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Sky Glass Air, the newest addition to Sky’s TV range

Sky has unveiled Sky Glass Air, the smarter TV for a smarter price. The stylish new TV comes with vibrant 4K picture quality, Dolby Audio, voice control, and Sky built in, all streamed over Wi-Fi, with no dish or box required. Designed to make Sky’s entertainment experience accessible to more households and for those wanting Sky TV in more rooms, Glass Air is available to buy from just €8/month (on 48-month interest free credit-sale agreement) with a Sky TV subscription from €18 a month for 12 months for new customers*, when it goes on sale Tuesday 10th June.
With a Sky Essential TV subscription starting from €18/month for new customers, which includes Sky Atlantic, Netflix, and discovery+, TV fans can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment along with the smart Sky Glass Air TV experience from €26/month.
Sky Glass Air runs on Sky OS, the smart software that powers Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream, making it a great option for a second TV in the home for existing customers.
4K picture meets Dolby Audio
 With a 4K HDR Quantum Dot screen, Sky Glass Air delivers a vibrant picture packed full of colour. Global dimming and contrast enhancement automatically adjust the display for sharp, true-to-life visuals, combined with a Dolby Audio speaker system for rich sound. The TV intelligently adapts to what’s on screen, bringing out the best in every moment, whether watching the latest series of The Last of Us or a nail-biting Premier League match.
Simple set up and sleek design
Available in three stylish colours – Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White – and three sizes, 43”, 55”, and 65”, Air’s sleek design, slim frame and colour-matched remote and stand complement any room. It’s quick and easy to set up, with no tools required, it can simply be lifted onto the stand included in the box. It’s also compatible with universal wall mounts, as well as Sky’s own.
Caroline Donnellan, Marketing & Brand Director of Sky & NOW said, “With the launch of Sky Glass Air, we’re bringing the Sky TV experience to even more households in Ireland. Combining an elegant design, superb picture quality and rich sound from just €8 a month, Sky Glass Air is our smarter TV for a smarter price. It’s about giving our customers their favourite content with greater flexibility, without compromising on the quality our customers expect from Sky.”
Sky OS: The smartest way to watch
Sky OS does the hard work by bringing together entertainment from Sky and all the popular apps in one place, helping TV fans get to what they want to watch, faster.  And it keeps getting smarter, with regular updates and new features added.
With hands-free voice control, simply say “Hello Sky…” to turn on the TV, search for shows or genres from Sky and apps, adjust volume, add to Playlist and much more.
Sky OS learns what viewers like to watch, curating collections of the best entertainment based on viewing habits, so there’s always something new to enjoy. There are now 30 more genre rails on the homepage, which are personalised based on watch history and bring together suggestions of what to watch across Sky content, apps and channels. With collections including Hilarious sitcoms, Thrilling action movies, and Suspenseful crime drama, there’s something for everyone.
With personal Playlists, viewers can save all their favourites from Sky, live TV and apps in one place, ready to watch later. Plus, the Continue Watching rail allows customers to quickly pick up where they left off, whatever channel or app their show is on.
Premium entertainment for less
Sky Glass Air is available from just €8/month for the 43”, €12.50 for the 55” and €15.50 for the 65” on 48-month interest free credit-sale agreement. New customers can combine it with Sky Essential TV (€18/month for 12 months), to enjoy top-rated shows from Sky, Netflix, and discovery+, all on a smart new TV from just €26/month*.
Sky Essential TV offers customers a taste of Sky for an affordable price, with over 70 channels including Sky Atlantic, home to The Last of Us and Sweetpea, plus Netflix smash-hits like Stranger Things and Squid Game, and discovery+ for a wealth of reality shows, documentaries and adventure.
For those who want unlimited entertainment, upgrade to Sky Ultimate TV for an extra €7/month**, unlocking even more channels including Sky Max, Sky Comedy, Sky Documentaries, Sky Crime, Sky History, Sky Showcase, plus many more.
More choice for every home
Sky Glass Air expands the Sky Glass range, giving customers more ways to enjoy Sky’s award-winning entertainment experience in any room. Whether it’s the centrepiece of the living room, a second screen in the bedroom, or a stylish setup for renters, Glass Air offers premium design and performance at an incredibly accessible price.
Air joins the recently launched Sky Glass Gen 2, which offers the ultimate picture and sound experience, with a brighter 4K HDR screen and an enhanced seven-speaker Dolby Atmos® sound system built in, from €16/month.
Together, Sky Glass Air, Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream create a flexible family of products that work seamlessly together, or standalone, giving customers choice to suit every room and budget.
The new Sky Glass Air will be available to buy at Sky.com/ie, Sky stores and via Sky’s call centres from 10th June. It will also be on sale in Currys stores later in June.

1080p VS 720p: Which One Should You Invest In?

According to most people, there is little or no noticeable difference between 1080p (full HD) and 720p (HD). However, if you pay close attention, you’ll definitely notice that 1080p gives a smoother and clearer image. As a matter of fact, for the last few years, 1080p projectors such as Wemax Dice have become popular and more available on the market.

These projectors perform better than before, with more advancement on every new product release. However, they aren’t the only contenders; 720p projectors also receive some attention from consumers. Unfortunately, they aren’t as popular in media as they used to be, something that has resulted in their price surge to $1,500, with others selling at $1,000. Despite this, 720p projectors still deliver impeccable picture quality for the budget.

So, the main question here is: which one is better, between 1080p and 780p?

Obviously, many consumers prefer 1080p projectors, and it is for valid reasons. So, if you want the best and high picture quality, 1080p will be perfect. These projectors give you the highest resolution, better contrast, black levels, and video processing. Some of these qualities you can’t find in cheaper models. But, if you’re working on a minimal budget, a 720p projector will serve you well.

720p Is Better for DVD and HD Sports Broadcasts

Here’s why 720p might be a better choice. For starters, most people still watch standard definition DVDs, while a few have upgraded to Blu-ray. Probably this is because there are plenty of DVDs out there, while Blu-ray discs aren’t as many. Therefore, if you use DVDs as your viewing material or HD sports on broadcast HDTV, 1080p projectors won’t do you any good. Regarding image quality, they will only produce what the 720p produces. This is because all HD sports broadcasts from ESPN, Fox, and ABC are usually in 720p. As a result, they will look as clear when displayed on a 720p projector. So, if you have a 1080p projector, it won’t make these broadcasts appear better or higher in terms of resolution simply because the signals are up to 720 lines of video information per frame.

On the other hand, standard definition DVD has 480 lines of video per frame. If you’re using a 720p projector, the signal will be rescaled to 720 lines, while on a 1080p projector, it will be rescaled to 1080p lines. What this means is that if you’re using a high-quality DVD player or processor, there’s a possibility that the images on the 1080p projector will be better than those from the 720p projector. But the difference isn’t noticeable unless you pay close attention. That’s because a DVD’s picture quality is limited to 480 lines per video information frame; therefore, the source doesn’t utilize the full resolution power of any of the two projectors.

720p Is Better for Prime Time Television Programmes

Although a high percentage of the population is interested in DVD and HD sports broadcasts, the remaining few have their preferences. Probably you prefer watching prime-time television programs on NBC, CBS, and other networks. Such types of broadcasts are usually in 1080p. Newer versions of 1080p projectors don’t have the ability to make this type of programming any better than 720p projectors. As a matter of fact, there is no difference since once the 1080i signals get into the 720p displays, they look better than you can imagine.

But, there might be a minor difference in the image quality from 1080p projectors. They produce a sharper image from HDTV 1080i broadcasts, and this is due to a higher resolution that you might notice, depending on how far/close from the screen you’re seated. Bottom line is, by using a 1080p projector, you’ll only get a slightly better picture than from a 720p projector. So, if you’re working under a tight budget and looking for a projector for DVD and HDTV use, a 720p projector will give good results.

Looking for the Best Possible Video Picture?

If you’re looking for the best possible video picture quality, you should get the 1080p projector. You might also need a Blu-ray player to make it better. By now, Blu-ray is the best video source on the market, and it comes with a full 1920×1080 resolution per video frame. The pictures look better when displayed on a 1080p projector. So, suppose you are a video fanatic who is ready to spend money on video technology. In that case, you should consider getting a Blu-ray player and one of the newly released projectors, such as the Wemax Dice.

Although this combination might make you think 1080p projectors are worth investing in, don’t get carried away by the hype. You can still work with the low-priced 720p projectors and enjoy great picture quality.