Ultra HD 4K TV Cheat Sheet
Posted in: Today's Chili
The Panasonic AX8000 series is one of many 4K TVs coming in 2014.
(Credit: CNET/Panasonic)
Ultra HD, colloquially known as “4K,” is the latest buzzword, and the latest push from TV manufacturers.
While your next TV might not be Ultra HD, the one after probably will be.
Here are the basics of what you need to know about this latest advancement in TV technology.
Higher than HD resolution, and possibly more To put it most simply, Ultra HD is resolution greater than HD. Today this most commonly means a horizontal resolution of 3,840 and a vertical resolution of 2,160. This is four times the resolution of 1080p, which is 1,920×1,080. Officially, Ultra HD is a minimum of 3,820×2,160, also known as Quad HD. It also includes cinema 4K (4,096×2,160) and future resolutions like “8K,” or 7,680x 4,320.
Four resolutions compared: standard definition; full high definition; and the two kinds of ultra high definition (Quad HD and 4Kx2K).
(Credit: CNET)
With current products and content, Ultra HD is almost entirely just about this increase in resolution. Resolution is just one part of a good picture, however, and not the most important. Behind the scenes there’s movement towa… [Read more]
Related Links:
A plasma lover’s guide to LED LCD
Five steps for a better-looking TV
Crave giveaway: FlatWave amplified HDTV antenna from Winegard
Are 2K+ smartphone resolutions overkill? Maybe not.
Making headphones mono
     |
Post a Comment