Buying a TV: Should You Get an Extended Warranty?
Q. My friend just bought a 60-inch TV for around $1000 and the store told him he should get the extended warranty for an extra $150. He did. Was that a good move? — Mickey, [...]
When Will DIRECTV Go All-Streaming?
Q. I remember an article you wrote a few years ago that said DIRECTV planned to be a totally streaming service by 2020. Is that still happening? What would become of all [...]
Cinema! Vivid! Standard! Help!
Q. I want to make sure I have the best possible picture on my TV but I’m confused about the Picture Mode setting. My choices include Cinema, Vivid, Standard and there’s [...]
Vizio Smart TV: Why You Lose Your WiFi Connection
Q. I love watching streaming on our Vizio Smart TV, particularly Netflix. But sometimes I lose the connection to my WiFi network. My Internet signal strength seems to be good [...]
Is Your TV’s Color Not Very Colorful?
Q. The picture on my TV is off, particularly the color. The color always seems a bit faded. I’ve tried adjusting the color setting on the set but it doesn’t seem to help. [...]
Is Your Sony TV Picture Too Dark?
Q. The picture on my Sony TV seems a little dark, particularly during movies. Is there anything I can do about it? — Bill, Amarillo, Texas. I touched on this in our TV [...]
Netflix This Week: 15 New Titles Including Coen Bros. Movie
Netflix this week plans to add 15 new TV shows and movies to its streaming lineup, including 12 originals. The new title list is headlined by The Ballad of Buster Scruggs [...]
Best Buy On Black Friday: What Are 5 Great TV Deals?
Q. I’m planning to do my holiday shopping at Best Buy, or least the electronics stuff. Is Best Buy going to have some big, big discounts on TVs on Black Friday and [...]
Walmart On Black Friday: What Are 5 Great TV Deals?
Q. I’m getting really interested in the TV sales on Black Friday. What does Walmart have planned? What are the five best deals on TVs, in your opinion. — [...]
Do 4K TVs Offer Picture In Picture?
Q. Do any TV makers make a model with Picture in Picture? I have a Pioneer PDP 5080 (about 10 years old) that has PNP and I use it a lot. I was wondering if any companies [...]
Will DIRECTV Air Super Bowl 2019 In 4K?
Q. I have DIRECTV and the 4K channels. My question is whether DIRECTV will show the Super Bowl in 4K. What do you think? — Dick, Dunkirk, Maryland. A. Dick, while 4K [...]
Black Friday: Does Dell Have Any TV Deals?
Q. I noticed you are writing up Black Friday TV bargains for some retailers. Do you know if Dell.com plans any cool bargains on televisions? — Sheila, Plano, Texas. [...]