The Blu-Ray Upcoming, News & Info Thread

[Wor-Gar]

A newer TV manufacturer.

I don't like it. I don't like that name. TCL. Like TLC. Just sounds... wrong.

Its got to be an old manufacturer in disguise, right? They always are.

 

[jye4ever]

There will soon be a day where a “bad” tv no matter how inexpensive will no longer be possible we’re almost there probably by 2025.

There are hardware (tv) and software (disc encoding) algorithms being done behind the scenes to better translate a cinematographers intended color grading onto a tv which the current gamma curve system (gamma 2.1 2.2 2.4 etc) is inadequate for delivering that accurately.

Right now as it stands if a cinematographer/director light a hallway scene a certain way at home even on the newest tv all you’re getting is a guesstimate of their intended hallway lighting.

These new algorithms that will be on the disc and tv via dynamic HDR will actually carry the meta data of that hallway lighting.

In other words cinematographer/director assign an HDR number value to the hallway lighting and the disc is now encoded to tell the tv to show that exact hallway light value but the tv has to have the proper dynamic HDR and nit output to handle that value.

Bye bye gamma curve hello HDR.

It’s not all about the resolution (4K/8K) but make mine 8K anyways why not right.

Now leave me be Wor-Gar lol

 

[Wor-Gar]

I don't want disposable smart TVs that tell me what gradient I would look better in. Pfft!

 

[jye4ever]

Remember what else comes from disposable China.....

Your Hot Toys...

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

According to everything I've been reading yes.

Oh ok. Cause my TV should be here this week and I just want to make sure I buy the right player without breaking the bank.

 

[jye4ever]

X700 is great.

Remember it’s no Oppo but nothing was.

 

[jimjimmyjones85]

X700 is great.

Remember it’s no Oppo but nothing was.

But of course not. Sad to see them go.

Ok, I will look into getting it then. Does it come with the appropriate HDMI cord?

 

[Khev]

Oh ok. Cause my TV should be here this week and I just want to make sure I buy the right player without breaking the bank.

What TV are you getting?

 

[Khev]

jye how does this stack up to the TCL: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-...-eXYziOSNOsGvfAuCMQaAgQ6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Khev]

Did you see that crazy Imax Fandango story?

If I'd have to pay a monthly fee just watch a proper format that should have been included on disc then no sale. Thank God SW, LOTR, and the majority of other films won't feature that nonsense.

 

[jye4ever]

But of course not. Sad to see them go.

Ok, I will look into getting it then. Does it come with the appropriate HDMI cord?

Heck no you get batteries for the remote and that’s it lol

jye how does this stack up to the TCL: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/vizio-...-eXYziOSNOsGvfAuCMQaAgQ6EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Stay away!

Less FALD zones than TCL blacks not as deep are the results.

Roku platform much better (love it I can’t use another)

Still a 60 panel don’t buy into their 240 marketing

If I'd have to pay a monthly fee just watch a proper format that should have been included on disc then no sale. Thank God SW, LOTR, and the majority of other films won't feature that nonsense.

Bingo!

 

[Khev]

Stay away!

Okay, will do, lol.

If the old adage is true about TV's being cheapest the week after Super Bowl Sunday then that's when I'm picking mine up, lol.

But damn, that new $1,799 75 incher. With whatever mark down come Black Friday.

 

[jye4ever]

If you have the room then yes that 75 will drop...not might drop but will drop next Nov-Feb (BF, pre Christmas or Super bowl). You just know in one of those 3 price drop events it will happen.

If the 18 TCL 55 is still available near super bowl it might go back down to $500 or even $450!!!

 

[Khev]

Are you picking up a couple 75 inchers for your kids to watch in the backseat on road trips?

lol

 

[jye4ever]

I will be doing the dumbest thing I can possibly do with my money and that is buying that TCL 8K come next October and have no 8K media to watch on it lol

Actually since the whole business model is just corrupt I have zero doubt in my mind that 8K blurays are ready to be pressed at a moments notice.

I wish they had skipped over the 4K stop gap and went straight to 8K 4 years ago that is a true resolution upgrade to get excited over.

 

[Khev]

James Cameron himself has been recommending that everyone just sit out the whole "4K fad" and wait till the good stuff comes soon after but I can't wait anymore I need HDR in my home.

 

[jye4ever]

Yeah thankfully the cost to jump in now is perfectly low hence why spending over 1K for a 4K this close to 8K is pointless, you’re going down the correct path.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I want the tiles to create my own TV size, any size... wall size.

 

[Khev]

I assume that as of now they still aren't planning on including 3D with 8K?

 

[Wor-Gar]

In reality, aren't we still about 3 years from 8K actually being affordable AND enough blu rays in 8K remastered to make it worth it?

Get your 4K now and enjoy it. Just make sure its at least 55"... go 65"-75" if you can. One day, you'll be able to hang that in your bedroom or perhaps even the bathroom.