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Akash Sablok

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TCL 65" CLASS 6-SERIES 4K Ultra HD There have been a few modifications to the panel itself, ROKU SMART LED TV - 65R617-CA with increased contrast control zones from 72 to 96

Ion the 55-inch models, upward of 120 on the 65-inch have always wanted a fish tank in my version of the TVs, with the 75-inch edition topping out office. There’s something so soothing about at 160 contrast control zones. watching colourful fish swim around without The TV features high dynamic range (HDR) technology with a 120Hz CMI effective refresh rate. What that means a care in the world. is greatly reduced blurring of fast-moving objects . . . like hockey pucks and golf balls. A simpler way to enjoy those tetras and guppies is on the screensaver of a 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV, such as the TCL 65R617-CA. TCL’s iPQ Engine (the unit that powers the whole system) and HDR Pro Gamma ensure that colours are precise and details remain visible in any

For 2019, TCL P6-Series offers environment, from a new 75-inch version, adding to the The TV features the darkest home previously available 55- and 65-inch variations. high dynamic range (HDR) technology… theatre to the brightest sunlit living rooms. Of course, the advantage of living in the Lower Mainland of BC is that beautiful raindrops usually block out the big round yellow thing in the sky. An image is only as good as the source, but with Smart 4K Upscaling, the 65R617-CA can actually improve clarity and sharpness of lowerresolution video sources. A unique machine-learning process corrects the errors commonly introduced in less advanced two-dimensional resolution enhancement technologies. TCL incorporates one of my favourite sources, the Roku TV service. Roku TV gives you access to over 500,000 movies, TV episodes, cable box, and even your gaming console with a simple interface.

The TV comes standard with a smart remote that includes a microphone for voice search built right into it. I found myself using the voice control 10 to 1 over typing on tiny little buttons. Searching using your vocal chords is so much more fun and about a hundred times easier. You can find movie titles, launch or change channels, and even switch inputs, all with your voice.

The 6-Series can stand on the included two metal v-shaped legs, with rubber padding on the bottom to prevent slippage or mounted on a wall with the standard 400 x 200 VESA mount. If the unit does sit on a stand, it won’t take up much space. The TV itself is only 3.1 inches deep (11.8 inches deep with the stand), 36 inches tall, and 57.3 inches wide. It’s a relative lightweight at 18.05kg (39.7lbs).

While the fun stuff is in the front, you’ll be pleased to know TCL has provided three HDMI 2.0 ports with HDCP 2.2, one with HDMI ARC, one USB 2.0 port, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and Digital Optical-In, and an AV In port (standard composite RedWhite-Yellow RCA) input . . . perfect for my Atari 2600 gaming system, hello 1980. You can go wireless as well, with the built-in high-speed 802.11ac wireless networking.

Content can be streamed through the Roku TV, cable, or satellite subscription or use the built-in tuner to enjoy free over-theair channels. And if you wish to ditch the remote, a smartphone/tablet app gives you full control. You can even plug in headphones on your device for private listening. I call that the marriage-saver option.

Roku TV offers an aquarium as a screen saver. Love it.

www.tclcanada.com $1249 s Akash Sablok is now a Life Member of the Board of Directors. He served as President of The Society from 2013 to 2015 and Chair of The Notary Foundation from 2015 to 2017.

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