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Engadget
7 hours ago
- Business
- Engadget
Best Buy's TV sale includes up to $900 off Roku Pro Series sets
Looking for a new way to watch stuff? Best Buy is holding a big sale on TVs right now, and the deals are significant. Roku's Pro Series TVs have been heavily discounted, with up to $900 in savings. To that end, the 75-inch Pro Series model is down to $800 and the regular price is $1,700. We haven't gotten our hands on a Pro Series TV to test out, but the specs are top-notch and reviews are generally positive. They include Mini-LED panels, with full array local dimming backlights, and 4K resolution. There's a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is decent for gamers, and some notable features like HDR 10 and Dolby Vision. This is a massive discount of $900. $800 at Best Buy These TVs ship with the company's proprietary OS, so you'll have instant access to all of the major streaming platforms. There are four HDMI ports and each unit comes with a remote that offers voice control via Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant. If 75-inches is too big for your space, the 65-inch Roku Pro Series is on sale for $600. This is basically 50 percent off, as the regular price is $1,200. Of course, Best Buy's sale doesn't begin and end with Roku. There are all kinds of TVs available at a discount. For instance, the Hisense 85-inch Class S7 has dropped down to $2,500, and it's typically $4,000. This is the company's answer to Samsung's The Frame. Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice .
Gizmodo
26-05-2025
- Gizmodo
This 43' Hisense 4K Smart TV (2025 Model) With Built-In Fire TV Dropped to Almost Nothing for Memorial Day
It's time to upgrade that smart TV you bought 10 years ago. Amazon has a wide range of TVs from all the big name providers and you can secure yourself something that looks great without breaking the bank. One of the major deals we've come across is for the Hisense 55-inch Class QD6 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV. Typically priced at $300, right now you'd save a solid 33%. That brings the price down to just $200, saving you $100. This Hisense smart TV supports Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, allowing for true darkness and stellar brightness across the display. See every detail whether it's draped in bright sunlight or masked in deep shadow. The wide color gamut provides an expansive spectrum of color where every hue is intensified with smooth and fine-tuned gradients across the color spectrum. When you're playing games, you can pop on Game Mode Plus, which introduces a variable refresh rate and auto low latency mode so all your inputs feel lighting fast. You won't have to worry about any screen tearing or input lag. See at Amazon The TV also supports an AI-driven frame enhancement that can upscale to 4K in real time. This tends to work nicely when watching live sports to enhance the visuals. You can tone up all the finest details, readjusting and remapping brightness, colors, shadows, and more to optimize you content to it's highest quality, whatever that vaguely means. On the topic of sports, this Hisense TV also supports an AI Sports Mode which can artificially push the motion rate to 120 frames per second. Better to keep that stuff off when you're watching movies though. Alexa-Enabled Fire TV The Amazon Fire TV interface supports a wide range of your favorite apps from Netflix to Disney+ to Peacock to, of course, Prime Video. Between everything, you can enjoy access to more than 1.5 million movies and TV show episodes, plus millions of songs depending on what you are subscribed to. You can even manage your smart home of devices using the Alexa right from your TV. Start video calls, check on your Ring camera, and more right from the couch. I personally love being able to use Alexa with the remote so I can find a particular movie without having to type it in with the arrow keys into an on-screen keypad. I just say, 'My Cousin Vinny' into my remote and the next thing I know, I'm listening to Marisa Tomei yell at Joe Pesci about his pants. Right now, you can save 33% on the 43-inch model of the Hisense Smart TV. Get it now for just $200 for a limited time. See at Amazon
Gizmodo
21-05-2025
- Gizmodo
LG's 75-Inch Smart TV Hits Its Lowest Price at Best Buy for Memorial Day, and It's Not Available on Amazon
If you've been dreaming and eyeing a potential upgrade for your home entertainment setup, with a truly cinematic display, powerful, sharp, and at a great price, now's the perfect moment. The LG 75' Class UT70 Series 4K UHD Smart TV (2024) is currently available at a significant discount, bringing top-tier visuals and smart features into your living room without breaking the bank. Whether you're a movie fan, a sports enthusiast, or a competitive gamer, this TV delivers an immersive experience that can't be matched. Ideal for moviegoers, as it rivals the theater experience. See at Best Buy For a limited time only, you can grab the LG 75' UT70 Series Smart TV (2024) for just $479.99, down from its original price of $699.99. That's a substantial 31% discount, making this offer one of the most compelling available right now. You will not find other big-screen deals like this one. Top-Tier Visuals for Your Living Room This 2024 model of the LG UT70 boasts a stunning 4K UHD resolution that brings top-tier visuals to your living room without match. Powered by LG's A5 AI Processor Gen7, it ensures crisp and vibrant images, with enhanced depth and clarity. The inclusion of HDR10 and HLG support means you'll enjoy a broader range of colors and contrast, alongside the sharpest and deepest darks. Bring your favorite content to life with its 60Hz refresh rate, perfectly well-suited for most viewing needs, from binge-watching series to casual gaming sessions, and the latest movie releases. Smart functionality is at the forefront with LG's webOS 24 platform, offering seamless access to popular streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more. The TV also comes equipped with voice control compatibility, supporting both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing for hands-free navigation and control. Design-wise, the UT70 series features a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that complements any room decor. Its slim bezels and lightweight frame make it an attractive addition to your space, whether mounted on the wall or placed on a stand. The TV also includes multiple HDMI and USB ports, ensuring easy connectivity with your devices. At $479.99, the LG 75' Class UT70 Series 4K UHD Smart TV (2024) offers exceptional value, delivering a premium viewing experience at a fraction of the original cost. This 31% discount from its base $699.99 price will not last forever, so if you're looking to upgrade your home entertainment setup and take it to the next level, now is the time to act. See at Best Buy
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaleidescape Announces New Strato E Movie Player
New Entry-Level Movie Player Delivers Lossless Audio and Reference-Quality 4K Video MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaleidescape, maker of the ultimate movie platform, today announced Strato E, a new entry-level 4K movie player for residential, marine, and commercial theatre systems. Strato E supports reference 4K video output with SDR, HDR10, and Dolby Vision. Like all Kaleidescape movie players, Strato E supports lossless multi-channel and spatial object-based audio, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Strato E enhances our movie player lineup, with Strato M as our reference 2K player, Strato E as our entry 4K player, and Strato V as our flagship 4K player; Strato C remains the best player for compatibility with our legacy products. "Our goal is to bring Kaleidescape to more customers by offering a range of movie players that fit the needs of a variety of projects," said Tayloe Stansbury, chairman and CEO of Kaleidescape. "Strato E stays true to our commitment to performance and quality, with a lower cost of entry." Strato E works on its own or as part of a larger Kaleidescape system. As a standalone system, Strato E provides a single playback zone that holds a half-dozen movies on an internal solid-state drive – downloading a movie in about ten minutes over gigabit Ethernet. The streamlined interface, optimized for navigating a small movie library, offers automatic offloading of watched movies 48 hours after playback to make room for more movies. Purchased movies can be re-downloaded at any time. All movie players can also be grouped with Terra Prime movie servers to increase movie storage. Kaleidescape Strato movie players provide access to the Kaleidescape movie store, the world's only digital movie collection with lossless audio and full reference video quality. The movie store offers thousands of 4K and HD titles for purchase or rent, including movies, TV series, and concerts. Kaleidescape movies are downloaded, not streamed, so there is never buffering or loss in quality. To learn more, visit: Strato E is available now through authorized Kaleidescape dealers: About Kaleidescape ( Kaleidescape is the ultimate movie platform. Kaleidescape has been designing, manufacturing, and selling state-of-the-art movie players and servers for over 20 years. Kaleidescape digitally delivers movies with lossless audio and reference video. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Kaleidescape products are assembled in the USA. Media Contact: Kaleidescape, Inc. Josh Gershman View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kaleidescape, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Tom's Guide
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 features you need on your next 4K Blu-ray player
Gone are the glory days of DVDs. Following the rise of smart TVs, which come with some of the best streaming services built right into them, disc-players have suffered a huge blow in popularity. Physical media might be on its way out, but there are plenty of reasons to push back against the modern times. Whether you're Wi-Fi is down or you want the absolute best quality for movie nights, Blu-ray players are the way to go. But not every Blu-ray player is the same. Cheaper models only come with HD (1080p) support and skimp on more premium features. And while you could just use your PS5 instead, you'd similarly miss out several key enhancements that come with worthwhile Blu-ray players. Here's what to look out for. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is an absolute must for those wanting the best picture, as it significantly enhances visual performance by making the most of your TV. These days, most displays come equipped with some sort of HDR support, but higher-end models will cast a wider net for different HDR formats. The most popular HDR format is Dolby Vision, and higher-end HDR-enabled Blu-ray players are more likely to support it. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It's important to note, however, that there are currently no Samsung TVs that support Dolby Vision. Instead, Samsung TVs only have access to HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. You don't necessarily need HDR10+, but it should probably be on your wish list if you own a Samsung TV. Audio is also important. Why shell out a few hundred bucks on a 4K Blu-ray player if you can't get high-quality audio, too? Dolby Atmos is a prime feature to keep your eye out for, as it grants you access to one of the most popular enhanced audio formats. Some Blu-ray players will only have access to Dolby Digital or analog audio outputs, so make sure to read what's supported before making a final purchase. You might even find a model that supports a second HDMI output specifically for audio, which is helpful if your TV doesn't support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X passthrough. Although most of the best TVs will have 4K-upscaling on their own, you might want your DVD player to provide it all the same. As the name suggests, it will upscale 1080p and 720p content to 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). These additional pixels provide added detail, but it will never quite match the raw potential available in native 4K content. Upscaling allows you to experience content that might've come about before the advent of 4K. It also allows you to save a few bucks on older DVDs that are pricier in their 4K format (like this "Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence" 4K remaster I've had my eyes on). Just like me, I'm sure you have an entire closet packed with old DVDs. I've even got all seasons of "Miami Vice," which makes 4K-upscaling a pure treat for this sort of older DVD. That said, if you want the absolute best picture possible for your 4K TV, make sure to buy discs that specify "4K Ultra HD." It might seem counterintuitive to look for a Blu-ray player with networking capabilities if you're buying a Blu-ray player to bypass streaming altogether, but it doesn't hurt to have this feature in your back pocket. 4K Blu-ray players aren't always complete products at launch. In other words, they might have updates down the line to improve performance or to add features over time. A 4K Blu-ray player will always net you the best possible viewing experience through higher bandwidth, uncompressed audio and a wider color gamut (to name a few reasons). But it also doesn't hurt to have a few extra services on hand if you want them — especially something like YouTube or Spotify when you're in the mood for some music. As mentioned, there are varied types of Blu-rays to buy on the market. Due to these variations, you'll find a multitude of assorted Blu-ray players built for various formats. Standard Blu-rays are typically the cheapest and most common of the bunch, and often come in either blue- or red-colored cases. Some Blu-ray players might not have access to more niche types of formats — like 3D Blu-rays, for instance — and players built specifically for standard Blu-ray discs won't be compatible with UHD versions. I personally wouldn't go for the 3D options, as you'll be paying more for a feature that's long outdated at this point (though here have been signs that 3D TVs are poised for a comeback). It's best to find one that's specific to the 4K UHD format. These models tend to offer you the widest range of compatibility, but not every single disc might work. For instance, rewritable or even CD disks might not be compatible, so if you want broader coverage, check the player's list of disc format support. One of the main drags for getting a dedicated Blu-ray player versus using something you already own (like an Xbox Series X or PS5 Pro) is, of course, price. It's no secret that Blu-ray players are pretty expensive, especially those that wrangle all of the features listed above. One of our favorite Blu-ray players, the Oppo UDP-203, sold for over $1,000 online. It's one serious disc player, but most people don't need this kind of device. There are excellent, budget-friendly models out there, but they have to fit into the type of content you want to experience. Take, for instance, the $64 Panasonic DMP-BD90P-K, which offers Dolby Digital sound, Full-HD picture performance and upscaling. Note, however, that it only upscales to 1080p — not 4K. That's not the most thorough player on the market, but if it meets your general movie-watching needs, it's not a bad deal. However, most of the best Blu-ray players for crisp 4K are usually priced anywhere from around $200 to over $400. To simplify things, here are two of my favorite Blu-ray players.. The Panasonic DP-UB820-K is one of the best on the market, while the brand-new Sony UBP-X700M is a fantastic value-forward pick. This Panasonic 4K Blu-ray player comes with most of the best features you could ask for in a home entertainment system. It has Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, Alexa and Google Assistant. It also features upscaling for converting 1080p video to 4K, plus Panasonic's HCX (Hollywood Cinema Experience) processor and 4K High Precision Chroma Processing for better color output and detail. Sony's UPB-X700 Blu-ray player just got a major update that gives it some pretty significant upgrades at nearly the same price of its predecessor. With networking capabilities, Dolby Vision support and 4K upscaling, Sony's newest system remains one of the best you can buy if you're looking to keep costs down. But, remember, you still have to buy the DVDs themselves, and 4K UHDs can be pricey. That's why 4K upscaling is highly recommended, so you don't always have to rely on the more expensive discs, even when they offer the undisputed best picture on the block.
