Time for a topic that actually matters -- Televisions
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You really think so?
I'd say it'd be better to wait until there is content for 4k and they become more standard, thus less expensive. Although I have to admit, I've never watched one and I have no idea what the price difference is at the moment.
They're already comparable in price to 1080p TVs. If you were gonna wait, then it shouldn't be for the potential $200 you'll save a couple of years from now, but for the inevitable price drop in OLED 4k TVs. Those look absolutely stunning, but they're still very pricey.
This is the one I have (I think):
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN55...&qid=1451149768&sr=1-8&keywords=samsung+4k+tv
$1100 for 55" 4k TV. Not that much different from a quality 1080p of a similar size.
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN55...&qid=1451149768&sr=1-8&keywords=samsung+4k+tv
$1100 for 55" 4k TV. Not that much different from a quality 1080p of a similar size.
The thing is, 1080 is bad *** and I don't see the value in upgrading. I can get a 1080 tv like the one Siro linked for $550. If I think 60 Hz looks perfect am I going to notice a difference having 120CMR? Or is it like adding that extra horsepower to a race car that you cannot put on the ground anyway?
If you're happy with what you have then there is no reason to upgrade at this point. Like Gameface said, 4k content is scarce. If you're looking for a new TV anyway, then 4k is the way to go.
But to answer your question, yeah, it's like adding extra horsepower to a race car.
Go to a Best Buy and look at them for yourself. The bigger the TV, the more noticeable the difference between 1080p and 4k TVs.
The Thriller
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While I don't know if it's worth it to buy a 4K right now... I can tell you that in the past 5 years my family has owned 1 Sony, 1 Panasonic, and 2 Samsungs. None of them were 4K
The Sony was the most expensive. And died shortly after the warranty had expired. I googled the problem and it seems like sonys have gone down In quality recently.
The Panasonic is nice but the wifi is a tad slow.
The 2 Samsungs are gorgeous, the cheapest, and have been the most reliable. The only issue I've had has been with the speakers, which are meh. But getting a good sound bar or surround sound is pretty normal for most flat screen tv users.
Anyway, just thought my experience might help. Stay away from Sony. Panasonic is good. Samsung has been awesome (and affordable)
The Sony was the most expensive. And died shortly after the warranty had expired. I googled the problem and it seems like sonys have gone down In quality recently.
The Panasonic is nice but the wifi is a tad slow.
The 2 Samsungs are gorgeous, the cheapest, and have been the most reliable. The only issue I've had has been with the speakers, which are meh. But getting a good sound bar or surround sound is pretty normal for most flat screen tv users.
Anyway, just thought my experience might help. Stay away from Sony. Panasonic is good. Samsung has been awesome (and affordable)
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BTW, sometimes those new TVs have motion smoothing function enabled by default. So if you watch a movie, and you notice it looks like a cheap soap opera, just know that it's not your TV, and that the effect can be turned off.
My 1080p bravia has some motionflow plus or something along those lines and it was junk.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_15855...91385&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=79574986825&awdv=c
I have the same tv in 1080p and 60 Hz instead of 120 refresh speed IIRC. When I get my other one back from storage I'm going to hook them up side by side playing the same blueray/4k to see if there is a visual difference. For now, the 4k netflix steam is definitely a good picture.
GVC
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If it's for a theater room, you should have bought a projector. I can barely watch movies on 55'' screens now. The BenQ w1070, a very good low cost 1080p 2d/3d projector, is $700 on amazon.com right now. Dumb.
With that said, my next 'big' electronics purchase will be a ~40'' 4k computer monitor. Should be terrific for coding.
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JAZZGASM
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I have a 70" Sony 1080p for most stuff and a projector with 120" screen for movies and night viewing. I prefer the tv most of the time. It is a bright projector with a good reflective motorized screen, but still not as nice in daylight as a tv.
I do not care about 4K. Hell, when I stream movies I usually save a buck by going non HD and it still looks fine.
I am just amazed with how poor the quality of old televised NBA games were compared to today.
GVC
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1. A 70'' screen is more than 60% larger than a 55'' screen. Big difference.
2. I'm guessing a 'theater room' will mostly be used for movies and night viewing. Watching a movie on a big screen (> 80'') is an entirely different experience than watching on a 55'' TV.
3. What projector are you rocking?
J
JAZZGASM
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Yeah, the 70" Sonys are pretty nice. Got Best Buy to match Frys 2000 miles away and got 2 of them for $1299 each a while back. One in theatre room, one in living room. Pretty much all I watch is Jazz games and a couple of series on weekend nights. Do not have time for much else. Bought Metal Gear in September and have only completed 10%.
I have a Mitsubishi 1080p that is a few model years old, Dont remember the model. It is quiet and bright.
spycam1
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I love watching and shooting on 4k. It's a noticeable difference (but the human eye can't detect a difference once you move beyond 5k). I'll buy one in the next few years.
I went black Friday shopping for the first time this year and got a 55" 1080p TV for $249. One hell of a deal.
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I went black Friday shopping for the first time this year and got a 55" 1080p TV for $249. One hell of a deal.
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