4K tv

markfj

Hi, looking to buy a 4K tv for my mum and dad for chsitmas

Im thinking a samsung, something like the Samsung UE40KU6000 40" or then found the Samsung 40 Inch UE40KU6020 which is a little cheaper

Im looking but dont see any difference in the other than the price but thats probably because Im not sure what Im looking for spec wise

Can anyone advise at all please? Either seem like a good deal?

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/samsung-ue40ku6020kxxu-4k-smart-led-tv-ue40ku6020kxxu/version.asprefsource=Ldadwords&gclid=CjwKEAiAyO_BBRDOgM-
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http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue40ku6000-hdr-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-40-with-freeview-hd-playstation-now-purcolour/p2869342

or even a hisense 43 http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5804476

forgotmyname

Do they have a 4k source to use? Is it a genuine 4k or is the quality actually worse than 1080?

markfj

forgotmyname wrote: »

Do they have a 4k source to use? Is it a genuine 4k or is the quality actually worse than 1080?

Hi,

The only thing they'd use is a Fire Tv box. Other than regular tv use, they only use a standard old tv at the moment as their other one broke, so I thought I'd replace with a newer 4k Tv, but as above I dont know loads about them myself.

DCFC79

Maybe the only difference I can see is the 1 from laptops direct has a silver base/stand.

I remember seeing the model number from a deal on HUKD and someone asked whats the difference between the 6020 and 6000.

DCFC79

markfj wrote: »

Hi,

The only thing they'd use is a Fire Tv box. Other than regular tv use, they only use a standard old tv at the moment as their other one broke, so I thought I'd replace with a newer 4k Tv, but as above I dont know loads about them myself.

Is it a first gen fire TV box ?

markfj

I cant see much difference myself, didnt know If I was overlooking some tech specs which sets any of the 4k Tvs apart now? I see some come with HD channels, some dont, but most important really I guess for them is clearer/better picture quality.

markfj

DCFC79 wrote: »

Is it a first gen fire TV box ?

Yes I am prett sure it is, heard the 4k boxes, aren't amazing?

jshm2

Don't

Samsung's 40 something inch offerings are prone to electronics problems. go Sony or Panny for that range instead.

The other thing is not to waste too much time on the 4k as there is little 4k content around anyway.

Get a set you're happy to use and view it instore. Rather than make a beeline for whatever comes in at your budget and has a "4k" label on it.

forgotmyname

Get an 85" screen and sit 12 inches away from it and you get the benefit of 4k.

I think you will do better with a non 4k screen.

Its HD all over again. Parents got their HD TV and said wow the picture is amazing. Except they were watching analog BBC1, BBC2, Central, Channel 4 and 5. They couldnt even get freeview without a better antenna.

I would say to them almost daily, it is NOT HD

markfj

cheers for all the replies, appreciate them

My mum went into curry's today, and was looking at them, she just said, the picture was alot clearer. Perhaps that's is just circumstantial then, I have read the 4k is best on 50inch plus tv's and she ideally wanted a 40inch one, i cant win

Appreciate the input.

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markfj wrote: »

My mum went into curry's today, and was looking at them, she just said, the picture was alot clearer.

She'll doubtless have been watching a 4K demo reel in the shop!

At home, she'll currently need to be a have a PayTV subscription to view any 4K broadcasts, or she'll have to fork out for an Ultra HD player and discs.

Having said all that, a new 4K set will still make the most of the normal Standard Definition and High Definition available on Freeview...