How to Turn Off TV’s ‘Soap Opera Effect’
Q. I am in need for a new TV but have put off buying one because I loathe the ‘soap opera effect.’ Is there anyway to turn this off on new TVs? Is there a [...]
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What’s the Best Time to Buy a TV?
Q. My family is thinking of buying a new TV, but we were wondering what is the best time to buy one? Is it during the holidays or before the Super Bowl? We want to get the [...]
Redbox: Will It Offer 4K Blu-ray Rentals?
Q. I like renting discs from Redbox, but it irks me that they don’t have 4K Blu-rays. It’s impossible to rent 4K discs so it would be great if Redbox would. Any [...]
Why Isn’t the 4K TV Picture Better Than HD?
Q. I just bought a 4K TV and I have to say I am very confused. I would have to say the 4K picture is not any better than high-def. I’ve tried it on a bunch of stuff, [...]
DIRECTV to Air The Masters In 4K HDR
DIRECTV next month will once again air the Masters Golf Tournament from Augusta, Georgia in 4K, but this year it will be in 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range). The Masters, arguably [...]
Buy a New TV? Here’s Why You Should Keep the Box
Q. I just bought a great new TV online and I installed it myself with no trouble. It looks awesome! But a friend of mine said I should keep the box just in case. Why? He [...]
Is Hulu Ignoring 4K TV Owners?
Q. I watch 4K programs on Netflix and Amazon Prime and was considering getting Hulu to add to my 4K lineup. But I was wondering: Does Hulu have shows in 4K? I haven’t [...]
Does Samsung’s Curved-Screen TV Offer a Better Picture?
Q. I was thinking of buying a curved TV from Samsung. They look pretty cool. But I was wondering if they really deliver a better picture? What do you think? — Mickey, [...]
March Madness: Should You Buy a 4K TV?
Q. I’m thinking of buying a 4K TV to watch all the March Madness games. Is this a good time to buy one? — David, Chicago. Every year, scores of millions watch the annual [...]
Should You Buy a TV From a Web Site?
Q. The college basketball tournament is this month and I’m thinking of buying a new TV to watch all the games. But is it safe to buy a TV from a web site? Will it come in [...]
Buying a New 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, [...]
DIRECTV to Air 22 Pro, College Games In 4K In March
DIRECTV plans this month to air 22 basketball, baseball, hockey and soccer games in 4K, the satcaster has announced. The lineup includes the 2018 debut of Major League [...]