RCA's 2000s HDTVs used DLP and plasma technologies. Today, RCA-branded sets are positioned as budget LED/LCD smart TVs. Focus on resolution, HDMI, HDR and the smart platform when buying.
TV prices declined dramatically since the 2000s as panel production scaled and technologies improved. Today, value 4K smart TVs are widely affordable while OLED and other premium panels remain pricier but more accessible. Buy based on need, not on hoping for a big immediate drop.
Practical 2025 guide to choosing a home theater: involve the family, prioritize 4K/HDR video then sound (soundbar vs. multi-speaker systems), consider room acoustics, and shop smart for demos and installation.
LCD flat-panel TVs remain common in 2025 thanks to thin profiles, precise pixel control, and a wide range of price points. Key trade-offs are black levels and viewing angles compared with self-emissive displays.
Budget flat-panel TVs are mostly LED-LCD, OLED, or QLED today. Prioritize 4K/HDR support, appropriate inputs (HDMI 2.1/eARC), brightness for your room, and a reliable smart platform. Test no-name models before buying and check return and warranty terms.
By 2025, CRTs are obsolete for most viewers. Modern flat panels - LED-LCD (including QLED and Mini-LED), OLED, and emerging MicroLED - offer better picture quality, smart features, and energy efficiency. Choose based on room lighting, content habits, and budget.
Toshiba helped make large flat-panel TVs mainstream. Today, Toshiba-branded sets are often made under license by third parties, so check specs, warranties, and support before you buy.
HDTV made high-resolution viewing mainstream. Today, comparisons still matter as 4K, HDR, OLED/QLED, and smart features expand choices. Focus on resolution, panel type, inputs, durability, and value when buying.
An updated overview of computer monitors: how displays are classified, the key specs to compare (resolution, refresh rate, panel type), modern technologies (LCD with LED backlights, Mini-LED, OLED), and practical buying guidance.
DVI-D is the digital-only DVI connector that brought cleaner, higher-resolution video to older flat panels and PCs. Today it still works well for legacy monitors and basic desktop setups, but HDMI and DisplayPort are better choices for audio, higher resolutions, and modern features.
Plasma TVs once offered deep blacks and wide viewing angles at large sizes. New production largely ended by the mid-2010s, so today plasmas are only a used/refurbished option. Learn what made them popular, what to check if you buy one, and modern alternatives to consider.
"HD Ready" originally meant a TV could accept HD signals (720p/1080i) but didn't guarantee a native 1080p panel or built-in tuner. Today, look for native resolution, HDMI version, HDR, and HDCP support rather than legacy badges.
Digital cable delivers compressed TV over cable networks to set-top boxes or apps, enabling more channels, on-demand content, DVR and modern video/audio formats - and it now competes with streaming services.
Front-projection systems can create a cinematic, large-screen experience in your living room using modern projectors (including short-throw and laser models) and purpose-built screens or painted walls.
Updated guide to big-screen TVs in 2025: compare OLED, QLED/Mini-LED, MicroLED and laser projectors by contrast, brightness, viewing angle, gaming latency, and room lighting.
Plasma TVs are now legacy; today's choices are LED-LCD (including QLED), OLED, Mini-LED and emerging MicroLED. Pick based on room brightness, viewing habits and budget.
A modernized guide to the Digital Video Essentials workflow: learn the test patterns, warm your display, use an SPL meter for audio calibration, and use PLUGE and other reference patterns to set brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness. Notes cover HDR and modern display processing.
Flat-panel TVs now dominate living rooms, while modern DLP projectors - improved by LED/laser light sources and 4K/HDR support - serve home theaters, portable systems, and cinemas.