Answering Your Questions: Overseas TVs, Same Model Different Specs, and AMD Zen 4
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In this article, we will answer some burning questions from the Digital Trends community. We’ll address topics such as overseas TVs, why Hisense and TCL release different TVs with the same model number in different regions, and the absence of AMD Zen 4-based laptops in the market.
Starting with overseas TVs, a user from Europe asked about Philips OLED TVs, which are not available in the United States. Unfortunately, due to the significant expense of importing these TVs, it is challenging for reviewers to get their hands on them. This limitation also applies to other markets such as Australia and India. However, there is a possibility of reviewing overseas TVs if sponsored or arranged viewers or brands.
Moving on to the issue of different specs for TVs with the same model number, particularly in the US, Europe, and Oceania, it seems that Hisense and TCL have made improvements in their US models based on feedback from reviewers. These improvements have led to better reviews and increased sales. However, it remains unclear why the same model numbers are used in different regions without providing the same level of performance. This question will be answered in a future video once the reviewer has completed their investigations in the new studio.
Lastly, there is a query about the absence of AMD Zen 4-based laptops in the market. The naming scheme for AMD mobile processors has changed with Ryzen 7000, and the architecture used is denoted the third number in the product. Despite the Ryzen 7000 series supposedly using Zen 4, most non-gaming laptops are still stuck on Zen 3. This could be attributed to market share and positioning, but the exact reason for the lack of Zen 4 processors in non-gaming laptops remains uncertain.
In conclusion, these questions have shed light on the challenges of reviewing overseas TVs, the discrepancies in the same model numbers across different regions, and the absence of AMD Zen 4-based laptops in the market. Stay tuned for more updates and detailed explanations on these topics.
Sources:
– Philips OLED TVs, Panasonic TVs
– Hisense and TCL TVs
– AMD mobile processors with Ryzen 7000