Having one of the best televisions could cost you nearly $18,000 - but that is no guarantee you will be able to get the full viewing benefits.
One 4K television, that has four times the image quality of High Definition (HD), is selling for $17,999, but experts say sourcing broadcasts of matching standard could be difficult for years.
The LG 3D Smart television requires content that had been produced on 4K-capable equipment - as well as plenty of broadband grunt to download it.
Tech expert Paul Spain said there were add-ons like set-top boxes that could enable 4K content, but he did not expect it be readily available here for up to two years.
"Televisions tend to come out a step ahead of general access to content," he said. "It was the same when the first Full HD televisions were released but actually they didn't have any infrastructure to utilise them."
He said there was some international content being produced in 4K, but that would need to be delivered via a set-top box, gaming console or very fast internet connection.
A spokeswoman for Sky said its service was not 4K capable, but the next generation of set-top boxes - due to be released in about two years - would likely include the technology, if not a more advanced version.
Spark, which runs subscription on-demand internet television service Lightbox, was unable to comment on the issue last night. It has previously said the platform was "future proofed" for 4K streaming, but had no plans for any near-term offerings.
LG national marketing manager Glen Chean said the company pioneered the technology in 2012, and content was slowly catching up.
"Yes it's true that in New Zealand there is not much 4K content, but that is growing overseas," he said.
A home entertainment system that cost $99,500 for two speakers and a control box by Linn also joins the list of high-end toys. John Ellingham of HiFi Store said Linn was a world leader and the speakers produced unmatched sound quality.
Meanwhile, owning one of the newest model electric cars by Tesla would cost you $134,335, plus the cost of importing it yourself.
Sporting an IWC Spitfire pilot's watch made from 18 carat rose gold with a perpetual calendar would set you back $83,000 and owning a MakerBot 3D printer would be $9995. The watch's price is despite the exclusion of a GPS function, but the mechanical system and fine material and finishings are highly regarded.
To synchronise all your gadgets, new home integration systems like One Touch allow you - for about $40,000 - to control everything technology-related from your smartphone or tablet.
