I reckon that 4K will fail, just like 3D did.

The bandwidth required to stream 4K will kill ISPs, even with H265 compression, which in itself will degrade the pic quality. The BIG MOVIE industry is very keen on 4K because they reckon that everyone will re-buy their favourite films on Blueray 4K format. The whole 4K thing is a load of hype, aimed at making even more money for an industry that refuses to acknowledge the reality of life - that most people are quite happy with 1080p, and that the difference will only be noticeable to people with rooms big enough to accommodate a 60+" TV.

​What is actually on offer from the three sources you mentioned? Very little if you actually take the time to look. Sure, the content will come, but is there enough around right now to justify the jump to UHD? I'd say not, unless you're a Jonny big pants that just wants one so you can tell your mates you have a 4k (which is technically wrong in the first place) television.

On top of that, consideration needs to be taken with regards to broadband speed, as a quoted minimum of 25meg is required, although you'll maybe get away with a bit less than that.

Image quality with streamed UHD content is only very slightly better than 1080p Blu Ray, and I do mean slight, as in, you have to get right up close to your display to find the difference. It's negligible, and most people wouldn't even notice it. But then the audio on Blu Ray wipes the floor with the low bitrate garbage that comes with streamed Netflix etc. That more than makes up for the virtually indistinguishable difference in image. That's what happens when you compare physical media to streamed content, there's no competition.

UHD Blu Ray will charge this off

Okay okay I'll bite.

I'll address your last remark first, as that's the one that makes you look really silly. First off, where in my post does it suggest that I haven't used or have any experience with UHD? I regularly work with a close friend who manages a department that broadcasts live sport for Sky. They invest many millions in new tech and formats as and when they become relevant, and quite often it's in this way that it filters down to the consumer. They have been working and developing 4K for years (not UHD, you should learn the difference), and it's a 99% certainty that I was viewing it before you even knew what it was. So give it a rest with the 'Internet expert' line.

To be fair, I haven't looked at the amount of content available in UHD with the various streaming services for a few months at least, so I may be a little off the mark with that. But without starting researching it, I'd guess that it's still quite limited, when spread across the main providers.

With regards to the quality, you are talking absolute garbage. The maximum bitrate put out by Netflix UHD is less than half of that available on Blu Ray, which in most cases more than negates the extra resolution afforded by UHD. I urge anyone reading this to not be a Curry's salesman's wet dream like this bloke, and go and do some viewing of your own. It's clear that you've never ran a side by side comparison with your UHD stream and the same title on Blu Ray. Either that, or you have selective eyesight. House of Cards was shot in 4K if I remember correctly, and even the image on that looks almost the same as the Blu Ray from a normal viewing distance. Yes, get really close and you can just see the extra resolution in the light scenes, but again, it negligible. On the other hand for example, the UHD stream of Ghostbusters looks quite a lot worse than the remastered Blu Ray. Resolution is king eh? It's simple, do your research, and stop seeing what you want to see, it's all there either by way of reading about it or doing a side by side comparison. None of this is my opinion by the way, it's a visible fact, and also common knowledge in the home cinema community. It just seems that you've missed it or convinced yourself otherwise.

Do the UHD streaming services look nice? Yes they do. Does the extra resolution make them look superior to 1080p Blu Ray? No, it generally doesn't, especially in dark scenes. Do they sound as good as Blu Ray? They may if you're listening through the speakers on your television, but through any decent home cinema set up, it's not even close. I see you conveniently omitted my mention of the audio, or was that the 10% that I got correct in your opinion? Again, it's a question of bitrate, and the audio on the streaming services sounds awful next to optical media.

I get the distinct feeling this bloke was utterly convinced by the rolling UHD footage they show in stores, some of which does look stunning, and there is no doubt that the technology does offer a significant jump in image quality over 1080p. But not with the low bitrate stuff offered with the streaming services. UHD Blu Ray will fix this, but I'm not sure how well it will be adopted. I hope it takes off, but then again, I'm not sure a replacement UHD projector will be within my price range any time soon.....

Yeah I can't believe how many 3d channels there are on free view, and love the fact BBC are fully supporting it.

Oh wait...

size?

Hdmi 2.0?

Seems too good to be true for a 4k TV but if it isn't then it would be a bargain and the queues long.

Not online yet, only a 55" on 1st nov.
Il hold my vote

Do you need a 4k channel to view it ????

Where's that cheesbeanz guy. He seems to be an expert on this particular model.

Here is the previous thread, lots of info on there for anyone who's interested:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/4k-40-ultra-hd-tv-freeview-hd-3-yr-warranty-instore-aldi-299-from-sunday-13th-sept-2278045

Here.

Anyone know if it has a stand? Or is it wall mount only?