Buy now or wait a TV model 2015? – Hifi News.RU

The question, as always, is of particular relevance in the early years. New models of televisions will only appear with the spring, but now you can find attractive offers of those models, whose production may be terminated this year. So what to do? Already taking vending model or wait for new TV?

As a rule, the future is always expected that any new items. The best advice for buyers – to buy the thing, when it really you need. However, if you do not hurry up and have time to wait you might want to get acquainted with emerging over the next few months models. Each year, approximately, in March / April / May, TV manufacturers are beginning to release an updated lineup of the TVs (and at that time sold stocks already made). Thus, you can find the best deals on last year’s model in December / January / February / March, when retail chains are trying to clean up storage space by getting rid of inventory. On the other hand, new TVs tend to be more expensive for the first few months. Such a situation every year. If you buy a 2014 model, it is largely know what to expect from it, since there is plenty of reviews and discussions. Much more difficult to know for sure that you get one of the new models in 2015.

What’s new in TVs release in 2015:

• Operating Systems: All major manufacturers, for Except LG, moving to smart TV platform. In 2015 TVs are expected on the basis of operating systems, Android TV, Tizen and Firefox OS. For the 2014 model does not provide for the possibility to update the transition to the new platform. This probably means that there will be a few new applications for the 2014 model.

 
 
• 4K OLED TVs: In 2014, we saw the first OLED TV at a reasonable price. In 2015, we can expect new models 4K OLED TVs, but their cost is very high.

 
 
• Dynamic Range: If you are interested in a model of the highest class, you can pay attention to the TV with support for HDR (High Dynamic Range). As always, the first corresponding to the video, there will be little, but the US Netflix service starts webcasting HDR 4K this year.

 
 

Quantum dots: a fairly new technology for some manufacturers LCD TV (except Sony). Tiny quantum dots in the li ghting system provide image reproduction with expanded color gamut, which roughly corresponds to the requirements of DCI (used in movie theaters). However, you are from this there is little that win. The reason is simple – the almost complete lack of relevant content.
 
 

Ultra HD TVs in 2015 will be cheaper, since there Ultra HD model of the middle class, as a rule, a series of 6 or higher.

 
 

Ultra HD Blu-ray player can appear at the end of 2015, and you can connect them to today’s UHD TV, but if you want to get all the benefits – you’ll have to buy a TV model in 2015 with support for HDR (as mentioned above) and with 10-bit panel.

 
 

YouTube in resolution 4K: If you want to watch videos in 4K resolution from YouTube, then wait TV models in 2015. Many of them will support the decoding of video compressed in standard VP9, ​​which enables you to watch YouTube videos available on a 4K resolution.

 
 

No major changes with respect to 3D: If you love to watch the video in 3D, there is no need to wait for new TV models, since they have no significant improvements in terms of reproducing 3D. Maybe it is worth noting only that, if you prefer “passive 3D” with polarizing glasses, it is best to buy ultra HD television that lets you watch 3D permission Full HD (instead of half-resolution screens HDTV).

Also, a general warning. If you choose a model UHD TV in 2014, make sure that it supports HDMI 2.0 interface and decoding HEVC. These are the minimum requirements for a full receiving, and viewing video UHD resolution.

So, buy now or wait? It all depends on your needs. If you are looking for high-end TV, can wait to purchase. If you need a model of the middle class, then your greatest interest is likely to be the fact that in 2015, most TV manufacturers will move to a new platform Smart TV. Successful purchase!

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