IDG Contributor Network: Planet Earth II shows 4K has a chance after all

In case you were out exploring the real world this past Saturday, a television show aired on BBC America that might prove 4K has a chance after all.

That's right, it's time for Planet Earth II. To prepare for the show (the series is one of my favorites of all time), I had to make sure all of my 4K ducks were lined up. First, I arranged to test the Vizio SmartCast P-Series 65-inch Ultra HD HDR Home Theater television that costs $1,900 and supports both 4K and HDR. The HDR support is particularly important, beyond the high-resolution display quality, because it gives everything a crisp, movie-like appearance. Blacks look rich and deep, and the colors pop.

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