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BB's: I don't see there really being any reason to buy a 4K TV until there's more programming available for the format, and even then... -- (edited)

Posted by ML (aka Iadodger) Sep 2 '15, 10:52

at some point these increases in pixels are practically useless--the human eye can only resolve so much at distance

reminds me of the contrast ratio hullabaloo of the recent past

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at this point in time I agree with you. We're in that changeover period for the remainder of the year. Next Year or so the regular HDTV's will be gone -- nm - Remlik Sep 2, 11:08
I was buying a new tv anyway and thought I should just buy for the future. it's pretty. that's all I know. -- nm - fabulous squad Sep 2, 11:00 1
- by the time the future gets here (IE: digital tv and HD) the future ready tv will be be obsolete and not really ready at all - zeitgeist Sep 2, 11:08
When the price difference was more significant I would have agreed with you. When it's this close and you're buying an item that will last for quite - pmb Sep 2, 11:00 1
- If a person is in the market for a new TV, I can see an argument for future-proofing. I'm talking more "needing" to buy b/c HDTV is already obsolete. -- (edited) - ML Sep 2, 11:07
Besides, 1080p is better than 4Ki -- nm - Ender Sep 2, 10:53 1
- 480p ftw! -- nm - hqmiserable Sep 2, 10:54

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