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Watching a home theater podcast, I think 4K could save the cable companies.

Posted by Mop (196 lbs) (aka rburriel) Sep 14 '11, 16:18

You won't be able to do any kind of approximation of 4k via streaming. You'll need cable to do it. Either way, of course, you need a fatter pipe. Cable companies better get busy.

Mop

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hd is good enough for 95% of the consumers -- nm - moles Sep 14, 16:39
*crosses out "HD" and slaps the term "4K" on a vhs quality stream* - Content Providers Sep 14, 16:38 3
- At least analog feeds don't become completely unwatchable when there is a disruption. -- nm - psilotum Sep 14, 16:40 2
  - What analog feeds? I thought we were done with those -- nm - JD Sep 14, 16:43 1
    - Unfortunately, we pretty much are. -- nm - psilotum Sep 14, 16:46
1. Isn't this unnecessary for typical home screen sizes? - psilotum Sep 14, 16:35

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