Streaming driving people in Africa to upgrade to bigger TVs

[mylesillidge]

South Africans love big TVs — this is the favourite size

The increased popularity of streaming services in Africa means more people are watching movies at home rather than in cinemas and investing in bigger-screen TVs, the Sunday Times reports.

According to Sony Middle East and Africa managing director Jobin Joejoe, the optimal-sized TV in South Africa is 65 inches.

 

[3WA]

Nice. This will also lead to lower birth rates as men choose TV over getting it on.

 

[FiestaST]

I've seen my fair share of okes outside big shops & malls wheeling their newly purchased big TV's to their cars.
As they're doing it they have this 'King Ding-a-Ling' look on their face.

 

[newklear]

What's really happening is: Exploitation of diminishing eyesight!

 

[Dimpie (COMPUTEK)]

I think people would have upgraded even if there wasn't an increase in streaming options

 

[epah]

No point buying a low nit junk big sceen TV. Waste of money.

 

[Dan C]

 

[Grubscrew]

It is amazing how much bigger a TV you can buy if you don't waste your money on DSTV.

 

[NR7]

No point buying a low nit junk big sceen TV. Waste of money.

I bought two budget 65 inch Samsung 4K TVs for the same price as one 55 inch OLED.

Looks good in SDR (HDR looks the same though lol) and solved world peace in the house.

 

[FiestaST]

I bought two budget 65 inch Samsung 4K TVs for the same price as one 55 inch OLED.

Looks good in SDR (HDR looks the same though lol) and solved world peace in the house.

You must always state brand bro.

 

[RedViking]

I've got a lekker 50" budget TV. Use it once or twice a week. Movies? What movies? Movies died in 2019.

 

[Lupus]

I've got a lekker 50" budget TV. Use it once or twice a week. Movies? What movies? Movies died in 2019.

 

[RedViking]

Now that was a dumb remake.

 

[Lupus]

 

[lotus123]

Surely these new buyers aren't all paid-up SABC license holders "doing the right thing"?
How do they get past that hurdle (just asking for a friend)?

 

[rh1]

I've seen my fair share of okes outside big shops & malls wheeling their newly purchased big TV's to their cars.
As they're doing it they have this 'King Ding-a-Ling' look on their face.

Many years ago this was me, where I bought a Sony Bravia 40 inch with my first real performance bonus.

 

[rh1]

My next tv will be at 75 inches, but thats only when one of my current tvs pack up.

 

[FiestaST]

Many years ago this was me, where I bought a Sony Bravia 40 inch with my first real performance bonus.

You hond you!