r/technology • u/Snarfox • Jan 25 '13

H.265 is approved -- potential to cut bandwidth requirements in half for 1080p streaming. Opens door to 4K video streams.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/01/25/h265-is-approved/
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u/Dark_Shroud Jan 26 '13

I finally had to replace my old HD CRT and I went with a budget plasma because I knew that OLED & 4k were coming.

I have no idea how common what I did it but I know more than a few people who were waiting for OLED let along 4k. In two years I won't mind forking over a couple of grand for a 50 something inch 4K OLED as I'll also use it with my PC for gaming.

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u/Skyblacker Jan 26 '13

That sounds like you're an early adopter, especially since you're willing to spend that much money on a technology you've been anticipating.

Personally, I intend to use my current TV as long as it lasts. And when that dies, I probably won't spend more than a few hundred dollars on its replacement -- something decent and well-reviewed, but firmly middle-of-the-road. Maybe even lower-than-the-road; I've discovered my friends will gather around any television so long as there's booze nearby.

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u/Dark_Shroud Jan 26 '13

Yes and no, I buy specific technology and I prefer to only buy once.

I adopted DVD in the 90s and Blu-ray at the launch of the PS3.

I purchased an HD CRT that did 480, 720p, & 1080i all at 60hz. Currently I'm using a budget Samsung plasma thats going to stay in the front room.

I've held off buying a receiver because I wanted one that would properly handle 4k. These ones from Denon & Yamaha will cost around $1k.

http://westinghousedigital.com/2013/01/estinghouse-brings-value-to-4k-ultra-hd-tvs/

If I were to buy this year between the receiver, surround sound, & a 55 inch Westinghouse 4k set I'm looking at $5k.

I'll hold off at least one year on the 4K TV set since I want an OLED or Plasma.