Help selecting 4K TV
Discussion
gizlaroc said:
Fair enough if you won't buy used.
Seriously, the Q60 is terrible, really bad, it just looked a washed out mess to me. Even my wife, which takes no interest in these things said it looked poor.
Can you stretch to the Q70?
Not sure what sort of price difference that is?
That has some local dimming which helps greatly.
I know you don't want to buy used, but I bought my Sony XF9005 from here......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-KD49XG9005BU-49-4K...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-KD49XG9005BU-49-4K...
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Tenner less from Richer: click.Seriously, the Q60 is terrible, really bad, it just looked a washed out mess to me. Even my wife, which takes no interest in these things said it looked poor.
Can you stretch to the Q70?
Not sure what sort of price difference that is?
That has some local dimming which helps greatly.
I know you don't want to buy used, but I bought my Sony XF9005 from here......
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-KD49XG9005BU-49-4K...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-KD49XG9005BU-49-4K...
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If the box isn't compatible with UHD they will automatically factor in replacement. You could argue that as you only got it very recently you should've been supplied with a UHD box by default (at least one of the 1TB options is UHD capable and seems to be handed out as the default choice). Probably an easier ask if you're happy with the 1TB box. My son has a tendency to record bucket loads of kids TV series, so I opted for the 2TB so I don't have to delete all the crud as frequently!
Adrian E said:
If the box isn't compatible with UHD they will automatically factor in replacement. You could argue that as you only got it very recently you should've been supplied with a UHD box by default (at least one of the 1TB options is UHD capable and seems to be handed out as the default choice). Probably an easier ask if you're happy with the 1TB box. My son has a tendency to record bucket loads of kids TV series, so I opted for the 2TB so I don't have to delete all the crud as frequently!
It is compatible with UHD, all Q boxes are, I thought. It's not got HDR, the newer boxes do. Annoyed that I signed up 2 months ago and sent old stock.Trustmeimadoctor said:
illmonkey said:
Trustmeimadoctor said:
What box do you have?
Sky Q 2TB - 32B056I was on that page yesterday and didn't see the link. When you click and sign in, it is just a "register interest" type form, suggesting a £50 "Upgrade" cost for the HDR box.
I may message them expressing my annoyance and see if it becomes free
£50 for HDR probably isn't worth it.
te sky showillmonkey said:
Adrian E said:
If the box isn't compatible with UHD they will automatically factor in replacement. You could argue that as you only got it very recently you should've been supplied with a UHD box by default (at least one of the 1TB options is UHD capable and seems to be handed out as the default choice). Probably an easier ask if you're happy with the 1TB box. My son has a tendency to record bucket loads of kids TV series, so I opted for the 2TB so I don't have to delete all the crud as frequently!
It is compatible with UHD, all Q boxes are, I thought. It's not got HDR, the newer boxes do. Annoyed that I signed up 2 months ago and sent old stock.I'm assuming my 2TB box will be HDR (my new screen is, as I've played some streaming UHD content and had HDR pop up on the screen when it starts playing)
They only rolled out HDR at the end of May IIRC
Adrian E said:
illmonkey said:
Adrian E said:
If the box isn't compatible with UHD they will automatically factor in replacement. You could argue that as you only got it very recently you should've been supplied with a UHD box by default (at least one of the 1TB options is UHD capable and seems to be handed out as the default choice). Probably an easier ask if you're happy with the 1TB box. My son has a tendency to record bucket loads of kids TV series, so I opted for the 2TB so I don't have to delete all the crud as frequently!
It is compatible with UHD, all Q boxes are, I thought. It's not got HDR, the newer boxes do. Annoyed that I signed up 2 months ago and sent old stock.I'm assuming my 2TB box will be HDR (my new screen is, as I've played some streaming UHD content and had HDR pop up on the screen when it starts playing)
They only rolled out HDR at the end of May IIRC
I am talking with Sky now about the newer boxes, the lady says it was all delayed due to Covid.
God, painful talking to Sky. Apparently the box I have, is not the box I have. Their records show a 1TB box with HDR, but my box says different. So they are not playing ball. I can pay £50 to get a HDR box, but only if I have a 1TB box. They won't upgrade the 2TB boxes. Luckily their records show a 1TB box!
Still not going for it...
Still not going for it...
What box you have will depend on what the installer had in the back of his van on the day, but you'd expect them to know from interrogating it remotely to confirm the capabilities.....
I really must triple check tomorrow what the spec is of the one the installer thrusts towards me through the window for me to self-install!
ETA - took me a couple of goes to get the deal I posted in the other thread I linked to - bit of a pain all round
I really must triple check tomorrow what the spec is of the one the installer thrusts towards me through the window for me to self-install!
ETA - took me a couple of goes to get the deal I posted in the other thread I linked to - bit of a pain all round
If you are looking at the Sony TPS have got them at 785 with a 7 year warranty.
No connection other than I bought from them (on a recommendation from here) and ended up paying 795 for an 49XF9005 last year after some silly discounts at a further cash back they applied locally. Saved several hundreds.
Might be worth a call to see what offers they have on?
Edit: Just read back and see you ordered the 55, IMVHO good choice. With hindsight I might have gone for a slightly larger screen as I need to be fairly close (or at least have my glasses on!) to appreciate 4K on a 49" screen.
No connection other than I bought from them (on a recommendation from here) and ended up paying 795 for an 49XF9005 last year after some silly discounts at a further cash back they applied locally. Saved several hundreds.
Might be worth a call to see what offers they have on?
Edit: Just read back and see you ordered the 55, IMVHO good choice. With hindsight I might have gone for a slightly larger screen as I need to be fairly close (or at least have my glasses on!) to appreciate 4K on a 49" screen.
Edited by 21TonyK on Thursday 2nd July 11:05
A mash rush to build the new TV unit last night to get the TV on it, finally got it setup at 10 last night and I'm blown away! Obviously sat and watched some Nat Geo stuff for an hour on UHD. I did play with the settings but soon gave up.
One down side is no screen mirroring from iPhone, but we've an AppleTV for that.
One down side is no screen mirroring from iPhone, but we've an AppleTV for that.
illmonkey said:
Yea, I've found a few. Just couldn't be bothered last night!
F1 UHD is setup on the planner too, can't wait.
Yeah, I'm being sucked in to the £10 on a rolling monthly contract thing - 8 races for £20 doesn't seem such bad value given the back-to-backs at the same tracks!F1 UHD is setup on the planner too, can't wait.
I'm awaiting Sky visit today - any time between 8am and 5pm, and no call yesterday to confirm arrangements. Assuming it'll be later in the day.
Only UHD content I've had to try so far is Netflix (but the audio is downgraded still, so not getting the benefit of the Sonos Arc)
Adrian E said:
illmonkey said:
Yea, I've found a few. Just couldn't be bothered last night!
F1 UHD is setup on the planner too, can't wait.
Yeah, I'm being sucked in to the £10 on a rolling monthly contract thing - 8 races for £20 doesn't seem such bad value given the back-to-backs at the same tracks!F1 UHD is setup on the planner too, can't wait.
I'm awaiting Sky visit today - any time between 8am and 5pm, and no call yesterday to confirm arrangements. Assuming it'll be later in the day.
Only UHD content I've had to try so far is Netflix (but the audio is downgraded still, so not getting the benefit of the Sonos Arc)
Adrian E said:
illmonkey said:
Mine is £4, discounted on the site, talk to them on FB and see if they'll reduce it.
Is that for the rolling contract with 30 day termination, or if you sign up for 12-18 months?Gassing Station | Home Cinema & Hi-Fi | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff