Real 4k disks - what do you think the rollout timeline will be?

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Originally Posted by raygendreau

Posted in the FMP-X1 thread.

Makes me wonder if there will be 4K disk media in the future.

Review from an early adopter:

"Being an early adopter of technology can be a challenge. Very few tech-support employees at Sony knew much about the whole 4K launch--even fewer understood the ensuing problems. I received mixed advice from Sony but not Crutchfield. Crutchfield hung in there and did give the best advice--which never varied. I purchased one of the first 4K Sony TVs which then required a new interface board to be installed in the HDMI4 slot before it would work with the FMP-X1. Sony paid for this via a white-glove visit to my home. You'll also have to hardwire the FMP-X1 to the same router providing wireless to the 4K TV. Sony reps also brought powerline adapters to accomplish this at my house because my router is not located anywhere near the home theater setup. Whew, poor Sony is probably still trying to recover from this clumsy start. Nevertheless, the FMP-X1 comes loaded with some Native 4K movies and short subjects. The later are simply breath taking in their detail. Absolutely pixel free even at close distance. This weekend I used Sony's new 4K unlimited video service which is up and running with new content being added weekly. I downloaded "Body Double" using Charter Cable's medium internet speed and it took about 2 hours. Worked flawlessly and looks really great. I'm glad I purchased both 4K products. "

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-GjJey5w...ny-FMP-X1.html

And from another early adopter. Be sure to read the comments to the video:

World's first look at video unlimited 4k - YouTube

I am not going to predict if there will be 4K discs or not, but it makes a lot more sense from a business perspective to market these tvs with a video service attached for instant content. I don't know why they would even bother expecting people to buy new blu ray players and discs when there will obviously be a lot more content available for instant viewing.

It is getting a bit late in the game to introduce another disc. They may do this, but I would have doubts over how successful it will be.