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EL34x4

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10. Eventually, consumers will want it.

Tue Jul 14, 2015, 10:35 AM

Jul 2015

4K Ultra High-Def TVs have dropped below the $2,000 mark for 65" screens. Smaller screens are much cheaper. Just a couple of years ago, they were selling for $7-8k. Best Buy is pushing all the "old" 1080p HDTVs out the door at fire sale prices to make room for the latest and greatest. Amazon Prime and Netflix are streaming in 4K for certain programs, many more coming.

Streaming and UHDTV is where it's at now and this is going to require higher speeds and greater bandwidth. Although I don't think many consumers are willing to shell out $300 for a monthly internet bill quite yet, this too will come down in price.

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Comcast announces 2Gbps service — at utterly ridiculous price [View all] Ichingcarpenter Jul 2015 OP

no love for Comcast Man from Pickens Jul 2015 #1

"Americans pay more for slower Internet" marmar Jul 2015 #2

ridiculously low LOL snooper2 Jul 2015 #3

I can't imagine needing that speed for a home system. MineralMan Jul 2015 #4

Wonder if gamers like my grandsons will want that regardless of the price? jwirr Jul 2015 #5

Most likely, since they don't have a clue as to what they need. MineralMan Jul 2015 #6

Absolutely. I can't wait. They are going to learn about budgets or else. jwirr Jul 2015 #7

Should be unnecessary for games Prism Jul 2015 #8

Our household is very similar. Hopefully they will agree with you. I will go broke sharing costs jwirr Jul 2015 #9

Eventually, consumers will want it. EL34x4 Jul 2015 #10

"It goes all the way to eleven." lpbk2713 Jul 2015 #11