If you want to fire up your 120-inch screen with a voice command like “Alexa, turn on the projector,” Optoma’s newest effort is at your beck and call. When it goes on sale in April for $1,700 (roughly converting to £1,240 in the UK and AU$2,150 in Australia), the UHD51A will be the first projector …
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No matter how long you’ve had your TV, chances are it can look better than it does. If you’ve never adjusted your TV’s picture settings, you’re missing out on peak performance. This handy guide will lead you through every step to get your TV looking its absolute best. Placement and connections If you’ve just bought a TV, consider checking for …
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An open secret on the PC gaming world is that 4K TVs double as great PC monitors. Or potentially great, anyway. Big-screen gamers have lived with many a compromise, if only to play Overwatch or Battlefield on a 65-inch display at resolutions that living room game consoles can still only dream about. But now, thanks to the new HDMI 2.1 …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Enlarge Image A 60-inch smart TV for under $600. I’m listening! Samsung Sorry for the delay with yesterday’s newsletter. It was your garden-variety …
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Audio Return Channel, or ARC, uses a single HDMI connection to send audio from a TV to the sound bar or AV receiver. In theory, this could simplify your setup, and reduce the number of cables you need. Unfortunately it’s not that simple. Here are the good — and bad — aspects of Audio Return Channel. The basics In theory, …
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