Thought not new, it’s been recently brought to the attention of CNET that 4K media by Sony is proprietary to the company’s television sets. While consumers are free to purchase 4K Blu-ray discs and play them back via any compatible 4K player and 4K television sets, 4K streaming is something entirely different. Set to be released later this month, the Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X10) is capable of tapping into Sony’s growing line of 4K content (as well as Netflix with shows like House of Cards), thanks to Video Unlimited and stream 4K content. The issue is that if you own a Samsung or LG 4K television, the two devices won’t work together. The debate goes that this move by Sony is hurting 4K growth but is it really true? It’s worth mentioning that Samsung has a similar device which is equally locked to their line of televisions.
So let’s talk after the jump.
When Sony kicked off its 4K initiative over 2 years ago, it did with by bringing to market a monstrous 84-inch 4K television that make your local cinema jealous. Not resting on its laurels, the company also released
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