Best TVs for watching sports 2024 Guide The best TVs for watching sports are not necessarily the best TVs for HDR movies and free-to-air/digital TV. We help you get the one for sport! Conversely, the best TVs for watching movies are also great for sports, with one important difference. Most sports are not transmitted in 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range), so HDR10/10+/Dolby Vision is not a prerequisite. Size is not important, yeah, nah You know the least important aspect of a sports TV is size! Most people buy the biggest TV they can afford. That usually means a big, cheap VA, an edge-lit monster insulting to a videophile’s eyes. Read more.. |
Guests and Topics on the Show |
This week we invited Simon Howe, Division Head of Audio Visual at Samsung Electronics Australia, to discuss the top features that make Samsung TVs ideal for sports fans. From motion clarity to vibrant color accuracy, discover why Samsung leads in the ultimate game-day experience. What is sport, and why is it different to normal TV? When you think of sport, most immediately think of the footy (all codes). Some think cricket or golf. Add hockey, basketball, baseball, equestrian, rowing, sailing, and swimming. Let’s not forget motorsport and horse racing. There is a whole menagerie – no wonder Kayo is booming. There is one key difference from movies and TV, where you passively enjoy the content. In sports, you are an active spectator, and the aim is to draw you into the game—to impart some of the atmosphere, excitement, elation, and disappointment to feed your inner sportsperson. In short, broadcast sport is about making you part of the crowd, as if you were there. Advertisers know that, too, and pay a premium to reach you with carefully crafted, psychologically appropriate messages. Have you ever felt like a Tooheys or two or smacked down a VB while demolishing Smith’s crisps? Read more.. |
We also invited Marc-Alexander Christ reveals how SumUp is becoming the go-to partner for Australian SMEs by offering seamless card payment solutions. As the demand for cashless transactions grows, SumUp helps small businesses stay competitive by reducing cash handling, increasing transaction security, and enhancing customer convenience. In this interview, Christ shares insights into the changing payment landscape and how SumUp empowers businesses to meet customer expectations while driving operational efficiency. |
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