Charlie Endell Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) As there seems to be trend towards starting topics on all things domestic (following Flora's hoover thread) are curved TVs on the way out or in? I don't watch much TV, so I don't have much interest in them (TVs). However, the old dear is getting a new one and seems set on a curved one - looking at a Samsung 48" 4k (whatever that is!) with a curved screen - she's a Virgin Media customer. Edited December 8, 2015 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Passing fad. See 3D TVs for further details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 We have a curved TV and it is not much different from our flat screen TVs TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 As there seems to be trend towards starting topics on all things domestic (following Flora's hoover thread) are curved TVs on the way out or in? I don't watch much TV, so I don't have much interest in them (TVs). However, the old dear is getting a new one and seems set on a curved one - looking at a Samsung 48" 4k (whatever that is!) with a curved screen - she's a Virgin Media customer. Didn't even know you could get a curved screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Passing fad. See 3D TVs for further details. That's what I was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 That's what I was wondering. 4k is a total swizz - as per deecie it's all marketing bollocks to keep the industry afloat and keep people turning over new kit every few years - in technical terms the difference in quality between your what your eyeballs registers will make no discernible difference to a 1080p TV unless you opt for a 4k with a horrendously big screen size and huge dent in your wallet - you should see a difference potentially above 60 inch screen but you'll be eating beans for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Sorry , I only do hoovers . Better get back to the tea or i will get ma head kicked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Sorry , I only do hoovers . Better get back to the tea or i will get ma head kicked in. Yes, run along dear . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 4k is a total swizz - as per deecie it's all marketing bollocks to keep the industry afloat and keep people turning over new kit every few years - in technical terms the difference in quality between your what your eyeballs registers will make no discernible difference to a 1080p TV unless you opt for a 4k with a horrendously big screen size and huge dent in your wallet - you should see a difference potentially above 60 inch screen but you'll be eating beans for years! Not entirely true. When you watch 4k content on a 4k telly its pretty stunning. Problem is there is not much uhd programming out there. A curved screen is only really any good at the appropriate distance. If too close or far away then it doesnt really work - better with just a flat screen. So best to check out distance you will be seated from the screen before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm glad you put in those last two words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I have never had anything other than a curved TV and mine is 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Forget the curved screen & get one of these: Got one recently and it's fantastic - especially with a 5/7.1 sound setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Forget the curved screen & get one of these: Got one recently and it's fantastic - especially with a 5/7.1 sound setup. Is that porn you're watching on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Nobody is broadcasting on 4k yet and there's no immediate plans to either. It's like 3D a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
they've_been_suckered Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Nobody is broadcasting on 4k yet and there's no immediate plans to either. It's like 3D a few years back. Is BT Sport Ultra HD not 4K?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Old dear has been to Currys to look at curved TVs - likes them, so curved it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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