Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday slipped away quietly, so your chance to get a good deal on a new TV has gone with those two shopping days, right?
Wrong.
According to realsimple.com, March is the best time to buy a TV because retailers are dumping old models to make way for the new. But when you buy a TV is not so much of an issue; it’s which TV you buy and what you’re buying it for. Different activities need different machines, so take note of the best TVs that 2015 has to offer for your individual needs.
Best TV: Price — VIZIO E-Series 55″ Class
Screen size: 55″
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Pixels: 1920 x 1080
Price: $549.99
Other features: SMART TV, ENERGY STAR certified, three HDMI ports, one USB port, Wi-Fi
So you’re saying to yourself, “But this TV is only a 1080p. I thought it was either 4K or the highway.” If you are saying that to yourself, don’t. Where TVs stand in their technological development, 4K doesn’t make that big of a difference to the casual movie buff or Netflix aficionado. Just ask Chris Heinonen and his HDTV calculator. This will tell you whether or not going for the K will be worth it.
That being said, if you’re looking for a TV that received four stars from CNET and does everything the big boys do, this is the TV for you.
Best TV: Picture quality — Panasonic TX-65CZ952B
Screen size: 65″
Refresh rate: NA
Pixels: 3840 x 2160
Price: $11,150
Other features: 4K ULTRA HD OLED display, four HDMI ports, three USB port, two pairs of 3D glasses, Wi-Fi
This is by far one of the most outrageously priced TVs that you’ll find out there, but if all that you care about is picture quality and you will give an arm, leg, foot and firstborn for it, you could own the TV that is paving the way for television-screen perfection.
Best TV: 4K TV — LG EG9600 OLED
Screen size: 65″
Refresh rate: NA
Pixels: 3840 x 2160
Price: $4,999.99
Other features: Curved OLED display, SMART TV, three HDMI ports, three USB ports, two pairs of 3D glasses, Wi-Fi
Remember when people were going nuts about the plasma screens and how it was such a breakthrough in TV tech? OLED is that times 10. With the OLED display and over 8 million pixels to look at, you’re going to the best screen to watch your shows.
Such a beautiful screen, though, needs the added tech of CenturyLink’s Prism TV. Not only is it better and faster than both cable and satellite TV, but the picture will complement your TV as well.
Best TV: Gaming — Sony KDL-65W850C
Screen size: 65″
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Pixels: 1920 x 1080
Price: $1,299.99
Other features: SMART TV, four HDMI ports, two USB ports, 3D capable
Do you need a 4K TV for video games? Geoffrey Morrison at CNET says that you don’t.
“Neither the PlayStation 4 nor the Xbox One are capable of 4K gaming,” Morrison says.
One thing gamers need to look for is input lag and motion refresh. So while all of the specs may look unimpressive for some, this TV is built with specs and features that gamers are looking for.
So keep that in mind: this is the best TV for GAMERS.
Best TV: All Around — LG 65UF8500
Screen size: 65″
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Pixels: 6840 x 2160
Price: $1,899.00
Other features: Smart TV, Web browser, includes two pairs of 3D glasses, ENERGY STAR certified, three HDMI ports, three USB ports, Wi-Fi
The cake has officially been taken by this one. The price is still a little steep, but with it being a 4K TV and having the refresh rate that it does, you cannot go wrong with this one. Another cool feature on this one is that the monitor itself is only two inches, so it’s super thin.
Let’s be honest, any television that is newer, bigger and brighter than the one you are currently using should have you happy and excited. Whatever it is, make sure you get the most out of it by using CenturyLink’s Prism TV.






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