Look up TV manufacturers. Most of their new TVs does not support 3D.3D is not dead. It is the USA TV market that is backwards.
No, that is not correct, as I've already stated.There were several movies shot in 3D in 2017
Look up TV manufacturers. Most of their new TVs does not support 3D.3D is not dead. It is the USA TV market that is backwards.
No, that is not correct, as I've already stated.There were several movies shot in 3D in 2017
Panasonic has over a dozen 2017 3D models in Europe. Several other brands have a few.Look up TV manufacturers. Most of their new TVs does not support 3D.
No, that is not correct, as I've already stated.
Yeah! It's the new format for Brexit Britain - the way things are going here! :'( :'( We're also waiting the launch of the new Mini Metro with 4 speed gearbox, wind down windows and MW/LW radio!480p DVD isn't dead either. I still see them for sale EVERYWHERE.
3D is not dead. It is the USA TV market that is backwards.
There were several movies shot in 3D in 2017, and there were also many conversions (which take up to a year to process).
There are many 3D movies coming in 2018.
You notice this vividly if you compare a compressed HD cable stream with an OTA HD signal. The difference is stark and you're paying your cable provider for the privilege of poorer quality than the free OTA HD. This is true capitalism at work!
Does anyone even offer 7.1.2 streaming yet? I'm not sure anyone even offers 7.1? It's ridiculous.The difference between 1080P and 4K from a sheer resolution standpoint is pretty difficult for the average consumer to tell the difference between. The biggest advantage 4K provides on disc is HDR. That is where you really notice the difference between a 1080P blu ray and a 4K blu ray. That is from a picture quality only standpoint. The real difference is audio quality. Streaming is horrific compared to physical media in this regard.
Does anyone even offer 7.1.2 streaming yet? I'm not sure anyone even offers 7.1? It's ridiculous.
Not to mention probably 80% of TV's pushed on consumers as "HDR" can't really display it. And that's if the TV is even 4K, cheaping out playing rgbw tricks.
It is middle aged people that are the most tech savvy in general.
You notice this vividly if you compare a compressed HD cable stream with an OTA HD signal. The difference is stark and you're paying your cable provider for the privilege of poorer quality than the free OTA HD. This is true capitalism at work!
Ask women if they would allow an outside uhf/vhf antenna or satellite dish bolted to the chimney or roof. That is why cable has won.
People are getting solar panels bolted to their roof in droves. Also, in England there's satellite dishes bolted to house everywhere. People will do anything to save cash but somehow cable companies have convinced the masses that ariels are evil.Ask women if they would allow an outside uhf/vhf antenna or satellite dish bolted to the chimney or roof. That is why cable has won.
I hate Spectrum cable so much I pay an extra $35 a month of Directvnow on my big screen. My wife wants to hear nothing about changing, its good enough
Come to the US. The mind set of many is different. NIMBY not in my backyard (roof or in my sight).People are getting solar panels bolted to their roof in droves. Also, in England there's satellite dishes bolted to house everywhere. People will do anything to save cash but somehow cable companies have convinced the masses that ariels are evil.
(1) They have very good antennas these days that don't look that bad and are very discrete. Example or example.
(2) Reception is almost as good if the antenna is in the attic, where nobody can see it anyway. It doesn't have to be outside nor bolted to a chimney or roof.
(3) If you are within 50 miles of a city, even a basic amplified antenna behind the tv will do the job most of the time.
(4) Like most people, women like the idea of reducing/eliminating the monthly cable bill and spending that money on something else. I went down from $120/month for internet+tv package to $40/month for just internet. $80/month to spent on other stuff is not nothing.
Hey man, you haven't said where you are. I assume from your standoffishness that you live in a crummy area for ota reception. That isn't the antenna's fault, and certainly not the fault of the "women."Come on over. Please bring 15-25 feet of mast, we’re going to need it.
Been there done that.
But dude, it's last decades technology. IMO Blu Ray
Come to the US. The mind set of many is different. NIMBY not in my backyard (roof or in my sight).
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Come on over. Please bring 15-25 feet of mast, we’re going to need it.
Been there done that.
Huh? I live in the US and have no idea what you're talking about. I have satellite dishes on my house(even though I cut the cord long ago). I do have a 15' antenna but i've put it in the attic. I was testing some outside the house though. I see lots of people with dishes and antennas.
My wife certainly doesn't care what I do, how I run cables, what dishes are on the house, etc.
I have 2 home theaters and a room full of computers. She's fine with all of it even though she doesn't care about any of it.
I don't know that i'm lucky. I don't know any wives in my circle that care about that(friends, family, coworkers). If you don't cut the cord then satellite is the way to go. Maybe it's cultural? Different parts of the country and such.You my friend are lucky.
Many in my circle all face the same battle. Lousy cable service and wife’s that want the perfect looking house.
480p DVD isn't dead either. I still see them for sale EVERYWHERE.
Yes, I see that too and the quality is not bad (including the price).
Sure... some people don't care about video quality. But I'm speaking from my point of view.
I can watch 1080p on my phone... most cable TV is at least 720p... and I can't even remember the last time I saw a 480p video on Youtube.
So there's no way I'd spend real money on a 480p DVD to watch on a giant TV... even if it was in the $5 bin at the store.
I'm not too keen on buying movies anyway. I'm more of a rental guy. Rarely is there a movie I want to watch again and again and again.
I'd rather rent a movie from iTunes in HD for $6 and watch it once than buy the movie on DVD for $5 and own it forever. DVDs (to me) are a poor investment.
I have a friend who buys a few DVDs every month. This is in addition to about 500 DVDs she already owns. I want to tell her:
1. You haven't even watched 1/10 of the movies you already have... so why keep buying more?
2. You're buying terrible video quality... 480p on your 65" LCD TV.
But yeah... it keeps happening. People keep buying DVDs.
Not me! Though if I was to buy plastic discs... it would definitely be Blu-Ray!