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Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs for 2013

Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs for 2013

Sony's Ultra high-definition or "4K" TVs give you four times the resolution of traditional high-def TVs. That's four times the pixels, and four times the detail, that provides you with an image containing more depth and shades of color than you've probably ever seen before.

Samsung F8500 Plasma HDTVs

Samsung F8500 Plasma HDTVs

The F8500 series plasma TVs from Samsung are the finest they've ever made. In fact, at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, while OLED and 4K TVs were grabbing the headlines, the F8500 series was definitely the most talked about "real world" TV.

Cambridge Audio Azur Blu-ray Disc Players

Cambridge Audio Azur Blu-ray Disc Players

Ben from Cambridge Audio shows us their Azur 651BD and Azur 751BD Blu-ray disc players. They're designed not only to render your videos beautifully, but also to play all your music with depth and clarity.

Steve's TV Tweaks

Steve's TV Tweaks

Sony's HX750-series TVs look great right out of the box, but our senior editor and TV guru Steve shows us the simple changes he makes to get an even better picture from a new high-def set.

Skype on Panasonic TVs

Skype on Panasonic TVs

Panasonic came to Crutchfield to give us a demo of how to video chat with family and friends using Skype on a 2011 Panasonic TV.

Internet-ready Smart TVs

Internet-ready Smart TVs

More and more HDTVs can access online content. Learn what you need to get connected, as well as what you can expect from today's Internet-ready Smart TVs.

Choosing a Blu-ray Player

Choosing a Blu-ray Player

Shopping for a Blu-ray player? Find out about the latest features so you can find one that's right for you.

Samsung C8000-series plasma HDTVs

Samsung C8000-series plasma HDTVs

Experience stunning 3D images with Samsung's Internet-ready C8000 plasma HDTVs.

TV Screen Size

TV Screen Size

In this short video, we'll share some simple pointers to help you figure out the optimum screen size for your room.

LCD vs. Plasma

LCD vs. Plasma

LCD and plasma are the two most popular TV technologies. Learn about the pros and cons of each so you can decide which one's best for you.

Choosing an HDTV

Choosing an HDTV

Confused by HDTV specs and lingo? Get a grip on the key features to consider when choosing an HDTV, including screen size, TV type, resolution, and contrast ratio.

HDTV Resolution

HDTV Resolution

720p, 1080i, 1080p — HDTV resolution can seem like a confusing numbers game. Find out what the numbers mean for your HDTV and high-def video sources.

TV Contrast Ratio

TV Contrast Ratio

Learn about contrast ratio — what it means for a TV's picture quality, and how to use contrast ratio numbers when comparing TVs.

LED and Fluorescent Backlighting in LCD TVs

LED and Fluorescent Backlighting in LCD TVs

Learn about the differences between fluorescent and LED backlighting in LCD HDTVs, including LED's improvements in color and black levels.