Seven Toshiba 4K TVs with a person on their screens.

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Most people spend hours each day staring at either a computer or TV screen. And many people do it using low resolution screens, without realizing how much detail and color quality they're missing out on. If you're one of those people, consider upgrading to a newer 4K display.

4K is the current standard for high-quality media, and compared to older high definition (HD) or even standard definition (SD) resolutions, it's a clear improvement. The best computer monitors and the best TVs all feature 4K screens, and they're more affordable than ever.