topic Did you see our first 4K video masterclass? in General chat

Did you see our first 4K video masterclass?

Drewde — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 13:48:22 GMT

If you haven't seen it yet, don't miss out on the video where you can see how 4K technology takes the experience of watching sports on TV to a new level.

You can find the video here.

Have you experienced 4K TV yet? Tell us what you thought!

Re: Did you see our first 4K video masterclass?

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 14:33:41 GMT

Seeing as this is in General Chat, I'll offer my viewpoint and take on 4K

I have not seen 4K demonstated. I am looking forward to this up-coming technology - I say upcoming, as I think its still 2-4 years away realistically (based in the few points below)

Little benefit for viewers with less than 40" screens
HDMI 2.0 has not been released
Very little to no 4K media content available.
No storage media can cope with the increased file-size (ie 300GB discs in development)
H.265 codec still in development for streaming etc

I cannot see 4K coming to Freeview - Hopefully ill eat my words on that. (Sky/Virgin/Freesat yes)

Re: Did you see our first 4K video masterclass?

jumpsuit — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:40:22 GMT

Looks interesting, but the main sticking point for me is the cost of the television sets.

Based on current prices I've seen of £3999 - £25000 I think the 4k market will be a very 'exclusive' club.

(Unless I'm wrong about the prices and have only found the expensive models.)

For those that can afford them then great, but I would expect to be able to drive one for that money or have it take me on holiday.