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Tata Sky and Videocon d2h have been broadcasting select matches of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup in 4K and we got a chance to check their 4K services out. Both operators have a wide selection of HD channels and a single 4K channel each. We set up Videocon D2H on the Vu LEDN50K310X3D, which did a good job with the demo 4K content we tried it with earlier. The 4K channel on Videocon runs a small amount of repetitive content for the time being, with the same two shows of Discovery Channel's Overhaulin' playing on repeat. There is other content, but the list takes some time to change.
Tata Sky's service was set up on a 65-inch Sony 4K television, and has similar content. Tata Sky has informed us that it has varying content provided by the Discovery network, including nature and science shows. Both are broadcasting key games of the 2015 Cricket World Cup in 4K, and we had a chance to watch the India-Bangladesh quarter-final match in 4K.
For the first time we can truly say this: There is 4K content to watch on TV. It isn't just cricket; the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil had select matches broadcast in 4K, while a group of Japanese broadcasters have already outlined ambitious plans to broadcast the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 4K and 8K. And more content beyond sports is on the way.
So, with 4K broadcasts now in India, is it time for you to invest in a 4K set? Before we answer the questions, let's find out what exactly is 4K - and is the jump in image quality as big as the one from standard content to HD, or bigger?
With 4K TV Broadcasts Coming to India, Is It Time for You to Invest in a 4K TV? | NDTV Gadgets
