ... Purchased this for my kids room and we love it. ... "
" ... Wasn't familiar with the brand, but wanted something cheaper for a kids bedroom for gaming. ... "
Fit
12screws, put, holes, bottom, wall
+67%
-33%
" ... I also prefer to do all of the wiring myself because I hare the various kinds of help from the back seat! ... "
" ... The Tv is great quality and fits perfectly over my fire place. ... "
" ... Shipping was delivered without any issues, it was protected with airbags and foam and holders so it doesn't move back and forth. ... "
" ... It will fit where i can put it. ... "
" ... Also super lightweight and easy as heck to mount! ... "
" ... Before I bought this larger one, I purchased the 32” to mount in front of my treadmill and it has been solid. ... "
" ... Don't worry, it was super easy to mount. ... "
Video Playback
11movies, tv, movie, watching, tvs
+100%
" ... Movie night with friends is going to rock! ... "
" ... Our kids like to play a lot of video games on this TV. ... Our family also has enjoyed watching 4K movies on this TV and really can't notice much difference between this TV and other more "premium" TVs. ... "
" ... I can watch Netflix, prime video, Hulu and lots more. ... "
" ... Picture is fantastic, and a 75" is a BIG screen, great for movies and football. ... "
" ... But if you're buying a $300 TV from Anazon, chances are you have Prime Video anyways so pat on the back. ... "
" ... I'm not kidding when I say that watching my videos is almost like being right back in those locations. ... "
" ... Watched movies on Christmas crystal clear picture quality ... "
" ... We have played on projectors, in movie theaters, and on $10,000 + TVs, does this compare to them? ... "
Wifi
11setup, set, network, internet, hooked
+64%
-36%
" ... The TV guides you through connecting your WiFi and setting up your Roku account. ... "
" ... screwed on the legs, turned it on, set my language, set the WiFi up, and bam! ... "
" ... Basic setup and connecting to WiFi was fairly straight forward but once you need to configure something different then be prepared to search online for solutions. ... "
" ... The WIFI works great, and the streaming picture quality is fantastic. ... "
" ... Set-up was a breeze and it hooked right in to my wi-fi connection right away. ... "
" ... So I hooked it into the 5G slot on the router and works great. ... "
" ... WIFI works flawlessly. ... "
As Gift
10christmas, bought, tv, daughter, present
+100%
" ... It was a gift to her and MY brother installed it. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift . ... "
" ... It was a birthday gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... I bought this TV for my mom as a christmas gift. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for Christmas and dad loves it ... "
" ... Amazing product bought it as a Christmas present but couldn’t wait and I’m currently using it!!!!!! ... "
" ... Early Christmas gift to myself, it’s great ... "
Cables
9tv, need, cord, via, use
+89%
-11%
" ... I also prefer to do all of the wiring myself because I hare the various kinds of help from the back seat! ... "
" ... If you stream cable, this tv is the best for it. ... "
" ... I do not have cable, so I logged into my existing Roku account and was good to go. ... "
" ... - we are lucky enough to have high speed fibre cable here so its pretty much instant loading. ... "
" ... We needed a tv for the kids to use without cable. ... "
" ... TV has free cable alternative stations. ... "
" ... I don't have fiber but I do have fast cable. ... "
" ... Im in the process in cutting the cable. ... "
Volume
8volume, sound, sound bar, tv, cracking
+63%
-38%
" ... Volume is great. ... "
" ... My own personal little bedroom movie theater. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great, I can hear the tv perfectly with the volume at 15/100. ... "
" ... I haven’t really tested sound because I have surround sound system in my room but I’d recommend a sound bar anyway. ... "
" ... I would suggest a sound bar for someone who wants the TV in a larger room. ... "
Overall performance
8runs, responsive, performance, low, graphics
+88%
-13%
" ... DOOM runs well over 100FPS consistently on my 1060, maxed out, and feels responsive enough in terms of latency. ... "
" ... I purchased this because of the low price not performance but am still pleased with the device. ... "
" ... The Roku OS runs fairly smoothly, despite the very low CPU and RAM wattage. ... "
" ... It is fast and responsive when connecting. ... "
" ... It has good graphics ... "
Network
6wifi, times, thing, router, problems
+67%
-33%
" ... Installed this in my basement away from my router so was skeptical whether it would get a good signal, but zero problems:) Decent sound too. ... "
" ... I picked up almost a dozen more channels from my antenna! ... "
" ... So I hooked it into the 5G slot on the router and works great. ... "
" ... Have no problems so far with internet connectivity. ... "
Comfort
6head, hands, hand, find, small
+100%
" ... It feels like the future and I love it. ... "
" ... get that thought out of your head right now. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble, as l, alone was able to assemble it with tools l had in hand. ... "
" ... The description notes that it fits comfortably in your hand. ... "
" ... Luckily I got away with no damage to my head. ... "
Lagging
5tv, restart, crashes
-100%
" ... Slow response on pausing and exiting as well. ... "
" ... I also unplugged it and restarted. ... "
" ... Not sure if it’s a lag after turning on or what but that’s my only complaint and it happens infrequently. ... "
" ... It crashes (yes a TV crashes) and has to reboot. ... "
" ... I can live with that as it's a one time affair but the streams had unacceptable delays and buffering. ... "
Battery Life
5see, one, new, long, charge
+40%
-60%
" ... dont call the number it's a scam .they don't charge . ... "
" ... So they sell a crap product, then try to charge you two months after it breaks. ... "
" ... I thought it's because the battery but when I changed a new one, still the same problem. ... "
ISP
4connection, stopped, router, hooked, altogether
+50%
-50%
" ... It does not stay consistently connected to the internet. ... "
" ... Now it has serious connection issues and has stopped connecting to the internet altogether. ... "
USB
4tv, drive, 4k, via hdmi, hdmi ports
+100%
" ... I used a 4k USB display device and it was fast enough for what I needed. ... "
" ... The coolest feature is you can use a USB stick for live tv and pause it! ... "
" ... I like that you can hook up via HDMI, USB, Flash Drive, whatever. ... "
" ... I even tried using a USB drive with a 4K movie loaded on to it and it plays perfectly and looks amazing. ... "
Clarity
4+100%
" ... and it shows up crystal clear. ... "
" ... My son loved the clarity. ... "
Size
4perfect
+100%
" ... Lightweight and can easily move it myself ... "
" ... I upgraded in size and this 50" is fantastic. ... "
" ... Size is perfect and the quality is awesome. ... "
" ... Obviously, the best part of this TV is simply its size. ... "
CD/DVD
3tv, dvds, watching, port, dvd player
+33%
-67%
" ... We just wanted to use the TV in our camper primarily for DVDs when we are in the middle of nowhere. ... "
" ... Will not detect DVD player on port. ... "
Display Size
355, 50, 42
+67%
-33%
" ... I've gotten 3 from Amazon, 50 inch and two 55 inch. ... "
" ... At 42 inch. ... "
Charging
3roku, charge
-100%
" ... “Note: Roku does not charge for activation or support.” This is a lie!! ... "
" ... dont call the number it's a scam .they don't charge . ... "
" ... When I called, I was told that Roku was now charging a one time customer service fee for lifetime support for whatever # of ROKU you have/want to activate. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1 meters
Display
Resolution: 4K
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