I am sure there will be 8k source material available for streaming when the time comes
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Satellite TV’s Orbit Is Failing Fast
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About as much as there is 4K now? Haha
Compared to what? There is zero 4K content on OTA, little to none on FTA, and you need a 25+ mbps connection for anything "4K" on Netflix.
During the brief time I had a 4K TV, I connected a PC with a 4K GPU and that was the bulk of the true 4K video I saw. It wasn't enough to justify the higher priced TV. I swapped for a much cheaper 55" 1080p and haven't looked back.
I watch a ton of Netflix and Prime. Almost everything I watch there is 4K.
8K cameras are used in the sports industry. It allows the replay to be played back in slow motion for the umpires to judge critical plays. But you are correct that it would never be noticeable for a home setting.
I have watched quite a bit of 4K HDR content through Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, and the Hopper3. Some of the content was noticeably better than standard 1080i on my 65” Sony TV.
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I have watched quite a bit of 4K HDR content through Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, and the Hopper3. Some of the content was noticeably better than standard 1080i on my 65” Sony TV.
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The NFL has been using 4k cameras for a while...they just don't broadcast in 4k
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As mentioned, it helps with replay. I don't think it's because of slo mo though, there are special cameras with high frame rates for that. But shooting in 4k does help to zoom in (to see the position of a foot or ball for example).
You cannot buy a good 1080p TV today. The better engineers and factory lines were set up for 4K long ago. It be easier buying a great 21" B&W console TV.
Sure you can. Just bought a 55" Insignia from BB a couple weeks ago for $250 and it is an awesome TV.
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Don't know what your speed is but as Bobby poted above there is tons on Netflix and Prime-
Netflix for example-
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I’d say something against Insignia being a “good” TV based on my need to replace the one that came with my RV many years ago. Poor vertical viewing angle.
But when I needed to replace my TV in the exercise room, I got a closeout cheap 32” 1080p Insignia Roku TV. And it has proven to be fine.
Ok, the room where we store the exercise equipment.
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But when I needed to replace my TV in the exercise room, I got a closeout cheap 32” 1080p Insignia Roku TV. And it has proven to be fine.
Ok, the room where we store the exercise equipment.
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As comfortably numb said, the 25+ mbps is a problem for many, which is why a more causal download via on demand wouldn't have that problem.
Dish should jump at this opportunity to offer 4k content with its on demand feature.
For myself I've kind of created a streaming/on demand setup where I can stream a movie in the morning when the internet is not as busy for viewing in the evening when the internet is so busy streaming isn't really an option. I can do this with 4k content as well but for the time being I've limited myself to HBO NOW which doesn't offer 4k anything.
Luckily, my DSL speed stays pretty consistent- even during prime time peak evening hours. However, it is just a little too slow for 4K, at 21.5 mbps down. It handles HDR ok though (such as the NASA UHD Roku channel, but that seems to be a resolution of 1080p even on a 4K set).
interesting I wonder if interesting I wonder if I have to specifically ask for that lower rate where I live. I do believe that in some Charter territories they will only offer the the $60 + per month 100mps down.
Run your address through the Spectrum website and when it pops up a warning that you are an existing customer, tell it you are wanting new service. Then it will list all the available plans.
We have Spectrum's $14.99/mo 30x5 Mbps Internet service at our Adirondack cottage in upstate NY. The plan is called "Spectrum Internet Assist" now, but we got it as a "Senior Access" plan back in the TWC days. There are no other taxes or fees added to our bill, although I think there's a $5/mo option for WiFi available. We own our WiFi modem though, so no need for theirs. We regularly outbound stream with it from the Dish Hopper w/Sling I installed at the cottage.
