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Great deal on a LG OLED. Looks like the price is good until 9/4/2018. If you're a first time QVC shopper, use code FIVE4U to get an additional $5 off.
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Go beyond just watching TV with the LG 55B8PUA 55" class Smart HDTV. Built with LG ThinQ artificial intelligence, it functions as the central hub for your entire Smart home setup. With it, you can access Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, control your connected Google Home devices, browse tons of streaming apps, and more--all in one place, and all with just the power of your voice. So when movie night rolls around, you can hit the lights, find the perfect film, and start the show with a just a few words! And with an OLED screen, it delivers dazzling 4K graphics, vivid colors, and HDR support for a cinema-quality picture, all within an ultra-thin design. From LG.
You'll also receive an HDMI cable for easy connection to your gaming console or Blu-ray player.
Includes 55B8PUA 55" class HDTV with power cable, Magic Remote with 2 AA batteries, and user's manual; and 6'L HDMI cable
54.6" diagonal OLED display
Ultra HD 3840x2160 resolution
4K Upscaler
4K Cinema HDR
True Color Accuracy
Ultra Luminance Pro
a7 Intelligent Processor
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
LG Smart TV: full web browser, LG Content Store, Channel Plus, IP control, Gallery Mode
LG ThinQ AI: Google Assistant, Google Home-compatible, Amazon Alexa-compatible, intelligent voice recognition, universal control
Smart Share: screen share, content share
2.2-channel speaker system
40W total audio output
LG Sound Sync
Dolby Atmos audio
VESA 300x200 wall-mountable
Three USB 2.0 ports
Four HDMI inputs
RF, composite, ethernet inputs
Optical audio output
Approximate measurements: With stand 48-3/8"W x 29-5/8"H x 8-3/4"D, weighs 39.2 lbs; Without stand 48-3/8"W x 27-7/8"H x 1-7/8"D, weighs 35.9 lbs
UL listed; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Imported
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Overall, the differences between the C7P, C7A, B8P, C8P are minor and really going to only be noticeable by people that are sensitive to motion handling. Still for only about $100-200 more, its smarter to just get the better C8P with A9. With HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG, and other HDR media profiles changing, there's a good chance that the more powerful processor and gpu will provide a worthwhile investment in the near future.
As for major shifts in the future, the biggest upcoming change is HDMI 2.1 [hdguru.com], which is right around the corner. 4k@120Hz will probably follow shortly behind HDMI 2.1, but who knows how long that is going to take. Right now 99.99% of all movies are still shot in 24fps and not changing anytime soon. Hobbit was done in 48fps and was a first of its kind but didnt catch on. Only 1 movie ever (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk) has been shot at 120fps and almost no one has ever seen it. The Avatar sequal will be the first mainstream movie to ever film in 4k 120fps. It may start a new era, but will still take years to trickle down to home theater.
We are still right in the middle of the HDR format war and no one has any idea how or when it is going to end. Just 3 years ago, flagship TVs were struggling to cross the 1000nit barrier, now there are budget TVs brands like TCL that can do it. Samsung QLEDs are now able to hit over 3000 nits. MicroLED could make everything obsolete or it might not. By the time it comes to market, there will be some other amazing tech coming soon.
Things change fast and nothing is future proof. Best to just enjoy whats available now and worry about the future when it happens. If you buy an OLED, you will at least get to enjoy years of amazing TV/movies while the format wars unfold.
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