Netflix 4K streaming goes live but only on newest TVs

Re:Netflix 4K streaming goes live but only on newest TVs by crwll on Thursday April 10, 2014 @04:04AM (#7564768)

I have a ~90" projector screen with a bit over 3 meters of viewing distance and I could definitely use larger resolution than 1080p. Also, many people have 120"+ screens (but my living room conditions don't currently allow for that).

I don't really know why everyone assumes that a large screen must be a TV. Projectors are really inexpensive compared to large televisions and allow for a LOT larger image sizes. Brightness and lamp life problems are also largely a thing of the past. I have a three and half year old ~900€ full HD projector (Benq W1000+) and would not even consider going back to a (relatively) tiny and expensive TV.

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Re:Netflix 4K streaming goes live but only on newest TVs by fest on Thursday April 10, 2014 @08:23AM (#7565460)

I feel obligated to add that you really want a dark room for projector, and either opaque curtain or blinds. Viewing movies on projector is not that nice when the living room walls are bright and/or a lot of light comes into room from outside.

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