Trends in the technology industry have notoriously fast life cycles (Remember
LaserDiscs?
HD DVDs?)
But if this year's CES was any indication, the Ultra High Def (a term
used interchangeably with 4K) TV is in it to win it. Unlike the flop
that was 3D television, 4K with its near-real picture quality is what
the people were after all along.
Here, preview what will be 2014's most sought after 4K televisions. Brace your wallets, they won't be cheap.
The premium UB9800 series of LG Ultra HD TVs debuted in 65-, 79-,
84-, and 98-inch models. The new TVs will display 4K content from any
input source, including HDMI 2.0, USB, and LAN, and new technology built
into the displays reduces motion blur, giving the screens a
ridiculously lifelike feel. The sound, produced in collaboration with
Harmon/Kardon, has also been improved.
LG's CES showstopper, however, was the 105-inch curved Ultra HD TV, a
true mammoth of a display. The 21:9 aspect ratio reflects what most
movies are filmed in, offering an immersive, theater-like experience for
the viewer. A front-facing 7.2 multichannel sound system designed by
Harmon/Kardon adds further dimension to the TV's viewing experience.

Unlike its flat colleagues, curved TVs, Samsung says, are meant to
offer a more panoramic, true-to-life viewing effect. Samsung's curved TV
lineup for 2014 includes the 105-inch curved UHD and the U9000 Series.
The curved 4K display, the 105-inch LCD TV (seen here with a single
piece of wood backing) has a widescreen 21:9 aspect ratio, just like the
LG TV.
The U9000 Series will come in three display sizes: 78-, 65-, and
55-inch screens. Despite the curve, consumers can continue to furnish
homes with TVs as gallery; the screens can be wall mounted with the use
of a specialty kit. Pricing for the new entrants to Samsung's
home-theater electronics hasn't been announced, but it's safe to say
they won't be anywhere near the bargain-basement level.
Sony XBR Series
At CES 2013, companies were talking big about the future of 4K, but
there was little hi-res content on the market to support these
innovations. Sony now has a few options for customers to access 4K media
through the Smart TV interface with Netflix's upcoming 4K entertainment and a selection of content on Sony's own
Video Unlimited streaming service. Though pricing hasn't been announced, these televisions are all hitting stores this Spring.
XBR-X950B — Sony's top-of-the-line 4K TV comes in an 85-inch
screen size, along with a 65-inch if that's just slightly too big. It
uses what Sony calls Dynamic Range Pro, where the LED lights are
directly behind the screen, making for brighter colors and deeper
blacks.
XBR-X900B — Three screen sizes are available with the X900B:
55-, 65-, and 79-inch. Sony is bolstering not only the image quality,
but also bringing an emphasis back to sound, which is seen in the wedge
shape of this particular TV. By tapering the display's width as it
reaches the top of the frame, Sony engineers were able to fit
ClearAudio+ speakers in the bottom of the display. Like the curved TVs
of Samsung or LG, this wedge may prove tricky for wall mounting.
XBR-X850B — The entry model of Sony's 2014 TV lineup, the
X850B could make the dream of having cutting-edge technology come closer
to a reality. The same 4K resolution is on hand, but with paired-down
screen sizes of 49, 55, 65, 70 inches.
Photo: Kelly Schwarze

Photo: Kelly Schwarze
As the years go by there are more and more technology options. But seriously they all achieve the same purpose. watching a football match over a 14' inch CRT TV and from a 62' inch 4k TV offer very different viewing experience but before you decide to migrate from one tech level to another, sit down and think Do i really need this? Money dont actually grow like grass you know.
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