So are computers. However, unlike many at my age level, I barely watch the television these days. I find television boring, time consuming, and especially mindless. I believe that the computer, is a much better way to fulfill your entertainment needs. This last letter is the one with which I tend to agree.
Television watching is passive.
Besides the physical act of actually turning on the TV set, nothing more needs to be done. Watching TV involves sitting . . . and sitting . . . Using a computer is an entirely different experience. Computer use is interactive. Yes, computer monitors, whether CRT or LCD, are similar to TV screens in their form, but certainly not their function.