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Of people were set to buy a television this year in 2014, are going to do it before the super bowl. so you're on track there. >> that's right. super bowl season is the big time for tvs because everybody wants a big set for the game. >> that is led? >> correct. lcd set with an led backlight. >> okay. right here? >> this is samsung, $1,800 plasma set, 64 inches. we like plasma. we have two sets here that are plasma. >> why? >> it has fantastic contrast ratio. when the people at the side, you don't want them to get the short end of the stick on the viewing angle. >> is it true that plasma doesn't...

Is incredible. and one theme from last year to this year is 4k tvs, and people say, what is that? well, the reader's digest, it is four times the resolution of the hdtv we have in our homes, and also bendable screens. c curve screens were announced by the biggest company, and they say that they have a better viewing angle and reduce the graer glar glare, and if you are saying, oh, i just got a new tv, don't fear, because that thing is $70,000. and 4k tvs were the rage this year. >> and $70,000, maybe not. and with the price of the components dropping, we are seeing the start-up companies makin...

Costs more? >> a lot of people think plasma is on its way out, but plasma on the bigger screens is probably the cheaper option in a lot of instances. >> elisabeth: this one right here, 60-inch. razor led. this is 1400. the least ex opinionsive of the three. >> this is in their new m series. vizio came out of nowhere. they got out of the business through some of the warehouse clubs. they offer a lot for the money. we like this tv because again, it has a wider than average viewing angle. it's got their smart tv platform. so it delivers a lot for the money. they also have a cheaper e series. less...

Are out right now. >> eric: that is clear. >> arthel: no. >> eric: could be london. you have another one here. >> beth: this is not as big, but the black in this is so dense. >> yeah, hopefully you can see it on tv. one of the things, this is an ola tv. that's the technology in the screens on some of your phones. super high quality. they've been having a hard time getting them bigger. tv size. this is a model from samsung. a prototype. they're going to have one in the second half of the year. lg will have one the first half of the year. it combines the things that we like about plasma, which h...

Us what is good and what's hype. >> reporter: tv buying in the past had consumers learning about resolution, color contrast and viewing angle. but now there are new factors to consider. first, let's tackle the lcd/plasma debate. plasmas have benefits over lcds. deep blacks not the model gray you sometimes get with lcds. plasmas are cheaper. and they handle motion better, talking to you sports fans. the plasmas aren't as bright as lcds so they're probably a better fit for your man cave than for a well-lit room with lots of reflective windows. so let's talk lcd specs, the ones you see prominentl...