Making television easy again. By Phillip Swann
Q. I know Hamilton is coming up this week on Disney Plus, but what I want to know is whether it will be in 4K! Also how long will it be? My whole family is very excited to watch it! — Richard, Scottsdale, Arizona. Richard, as you note, Disney+, the new streaming service from the
Q. My Chiefs are in the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years. I would like to go to the game, but can’t afford it. So I think I might buy a big new TV, maybe a 4K TV, to watch it. Do you think it’s safe to buy one online from Amazon?
Q. I bought a 4K TV for a lot of money, but I can’t see much difference in the picture between what I used to have and the so-called 4K picture. Is there something I need to do to make it better? — Corinne, Corsicana, Texas. Corinne, you are not alone. Many 4K TV owners
Q. I just bought a 4K TV and I want to watch some 4K without having to pay for it. Is that possible? — Tommy, Las Vegas. Tommy, I’m afraid to inform you that there are few free 4K options. Very few. Click Amazon: 4K TVs For Under $1,000! The overwhelming majority of programming available
Q. I am constantly struggling to get the right picture on my 4K TV. I can’t figure out if I am setting it right. The color. The brightness. Everything! I read about this new 4K calibration disc from Spears and Munsil. Should I get this? Will it help me? — Ronnie, Fresno, California. Ronnie, you
Q. I read your article about how you should sit really close to a 4K TV because the resolution is so high. But is that really true? You say you should sit just three feet away from a 55-inch set! I think you have your math messed up. — Quinn, Santa Fe, New Mexico Quinn,
DIRECTV has announced its lineup of 4K programs for May and it includes two NASCAR races, and two major golf tournaments. The first NASCAR race, which will be simulcast in high-def on FS1, will be the Gander RV 400 (NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series) on Sunday, May 5, from the Dover International Speedway in Dover,
Q. I just bought a new 4K TV, but I can’t find any 4K programming anywhere. None of my channels on cable have 4K so I don’t know where to turn for 4K shows. Help! What’s the best place to find 4K programming? — Mel, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mel, that’s a great question, particularly for new
Q. I just bought a new 4K TV so my question is: Will the March Madness final on Monday night be in 4K? If so, which channel? — Terry, Charlotte, North Carolina. Terry, congratulations on your purchase. But I am sorry to inform you that tonight’s NCAA basketball championship game between Virginia and Texas Tech
Q. I read your story about buying a 4K TV for March Madness, and I think I’m ready to buy one. Any suggestions on how I can save some money? — Tanya, Marina Del. Rey, California. Tanya, buying a new TV is a big decision and not one to be taken lightly. Depending upon which
Q. I know awhile back that you wrote about Redbox renting 4K movies in some cities. Are they still doing that? And if so, which cities are they available? I have a 4K TV and 4K Blu-ray player and it would be great to rent the movies instead of having to pay so much for
Q. I’ve been thinking about getting a 4K TV to watch this year’s college basketball tournament in 4K. But then I thought, hey, will it even be in 4K?! I have DIRECTV. So tell me Mr. Answer Man, will March Madness be in 4K? — Denise, Lusby, Maryland. Denise, the annual NCAA basketball tournament championship,