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I think it's a mistake to assume the existing sizes and viewing distances will remain the same into the future. Yes 1080p is just fine when the thing you're vie

I think it's a mistake to assume the existing sizes and viewing distances will remain the same into the future. Yes 1080p is just fine when the thing you're viewing takes up 10 degrees of your vision. However, as screens get larger and/or closer, it's actually pretty easy to tell the difference between 1080p and 4k. I'm really looking forward to getting a 4k computer monitor in the near future, and a 4k tv that's >100 inches in the middle future.

kayoone 13y ago
Most certainly right, but i really think sizes of >50 inches wont be mainstream for a long time, if ever. That means huge devices will be low volume and high price. You can see this in the PC monitor space already, as theres basically nothing happening as most people seem to be happy with their 1080p 22-24inch screens. My two 24inch 1920x1200 Dell from 2006 are still better than most of the TN panel Full-HD crap you can buy today, which is pretty sad.
- vidarh 13y ago
  50"-60" has been "mainstream" for years, in the sense that they take up a substantial percentage of floor space in most TV stores. Apparently it's expected the average for new shipments may exceed 40" this year (late 2012 it was around 37")
  - Yaggo 13y ago
    Video projectors has also been "mainstream" for years and scream for 4K technology. > I think it's a mistake to assume the existing sizes and viewing distances will remain the same into the future. Exactly!
- arjunnarayan 13y ago
  The 27" 2560x1440 models are going strong recently. I got one off the ebay resellers, and its gorgeous.
- ddeck 13y ago
  > My two 24inch 1920x1200 Dell from 2006 are still better than most of the TN panel Full-HD crap you can buy today Agreed, I use 3 of the new ones. 16x10 is a MUCH better aspect ratio in my opinion. I really don't understand manufacturers' obsession with 16x9 given that most of what people do on computers involves scrolling vertically, not horizontally. Thankfully Dell are still selling them. And at $260 for 24" 16x10 IPS, I'm sure they're now much cheaper than in 2006. EDIT: Indeed, looks like prices have falled about 70% [1], although I'm sure that was RRP [1] http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/dell-2407wfp-goes-on-sale-in-us/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/dell-2407wfp-goes-on-sale...

kayoone 13y ago

Most certainly right, but i really think sizes of >50 inches wont be mainstream for a long time, if ever. That means huge devices will be low volume and high price. You can see this in the PC monitor space already, as theres basically nothing happening as most people seem to be happy with their 1080p 22-24inch screens. My two 24inch 1920x1200 Dell from 2006 are still better than most of the TN panel Full-HD crap you can buy today, which is pretty sad.

vidarh 13y ago
50"-60" has been "mainstream" for years, in the sense that they take up a substantial percentage of floor space in most TV stores. Apparently it's expected the average for new shipments may exceed 40" this year (late 2012 it was around 37")
- Yaggo 13y ago
  Video projectors has also been "mainstream" for years and scream for 4K technology. > I think it's a mistake to assume the existing sizes and viewing distances will remain the same into the future. Exactly!
arjunnarayan 13y ago
The 27" 2560x1440 models are going strong recently. I got one off the ebay resellers, and its gorgeous.
ddeck 13y ago
> My two 24inch 1920x1200 Dell from 2006 are still better than most of the TN panel Full-HD crap you can buy today Agreed, I use 3 of the new ones. 16x10 is a MUCH better aspect ratio in my opinion. I really don't understand manufacturers' obsession with 16x9 given that most of what people do on computers involves scrolling vertically, not horizontally. Thankfully Dell are still selling them. And at $260 for 24" 16x10 IPS, I'm sure they're now much cheaper than in 2006. EDIT: Indeed, looks like prices have falled about 70% [1], although I'm sure that was RRP [1] http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/dell-2407wfp-goes-on-sale-in-us/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/02/dell-2407wfp-goes-on-sale...