OPINION: HDR needs to take a step back
HDR. High Dynamic Range. It’s a promise of the next generation of 4K TVs, and it’s been out there for a few years (even though no one seems to care.) And now it’s become a problem….
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OPINION: Amazon 4K isn’t all that OR a bag of chips
A week with Amazon Prime Video in 4K has convinced me that I’m not missing much. I’ve gotten very used to the really pristine video from my DIRECTV 4K Genie Mini Client, but I had an…
Will Netflix 4K EVER be as good as DIRECTV 4K?
Never say never but… the truth is that Netflix’s 4K isn’t that special. If you do have an HDR TV you will get darker blacks and brighter colors with Netflix, but you’ll still have an image…
NICE AND EASY: Can you get international and 4K programming at the same time on DIRECTV?
Not yet. (As of fall 2016.) If you need a separate dish for your international programming package, you won’t be able to combine it with the new 4K dish from DIRECTV. It’s a little difficult to…
NICE AND EASY: What’s the right dish setting for the new 4K LNB?
If you’re thinking of upgrading to the new 4K LNB for DIRECTV dishes, you’re probably thinking ahead. If this isn’t your first satellite project, you’re probably familiar with going into the Satellite Setup screens. This is where you tell…
NICE AND EASY: What setting on AIM meter for new 4K LNB?
If you’re aiming the new 4K dish, you have two choices. Either you get the AIM meter, the favorite of DIRECTV installers, or you do “something else.” This can mean aiming the dish with an older-style LNB…
DIRECTV to broadcast ALL Notre Dame football games in 4K
They went there. DIRECTV continues to break new ground with 4K broadcasting, announcing that they will be broadcasting every single Notre Dame home game in both 4K and HD. HD coverage will be on local…
What meter do you need for the new DIRECTV 4K dish?
You’re not going to like this, but if you’re planning to install a 4K dish using the Reverse Band 3 LNB, you’re going to either need this AIM meter or you’ll need to find a workaround. Believe it or…
What’s the best source for 4K content?
So you went and bought a new 4K TV at the local big-box store. Most people looking for larger TVs are going this way now since there simply isn’t that much of a price difference between…
Is 4K TV finally heating up?
Just 4 “short” years since 4K television was first demonstrated at CEDIA Expo, it seems like the format might finally be starting to get some momentum. If you’re a DIRECTV, DISH or Comcast subscriber, you might be enjoying…
Will DIRECTV’s DVRs ever output 4K by themselves?
I know, I know. It seems like a bit of a pain that DIRECTV’s HR54 Genie DVR doesn’t actually output 4K even though it can receive and record it. To actually watch it, you’ll need a DIRECTV 4K Genie…
DIRECTV going all in for 4K Olympics Coverage
If you’ve upgraded to DIRECTV 4K you’ll be thrilled to know that there’s going to be a lot more content in the coming weeks. DIRECTV’s channel 106 will have plenty of 4K, according to a recent report…
DIRECTV adds its first PPV in 4K
Ultimate Fighting Championship. Ultra High Definition. You can almost hear a gruff-voiced announcer talking about it. If those two things sound good to you, you’ll want to set your calendar for July 9, because DIRECTV’s first…
DIRECTV goes 4K for US Open
Golf and 4K go together like… OK I’ll admit that golf isn’t my first thought when I think of 4K video. But hey, no judgment here. If it’s the sport you like to watch, you’ll be…
REVEALED: Why you can’t have more than 1 4K stream at a time
It’s not just one reason, it’s every reason. There isn’t a lot of 4K programming out there at the moment on DIRECTV, but there are three live channels plus the opportunity for downloaded pay-per-view content….