TVs Features Archives

If you find yourself squinting at the TV, maybe it's time for a set of eyeglasses. Or maybe it's time for a bigger TV. This week's top HDTV offers include the popular Samsung 46" 3D WiFi LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HDTV, a 50" plasma, and two more.

It's a well-known fact that new technology ushers in a barrage of deals on the previous-generation tech it replaces. But this year the stakes are higher as the TV industry braces itself for one of the biggest debuts we've seen since the introduction of high definition — OLED panels. We can't help but wonder how OLED will affect prices of other TVs, specifically LED-based LCDs, so we turned back the clock to the summer of 2009 to see how LED itself impacted pricing when it first hit the market.

Last week at CES, we saw a lot of enticing upcoming electronics, but many products were priced out of reach for most consumers. Luckily, we unearthed some bargain options for a handful of super-hot tech trends. Here then are the top three products we saw at CES that promise cool tech for the rest of us.

With the Super Bowl upon us, you might be starting to look at your television, wishing for something with more oomph to make the biggest sporting event of the year really pop. That's why we took a look at what kind of HDTV deals a sports fan can expect to find this month. Read on to see which sizes see the best discounts and what prices you should aim for when buying.

While most HDTVs on sale during Black Friday will likely be from an unknown manufacturer, our research shows that you won't have to wait very long thereafter to see the same deep discounts on big-brand names. If you hold your horses remote and wait it out, you'll likely wind up with a better TV or a better price ... or both! But how long should you wait?

With the right TV, Blu-ray player, and speakers, your living room can rival any movie theater. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn't have to cost you a small fortune. Below we've put together a quick and dirty primer to help you pick the right components for your in-home cineplex.

If you're the type of person who refuses to settle for less than the best when shopping for electronics, then off-brand HDTVs just won't cut it. But that doesn't mean you can't get a deal! Fortunately, we compiled information on the best HDTV models of the past year, with data on what discounted prices you can expect to see.

LCD TVs have become the format of choice for flat-screen TV buyers, but they've yet to give plasma TVs their final death blow. And that's a good thing because when it comes to pricing on big-screen sets, plasma TVs trounce their LCD competitors with better savings. We took a look at the past year's TV deals to find out where the real savings are.

LEDs have taken over as backlights for notebooks and other mobile devices, and they’re now found in many LCD HDTVs. But what effect does the technology have on picture quality, energy performance, and your budget? Alfred Poor explains what the benefits are to paying for LED backlights.

If you've ever wondered whether 240Hz is all that much better than 60Hz or 120Hz — or if you bashfully live unaware of what a Hertz is at all — then it's time you read our primer on refresh rates. Alfred Poor breaks down the technology so you know exactly what you're buying, and whether faster is always worth the extra money.

LCD technology dominates HDTVs, but plasma has posted recent gains. Alfred Poor looks into the factors behind plasma's improved sales and the forecasts for the future.

Contrast ratio is possibly the most important performance feature for an HDTV. Alfred Poor explains why you can't use the manufacturer's specifications to evaluate it.

The EPA is coming out with a new Energy Star label for HDTVs. Alfred Poor tells you the surprising details about how much electricity they consume, and what new changes are coming to make them more energy efficient.

The active shutter glasses that go with most of today's 3D sets can be heavy and expensive, but are passive glasses worth the compromises? Alfred Poor tells you about a new technology that delivers the best of both.

You can't be too thin or too light, especially if you are a flat panel HDTV. Alfred Poor gives you the skinny on how they make TVs so thin, and what's coming to make them even thinner.

We have seen major drops in 3D HD television prices over the past year, and at any given moment, our site is teeming with enticing deals on the new technology. But if you're considering taking the plunge and adding another dimension to your viewing experience, keep in mind that the spending doesn't stop with the TV alone — and with our recommendations, you'll save as much as $485.

Big screens require a big budget. Or so we used to think. Recent data we've collected shows that in the past 12 months, name-brand 55" LCDs — the especially top-of-the-line models with built-in 3D — have plummeted in price. Find out by how much.

We've narrowed down your choices on new HDTVs to six great models for our quarterfinal Gadget Battle. The winner you help us choose will square off against the best eReaders, game systems and mobile computers on our way to crowning the best gadget of the holiday season!