• TV
  • MOVIES
  • MUSIC
  • SHOWBIZ
  • SOAPS
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • FORUMS
  • Follow
    • Follow
    • facebook
    • twitter
    • google+
    • instagram
    • youtube
Hearst Corporation
  • TV
  • MOVIES
  • MUSIC
  • SHOWBIZ
  • SOAPS
  • GAMING
  • TECH
  • FORUMS
Forums
  • Register
  • Login
  • Forums
  • Gadgets
  • TV and Home Entertainment Technology
48" 4K at £299.99?????
<<
<
2 of 2
>>
>
koantemplation
25-11-2015
Expect them to only have 1 or 2 in store.
Winston_1
26-11-2015
So did anyone on here get one?
nigelbb
29-11-2015
Originally Posted by Sexbomb:
“No point getting a 4k full uhd until the content comes on.”

The is plenty of 4K content available as many consumer cameras & camcorders & mobile phones shoot 4K video now.
JurassicMark
29-11-2015
Originally Posted by nigelbb:
“The is plenty of 4K content available as many consumer cameras & camcorders & mobile phones shoot 4K video now.”

Think the poster was probably referring to 4K content available on TV platforms and Ultra HD Blu-ray rather than self-made 4K videos.
Kev_N
08-12-2015
I managed to get one of these. The picture quality on it is excellent, so far I've only tried 1080p through the built in freeview HD and a Chromecast so don't know about 4k. I have a Sony 55" TV which is maybe 4 or 5 years old and cost 4 times as much (Sony BRAVIA KDL-55EX500) and putting them side by side with the same source shows no noticeable quality difference in my opinion (apart from the size). The sound quality is terrible, can make it hard to watch at some points and kind of ruins the TV. I'm planning to connect up a decent surround sound so am hoping this will be cancelled out. In response to posts above it does have HDMI 2.0, however I can't see any mention of HDCP 2.2. I was looking at an Amazon 4k box but am concerned it won't work, does anyone know if it's likely to have this? If not I'll ring the company in next few days and will post the outcome.

Also note for anyone reading this the Sky remote code is 0164 (it's in the manual but not immediately obvious and not available on the Sky website).
Tassium
09-12-2015
A TV won't work with future name brand 4k set-top boxes/disc players unless it has HDCP 2.2.

Normally I couldn't say that with any certainty, but this is a copyright issue so there is no doubt.

I think that a down-converted picture will still be displayed however, so 4k content will be displayed at 1920x1080p.


But certain media devices that feature "4k" output might still work at 4k, but whether they will have any 4k content is doubtful.
-----------
There is really no point buying a 4k TV that does not have HDCP2.2
moox
09-12-2015
There were similar threats in the HD days though - that component outputs would be shut off eventually - but it never really happened AFAIK, as the studios never used their weapon (the ICT flag).

All that really happened was that component outputs were removed from consumer electronics, rather than being disabled or crippled in those that had them (and adaptors between HDMI and component were widely and legally available) - though it became moot once HDCP was totally cracked anyway.

I'd say it's a ridiculous method of enforcement anyway, as people want the original content, not after it has been processed through a BD player or TV STB. HDCP can be bulletproof but people will still crack UHD Bluray encryption, or Netflix DRM, or pay-TV encryption
Philip Wales
09-12-2015
On some of the Amazon reviews i does say, you'll need HDCP to view 4K content on the Fire TV2 box.
Kev_N
06-10-2016
Apologies for leaving this so long, completely forgot about it. Just to confirm the TV has one HDMI 2.0 socket which supports HDCP 2.2. Amazon fire 4k box works fine on it. Picture is very good, though the 4k doesn't seem noticeably better than 1080p, not sure if this is due to the TV, my eyes or the fact there genuinely is very little difference. If these come up again and anyone is looking for a second TV (e.g. mine is in my games room) then this is great, just make sure you have separate speakers or surround sound system.
<<
<
2 of 2
>>
>
VIEW DESKTOP SITE TOP

JOIN US HERE

  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Hearst Corporation

Hearst Corporation

DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK

© 2015 Hearst Magazines UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 72 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9EP. Registered in England 112955. All rights reserved.

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Complaints
  • Site Map