is my current connection compatible with the new tv format of 4k

Almost no one is broadcasting in 4k, they aren't even actually broadcasting in 1080p. It's upscaled 720p that you see on all the HD channels.

At this time, the only real HD and Ultra HD you're going to get is from a provider like Netflix or Amazon Prime TV.

chris_c21 said:
It's upscaled 720p that you see on all the HD channels.

Could you quote your source on this? I thought some broadcast at 1080i as per here. Not saying your wrong, because I "feel" your right, just looking for confirmation.

Tecknowhelp said:

chris_c21 said:
It's upscaled 720p that you see on all the HD channels.

Could you quote your source on this? I thought some broadcast at 1080i as per here. Not saying your wrong, because I "feel" your right, just looking for confirmation.

No source I can find, just something I thought I recalled reading (possibly here?) awhile back. Point is still the same though, yes?

All broadcast "HD TV" is 720p and 1080i, nothing is broadcast in actual 1080p, let alone 4k.

chris_c21 said:
Point is still the same though, yes?

Yes. I didn't mean to question your response, I was just hoping you knew of a source that stated this clearly. I dug around google and found conflicting info. Like you said, no matter what, no 4K.

Keeps me on my toes, bud. Also makes me have to do some research for myself, which is always fun, I love learning.

I just don't understand why people go out and buy 4k TV's then get upset when nothing on cable looks as good as it did in stores, and then start blaming their provider.

This has been happening long before 4K, or even HD for that matter. Most stores use special hardware, and tweak the TV settings, to produce picture quality that you will never see at home. That's why when ever I compare TV's in a store, I reset their settings to default. If I really want to be nit-picky, I will bring some media on a flash drive and play it from the TV's media player. But the most important thing to do is do your homework BEFORE going to the store. Never depend on the person selling you the thing for information on that thing. Conflict of interest.