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TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - BLINGMW - 01-05-2015
21:9 TVs anyone? Seems like they'd be cool, more useful for games or movies rather than this 4K nonsense that nothing can even drive yet. I'm just waiting for a reasonably priced 42-47" model to come out, but I wonder if the format will catch on. I just bought a 25" one for my computer 'cause it was cheap.
Can anyone tell me why TVs don't auto power on/off with signal (or have the option to do so) like a computer monitor does? At least, the ones I've seen don't. Tell me if yours does so I can buy it from you. Pressing a "power" button is kind of silly when driving one with a computer.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Evan - 01-05-2015
BLINGMW Wrote:21:9 TVs anyone? Seems like they'd be cool, more useful for games or movies rather than this 4K nonsense that nothing can even drive yet. I'm just waiting for a reasonably priced 42-47" model to come out, but I wonder if the format will catch on. I just bought a 25" one for my computer 'cause it was cheap.
21:9 doesnt do much for me personally, but I can see how if you get it big enough it would be a nice cinematic experience (TWSS).
To me Im just like, why chop off the top and bottom, just get a regular 16:9 TV just as wide.
(and for computers, i like 16:10!)
4k Im totally bought into. I bought a 4K tv about a year ago that Ive been using as a monitor and the detail is nothing short of amazing. Not goign to do a ton for you if you get a 46" and sit 20 feet away but a nice big screen sitting at THX distances with good native source material and its every bit as noticable improvement as going from SD to HD
Quote:Can anyone tell me why TVs don't auto power on/off with signal (or have the option to do so) like a computer monitor does? At least, the ones I've seen don't. Tell me if yours does so I can buy it from you. Pressing a "power" button is kind of silly when driving one with a computerI think the HDMI spec has something like that in it that isnt used much.
For example, the chromecast will turn your tv on and set the input when you stream something to it.
TV cant really turn itself off automatically since it doesnt know if you left the room or youre just binge watching gilmore girls again.
would be cool if kinect did that though by seeing if youre there or not
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - SlimKlim - 01-05-2015
I kind of don't want to see a 4k TV because in my mind 1080p is still "the best" and I have no plans to buy another TV anytime soon.
21:9 seems a little goofy to me, but I also remember making the transition from 4:3 to 16:9 and thinking it was weird, and now it's almost hard to watch shows made before 2005 because of the aspect ratio.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Senor_Taylor - 01-05-2015
What media out there is even in 4k? I can't imagine having internet fast enough to stream it.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - WRXtranceformed - 01-05-2015
Yeah and Directv doesn't even display in 1080p unless you buy an upgraded HD movie from it. That is what has held me back from making the jump to 4k...there is no source I have access to that even provides that quality
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - BLINGMW - 01-05-2015
Evan Wrote:To me Im just like, why chop off the top and bottom, just get a regular 16:9 TV just as wide.true, either the 16:9 has wasted space on top and bottom for movies and games, or the 21:9 has wasted space on the sides doing anything else, I'm just normally doing the first two.
Evan Wrote:4K with good native source materialOn my 95" projector screen I'm sure iRacing in 4K would be awesome, but the price of 4K projectors and I are pretty far apart. And other than games, it seems other source material will be a challenge for a few more years.
TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - JPolen01 - 01-05-2015
Exactly. Nothing is in 4k. The curved 4k tvs I've seen in person are the tits, but you would have to buy the loop that best buy plays and watch that on repeat. I couldn't justify a 4k TV when I bought my most recent TV. I would rather catch up with technology than gamble on something like that.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Evan - 01-06-2015
Senor_Taylor Wrote:What media out there is even in 4k? I can't imagine having internet fast enough to stream it.
WRXtranceformed Wrote:there is no source I have access to that even provides that quality
JPolen01 Wrote:Exactly. Nothing is in 4k.
there are these crazy new websites, Netflix.com, amazon.com and youtube.com. maybe you've never heard of them but they all have a bunch of 4k content..... :wink:
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Ken - 01-06-2015
Evan Wrote:Senor_Taylor Wrote:What media out there is even in 4k? I can't imagine having internet fast enough to stream it.
WRXtranceformed Wrote:there is no source I have access to that even provides that quality
JPolen01 Wrote:Exactly. Nothing is in 4k.
there are these crazy new websites, Netflix.com, amazon.com and youtube.com. maybe you've never heard of them but they all have a bunch of 4k content..... :wink:
Point is, there isn't enough to warrant getting a TV to watch the handful of selection on each of those sites that is in 4K. For the money, just buy a higher quality 1080P TV and you'll be much happier.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - JPolen01 - 01-06-2015
Oh shit I'm gonna run out and by a 4k to rewatch everything I've already watched!!
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Quote:The constant innovator, Netflix was one of the first services to stream 4K UHD content, taking flight with its original series House of Cards Season 2 in 4K UHD in April 2014. Content is pretty light at this point, mostly consisting of a few nature movies, series like House of Cards, Breaking Bad, and The Blacklist, as well as a few notable movies including Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Jerry Maguire.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - BLINGMW - 01-06-2015
JPolen01 Wrote:Oh shit I'm gonna run out and by a 4k to rewatch everything I've already watched!!:lol: could use an excuse to watch the breaking bad series again though... :dunno: :thumbup:
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Sully - 01-06-2015
BLINGMW Wrote:Only to the end of season 4. Jesus did season 5 get old real quick and then just kept going and going.....and going. Had a few good scenes and a couple good episodes but my girlfriend and I hated every time we had to sit down and watch it lolJPolen01 Wrote:Oh shit I'm gonna run out and by a 4k to rewatch everything I've already watched!!:lol: could use an excuse to watch the breaking bad series again though... :dunno: :thumbup:
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - BLINGMW - 01-06-2015
Sully Wrote:...my girlfriend and I hated every time we had to sit down and watch it lolProbably due to limits of 1080p resolution. You might be more engaged if you can count nose hairs
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Sully - 01-06-2015
It's possible. Maybe I'll spend 5-10 grand on a home theater setup and try and watch it again
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Mike - 01-06-2015
4k streaming (lulz) + vizio soundbar. THX ALL UP IN THIS BITCH. YES.
i just bought a new tv. i saved a lot of money buy not buying 3d, smart, or 4k. that's the intelligent move right now.
i think i saw something come across my rss feeds about a 4k flexible oled tv announced? wtf purpose does a flexible tv serve? people with money... :vomit:
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Senor_Taylor - 01-07-2015
Mike Wrote:i think i saw something come across my rss feeds about a 4k flexible oled tv announced? wtf purpose does a flexible tv serve? people with money... :vomit:
That's one of those things that isn't invented to sell and make money. It's one of those things that's made for the sake of progress. The first breakthroughs are always pointless and no one sees a use in the new technology, then someone finds a use for this new technology and then it's everywhere.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Evan - 01-07-2015
Ken Wrote:Point is, there isn't enough to warrant getting a TV to watch the handful of selection on each of those sites that is in 4K. For the money, just buy a higher quality 1080P TV and you'll be much happier.there is a world of difference between "there is no content" and the opinion "not enough to warrant a purchase"
I wouldnt blame you if you dont run out and buy a 4k tv, but you cant say there isnt plenty of easily accessible cheap content.
JPolen01 Wrote:Oh shit I'm gonna run out and by a 4k to rewatch everything I've already watched!!sour grapes much ?
sorry to rock your world bro, you can go back to believing that the only 4k content in existence is bestbuy's demo loop if it makes you feel better. :thumbup:
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - Jake - 01-07-2015
Mike Wrote:4k streaming (lulz) + vizio soundbar. THX ALL UP IN THIS BITCH. YES.
i just bought a new tv. i saved a lot of money buy not buying 3d, smart, or 4k. that's the intelligent move right now.
Hah, I did the same thing a few months ago. Got a 50" LED for $Cheap because it's a "dumb" TV. I have no interest in Smart TVs as my AppleTV will let me stream nearly anything I want, with an easier interface (iOS + AirPlay is the best). And I don't watch enough TV (and I own zero gaming consoles) to give a shit about 4K or 3D or whatever the kids like these days.
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - BLINGMW - 01-09-2015
FWIW I'm pretty content with the 21:9, 2560x1080 format, having used it for a couple days on my home computer (which Win7 and my outdated video card had no trouble identifying). A 29" would be ideal I think, similar to having two monitors. And when I mirror it on the 1080p projector for iRacing, scaling down to 1920 x 810 to keep the projector at a native width but 21:9 format, I've gotten rid of some pixels on the top and bottom that were busy drawing car interior and I don't miss 'em. I could/should have done that before.
I dare say my 16:9 TV is now looking pretty square....
Re: TV talk-- 21:9? 4K? - BLINGMW - 02-26-2015
29" 21:9 for $300 in case anyone needs a new monitor:
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