STACK #239 September 2024

TECH FEATURE

SUPERSIZE YOUR FOOTY! YOUR FOOTY!

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Save the dates Saturday, September 28, 2024

SUPERSIZE YOUR FOOTY!

AFL Grand Final Sunday, October 6, 2024 NRL Grand Final

times per second that the display refreshes the image – determines how well it can minimise any motion blur or judder. Many big screen TVs have a native refresh rate of 120Hz to keep the play smooth, and specialised image-processing tech can also work to keep things fluid and natural. Get sport smart HD is as good as you’ll get from a free-to-air broadcast, but with a 4K smart TV you’re likely to find apps with 4K support, such as Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now, conveniently preloaded – or you can download and add them to the menu bar. Then all you need to do is log in or sign up. Some smart TVs have a dedicated Sports mode that activates enhanced motion smoothing to keep the speed of the play fluid and blur-free, and supported LG models have a Sports Alert function – simply select your team to receive onscreen notifications for live scores, fixtures and start times.

That ‘one day in September’ (and October) is fast approaching.Yes, footy finals fever is here and the best way to catch all the big game action is on a massive 4K Ultra HD smartTV. Words Scott Hocking

T he countdown to the AFL and NRL grand finals has begun, and whatever code you follow, you’ll want the best seat for all the nail-biting action. If you miss out on tickets to the final series, the good news is that the next best seats are right at home in front of a big screen. So, if you’ve been thinking about upsizing your TV, footy finals are a perfect incentive to mark a massive new 4K Ultra HD set. Aussies have fallen in love with the immersive luxury of big screen TVs, from 75- and 85-inch displays, right up to a whopping 98 inches. And when it comes to watching footy, or any sports, they can’t be beaten. Want truly immersive viewing with lifelike details and incredible clarity? You’ve got it! Even better, AFL and NRL matches are now available to watch in stunning 4K on supported subscription streaming services, and with the increased resolution of Ultra HD, every blade of grass on the field will stand out in fine detail, umpiring decisions will be even more contentious, and your team colours will really pop! Getting match ready with a super-sized TV means finding the best – and biggest – model that your budget allows, and ticking off some

key features to look out for that will further enhance the big games. The best seats in the house Premium seating is just as important at home as it is at the ground, and a TV that has a wide viewing angle means every sofa spectator can enjoy the best possible picture quality – even if they’re not seated directly in front of the screen. A wide viewing angle prevents any reduction in contrast and fading of colours from vantage points that

aren’t central. OLED TVs are renowned for their extremely wide viewing angles, while mini LED TVs also offer an excellent view from any position. Smooth play AFL and NRL are dynamic, fast-paced sports, so you’ll want a TV that can keep up with all the action. A TV’s refresh rate – the number of

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