Are you sick and tired of the same old boring detail and blurred clarity standards of HD? Then we've got good tidings for you because there's a new high resolution sheriff in town that goes by the name “4K”. So if you think you’re enjoying the best resolution a television can offer, think again!

So What Actually is a 4K TV?

In simple terms, 4K delivers a far clearer picture than ordinary TV’s. The reason being is that it presents more pixels (8,294,400 to be exact) on the screen thus creating crisper imagery, enhanced visualization and more detail.  

What is the Resolution of 4K?

While traditional HD is limited to 1920 vertical columns and 1080 horizontal rows of pixels, 4K offers enough pixels to fill four Full HD 1080p screens.  Think of your television like a grid with rows and columns. A full High Definition 1080p image is precisely 1080 rows high and 1920 columns wide. A 4K image approximately doubles the figures in both directions, yielding almost four times as many pixels in total.

So basically, more the pixels, more the details, capiche!

Is There More To It?

Higher resolution isn’t the only perk that comes with it, inclusion of android based operating system, blazing fast processors, Dolby stereo sound, high speed RAM, Ethernet/ Wi-Fi/ HDMI/USB support and unlimited storage ability are some of the innovative features that make it a die-for commodity.    

Why the Name 4K?

Now y’all are wondering why it isn’t called the chamber of pixels or super pixel TV RIGHT?  It’s because the images are around 4,000 pixels wide so calling it 4K would be more appropriate than giving it a fancy name. And before you start questioning more, let me go ahead and make it easy for you. Yes, the industry named 1080 resolution after the image height, but termed 4K after image width. It might sound confusing to one, but hello! Welcome to the future.

Do Extra Pixels Really Matter?

Well yeah, they do! More pixels mean more detail, life-like images and sharper videos.

So you’ll be Able to See a Huge Difference?

This is where it gets tricky. We're talking about a transition in resolution from SD (480 lines high) to HD (1080 lines high). And 4K screens are prominently sharper than 1080p screens. You might not experience the same thrill you did when you progressed from your old CRT to a flat screen.

Talking in terms of the “wow factor”, display size is more dominant than any resolution jump could ever hope to be. Moreover, one is only able to observe the resolution difference on a 4K set while watching 4K content or sitting close enough to experience every pixel. By that I don’t mean sticking yourself to the television set, keep a safe distance. Please!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The closest you can sit to your television while still sustaining the maximum perceived angular resolution is approximately 1.6 times the diagonal measurement of your TV set. For example, a 55" television will have a perfect viewing distance of 88" (55" x 1.6), or 7 feet and 4 inches.

Difference between Ultra HD and 4K

Technically speaking, "Ultra High Definition or UHD" is actually a derivation of the 4K digital cinema norm. Though your local multiplex illustrates images in native 4096 x 2160 4K resolution, the new Ultra HD end user format has a marginally lower resolution of 3840 X 2160.

What Standards Should a UHD Premium TV Adhere to?

Currently, in order to obey the standard, a product must possess:

• A resolution of at least 3840 x 2160 pixels.
• 10-bit color depth, permitting 1,024 shades of each of the RGB channels.
• The capability of exhibiting pixels at a certain brightness and darkness specifically for HDR purposes.

Is 4K Content Readily Available?

Well to be quite honest there’s actually not much 4K content being broadcasted in Pakistan. With this being said, there’s nothing to be disappointed about, you can always buy a 4K UHD Blu-ray player and play as many 4K Blu-ray discs or digital UHD movies as you like. As far as the streaming side is concerned, bandwidth is a definite issue. Streaming 4K content minimally calls for a 25Mbps or faster downstream internet connection, which is quite faster than most people have at the moment.

Are 4K Options Comically Limited?

The truth is “Yes they are”

If the Sources are Limited Why are we talking About 4K TV’s?

Because, it is the future of television entertainment and seriously, the imagery is amazingly awesome. It’s undoubted excellence at its best.

What about Gaming on 4K Televisions?

Yup gaming is surely a pleasurable experience at 4K televisions.  Having competitive sessions of HALO, FIFA and CALL OF DUTY are going to be fully interactive when you plug-in your Xbox or PlayStation console with it. 

What kind‘a Cables go with a 4K Set?

There are two standard cables types that are most likely to be used. One can opt for HDMI or an Ultra HD monitor display port depending on the device’s type.

The speed of your connection is dependent on the types of connectors being used. Generally, cable standards include HDMI 1.4 (supports a 3820x2160-resolution at 30 frames per second), HDMI 2.0(Ultra HD resolution at 60 frames per second) and HDMI 2.0a (supports HDR).

The other types of cables include DisplayPort (able to carry 4K image and audio signal from most high-end graphics cards to monitors without any perceptible interruptions).

So should I Buy a 4K Set now or Wait?

It depends on whether you want the absolute best right now and don't mind paying a premium for it, after all it’s a 4K set. If you're buying from one of the top tier consumer electronics manufacturers such as Orient Group, you are sure to get a good product that's reasonably future-proofed. To view a full lineup of Orient’s flagship 4K UHD smart TV’s in Pakistan, visit our online store to find the right TV that best suits your needs.

OK I’m ready, what’s better? Buying Online or Physically Going to a Store?

Either way works fine, it totally depends on personal convenience. Electronics dealers have their margin on the products they sell so, buying online from the official source is a much better option.

Why Should I Opt for an Online Purchase?

Buying from the official website has a number of amazing benefits that probably third party vendors will fail to provide. 

Following are the benefits of buying online:-

• Guaranteed Best Prices

Third party retailors are sure to keep their profit margins high as there are a lot of operational costs involved while running a physical store. Whereas the official source is free from all the extra stuff, therefore a minimal price offering is certain.

• Saves Time & Fuel

Wandering from store to store searching for the right product at the right price can be a tough job. It costs you numerous productive hours and obviously gallons of fuel. On the other hand, buying online sets you free from all these hassles. All you have to do is simply browse through the website and find your required product at the leisure of your home. So basically you’re just a click away from the desirable home appliance.

• Genuine  Merchandise

You are sure to receive a 100 % original product right at your doorstep. There stands no chance for fake merchandise as the credibility of the brand is directly involved. Well-reputed brands such as Orient ensure that their customers are served with the best quality product every time.

• Cash on Delivery Facility

The best thing about buying online is that you really don’t have to provide your credit/ debit card details over the web. There’s an option for cash upon delivery for ultimate customer satisfaction.

• After Sales Service

Online customers are also eligible for after sales services. So, claiming warranties or replaces won’t be a problem at all. It’s as simple as 123.

• Wide range of Products

While retailors may get short of a specific model, the official source is sure to have a wide variety of products to cater the customers need. With a top tier consumer Electronics Company like Orient there’s always something for everyone as they offer products in all price ranges and are never short on stock.

So to delve in the future of innovation in television entertainment, order now from orient.com.pk to experience the best in detail and reliability.