John R. Quain

John R. Quain

John R. Quain has been reviewing and testing video and audio equipment for more than 20 years. For Tom's Guide, he has reviewed televisions, HDTV antennas, electric bikes, electric cars, as well as other outdoor equipment. He is currently a contributor to The New York Times and the CBS News television program.

Latest articles by John R. Quain

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Sony KDL-50W800B 50-inch HDTV Review: Superb Picture

By John R. Quain Published

Editor's Choice

With top-shelf picture performance and sound for everything from sci-fi blockbusters to quiet dramas, the Sony 50W800B will please movie fans.

TVs
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Hisense H4 40-inch Roku TV: A Smart Bargain

By John R. Quain Published

Editor's Choice

The Hisense Roku TV is the first intuitive smart TV. With nearly limitless content options and solid image quality, this model is a bargain.

TVs
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Monoprice HDA-5700 Review: Indoor/Outdoor TV Antenna

By John R. Quain Published

If the broadcasts you want all come from one direction, the Monoprice Digital Indoor/Outdoor Antenna HDA-5700 is a good budget HDTV antenna.

TVs
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RCA Ultra-Thin Amplified Indoor HDTV Antenna Review

By John R. Quain Published

For sheer volume of channels, the RCA Ultra-Thin Multi-Directional HDTV Antenna is your best bet.

TVs
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Winegard FlatWave Amped HDTV Antenna Review

By John R. Quain Published

Editor's Choice

The Winegard FlatWave Amped HDTV Antenna is relatively pricey, but it’s the ultimate choice for videophiles.

TVs
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Mohu Leaf Metro HDTV Antenna Review

By John R. Quain Published

Editor's Choice

The Leaf Metro HDTV is incredibly simple to set up, unobtrusive and very reasonably priced.

TVs
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Apple TV Review: Easy Interface, Limited Content

By John R. Quain Published

This set-top box may be the best choice for heavy iTunes and Apple product users, but it has less content than competitors and a dated design.

Streaming
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Roku vs. Apple TV vs. Chromecast: Which Device Wins?

By John R. Quain Published

We put the Roku 3, Apple TV and Chromecast through a multi-round battle. Only one device will emerge as the best streaming media player.

Streaming Devices
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Parental Monitoring: How Much Is Too Much?

By John R. Quain Published

A new crop of security services promises to help parents thwart everything from cyberbullies to would-be predators. How far should you go?

Online Security
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