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Why You Shouldn't Buy a UHD 4K TV This Year

Posted by Soulskill on from the more-pixels-than-sense dept.

Lucas123 writes "While it's tempting to upgrade your flatscreen to the latest technology, industry analysts say UHD TVs are still no bargain, with top brand names selling 65-in models for $5,000 or more. And, even though 4K TVs offer four times the resolution of today's 1080p HDTVs, there are no standards today for how many frames per second should be used in broadcasting media. Additionally, while there's plenty of content being produced for UHDs, little has been made available."

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  1. Re:Tempting? I Don't Have a TV... by Pokey.Clyde · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    "While it's tempting to upgrade your flatscreen to the latest technology,

    I don't have a TV, and don't watch TV/movies other than through my faux-HD monitor.

    I understand not everyone is like me, and that's OK. But in my circle of friends, it's really common to not have a TV and not care. Is this the experience of others, too?

    Also, this whole 4K thing reeks of "we tried to sell 3D, failed, now trying desperately with the next thing..." But please reply if you're really into 4K, too...

    Oh, look. It's the obligatory "I don't even own a TV" asshole posts.