Not everyone wants to buy a new TV just to get access to all the latest smart TV streaming media features. And you don’t have to. A streaming media player, like Roku 3, Amazon Fire TV, Nexus Player or Apple TV can provide nearly all (or sometimes more) of the streaming media services and games […]
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4 Awesome 2015 Smart TVs You Can Buy TODAY
Stop waiting and start buying. Here are 4 smart TVs available right now.
Get the GuideTop 10 Must Have Features in a Smart TV
Speed, streaming, and universal search reign supreme.
A whopping number of new TVs claim to be Smart TVs in some way or another, no matter how stupid the built-in “smart” features really are. In fact, Smart TV is such a vague term that just about any TV with built-in Internet connectivity and a couple of incredibly lame apps can boldly claim the […]
Get the GuideShopping Tips for New Smart TVs, 4K TVs and How to Compare TVs
Smart TVs and 4K TVs require a real hands-on experience before buying. Here are some tips to help when you go shopping.
When it’s time to buy a new TV, do you read reviews of new 4K TVs? Look at online retailer sites? Browse specification lists online? Are you one of those people who goes to a dealer showroom and asks a ton of questions, then buys the TV on Amazon? Despite sometimes great online prices, and […]
Get the GuideNew Sony 4K TVs Sport High Dynamic Range and Android TV Features
The new 4K TVs feature Sony’s latest thin designs and are powered by its 4K Processor X1.
Sony officially launched its new 4K TVs this week, which sport advanced features such a high-dynamic range, powerful video processing and a new smart TV platform. The new products feature the company’s latest industrial designs and are powered by its 4K Processor X1 that is said to deliver bright and vivid images that are more […]
Get the GuideSony Debuts New & Exclusive 4K Resolution Content
The manufacturer is delivering new 4K resolution titles via the PlayStation Video service.
The manufacturer is delivering new 4K resolution titles via the PlayStation Video service.
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Tear down a Smart TV conceptually (don’t worry—no TVs of any kind were harmed for this article), and you’ll find that three key aspects form its foundation. At a bare minimum, your Smart TV should have all of the three listed below to ensure that you get your money’s worth. Even if TV A and TV B both possess these three important elements, it’s rare that they’ll look and perform exactly the same (unless they’re from the same manufacturer and product line). In addition to these common features, you’ll want to understand the key differences between them, too, in order to make a wise purchasing decision.
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Generally speaking, a Smart TV is a display device with built-in Internet connectivity for access to streaming media and other online services. Smart TVs also include integrated applications (apps) that give the TV extra, often non-traditional functionality. Several years ago, when TVs with limited Internet connectivity were first released, they were called Connected TVsÂ:—but connected doesn’t sound nearly as appropriate as smart when it comes to televisions. [Attempting to provide “clarity for consumers and retailers alike,” the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) released voluntary guidelines for Ultra High-Definition (UHD) TVs that defined the minimum requirements for a TV to be labeled a Connected UHD TV. In addition to specifying video and audio codecs, the voluntary requirements are similar to those outlined in this Buying Guide for what defines a Smart TV. Voluntary means most companies are going to ignore the guidelines and call it a Smart UHD TV or something more compelling than Connected Ultra HDTV. So much for clarity…]. Frankly, considering that the capabilities of the latest Smart TVs go way beyond simple browsing of websites and basic movie streaming, the smart nomenclature isn’t all that far off the mark.
Get the GuideSmart TV or a Streaming Media Player: 7 tips on choosing the best option for your entertainment enjoyment
The main benefit of a smart TV, aside from the ability to watch TV, is the access it grants to a universe of online content. With a smart TV you can view TV shows, movies, games, use social network platforms, and more, all without a cable TV subscription or even an antenna. All of this functionality is essentially built right into the TV.
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What are the best smart TV apps? It may be the free one that comes with your TV or a universal one for your home theater.
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