STACK #223 May 2023

FEATURE TECH

ENHANCE YOUR NEW TV EXPERIENCE

You’ve made the investment in your entertainment time by sourcing that brilliant new television, so now it’s time to think about accessories. Small or large, there are many that can enhance your viewing experience. Words Bec Summer

Wall this way If you own your own home, or have a cool landlord, then today’s slimline televisions look magnificent when wall mounted. If you’re really handy, or get a professional job done, you can even get those unsightly cables flowing behind the wall, rather than just dangling down and marring the streamlined look. Not sure where to start with installation? Your friendly JB staff will help you out, and can arrange to unbox, install, setup and even give you a crash course on how to use your newTV. (See page 38 for more.)

What’s on the box? If you wish to record TV shows, watch your precious collection of physical media, or open up a wider range of streaming options than ever, then you may wish to invest in something to attach to your shiny new beacon of TV goodness. Options to expand your viewing horizons are many.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Amazon’s most powerful Stick yet supports a world of 4K entertainment, with a

Fetch Mighty Tuner PVR If you love your classic TV broadcasts but can’t keep up, or just lead a busy modern life, then a PVR is the way to go. The Fetch Mighty doesn’t just record free-to-air programmes – up to six at once – to its 1TB drive though, it also serves as a powerful streaming service hub, supporting HDR shows at up to 4K resolution.

Samsung Slim Fit Wall Mount (2022–23) Just taken delivery of one of Samsung’s latest and greatest? Keep things OEM with this nifty slim-fit mount that leaves a minimal gap between the wall and screen, so the TV hangs almost flush. It’s compatible with Samsung’s latest OLED, Neo QLED, QLED, Crystal UHD, and The Frame television ranges, making it an easy, fuss free option.

Ezymount VPT 155 Advanced Heavy-Duty Extension Tilt TV Wall Mount (43" to 90") A super-capable jack of all trades, this mount will accommodate screens from 43-inches up to a whopping 90-inches. While leaving minimal wall clearance for that desirable flush look, there’s tilt adjustment, plus enough wiggle room for five degrees of swivel adjustment. Anti-theft locking compatibility and a built-in level just sweeten the deal.

powerhouse 1.8Ghz processor working to keep your experience fluid. With full support for all formats of HDR – including Dolby Vision –

as well as incredible Dolby Atmos sound, the Fire TV Stick also offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, as well as voice control via Alexa.

Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player For the absolute pinnacle in home movie viewing, you need a 4K Ultra HD player. Movies on 4K discs are experienced in their full, uncompressed glory – streaming versions are squished, losing important video and audio fidelity. Panasonic are leaders in the 4K player field, and this beauty hits the sweet spot for features and price. The DP-UB820 supports all the latest audio and video modes, upscales your DVDs and Blu-rays, and is even voice controllable. Plus, it supports the key streaming services too!

Get yourself connected With the TV being a viewing hub for streaming boxes, games consoles, 4K Blu-ray players and more, you can need a lot of cables, especially those of the HDMI variety, which has become a welcome universal connection standard that carries audio and video signals. Not all HDMI cables are created equally, with some cheaper options not supporting the latest capabilities of the ever-evolving format. Need more info? Ask your friendly JB staff member when picking out your newTV.

Belkin Advanced Series Premium High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet 4K Made to effortlessly handle all the latest and greatest in video and audio standards supported by HDMI, Belkin has become a trusted name for a reason – they make quality, reliable products. These HDMI cables come in lengths of one, two, and five metres, allowing 4K with HDR at 60Hz and 18Gbps of bandwidth within a rubber cable housing, and features single shot gold-plated connectors, which are ideal for low signal loss.

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