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Just now, Neil Crompton said:

Pies too ugly to be viewed in 4K

It seems that few FTA games are in 4k. If this is right the whole Kayo in 4k thing is a bit of a con

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    Channel 7 games would not be in 4K. Watched NRL in 4K on the weekend and it looked fantastic.

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    58 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    It seems that few FTA games are in 4k. If this is right the whole Kayo in 4k thing is a bit of a con

    lol - they'll just upscale the others - problem solved 😮

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    1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Here's a link to the games in 4k for the first five rounds

    https://help.kayosports.com.au/s/article/Which-AFL-games-are-in-4K#one

    Looks like 5 games a week

    Our games for Round 1 and 2 are in 4k

    Not sure what is the criteria for selection as a 4k game but Friday night games seem to be rarely 4k

    Strangely Collingwood only has one 4k coverage in the first 5 rounds

    as expected it's the fox production games only

    c7 don't shoot in 4k

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    2 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

    Channel 7 games would not be in 4K. Watched NRL in 4K on the weekend and it looked fantastic.

    What a strange outcome where the bigger games get the lesser quality coverage

    Reminds me of how long it took to drag the FTA channels into the HD world

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    22 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

    Channel 7 games would not be in 4K. Watched NRL in 4K on the weekend and it looked fantastic.

    Lots of complaining on various forums about the Kayo 4k shell game.

    Foxtel does show Channel 7 games in 4k so it is available.

    Some suggest it's a rights issue. Others say it's a capacity problem. Bottom line it's a lesser product. As an aside it's been suggested they have also removed the 5:1 sound channel from AFL.

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    1 hour ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Lots of complaining on various forums about the Kayo 4k shell game.

    Foxtel does show Channel 7 games in 4k so it is available.

    Some suggest it's a rights issue. Others say it's a capacity problem. Bottom line it's a lesser product. As an aside it's been suggested they have also removed the 5:1 sound channel from AFL.

    Sounds to me like you get what you pay for with channel 7. You pay nothing so cop this. 

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    I've been watching the 4k games on kayo (diagnostics showing 3840x2160) and I seriously can't tell the difference from the usual HD. Am I missing something? TV is 4k.

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    1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    I've been watching the 4k games on kayo (diagnostics showing 3840x2160) and I seriously can't tell the difference from the usual HD. Am I missing something? TV is 4k.

    I've seen what its like on Foxtel but not Kayo yet. Will have to test it out. 

    Are you using a Smart TV app or chromecast/Apple TV?

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    24 minutes ago, layzie said:

    I've seen what its like on Foxtel but not Kayo yet. Will have to test it out. 

    Are you using a Smart TV app or chromecast/Apple TV?

    Sony tv app

    Edit also apple tv but that's on an older not 4k tv

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    2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    I've been watching the 4k games on kayo (diagnostics showing 3840x2160) and I seriously can't tell the difference from the usual HD. Am I missing something? TV is 4k.

    I've seen a couple of the 4K games as well on Kayo and it's only marginally better. I have very good eyes and am a stickler for this kind of thing. 1080p Kayo vs 4K Kayo is not worth an upgrade.

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    15 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Sony tv app

    Edit also apple tv but that's on an older not 4k tv

    Yeah that's a tough one, should be coming through perfectly with those specs. 

    I got a Sony 4K as well but usually chromecast. Will have a play around with the TV app and test it out.

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    Maybe it is better but it's just marginal so hard to tell? I guess there was more definition in the grass etc but the actual game it was difficult to see much difference.

    Maybe if I had a bigger tv I think mines 55"

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    I'm overseas so I've not had the chance.

    Pity me on WatchAFL at 720p

    Watch for the ball in the air. Can you see it clearly in the long shots?

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    I have a 55” Sony oled 4K tv. And to me the 4K picture looks far sharper and better defined than the standard hi def picture. Easier to watch and makes the experience of viewing the game just that little bit more enjoyable.

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    17 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Maybe it is better but it's just marginal so hard to tell? I guess there was more definition in the grass etc but the actual game it was difficult to see much difference.

    Maybe if I had a bigger tv I think mines 55"

    No doubt right Dr. the better the tv the better the result. 

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    I have Telstra high speed Nbn.

    Also have a very high res TV.

    I live in Wollongong and I haven't noticed a difference in the quality of Kayo at all.

    In fact it seemed a tad sketchy in the beginning of the game.

    It's probably still broadcast at its old res but any excuse to sting it's customers.

    It's Rupert remember. 

    Those private jets and yachts and wives all add up.

    Edited by leave it to deever

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    Posted twice.

    Edited by leave it to deever

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    Can see multiple people beat me to it. I had the 4K come up on Kayo diagnostics. Honestly couldn't tell the difference from the 4K and HD. i have a 65 inch OLED using an Apple TV 4K. 

    I have noticed a lot of buffering issues with Kayo so far this year - never had this issue previously. 

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    2 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Can see multiple people beat me to it. I had the 4K come up on Kayo diagnostics. Honestly couldn't tell the difference from the 4K and HD. i have a 65 inch OLED using an Apple TV 4K. 

    I have noticed a lot of buffering issues with Kayo so far this year - never had this issue previously. 

    I had it last year on every live AFL games. Nett result I have not bothered with kayo this year. We have fibre to the house. I have numerous friends with similar buggering problems.

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    6 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Can see multiple people beat me to it. I had the 4K come up on Kayo diagnostics. Honestly couldn't tell the difference from the 4K and HD. i have a 65 inch OLED using an Apple TV 4K. 

    I have noticed a lot of buffering issues with Kayo so far this year - never had this issue previously. 

    I have only watched the Sydney game, and the Carlton community series game on Kayo so far, and I had the opposite experience. Last year I had heaps of buffering issues, so far I have had none. Long may it stay that way.

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    3 hours ago, old dee said:

    I had it last year on every live AFL games. Nett result I have not bothered with kayo this year. We have fibre to the house. I have numerous friends with similar buggering problems.

    Way too much information @old dee

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    On 19/03/2024 at 14:23, Gawndy the Great said:

    Can see multiple people beat me to it. I had the 4K come up on Kayo diagnostics. Honestly couldn't tell the difference from the 4K and HD. i have a 65 inch OLED using an Apple TV 4K. 

    I have noticed a lot of buffering issues with Kayo so far this year - never had this issue previously. 

    I used to have buffering issues on android tv but apple tv was fine, since last year it seems the reverse, quality drops/buffers on apple tv but android tv app seems pretty reliable (though was a bit blocky early in the Dogs game).

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