get into the details and see who is the actual seller.

if it is a reputable retailer, no need to worry.

u may even be able to contact them, ask questions before u make the order.

they will deliver themselves, install.

i bought this tv >1 yr ago this way, no problem.

NO.

is h264 or h265 a coding compression format more relevant to the player or the tv?

say, if a box player can decode h265, it will ok to display on any 1080p tv, right?

the next sharp 4k hdr models should be coming later this year.

from the glimpse of the USA models (hisense rebranded sharp), it's not all that great - no more androidtv!

but... will it be the same or diff outside USA?
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subac...l&id=1484549330

so, before the ue630x is taken off, maybe interested parties should consider seriously since the price is now at its lowest.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 18 2017, 04:41 PM

ya, that's what i mean - if a box player can handle h265, any tv can display. no need power tv.

re above, if u r asking if this sharp ue630x can usb playback h265, answer is yes.
kodi installed in the tv can also handle h265.

other tv usb playback, u need to check at the other tv brand/model threads.

yes.

BUT... the usb drive is sensitive to certain types of HDD and pendrives, formats, partitions, etc.

it does not read if "lousy drive" or too many files/folder names.

can power on/off the TV, try again; can use es file explorer or kodi to play too... that sort of thing.

in short, the USB playback function is NOT great.

best not to rely on it, use a separate box player if u have.

remember - this is a TV, not a media player, not a pc.

TV makers make good tv's, not media players - and they should.

every box has its limits and price is always a factor.

what player are u using now?

what files do u play usually?

ok, for your case, i suggest u wait for the tv to arrive first.

play yr hdd with the tv usb, see how u like or dislike it.

if happy, good.

if not, read and get ideas in this thread:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3126605/+4360

what u describe, most current android boxes can do the job - .mkv's, hevc265, 4k.

just u check the specs.

android boxes are fairly mature now, with some as low as rm200 and as high as >rm1k.

the premium ones will have newer android versions, better video and audio codecs for media playback, continuous firmware support and more reliable hardware.

but such a box is not just for playback, it is actually made primarily for online streaming if u hv good internet speed. then again, the tv itself also has a good google androidtv inside. so, it is up to u whether to get a separate box now or later.

lastly, if u have used an android phone or tablet, they all work the same since they are using google android. but if all new to it, will take time to learn how to use it well. it is quite diff from pc windows.

usually, it' easy to say this good or no good based on specs, reviews and "OPC" - other people's comments.

if i were u, i will visit the shops and see with my own eyes.

more impt, compare to other models for the same video.

compare prices too.

if it is poor, u will know; if it is good, u will know too.

if u can't tell, better buy something MUCH cheaper!

at the end of the day - whatever u buy, trust your own eyes and yr own wallet becos it's yours, not other people's!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 19 2017, 08:40 PM

ue630x was a 2015 model, no surprise it is at tail end, prices at its lowest.

unless u get a lemon unit, pretty sure u will be happy with it.

esp if u are an androidtv user.

i have used this tv for >1yr now, made many comments about it in this thread.

can check them!

this OLED...

seems everyone gas only great things to say about it.

but, what i read... it's organic, life of the some colors are short... degrades after 1,000 hours... suffers from burn-in like early plasma tv... and very expensive.

and why is LG the only brand selling OELD tv's now?

like new tech, early users pay for it...

what i read, it is not mature, still early.

there is also AMOLED and ULED now!

i actually think it's a good time to renew/replace old equipment now.

not premium latest tech stuff but the mature, proven models.

with RM continuing to be so dem weak, all Jap and even china imports will get a hefty price hike anytime now.

this thread is dedicated to sharp ue630x.

for comments on other brands, best u read other threads - "what tv do i buy" - many of them, a new thread almost every week. just check the list of threads.

in youtube, did u set the video to 2160p if it is available?

your internet speed?

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 25 2017, 10:22 PM

does this happen to all 2160p 60fps videos on youtube or just the gaming ones?

Then it is probably a video source issue.

But you check with others using other 4k tv brands n models, see if they experience same with same youtube video.

The native player in the tv CANNOT handle 4k videos.

It can take 4k videos if it is processed by another player, say a 4k capable android box, input to tv with hdmi.

As for the extension, it will be fine.

Which kodi?

Kodi in the tv or in another box?

Which kodi version?

if u were able to play 4k with usb via kodi 16.1 in the tv, any new extension cable should be fine.

i m about to test same with kodi 17.0 - 4k, 10 bit, hevc265...