TiVo 4K TV's and virgin

robolots · 20-11-2015, 23:08

I have VM and TiVo which I watch through a TV that I'm happy with (Sony Bravia 1080p 40")

Now I know that there isn't much 4k content, but I want to upgrade my current TV and wanted any advice or opinions of upscaling through TiVo and watching services such as Netflix through VM especially as they have a 4k service.

I normally watch catch up services through a games console as it so much better than VM service.

nodrogd · 21-11-2015, 00:06

You won't get any 4k content through the current generation VM TiVO. The current modem setup certainly can't cope with it. However it is rumoured that a new 4k 2TB TiVO is at a well advanced stage of development in the US.

robolots · 21-11-2015, 11:40

I know there isn't any 4k content, but wanted to know if anyone also had any experience of 4k TV's and upscaling.
Those on here that say that they can't see much difference between standard and HD channels have either got naff TV's or should of gone to specsavers!

Khenryashley · 21-11-2015, 12:00

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Originally Posted by robolots

I have VM and TiVo which I watch through a TV that I'm happy with (Sony Bravia 1080p 40")

Now I know that there isn't much 4k content, but I want to upgrade my current TV and wanted any advice or opinions of upscaling through TiVo and watching services such as Netflix through VM especially as they have a 4k service.

I normally watch catch up services through a games console as it so much better than VM service.

I have just bought a LG 4k Tv. As with most of these new TV's they come with a Netflix and a Amazon prime app pre installed. I also got 6 months free Netflix sub(including 4K Films and shows) which is part of the deal when buying the LG TV.
The 4k netflix pictures are on another level.

So when you are looking for your new 4K tv look out for these free Netflix deals.

denphone · 21-11-2015, 12:28

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Originally Posted by robolots

I know there isn't any 4k content, but wanted to know if anyone also had any experience of 4k TV's and upscaling.
Those on here that say that they can't see much difference between standard and HD channels have either got naff TV's or should of gone to specsavers!

l have been to Specsavers

and even l can see the difference.

alwaysabear · 21-11-2015, 22:05

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Originally Posted by denphone

l have been to Specsavers

and even l can see the difference.

From what I have read 4k comes into its own on screens bigger than 50". So unless you have a large TV you will not see much of a difference.

denphone · 21-11-2015, 22:13

Well our TV cannot be any bigger then 40" so we won't be going down that road that's for sure.

TAZMANUK · 22-11-2015, 09:39

4k will be outdated by the time 4k channels are available, 8k TV's are out but at a big price tag.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34267265

tweedle · 22-11-2015, 14:45

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Originally Posted by TAZMANUK

4k will be outdated by the time 4k channels are available, 8k TV's are out but at a big price tag.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34267265

They will be targeted at events/advertising display etc. You could buy a 4K display years ago when 1080p TVs were just being launched. An some said 1080p would be out dated by the time it got into many people's homes.

I guess, a bit like 3D, soon all TV's will be UHD/4K ready wether you intend to use it not.

nodrogd · 22-11-2015, 17:51

The problem is despite the increasing technology, we are reaching the limitations of the human eye to detect that much detail. The optimum viewing distance to see all the detail on a 4k 55" screen is around 4-5 feet. Most people sit at or just beyond 6 feet. With 8k, a doubling of the screen size to 100" still requires a viewing distance of 3-4 feet (just longer than an arms length) for you to be able to detect that amount of detail.