Samsung is the No. 1 TV maker in the world, and the Q60B represents a sweet spot between affordability and features. It’s the company’s cheapest 2022 model to feature QLED technology and in my tests, those quantum dots actually made for a brighter image than I expected. On the other hand it’s still not the …
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Sony has been making TVs for 60 years and today it’s known for best for expensive, high-performance screens. In 2022 it continued the trend by releasing a kitchen sink worth of high-tech displays, from 8K to mini-LED to QD-OLED, and most demand serious cash. So far 2022 is more about tightening belts than bells and whistles, however, so I took …
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What’s happening As streaming becomes more popular and people look for ways to save money in a difficult economy, cable TV subscriptions become less of a must-have. Why it matters Cutting cable TV can save you money every month, and provides more freedom to pay for the TV programs you actually watch. What’s next If you still haven’t ditched cable, …
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It’s transition time in the TV market, as new 2022 models are just starting to become available. Meanwhile “old” 2021 TVs are still on sale and will remain cheaper than their replacements for as long as supplies last — which could be months. That brings up a dilemma for TV shoppers: Should you buy last year’s TV now at a …
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Sony unveiled its new TVs in January and on Monday we found out how much they’ll cost. They skew huge and high-end, with 85-inch behemoths as expensive as $10,000, and promise better picture quality than ever. Sony will sell its first mini-LED models, including a version with 8K resolution, beef up its gaming chops with the PlayStation 5 and even roll …
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Did you know CNET reviews TVs by comparing them directly in a side-by-side lineup, after each has been measured and evaluated with specialized equipment and software? Did you know the main instrument used to measure those televisions costs about $28,000? Did you know CNET TV reviews include gaming, 4K high dynamic range performance, off-angle and bright room evaluations, in addition to …
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It took a while but Samsung’s OLED TV is official, and at a press preview in New York I finally got to see it in person. The Korean electronics giant, which has been No. 1 in TV market share worldwide for more than a decade, finally announced the elusive television earlier in March with a name, price and release date. …
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I’m not ready to declare Sony’s QD-OLED the best TV ever. Not yet, anyway. But based on what I saw during a private demo in New York last month, I can say it’s shaping up to be a strong contender. Sony’s QD-OLED TV, the A95K series, is hands-down the most anticipated television of Sony’s 2022 lineup (which has a lot of new …
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For the last few years my favorite high-end TV has been an LG OLED model, but for 2022 there’s more competition than ever. LG’s archrival Samsung has an OLED TV too, promising better color thanks to QD-OLED technology. Sony offers two different kinds of OLED, including a QD-OLED of its own that looks pretty sweet in person. And more and …
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We’re all watching more TV, and with sports such as March Madness and EPL soccer in full swing, it’s a great time to consider a live TV streaming service. At CNET we’ve tested all six of the major live TV streaming services and our two favorites for premium users — cord-cutters who don’t mind paying a bit more for a full package …
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