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4K TVs

Postby gatrnation1 » January 27th, 2016, 11:46 am

I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby FSUKW » January 27th, 2016, 12:34 pm

gatrnation1 wrote:I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.


Oh good, you are the other one. I knew there were two of us here.... :2thumbs
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby Citronauts_Knights » January 27th, 2016, 1:17 pm

FSUKW wrote:
gatrnation1 wrote:I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.


Oh good, you are the other one. I knew there were two of us here.... :2thumbs


Better make that 3 :yes :yes :yes
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby MIAMIDOMINATION » January 27th, 2016, 3:10 pm

i will wait until they dont cost 4 k....
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby MIAMIDOMINATION » January 27th, 2016, 4:55 pm

the motion and refresh rate are amazing, and there are some blue rays that make the most of it

but even video game systems (except maybe some pc games) dont put out that type of quality, so its a waste of money until the software/channels catch up to the technology
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby Muck FcDisney » January 27th, 2016, 8:07 pm

MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:the motion and refresh rate are amazing, and there are some blue rays that make the most of it

but even video game systems (except maybe some pc games) dont put out that type of quality, so its a waste of money until the software/channels catch up to the technology


My thoughts exactly. I like to wait a year so 1.) any kinks can get worked out, and 2.) related tech catches up (assuming the idea caught on).
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby MIAMIDOMINATION » January 27th, 2016, 8:14 pm

Muck FcDisney wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:the motion and refresh rate are amazing, and there are some blue rays that make the most of it

but even video game systems (except maybe some pc games) dont put out that type of quality, so its a waste of money until the software/channels catch up to the technology


My thoughts exactly. I like to wait a year so 1.) any kinks can get worked out, and 2.) related tech catches up (assuming the idea caught on).

not to mention that these curved screen tvs weigh more than the flat screens, thus some wall brackets wont work
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby frazier9495 » January 27th, 2016, 8:32 pm

I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby MIAMIDOMINATION » January 27th, 2016, 8:40 pm

frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby frazier9495 » January 27th, 2016, 8:47 pm

MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?


I paid $530 for 55" vizio with a free sound bar system. Not the best of the best, but was in cnet's and rtings's top 10 for the size. At the time it was at least $500 cheaper than the others on the list.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby MIAMIDOMINATION » January 27th, 2016, 8:49 pm

frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?


I paid $530 for 55" vizio with a free sound bar system. Not the best of the best, but was in cnet's and rtings's top 10 for the size. At the time it was at least $500 cheaper than the others on the list.

thats a steal bro
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby frazier9495 » January 27th, 2016, 8:53 pm

MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?


I paid $530 for 55" vizio with a free sound bar system. Not the best of the best, but was in cnet's and rtings's top 10 for the size. At the time it was at least $500 cheaper than the others on the list.

thats a steal bro


It was a headache dealing with the customer service from the place, but in the end it was worth it. :yes
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby Muck FcDisney » January 27th, 2016, 9:39 pm

frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?


I paid $530 for 55" vizio with a free sound bar system. Not the best of the best, but was in cnet's and rtings's top 10 for the size. At the time it was at least $500 cheaper than the others on the list.

thats a steal bro


It was a headache dealing with the customer service from the place, but in the end it was worth it. :yes


Do you like the sound bar? After a little research I decided FUCK THAT. I would have had to raise the TV or put the sound bar on top, or the remote wouldn't work.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby MIAMIDOMINATION » January 27th, 2016, 10:01 pm

Muck FcDisney wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?


I paid $530 for 55" vizio with a free sound bar system. Not the best of the best, but was in cnet's and rtings's top 10 for the size. At the time it was at least $500 cheaper than the others on the list.

thats a steal bro


It was a headache dealing with the customer service from the place, but in the end it was worth it. :yes


Do you like the sound bar? After a little research I decided FUCK THAT. I would have had to raise the TV or put the sound bar on top, or the remote wouldn't work.

My roomate has a samsung soundbar that literally shakes the windows in the house
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby frazier9495 » January 27th, 2016, 10:09 pm

Muck FcDisney wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:
MIAMIDOMINATION wrote:
frazier9495 wrote:I have one, but only because at the time I bought it it was cheaper than most of the 1080p models I was looking at.

how much did you pay and what brand and size did you get?


I paid $530 for 55" vizio with a free sound bar system. Not the best of the best, but was in cnet's and rtings's top 10 for the size. At the time it was at least $500 cheaper than the others on the list.

thats a steal bro


It was a headache dealing with the customer service from the place, but in the end it was worth it. :yes


Do you like the sound bar? After a little research I decided FUCK THAT. I would have had to raise the TV or put the sound bar on top, or the remote wouldn't work.


The tv is low enough that that the sound bar doesn't block the tv at all. I did think it was a fail though that a vizio sound bar doesn't fit underneath a vizio tv :facepalm (they do make a similar product with a slightly different name that does fit though I believe)

Sound wise, huge difference when watching movies. I usually shut of the back speakers when watching sports because it just sounds like the PA guy is speaking right into my ear :lol:
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby bigbluebazooka » January 27th, 2016, 10:13 pm

gatrnation1 wrote:I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.

Get you one of these.

http://www.skystreamx.com/

Fuck paying for Netflix, redbox, and cable channels. And fuck that dvr. You want everything. There you go.

Bought one in august and love it.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby bigbluebazooka » January 27th, 2016, 11:03 pm

bigbluebazooka wrote:
gatrnation1 wrote:I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.

Get you one of these.

http://www.skystreamx.com/

Fuck paying for Netflix, redbox, and cable channels. And fuck that dvr. You want everything. There you go.

Bought one in august and love it.

Don't you hate having to fast forward through commercials when you dvr shows.

:dog
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby bigbluebazooka » January 27th, 2016, 11:16 pm

sellular1 wrote:
bigbluebazooka wrote:
bigbluebazooka wrote:
gatrnation1 wrote:I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.

Get you one of these.

http://www.skystreamx.com/

Fuck paying for Netflix, redbox, and cable channels. And fuck that dvr. You want everything. There you go.

Bought one in august and love it.

Don't you hate having to fast forward through commercials when you dvr shows.

:dog

How much was it and is there a monthly fee as well? Also, how is it with live sports?

Under $200. No monthly fee. I watched every Buccs game this year. Just make sure you have good Wi-Fi. Box updates itself. Just be patient with it. I had to learn about pirating tv but its fucking awesome.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby Y4NK33 PL4N3T » January 28th, 2016, 1:49 am

Don't waste money on this dumb shit.
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Re: 4K TVs

Postby FuckESPNdotCOM » May 13th, 2022, 10:59 am

gatrnation1 wrote:I was thinking of getting a 4K TV this year, but if cable companies like Dimhouse don't have 4K channels why get one now? Am I missing something? Perhaps for games, but I don't do gaming.

6 years later and I still don't see the point of buying a 4K TV, at least not one that's under 60 inches and probably won't easily fit through a freaking doorway. What channel or movies can you watch in 4K that are significantly better than what you see in 1080p? Do you need a telescope/microscope/binoculars to tell the difference?

Anyone have one of those "home theater" audio setups with something like 8 speakers scattered around a room? That makes even less sense to me than 4K TVs.
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