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UHD Spec Stomps on Current Blu-ray Spec, But Will Consumers Notice?

Posted by timothy on from the is-your-nose-on-the-glass? dept.

An anonymous reader writes Details have emerged on the new UHD Blu-ray spec and players set to start shipping this summer. UHD promises resolutions 4X greater than Blu-ray 1080p as well as much higher data rates, enhanced color space and more audio options. But, will consumers care, and will they be willing to upgrade their HDTV's, AV Receivers, and Blu-ray players to adopt a new format whose benefits may only be realized on ultra large displays or close viewing distances? The article makes the interesting point that UHD isn't synonymous with 4K, even if both handily beat the resolution of most household displays.

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  1. Re:Nope by AK+Marc · · Score: -1, Troll

    And everyone that's come into my house and watched a BluRay movie on my 720p has commented on how clear and crisp that new HD is. About half ask if it's a 4k TV.

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  2. Re:I won't notice by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    normal TV viewing distance

    How far is "normal TV viewing distance"? Is that an SI unit? And what size television are we viewing? A normal size television?

    All you've done is to state your opinion, and you've failed to back it up in any way whatsoever.

    At the viewing distances and screen size I use, I can certainty see a considerable difference. Furthermore, my eyesight isn't even that good. If I can see a difference in clarity then somebody with good eyesight should see even more of a difference.

    This whole "you can't tell the difference at normal viewing distances" seems to be the new "the human eye can't perceive about 24Hz". Both statements are equally false.