If you’re shopping for a new television in 2026, I have good news: the "budget" category has fundamentally changed. A few years ago, spending less than $600 meant settling for a dim, washed-out screen with sluggish software. Today, that same money buys you features...
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When is the best time of year to buy a TV?
Walk into an electronics store in May, and then again in November, and you might see the exact same television priced hundreds of dollars apart. It’s frustrating, isn't it? Unlike smartphones or cars, which have fairly predictable pricing, TV prices fluctuate wildly...

