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Originally Posted by Kabaal
The likes of Netflix etc don't have the same limitations TV channels do. The current HD channels don't even broadcast in 1080p due to bandwidth limitations, I can't see 4k being any time soon.
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Yes but that's more to do with broadcasters wishing to save on transponder space on satellite rather than any technical limitation. They decided that the STB was able to introduce the extra frame, so there was no need for them to broadcast it. Doubtless when 4K comes along they will do the same, broadcast at up to 2160i rather than p.
However I agree it'll be a while before we see it's widespread take-up Most people (like me) who want to early-adopt are still waiting for the full ratification of HDMI 2.0 before jumping in.
However I wouldn't be at all surprised if the first public broadcasts took place this year, perhaps in a similar way to the way that Sky launched 3D. They sell the TVs to pubs at a subsidised rate and show the World Cup or Commonwealth Games (someone might be interested) in them. Then they launch a separate 4K channel specialising in endless repeats of that.
Edit: OK, I exaggerated when I said someone might be interested in the Commonwealth Games. Sorry...