BUS 2374K RESOLUTION

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301271756 Beatrice Poetzl / 301240882 Kailee Darlington / 301249638 Bryce West / 301248650 Zee Samnani

April 13th, 2015D105 – Group 3

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4K ULTRA HDNEXT

GENERATION RESOLUTION EXPLAINED

4K is the newest resolution for electronic digital display. It spreads about 3860*2160 pixels across the screen to produce a sharp, high quality image. This is about 4 times the pixels as leading HD quality. This technology allows for text to be smaller, while still just as legible, and images clearer and more defined.

Nice to know:

Resolution The number of pixels on the screen. The greater the number of pixels, the better the picture quality. Each pixel emits a very small portion of the image. When all of these very small images are combined, it creates the picture. Leading popular resolution qual-ity is HD, pixel count of 1080 x 1920.However there is better.

Pixel

A pixel is a dot that emits light on a digital display.

Useful Links: What is 4K Future of 4K 4K Video: Explained Adopting 4K Technology

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One of the things that is important to remember is that 4K can be applied to anything, giving it the ability to enhance any digital viewing experience. Computer monitors, lap tops, tablets and phones, TV’s, projectors and the list goes on. Every screen has a resolution, the application of 4K resolution is a quality measure, a new standard that is emerging as an elite sustaining technology.

Streams UHD 4K videos (e.g. House of Cards)

Streaming is available only on

Capture 4K Video 14MP resolution

video and 20MP image capture

US $ 1,999.99

What is 4K Future of 4K 4K Video: Explained Adopting 4K Technology

The Samsung UD590 Monitor

28-inch 4K monitor For computer users US $699.99

Netflix

Sony FDR-AX100/B

on multiple web-pages at once.

Companies’ websites & advertisements create a powerful impression to consumers with 4K

Data is more manageable

4K can help business managers achieve competitive advantage:

companies have the chance to adopt right-now while it is still emerging

Increases efficiency by enabling employees to work

Benefits of 4K Resolution

Potential Drawbacks

Future Uses of 4k Technology

Bandwidtho Increased bandwidth

necessary for use of 4K

High Costso Forces business

managers to do a cost-benefit analysis

Compatibility and Upgradeso Existing hardware may

become obsoleteo Hardware upgrades will

be necessary

Many businesses can use this for everyday taskso Higher resolution means

smaller, but clearer texto More compatible

hardware and applications needed

Surveillance industry to more easily identify details

Major use will come from consumerso Though, content must be

provided at 4k

Entertainment Industry can adopt thiso Graphically important

films or video games will benefit

o Growing consumer

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References

4K Camcorder with 1" sensor. (2015). Retrieved from Sony: http://store.sony.com/4k-camcorder-with-1-sensor-zid27-FDRAX100/B/cat-27-catid-handycam-professional-capability

Anthony, S. (2013, December 19). 4K Netflix launches next month: Is 2014 the year that 4K finally reaches mass market? Retrieved from ExtremeTech: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/173160-4k-netflix-launches-next-month-is-2014-the-year-that-4k-finally-reaches-mass-market

Athow, D. (2014, May 8). Why 4K displays make sense for businesses. Retrieved from techradar: http://www.techradar.com/news/computing-components/peripherals/why-4k-displays-make-sense-for-businesses-1246013

Bookwalter, J. (2014, December 30). 4K in 2014: the highs, the lows and what to expect in 2015. Retrieved from techradar: http://www.techradar.com/news/television/4k-in-2014-the-highs-the-lows-and-what-lies-ahead-1277816

Can I stream Netflix in Ultra HD. (2015). Retrieved from Netflix: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/13444

Finnell, K. (2014, December). Enterprises slow to adopt 4K video. Retrieved from SearchUnifiedCommunications: http://searchunifiedcommunications.techtarget.com/feature/Enterprises-slow-to-adopt-4K-video

Hoelzel, M. (2014, March 12). Our 4K Future — The New TV Standard Is Here And It Will Roll Out Much Faster Than HD. Retrieved from Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-rise-of-4k-tv-2014-3

Katzmaier, D. (2015, February 2). 4K content guide: What to watch in 4K today. Retrieved from CNET: http://www.cnet.com/news/4k-content-guide-what-to-watch-in-4k-today/

Rankin, A. (2014, December 3). 4K Technology Moves to the Business World. Retrieved from Panasonic Solutions For Business: http://www.panasonicforbusiness.com/2014/12/4k-technology-moves-to-the-business-world/

Samsung 28-Inch Ultra High Definition LED Monitor (U28D590D). (2015). Retrieved from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-28-Inch-Definition-Monitor-U28D590D/dp/B00IEZGWI2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426618494&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+UD590

Shah, A. (2014, March 31). Samsung's 28-inch, 4K Monitor to Sell for $699.99. Retrieved from CIO: http://www.cio.com/article/2377493/hardware/samsung-s-28-inch--4k-monitor-to-sell-for--699-99.html

Streams UHD 4K videos (e.g. House of Cards)

Streaming is available only on

Many businesses can use this for everyday taskso Higher resolution means

smaller, but clearer texto More compatible

hardware and applications needed

Surveillance industry to more easily identify details

Major use will come from consumerso Though, content must be

provided at 4k

Entertainment Industry can adopt thiso Graphically important

films or video games will benefit

o Growing consumer

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The Future and Benefits of 4K Content. (2014, August 7). Retrieved from VideoBlocks: http://content.videoblocks.com/tipstricks/tutorials/the-future-and-benefits-of-4k-content/

Whitney, L. (2014, November 6). Samsung reportedly creating 5.9-inch 4K Super AMOLED display. Retrieved from CNET: http://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-reportedly-creating-6-inch-4k-super-amoled-display/