Yes, because that much more expensive LG TV isn't True HDR either
It has a 300nits at peak brightness, which is even lower than this.
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/uh8500?uxtv=a5bc
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May 24th, 2017 9:22 pm
Yes, because that much more expensive LG TV isn't True HDR either
May 24th, 2017 9:45 pm
You are finagling over specs when this is the second cheapest 75" 4k television sold in Canada. Ever. The only TV cheaper is the 75" Haier at Costco and it costs $1800 with absolutely *no* HDR support whatsoever. The LG set your are referring to was recently cleared out at Walmart for $3500.konsensei wrote: ↑ Yes, because that much more expensive LG TV isn't True HDR either
It has a 300nits at peak brightness, which is even lower than this.
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/uh8500?uxtv=a5bc
May 24th, 2017 9:47 pm
Those Samsung TVs also have some really brutal backlight uniformity issues that would drive me absolutely nuts while watching hockey. They also cost $2000 for a 65" model. This TV is 10" bigger for the same price. Brightness isn't everything. It is only one part of the HDR spec.konsensei wrote: ↑ With the latest firmwares whatsoever, sure software-wise it can DECODE full HDR, super HDR, super duper HDR or whatever you want to call it. But its panel is not capable of display the full HDR experience
According to this:
http://www.pcmag.com/review/349134/sharp-lc-75n8000u
For 368 nits? NO it is not "True HDR". TV needs 1000nit at peak brightness to be certified as HDR by UHD Alliance
If you look at Samsung KS8000 series and above, they are true, certified HDR, with peak brightness of 1000 nits.
May 24th, 2017 9:48 pm
This TV is long gone at Costco and I would be shocked to see Visions with any left. One guy was saying he was able to PM at the Brick. That may be your only hope. But I don't think they will do it; Visions has now raised the price. I would venture to say that this deal is effectively dead, unfortunately.
May 24th, 2017 9:54 pm
Would you care to point me toward where I said this wasn't a good deal?SickBeast wrote: ↑ You are finagling over specs when this is the second cheapest 75" 4k television sold in Canada. Ever. The only TV cheaper is the 75" Haier at Costco and it costs $1800 with absolutely *no* HDR support whatsoever. The LG set your are referring to was recently cleared out at Walmart for $3500.
Would you care to point us toward something you think is better? You're not going to find anything without spending over $4000CAD.
May 24th, 2017 9:58 pm
Fair enough. It's just that you started off by implying that this TV does not support HDR, which it does. Like I said, peak brightness is only one part of the spec.
May 24th, 2017 10:00 pm
Most TVs will "support HDR" in the form of DECODING HDR signals.SickBeast wrote: ↑ Fair enough. It's just that you started off by implying that this TV does not support HDR, which it does. Like I said, peak brightness is only one part of the spec.
Also according to this review, the Sharp actually hits 500 nits.
http://gearopen.com/audio-video/sharp-a ... iew-47147/
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May 24th, 2017 10:23 pm
Ya. for the most parts! As long as one satisfies your eyes (and pockets), just be happy with it. That's what I'd say to every TV buyer.
We haven't really had any TV gone that far (not consumer grade, I don't think). And I don't think there's actually any source (bluray, stream, etc) that sending 4000 nits.
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May 25th, 2017 8:49 am
I would contact sharp technical support to see if they can help you. Also maybe try to re-run the initial setup wizard. Good luck!
May 25th, 2017 10:43 am
Same with me. Have always set mine to US. Can't get the update either.
May 25th, 2017 3:06 pm
Then its not HDR, people need to stop giving manufacturers a break when it comes to misadvertising/specing their products, this will only make things harder (and much pricier) for those trying to deliver the real deal and not just print the most colorful stickers.
May 25th, 2017 3:21 pm
That's what I tried to explain. Not the first time to put in an explanation for non-HDR TV advertised with HDR either.
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