TV newb with some Qs

[Hawkmoon]

Hey guys, haven't bought a new TV in 10 years so my knowledge is well out of date ! Do you mind if I ask some Qs?

I note that you more or less can't buy a 1080p TV any more, they are all 4k or 8k
1. But I have lots of 1080p blu-ray discs and an old but good 1080p blu ray player that doesn't upscale to 4k. How will blu rays look on a 4k TV? I am guessing the TV will do some internal upscaling? Is the quality of that highly variable from one TV to another?
2. I also only have Sky Q in 1080p - so same question, what is Sky Q going to look like upscaled to 4k by a current TV?
3. Any 50 inch mid-price TV recommendations bearing in mind those points above about me not having 4k source material ?

Thanks !

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

My experience is that modern TVs upscale 1080 very well, so I wouldn't worry about that - though if you are able to have a demo before buying , that might help you decide whether you like one particular model more. If yo are UK-based, Richer Sounds would always be my first port of call. Good pricing, happy to let you demo and a six-year warranty (not sure if that applies t all TVs, but it did to mine).

 

[Hawkmoon]

My experience is that modern TVs upscale 1080 very well, so I wouldn't worry about that - though if you are able to have a demo before buying , that might help you decide whether you like one particular model more. If yo are UK-based, Richer Sounds would always be my first port of call. Good pricing, happy to let you demo and a six-year warranty (not sure if that applies t all TVs, but it did to mine).

Cheers yes last TV from them at their Guildford branch so might book a visit

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I doubt you'll regret it.

 

[Hawkmoon]

Does anyone happen to know if Sky charge extra for turning on 4k content capability on Sky Q ?

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

At what time of the day do you intend to watch the contents on your Blu-ray discs?

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Does anyone happen to know if Sky charge extra for turning on 4k content capability on Sky Q ?

I'd be surprised if they didn't.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

At what time of the day do you intend to watch the contents on your Blu-ray discs?

If you are about to suggest that upscaling works better at different times of the day, I suspect you might want to step back when others read it...

 

[Dave_]

I'd be surprised if they didn't.

Of course they do!

£13 is the standard price for the UHD pack I believe

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

If you are about to suggest that upscaling works better at different times of the day, I suspect you might want to step back when others read it...

Not just times of the day, but even the viewing time matters.

 

[Friesiansam]

At what time of the day do you intend to watch the contents on your Blu-ray discs?

Not just times of the day, but even the viewing time matters.

How did you arrive at this conclusion?

 

[Kenneth Fernandes]

How did you arrive at this conclusion?

If you want to benefit completely from the 4K or even 8K screen resolution and content, the best possible way to view it is in a darker room.

 

[Friesiansam]

If you want to benefit completely from the 4K or even 8K screen resolution and content, the best possible way to view it is in a darker room.

Pull the curtains?

 

[jjbomber]

Pull the curtains?

Pull the other one more like. It's a wind-up!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

If you want to benefit completely from the 4K or even 8K screen resolution and content, the best possible way to view it is in a darker room.

As my learned cow friend points out, there are other ways to achieve this. Once again you are veering away from subject matter. Please don't.

 

[flashgordon1952]

i do not think BBC ITV and Sky news and most of there programs are in 4k only in 1080P only films are BluRay 4k and some 8k games

 

[flashgordon1952]

most modern TVs are 4k and all have 1080P 1080P is gernally all you need as many transmissions are not in 4k at all . Think sport is on Sky. BBC does have 4k but believe not all programs are in 4k Ideal size of TV is 50 inch to 55inch Anymore than that might find the picture is not as good as might think . Yes a huge 70 inch wow but it has its draw backs 1 has to be put on a way 2 look at further than might think 3 expensive ie double of a 55 inch. 4 more expensives models much better than others at above 50 inches Sony and Samsung are best followed by Hisense prices here are stratopheric £1500 to £2500 . Is it worth the money paying treble the price for a 70 inch ,which you can only watch from a wall ? 4 buying an older model be a good idea ie 2023 models can be highly discounted. , as much as £500 off. I did see a 2022 model half price ie a Samsung

 

[flashgordon1952]

most modern TVs are 4k and all have 1080P 1080P is gernally all you need as many transmissions are not in 4k at all . Think sport is on Sky. BBC does have 4k but believe not all programs are in 4k Ideal size of TV is 50 inch to 55inch Anymore than that might find the picture is not as good as might think . Yes a huge 70 inch wow but it has its draw backs 1 has to be put on a way 2 look at further than might think 3 expensive ie double of a 55 inch. 4 more expensives models much better than others at above 50 inches Sony and Samsung are best followed by Hisense prices here are stratopheric £1500 to £2500 . Is it worth the money paying treble the price for a 70 inch ,which you can only watch from a wall ? 4 buying an older model be a good idea ie 2023 models can be highly discounted. , as much as £500 off. I did see a 2022 model half price ie a Samsung

adding to that few programs on BBC ITV are in 4k only the player is. Olympics might be. I do remember during the UK Olympics they tried 3 D trial . It was a waste of time and could be dangerous to watch , for any length of time . So they stopped it Thankfully

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

It was a waste of time and could be dangerous to watch

How do you figure that out?

And the ideal screen size is the one that someone's room and budget can accommodate, not yours. The notion that going beyond the screen size you prefer brings visible detriment is wishful thinking, I'm afraid.

The Olympics are not in 4k on the Beeb.

 

[flashgordon1952]

watching a TV close will affect your eyes they do advise you what distance to watch the tv depending on size of it Now the prefect size for watch games . i been told is 65 inches

 

[Dave_]

watching a TV close will affect your eyes they do advise you what distance to watch the tv depending on size of it Now the prefect size for watch games . i been told is 65 inches

This is nonsense!

The optimal screen size is related to viewing distance and resolution of the media being viewed etc.

Not some arbitrary figure pulled out of thin air.

TV Size To Distance Calculator (And The Science Behind It)

Choosing a new TV for your room can be a daunting challenge. The market has never been more complicated, with dozens of new models released each year and a mountain of marketing jargon to work through.

www.rtings.com

 

[Revolutions]

This is nonsense!

If it’s nonsense, please explain to me why all people in the UK who grew up in the 80s have ended up prematurely blind???

I blame transworld sport. Had to sit though that before the cartoons started. No choice but to have my face glued to the screen. And now I’m blind!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

This is nonsense!

The optimal screen size is related to viewing distance and resolution of the media being viewed etc.

Not some arbitrary figure pulled out of thin air.

TV Size To Distance Calculator (And The Science Behind It)

Choosing a new TV for your room can be a daunting challenge. The market has never been more complicated, with dozens of new models released each year and a mountain of marketing jargon to work through.

www.rtings.com

Wonder if this could help me justify a bigger screen...

 

[Friesiansam]

This is nonsense!

The optimal screen size is related to viewing distance and resolution of the media being viewed etc.

Not some arbitrary figure pulled out of thin air.

TV Size To Distance Calculator (And The Science Behind It)

Choosing a new TV for your room can be a daunting challenge. The market has never been more complicated, with dozens of new models released each year and a mountain of marketing jargon to work through.

www.rtings.com

According to that calculator, we should have a 75” TV…

Now that is nonsense!

 

[flashgordon1952]

Hey guys, haven't bought a new TV in 10 years so my knowledge is well out of date ! Do you mind if I ask some Qs?

I note that you more or less can't buy a 1080p TV any more, they are all 4k or 8k
1. But I have lots of 1080p blu-ray discs and an old but good 1080p blu ray player that doesn't upscale to 4k. How will blu rays look on a 4k TV? I am guessing the TV will do some internal upscaling? Is the quality of that highly variable from one TV to another?
2. I also only have Sky Q in 1080p - so same question, what is Sky Q going to look like upscaled to 4k by a current TV?
3. Any 50 inch mid-price TV recommendations bearing in mind those points above about me not having 4k source material ?

Thanks !

what i would do ,is to walk into Currys look at there TVs ask questions . Then if they offer a good deal otherwise go through Amazon. Asking questions never hurts at all. me i would look at what price range you want to pay ! ie £700 for a 55 inch Look at Hisense as a yard stick ! They get you there 2024 QLED model . Value for money TV. Does everything a £1000 TV. does , but far cheaper ( other manufacturers ) . 4k is standard anyway However you might be stick with 50/60hz . Most of the very expensive ones now are 144 hz or 100hz and suitable for 8k (which you do not need now) or the micro or mini ones . Keep an eye on Amazon . Of course you might have a light pocket, Then look at the TCL 55 inch at £400 with 50/60 hz . They even do a 75 or 70 inch for less than £600 ,but it be a 2023 model and 50 hz . Hisense 2023 models have dropped in price now . Due to the fact the 2025 models soon be out for Christmas