Just upgraded to a 4K tv and what a great picture

[JohnnyTheFox]

Couldn't pass up this mid tier Samsung 65 inch 4K TV for 999.99. The difference upgrading from 1080 is quite noticeable, some of the scenes in movies/etc are so life like you would think you can reach out and touch them. Games look awesome on it as well.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsun...rt-4k-uhd-tv-with-hdr/6199828.p?skuId=6199828

 

[Aviano90]

How are you watching games in order to get a great picture? I have 1080P with DirecTV and don't even think those are broadcast at 1080P.

 

[Runwildboys]

How are you watching games in order to get a great picture? I have 1080P with DirecTV and don't even think those are broadcast at 1080P.

I have cable, and the games are all in at least 1080.
I just bought a new little TV for my bedroom a few weeks ago, and the salesman at PC Richard was saying there are very few stations or devices broadcasting in 4K yet, so I have to wonder about the games as well.

 

[YosemiteSam]

If you get over the air HD broadcast, they are uncompressed and therefore much higher quality. The cable networks compress their HD feeds so the quality is less than over the air broadcast.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

If you get over the air HD broadcast, they are uncompressed and therefore much higher quality. The cable networks compress their HD feeds so the quality is less than over the air broadcast.

By OTH broadcast I assume you mean from a local station?

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

How are you watching games in order to get a great picture? I have 1080P with DirecTV and don't even think those are broadcast at 1080P.

I believe{and I could be mistaken} sports channels are piped in at a lower resolution than 1080 probably to prevent blurring on fast moving objects. Games do look overall better but where it really shines is some of your movie channels.

 

[YosemiteSam]

By OTH broadcast I assume you mean from a local station?

Pretty much though not in all cases. Specifically meaning using an HD antenna and not a cable box for reception.

So, if you watch NFL games and can get it on an HD antenna. Use that instead of the cable to get the game.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Pretty much though not in all cases. Specifically meaning using an HD antenna and not a cable box for reception.

So, if you watch NFL games and can get it on an HD antenna. Use that instead of the cable to get the game.

I have a OTH antenna that's good for like 50 miles, might hook it up and try it tonight. ty!

 

[lukin2006]

In Canada, Saturday night is also known as "hockey night in Canada", I'm pretty sure that game is broadcast in 4k on a special station ...

 

[SlammedZero]

very few stations or devices broadcasting in 4K yet, so I have to wonder about the games as well.

What is crazy is there is already 8K coming down the pipeline. Saw an ad for an 8K television the other day. The issue with this is just what you stated. There isn't even enough 4K content out there yet. I feel like the guy plopping down insane amounts of cash for the new 8K TV is going to be waiting awhile to use it properly.

JohnnyTheFox, congrats! Welcome to the club. I love me some 4K.

 

[SlammedZero]

Also, speaking of 4K, I remember the first 4K TV I ever saw (years ago) was at Best Buy and it was insanely impressive at the time. It was also $12k for the TV. You know some poor sucker is still paying on that TV today.

 

[lukin2006]

I bought a 32" sharp, roku smart tv for my bedroom ... I like. 65 inch, I like.