4K
Also called Ultra HD, delivers 4 times the resolution as 1080HD. Wow!
Just as when 1080HD arrived on the scene, there is limited content available in the 4K format. But more 4K content is arriving regularly and it is looking to become very desirable to those who want that perfect picture. Now, in 2017, all manufacturers build more 4K TVs than 1080P TVs.
4K TV's and Projectors do upscale 1080HD to close to 4K resolution. From what I have experienced some do a real good job of it. So even with limited 4K content right now, you can still enjoy better picture quality with a 4K TV or Projector.
Currently Steaming 4K is a bit more complicated. While some very current smart TV's have 4K streamer apps built in, many do not. And most of the standalone streaming devices, like I prefer, do not have 4K capability. Sony does have a 4K Player and Nuvola also has a more commercial grade 4K streamer. I am looking at this one closely. ROKU, Amazon and others all have plans for 4K streaming so its inevitable.
This is still very early in the game for 4K so things should change quickly with more of the popular devices becoming capable of streaming 4K. Stay tuned.
BUT! Just because you have a 4K TV and 4K Streaming, even if you have content, does not mean all is well. You see, with 4K, you will also need real good internet service. I am told 25M down. So you will have to pay up to your internet provider to get those speeds capable of Streaming 4K. And with all that bandwidth getting gobbled up for 4K, what effect will it have on the entire internet experience? Will services like Netflix and Amazon become slower because they are taxed from the overload? Or will they be able to keep up with the bandwidth demand? Who knows? We will just have to ride this one out. 4K will have its growing pains just like 1080HD had.
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Also called Ultra HD, delivers 4 times the resolution as 1080HD. Wow!
Just as when 1080HD arrived on the scene, there is limited content available in the 4K format. But more 4K content is arriving regularly and it is looking to become very desirable to those who want that perfect picture. Now, in 2017, all manufacturers build more 4K TVs than 1080P TVs.
4K TV's and Projectors do upscale 1080HD to close to 4K resolution. From what I have experienced some do a real good job of it. So even with limited 4K content right now, you can still enjoy better picture quality with a 4K TV or Projector.
Currently Steaming 4K is a bit more complicated. While some very current smart TV's have 4K streamer apps built in, many do not. And most of the standalone streaming devices, like I prefer, do not have 4K capability. Sony does have a 4K Player and Nuvola also has a more commercial grade 4K streamer. I am looking at this one closely. ROKU, Amazon and others all have plans for 4K streaming so its inevitable.
This is still very early in the game for 4K so things should change quickly with more of the popular devices becoming capable of streaming 4K. Stay tuned.
BUT! Just because you have a 4K TV and 4K Streaming, even if you have content, does not mean all is well. You see, with 4K, you will also need real good internet service. I am told 25M down. So you will have to pay up to your internet provider to get those speeds capable of Streaming 4K. And with all that bandwidth getting gobbled up for 4K, what effect will it have on the entire internet experience? Will services like Netflix and Amazon become slower because they are taxed from the overload? Or will they be able to keep up with the bandwidth demand? Who knows? We will just have to ride this one out. 4K will have its growing pains just like 1080HD had.
Proudly Serving the lakes region of NH and many parts of New England since 1984