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‘4K’ TVs arrive soon, but where’s the programming?

Leslie Meredith Standard-Examiner Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 10:04pm

Las Vegas is full of surprises, and last week’s broadcasting industry trade show started with a big one. Sony announced pricing for its new ultra-high-definition “4K” TVs — televisions with four times the regular Full HD resolution — that will be available on April 21. Prices were about a quarter of what other manufacturers had estimated for their own 4K TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year.

But $5,000 is a lot to spend on a 55-inch TV ($7,000 for 65-inch TV), especially considering Sony will launch a regular 55-inch LED TV for $2,000 just two days after its 4K launch. And a name-brand HDTV can be had from Best Buy for a lot less (for example, an LG LED for $1,200).

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Bargains on smaller HDTVs expected this holiday season

Leslie Meredith Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 10:39am

Smaller HDTVs are predicted to be one of the best values this holiday season, and by today's industry standards, smaller means 42 inches or less. Black Friday sites across the Internet anticipate that 42-inch LCD TVs could be priced as low as $300, and 32-inch models may be found for around $200. Expect to pay around a $100 premium for the well-known brands such as Samsung, Sony and Panasonic.

Bargains on smaller HDTVs will be plentiful this year, according to one of the larger electronics deals sites, GottaDeal.com.

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Shocker: Power demand from U.S. homes is falling

Jonathan Fahey The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 8:02pm

NEW YORK — American homes are more cluttered than ever with devices, and they all need power: Cell phones and iPads that have to be charged, DVRs that run all hours, TVs that light up in high definition.

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TV over the Internet growing more popular

Andrea Eldridge Scripps Howard News Service

Last updated Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 10:20am

I love TV. Before my son was born, fall would find me setting my DVR to tape every new show. Now that my 2-year-old drastically limits my TV time, I'm looking long and hard at my satellite TV bill. There must be a better way to watch my favorite shows here and there -- and not on my computer. I'm rather partial to my HDTV and Surround Sound.

Luckily, some great options can bring a multitude of Internet-delivered content to my home theater so I can finally wean myself off satellite and save some serious cash.

TV delivered over the Internet is growing increasingly popular. Distribution is cheaper and it's easier for advertisers to track viewership and promote interactive ad campaigns. While many websites offer online content, some of the biggest are Hulu, Apple and Netflix.

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