• neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    11 hours ago

    How do streaming services like Disney, prime, Netflix, and hbo run on these? Is it possible?

    I need something dead simple for my wife.

    • gwheel@lemmy.zip
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      10 hours ago

      Probably the same as on a Linux desktop now, the browser sites work fine but you won’t get 4k or HDR.

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        10 hours ago

        Worth it in my books. Might be my eyes going bad, but I can’t notice much difference beyond 720p

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          Either your eyes are bad or the files you’ve watched. There’s an absolutely enormous difference between 720p and proper 4k with a decent bitrate. Also a decent display with good HDR can add a lot as well.

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          With respect, if you cannot notice a difference between 720p and 4k on a 4k compatible screen, then you do indeed have something wrong with your eyes.

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          It’s not just resolution and colorspace. The providers also drop the nitrate *bitrate significantly. Which, in my opinion, is way more noticeable and jarring.

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            I was really confused for a moment over why monitors would use nitrate and how it could affect the experience. Then I realized you meant bitrate lol

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              Man, I’ve really got to get better at proofing my comments before hitting submit, on mobile especially.