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Five lies your TV salesperson will tell you

Don’t be fooled by the jargon, spin and outright lies. Make sure you get the best TV at the best price. (Credit: Geoffrey Morrison/CNET) Using the time-honoured tactics of obfuscation, misdirection and a little bit of fear, the people who try to sell you TVs can hit you with some heavy-duty lies. Now, this isn’t to say that all TV …

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What is ‘Game mode’?

Geoffrey Morrison/CNET If you’ve bought a TV in the last few years, it’s likely that TV has a “Game mode.” As you’ve discovered (or will discover, now that you’re looking for it), this is not some supersecret hiding place for Angry Birds. That’s a different section. If you’re a gamer, Game mode might improve your gaming experience, but it comes …

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