y2flyy
join:2004-04-17
Baton Rouge, LA
| 'Does HD Matter Yet?'
Good question? Personally I do think currently it matters. To the avg comsumer they would not notice a difference. even if they did it doesn't warrant the cost of service with only few channels available. It will matter once HD is a standard after the cable companies are forced to switch. |
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R4M0N
Brazilian Soccer Ownz Joo
join:2000-10-04
Glen Allen, VA
 ·Comcast
| 25 to 50%?!
Wow, it only goes to show that people will not do their homework. How much you want to bet that a fair amount of the people without HD service are under the impression that the TV makes everything HD no matter what the signal?
I'm still waiting. My current set is nearing 4 years old, so I'm not in a hurry, but when I do buy something to replace it, it will be HD. In the mean time, I might tinker with a cheaper (lots cheaper, actually) HD TV card for my computer. My current TV card is showing its age. |
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GhostDoggy
join:2005-05-11
Duluth, GA | You do realize you can get +50" widescreen HD RPTV's for ~$900, right? These also include an ATSC tuner so you get just get an antenna and watch DTV OTA for free. |
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ArchAngel21x
MacFan Pro
Premium
join:2001-10-28
Lincoln, NE | I Am Ready
I just recently bought a HD TV, but the main reason being I wanted to have one monitor for both TV and my computer. |
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robscullion
Premium
join:2001-12-07
Philadelphia, PA | reply to y2flyy
Re: 'Does HD Matter Yet?'
The cable companies will never be forced to switch. |
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N3OGH
Bear patrol must be working like a charm
Premium
join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs | reply to y2flyy
I have a high def DV and a high def box from Comcast.
Pretty much only thing I watch in HD is sporting events. The Nascar races in HD are awesome... |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
·Comcast
| HD screens with SD signal?
Has anyone seen what a SD signal looks like on a HD screen? UGH!!!
[Captian Obvious] HD blows SD away! Severely![/Captain Obvious]
I watch just about anything I can in HD, whether I like the show or not... I just like the intense picture quality!  LOL!
Having a HD set and watching SD quality programming on it is like having a Bentley to go grocery shopping at the corner market! DUH!
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nasadude
join:2001-10-05
Rockville, MD | lotta clueless goobs
remember how many people said they "can't get the flashing 1200 off their VCR" back in the day when most people used VCRs? They apparently have not gotten any less clueless and are now buying HDTVs. |
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Kearnstd
Elf Wizard
Premium
join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ
| reply to y2flyy
Re: 'Does HD Matter Yet?'
lack of HD programing is why HD doesnt really matter yet. that said its still no reason not to buy an HDTV, just make sure it has HDMI and HDCP for when the new Policeware DVDs come out.
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Slacker44
join:2001-05-10
Gilbert, AZ
1 edit | reply to y2flyy
I certainly can't speak for the nation as a whole, but everyone I know here in Phoenix thinks HD definately matters. Personally, I rarely watch channels that aren't HD. FoodTV and the Travel Channel are going HD soon and I hope Cox picks those up here. Once those channels go HD, I'll have zero need for non-HD channels at all.
As for Satellite HD, lets see what the "analyst" says after DirecTV puts up their new system with a boatload of HD channels. |
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qdemn7
Smurf in My Loop
Premium
join:2003-09-16
Fort Worth, TX
| reply to GhostDoggy
Re: 25 to 50%?!
said by GhostDoggy  :You do realize you can get +50" widescreen HD RPTV's for ~$900, right? These also include an ATSC tuner so you get just get an antenna and watch DTV OTA for free. I'd rather spend that $900 on upgrading my PC. I still watch a 4 year old 27" RCA with a curved tube.
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kjl1977
join:2003-02-20
Bolingbrook, IL | reply to nasadude
Re: lotta clueless goobs
Exactly. I can't believe people would go bleeding edge and drop THOUSANDS for an HD set, only to watch SD. It's rediculous, and makes me feel better for saving my money. |
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icp1
Premium
join:2000-10-13
Saint Louis, MO
clubs:
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| reply to qdemn7
Re: 25 to 50%?!
said by qdemn7 :said by GhostDoggy :You do realize you can get +50" widescreen HD RPTV's for ~$900, right? These also include an ATSC tuner so you get just get an antenna and watch DTV OTA for free. I'd rather spend that $900 on upgrading my PC. I still watch a 4 year old 27" RCA with a curved tube. Heck my largest TV is an 20 year old 19". Forget the cost of the TV, I am not willing to spend $60-100 per month for programming. I just have $12 basic cable and my $12 Tivo, and there is always something to watch. I know I'm in the minority though. |
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truocchio
join:2004-07-05
Miami Beach, FL
| reply to y2flyy
Re: 'Does HD Matter Yet?'
I have to disagree. Any person with decent vision will notice the difference. It is tremendous. I really didnt think it mattered till I moved into my new place a year ago and spent on a true HD system. Anyone who comes to my place remarks on the quality and clarity of the HD channels. Its like the difference from dial up to broadband (and not 256k bb). Discovery HD is the best, it actually saves me on traveling :P !!! |
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R4M0N
Brazilian Soccer Ownz Joo
join:2000-10-04
Glen Allen, VA | reply to GhostDoggy
Re: 25 to 50%?!
And you do realize that an HD tv card can be found for $74.99 right?
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···15100134 |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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·Comcast
| reply to N3OGH
Re: 'Does HD Matter Yet?'
said by N3OGH :I have a high def DV and a high def box from Comcast. Pretty much only thing I watch in HD is sporting events. The Nascar races in HD are awesome... I agree with you. Sports in HD is just like night and day. They look way better in HD format. And now, almost all prime time series are in HD too. Not as obvious an advantage by having HD when comparing to sports, but it is still better than SD.
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DownTheShore
Maddie Knows Poopie
Premium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
clubs:
| reply to R4M0N
Re: 25 to 50%?!
I've got a relative with an HD capable big screen TV who doesn't have HD enabled because of hatred of the cable company and refusal to pay the extra money per month to get the IO upgrade (plus the monthly cost for five cable boxes so that all the TV's can pick up the IO signal) that Cablevision requires to get the HD signal.
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dogo88
join:2001-09-24
Old Bridge, NJ | reply to nasadude
Re: lotta clueless goobs
Ah, updating the VCR and getting HDTV aren't exactly in the same technical group. |
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R4M0N
Brazilian Soccer Ownz Joo
join:2000-10-04
Glen Allen, VA | reply to DownTheShore
Re: 25 to 50%?!
So he/she spent the money on an HDTV set for what exactly?  |
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Hickster
join:2004-09-20
Edison, NJ
| reply to DownTheShore
I can pick up HD channels without cablevision IO packages. I get HD ABC, CBS, NCB, FOX, and WB (however for some reason I can't get ESPN HD). My TV has the built in tuner and receiver.
I jsut plugged it in and hit auto program. My channels are different then the cablevision line-up. WB is 74-16 and FOX is 101-705.
Not sure why I can't find ESPN and YES in HD. Might have to actually spend $10 for IO package. |
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