I'm getting the 4K itch

[sekker]

Sony's new lineup of 4K 'UHDTVs' is looking really nice.

Good enough that I am at least taking a look.

http://store.sony.com/4k-ultra-hd-xbr-tv...Id=6335121&CJURL=http://store.sony.com/4k-ultra-hd-xbr-tvs/cat-27-catid-XBR-4K-Ultra-HD-TVs&camp=CJ_DF&clickId=10396361&affiliateId=&XID=A:6335121:CJ

(No, I'm not planning on replacing my 1080P plasma screen - a mere 'HDTV' - but with Apple not offering new Macs to window shop for, a tech junkie has to go somewhere for their fix...)

[pinion]

I'm holding out for 16k

[cbelt3]

I would need replacement eyes before it would be a justifiable expense.

[Filliam H. Muffman]

The first generation of the '900A models don't support HDMI 2.0. I like the '850 models better because they don't overcharge for the speakers I don't want, but they have the supposed lower quality active 3D.

The Sony '900B will likely be what I buy if Panasonic does not release a second generation without the bright vertical bands first.

[pRICE cUBE]

I believe I will buy one someday since I can tell the difference but I am not in a hurry. Isn't most of the general public is hard pressed to tell the difference between 480p and 1080p from 10 feet away?

Some of my favorite content will never make it to 1080p let alone 4K.

[davemchine]

My current favorite tv show is Scarecrow and Mrs King which I doubt would look any better at 4k. :-)

[datbeme]

pRICE cUBE wrote:
I believe I will buy one someday since I can tell the difference but I am not in a hurry. Isn't most of the general public is hard pressed to tell the difference between 480p and 1080p from 10 feet away?

Some of my favorite content will never make it to 1080p let alone 4K.

:agree:

It's tempting when it seems like the prices are getting really close to those of high end 1080P models, but I still just don't see these early 4K models making sense. These screens will be long in the tooth by the time higher quality content is commonplace, and I am not convinced that they do a better job with most of today's available content.

Fortunately, the one that stands out to me, the new Sony 65" with full array local dimming, is still 2-3x what I'm willing to spend for a TV.

[ka jowct]

cbelt3 wrote:
I would need replacement eyes before it would be a justifiable expense.

:agree:

[pRICE cUBE]

cbelt3 wrote:
I would need replacement eyes before it would be a justifiable expense.

Maybe Google Glass can fix your vision.

[Catzilla]

I just got the 1080p itch!