I enjoyed that.
In terms of your question, I have the Samsung 9000 series and its wonderful.
I will say, despite your 20/20 snipe, watch something in 1080p and then go watch it in 4K HDR and tell me you can't see a difference :)
It wasn't meant as a snipe per say but more of an observation.
Have a look on the web concerning viewing angles and distant ratio to tv.
The human eye can only detect so much information and difference is usually discernable.
The following table gives you the minimum
watching
1080p HDTV screen while keeping the angular resolution to the maximum that human eyes can perceive.
The chart shows the optimal vowing for for DVD 720p1080 Ultra
HD and 4k sets and different resolutions resolutions.
I have studied this table at length and will continue to base it's findings when making my ultimate choice as I consider it to be a contributing factor
http://uk.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship
The array of contrasting technology that is now on hand is simply staggering. I have no intention of continuing with 1080 HD and aim to future proof to the max with 4k and ultra HD. The 9000 series is an immense piece of kit and did you know is the brother of the 8000 series the only difference being the curvature of it's spine.
However I have delved into the 7000 series which is offering brilliant value. The only difference between the 8000 and 7000 series is processor speeds. Only really a considering attribute if you play lots of high intensity first person shooters or action games.
The difference in processor speeds between the two is negligible and only factored at around 300
A bigger processor leap could be obtained in the 902 Panasonic which fires in at the 3000 speed.
But as previously stated the aesthetics are naff and it has a cheap piece of silver foil like material wrapped around it's edge and is very prone to marking. How the tv will look as opposed to just it's available content is in my book equally as absorbing and important.
The speed at which the technology is changing is beyond good and finding an entry point to join this exciting party requires nerves of steel and much information overload from the world wide web.
Even big leaps in technology existing between led and new OLED now.
Have a look at this snippet from the AV forums as it's a right riveting read
https://www.avforums.com/article/what-s-the-difference-between-an-led-and-oled-tv.12052
Price has to come into play and if the set is the right set for us both we will pay reasonable money
When you break it down into weekly costs of well under a fiver then there cant be better entertainment value for money out there than this.
Another good TV if price is a consideration
Hisense 55M5500 LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 55" With Freeview HD & Anyview Cast, Silver
Black Friday as one thread contributor said is imminent and that I feel will now be my strike time.
Three weeks off I think and will shortlist five sets for flexibility.
