So what's so special about 4K and 5K?

[KillerCop311]

I know they're higher definitions, but it just seems like it requires much too high of specs, and you require like fiber internet (Google Fiber) just to get a good streaming.

Attempting to use either on my PC did absolutely nothing. Just lagged and didn't even show the video.

What's so great about those defs?

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[TrainandSpacelover]

if your computer has the ability to run them the resolutions, it looks fantastic
i haven't done much research but i really don't see any other practical use than that

edit:

Attempting to use either on my PC did absolutely nothing. Just lagged and didn't even show the video.

what do you mean by use them? did you try to watch a video in 4/5k or did you actually try to use your computer with that resolution?

[Kochieboy]

Assuming you're talking about resolution...

If you have a huge ass monitor it looks crisp and clean.

[Doughboy]

its OK

haha guys i made a funny

[Blockzillahead]

crisp images
its better

[Ipquarx]

This is for TVs, not sure how well it applies to ipads monitors and phones.

[blueblur121]

Here's the problem: if you try to use a normal OS with a monitor that huge, everything will be tiny.

EDIT: Oh forget, wrong thread. I meant to post it in the one for the new 5k iMac.

[SeventhSandwich]

Here's the problem: if you try to use a normal OS with a monitor that huge, everything will by tiny.

[blueblur121]

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Notice my edit.

[YayFun]

I would like to have a 4K screen. But there is no "decent" one worth buying for computer use right now. Waiting to see what happens next year.

[Axo-Tak]

I'd rather get a 10-bit deepcolor display than a 4K display. Apple should also use deepcolor displays rather than nonsensically-high-DPI displays.

This is for TVs, not sure how well it applies to ipads monitors and phones.

On average, you will be looking at your information technology devices at a distance of under 3 feet.

[Blockzillahead]

Here's the problem: if you try to use a normal OS with a monitor that huge, everything will be tiny.

define normal
hint: don't use the term "Linux"

[Axo-Tak]

define normal
hint: don't use the term "Linux"

File a bugreport ticket on the culprit programs saying to upscale the GUI elements after a certain DPI level if the GUI elements are tiny. From there, experts can trace the problem.

[77x5ghost2]

my gpu's maximum resolution is 2560x1600 (is it 2k?)

[Waru]

also with a 4k monitor, the need for anti-aliasing is gone. the pixels between different objects will be so tiny it is no longer needed at higher resolutions