What does this mean?

[Deleted member 2457]

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/4k-vs-201604104279.htm

 

[Deleted member 2457]

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/4k-vs-201604104279.htm

More info here:

https://www.avforums.com/threads/report-lg-launch-new-g6-e6-c6-and-b6-oled-tvs-with-dolby-vision.2022034/page-6

 

[spiny norman]

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/4k-vs-201604104279.htm

It seems to be suggesting that HDR makes a TV's contrast and brightness work so hard by default, that the TV has nothing more to give when you want to watch HDR movies in daylight.

So it's suggesting that HDR is only for viewing in a darkened room, a bit like 3D, which will limit its appeal to a wider public beyond home cinema enthusiasts.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/4k-vs-201604104279.htm

It seems to be suggesting that HDR makes a TV's contrast and brightness work so hard by default, that the TV has nothing more to give when you want to watch HDR movies in daylight.

So it's suggesting that HDR is only for viewing in a darkened room, a bit like 3D, which will limit its appeal to a wider public beyond home cinema enthusiasts.

What good is that then? *smile*

 

[spiny norman]

What good is that then? *smile*

I think that's the point they're trying to make, even if they take quite a while to get to it.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

What good is that then? *smile*

I think that's the point they're trying to make, even if they take quite a while to get to it.

I am pulling out of all this crap!

 

[bigboss]

One of the pitfalls of being an early adopter, eh? That's exactly why I'll wait until 2018 before deciding to take the plunge into 4K.

A firmware update will likely solve this, once more such reports emerge.

 

[Benedict_Arnold]

Don't expect fantastic TV contrast in bright sunlight rooms. Duh. That's why TV control rooms are darkened, and cinemas and...

 

[Paul.]

You can buy half a HDR tv right now. You just need to choose if you want the bright half or the dark half.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I don't believe in watching critical material while trying to compete against daylight. But I don't like pitch black either. So, if HDR in about 18 months' time can cope with subdued daylight (with the curtains closed) then fine! But if not, also fine.

 

[nugget2014]

during samsung's ces 2016 tv announcement they said a good way to combat this is having the new 1000 nit panels for their tv's. so you can still watch hdr in daytime and not be effected as much as on a tv with lower maximum light output.

so basically the more maximum nits your tv can go the better. especially during daytime with ambient light flooding the room, this is why LED is better than OLED for hdr viewing with ambient light, i'd hate to watch hdr content on a 350 nit OLED with the amount of light my room can get.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

during samsung's ces 2016 tv announcement they said a good way to combat this is having the new 1000 nit panels for their tv's. so you can still watch hdr in daytime and not be effected as much as on a tv with lower maximum light output.

so basically the more maximum nits your tv can go the better. especially during daytime with ambient light flooding the room, this is why LED is better than OLED for hdr viewing with ambient light, i'd hate to watch hdr content on a 350 nit OLED with the amount of light my room can get.

The 350 nit Oled don't look great in the pictures on the AV Forums link.

 

[ellisdj]

It means HD TV Test do the best reviews 🙂

How informative is that

Shows just how much difference there is between HDR and SDR

Side by side quite a bit - in reality would you really notice or miss it

 

[Deleted member 2457]

It means HD TV Test do the best reviews 🙂

How informative is that

Shows just how much difference there is between HDR and SDR

Side by side quite a bit - in reality would you really notice or miss it

Sounds like you can't really tell!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

One of the pitfalls of being an early adopter, eh? That's exactly why I'll wait until 2018 before deciding to take the plunge into 4K.

A firmware update will likely solve this, once more such reports emerge.

What do you think I should do now, BB? I was thinking buying another 1080p OLED, and cancel my Panasonic Blu-Ray player.

 

[Series1boy]

One of the pitfalls of being an early adopter, eh? That's exactly why I'll wait until 2018 before deciding to take the plunge into 4K.

A firmware update will likely solve this, once more such reports emerge.

What do you think I should do now, BB? I was thinking buying another 1080p OLED, and cancel my Panasonic Blu-Ray player.

can you get your lg oled back? That's what I'd do and then wait for 4K to take off/bed in..

 

[Deleted member 2457]

One of the pitfalls of being an early adopter, eh? That's exactly why I'll wait until 2018 before deciding to take the plunge into 4K.

A firmware update will likely solve this, once more such reports emerge.

What do you think I should do now, BB? I was thinking buying another 1080p OLED, and cancel my Panasonic Blu-Ray player.

can you get your lg oled back? That's what I'd do and then wait for 4K to take off/bed in..

I think I would prefer to buy a new one but possibly. I was thinking about the LG 55ec930v from John Lewis.

 

[nugget2014]

i think for the best longetivity and futureproofing you should get a midrange 1080 LED temporarily until 2017 OLED's come out. will be cheaper and get even better HDR performance. or just wait and get the E6 in a couple months.

on the subject of temporary tv's. you now have an old sony dont you? you could just use that for a while until 2017 tv's are out.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I think I would prefer to buy a new one but possibly. I was thinking about the LG 55ec930v from John Lewis.

The 55EC930V is NOT as good as the 55EA980W that you let go for a bargain price. If you could buy it back from Homesound, that would be good.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

i think for the best longetivity and futureproofing you should get a midrange 1080 LED temporarily until 2017 OLED's come out. will be cheaper and get even better HDR performance. or just wait and get the E6 in a couple months.

on the subject of temporary tv's. you now have an old sony dont you? you could just use that for a while until 2017 tv's are out.

Yep, I got a Sony 46hx803 3D TV.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I think I would prefer to buy a new one but possibly. I was thinking about the LG 55ec930v from John Lewis.

The 55EC930V is NOT as good as the 55EA980W that you let go for a bargain price. If you could buy it back from Homesound, that would be good.

I think I am going to use my Sony and wait for a bargain. Now I'm in no rush it makes sense. What about the Panasonic 4K blu-ray player? Do I get that or leave it?

 

[Series1boy]

I think I would prefer to buy a new one but possibly. I was thinking about the LG 55ec930v from John Lewis.

The 55EC930V is NOT as good as the 55EA980W that you let go for a bargain price. If you could buy it back from Homesound, that would be good.

I think I am going to use my Sony and wait for a bargain. Now I'm in no rush it makes sense. What about the Panasonic 4K blu-ray player? Do I get that or leave it?

id wait until you get a 4K Tv which will be around a week or so knowing you 🙂

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Without a 4K television, there's no point in getting a 4K Blu-ray player, as I'm sure that you know!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Cheers guys, I will wait then. *smile*

 

[ellisdj]

A week as if.
Keep the player that will be good enough for you for the forseeable and you got it at a good price
Or second thoughts wait until a player supports dolby vision before buying. This could be a long wait though

Just wait until the panny goes and see how much you miss it. At least you will see uhd before it goes

Then take stock of what is a sensible amount of money to spend on a tv and get the best one within that £ range.

55 will be too small now no point buying a 55