4K Reaches Critical Mass at CES 2014

CES 2014 has officially ushered in the era of 4K. While the video format also known as Ultra HD made its first big splash at last year's show, the TVs were expensive, the technology wasn't fully formed, and the question of content hadn't been properly answered.

The 4K picture is now much clearer. All the major TV manufacturers unveiled notable 4K TVs at several screen sizes (including a monstrous 120-inch set). Prices have ramped down, with entry-level sets as low as $999 (and from brands you've actually heard of). The sets now sport HDMI 2.0 connectors, meaning they're fully compatible with everything the 4K format can throw at them, including frame rates up to 60fps. Read more...