Discounted older flat-screen TVs can be a practical, low-cost option for secondary rooms, but they often lack modern smart features, inputs, energy efficiency, and long-term support.
37-inch plasma TVs once offered deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion. By the mid-2010s, production largely ended as manufacturers shifted to LCD/LED and OLED technologies.
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.
Measure your space, prioritize features like 4K and HDMI 2.1, and hunt sales or refurbished units to get a large TV without overspending.
Plasma displays used ionized gas cells to deliver deep blacks, wide viewing angles, and smooth motion. Once popular for large HDTVs, plasmas were phased out in the mid-2010s as LED/LCD and OLED technologies matured.
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 modern home theater package centers on 4K HDR displays, immersive Dolby Atmos/DTS:X audio, and smart connectivity. Choose between full speaker systems or soundbars based on room size and budget; prioritize display and sound quality and use calibration tools for best results.
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.