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For the poorly informed on technology like me, what is 4K? Is it like super high definition or something?
 

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Sorry mate, I need that translated. So a much better and clearer picture you mean?
4x the resolution (picture quality) of Ultra HD. Basically yes, looks better/cleaner.

Worth noting that if your WiFi isn't great you may be better off avoiding streaming in 4K, as it would mean more buffering.
 
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A pixel is a dot Chad.

4K Tv has about 4000 dots which comprise the image left to right and about 2000 dots top to bottom. More dots = more definition.

Standard HD is about 2000 x 1000, so a 4K Tv has twice as many dots packed into the same amount of real estate.
 
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A pixel is a dot Chad.

4K Tv has about 4000 dots which comprise the image left to right and about 2000 dots top to bottom. More dots = more definition.

Standard HD is about 2000 x 1000, so a 4K Tv has twice as many dots packed into the same amount of real estate.
Thanks mate. Frankly, what I get on Kayo right now with normal definition seems fine to me. Can't see how they can get it any clearer actually. :)
 
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Thanks mate. Frankly, what I get on Kayo right now with normal definition seems fine to me. Can't see how they can get it any clearer actually. :)
We all should be forced to watch the 1986 GF on VHS every February to realise how lucky we are.
 

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It's worth noting that lower resolutions look worse the bigger the screen gets as the pixels essentially get stretched.

The smaller the screen the less it matters. i.e. 4k on your tablet screen (if it even supported it) is unnecessary and would be of little benefit where's good ol 1080p Full HD will still look really nice on a small screen or reasonably modest sized TV (say 40 inch)

Having a large 4k capable screen but not having fast enough internet or access to 4k content is somewhat counter-productive. But I thought pretty much all large sized TV's would support 4k as standard by now or you gotta pay a premium for that?

Addressing the drawback is upscaling technology (using AI these days) which takes a lower definition or lower resolution image / video and makes it 'fit' and look presentable on a higher resolution display like your 4k TV for content that isn't in native 4k. This is likely why what Chad is watching still looks good.
 
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73 GF is a good one if you like grainy footage and spear tackles, but subjecting yourself to a beating from Manly every off-season is not for everyone.

1989 playoff for 5th v Brisbane is one of my faves to throw on for a bit of grainy footage and nostalgia.
 

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73 GF is a good one if you like grainy footage and spear tackles, but subjecting yourself to a beating from Manly every off-season is not for everyone.

1989 playoff for 5th v Brisbane is one of my faves to throw on for a bit of grainy footage and nostalgia.
You still have a VHS player?
 
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