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BrothaBill
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Well I have an HDTV and I NEVER use that b/c there isnt shit to watch usually.
I have an HDTV cable box with some channels.
The local channels broadcast in HDTV but you need a set top box receiver to decode them to watch football
Hell, it may have changed but thats how I remember it. Really was a waste of my money to get an HDTV.
Better theatre options with an HD projector on a screen and there are HDTV computer things you can get for a computer
I have an HDTV cable box with some channels.
The local channels broadcast in HDTV but you need a set top box receiver to decode them to watch football
Hell, it may have changed but thats how I remember it. Really was a waste of my money to get an HDTV.
Better theatre options with an HD projector on a screen and there are HDTV computer things you can get for a computer
DJ_UFO
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Thanks fellas. Well Im interested in HDTV because I just bought a plasma and hate the regular resolution. Looks ugly. To really get the amazing picture from a plasma you need an HD signal. My local cable company has the service (pretty cheap) including local channels in HD. I watch a lot the local channels so it would be useful for me...
I'm not sure i understand your question exactly. Do You want to NOT rent their box and buy your own and use it?
Anyway, you can get local HD channels with an antenna. For that, you don't need a cable subscription at all. Just plug the coaxal cable to the TV from the antenna and you're watching HD (locals).Some antennas work (not well) in the house but most need to be in the attic or on the roof. They have a perfect HD picture. With your plasma, you'll love it. The cable company offers more than just locals though, through their programming in HD.
Some TVs come with a cable card slot INSIDE the TV. Your's may have that. I don't know too much about it, but it may be a replacement for the box from the cable company.
Anyway, you can get local HD channels with an antenna. For that, you don't need a cable subscription at all. Just plug the coaxal cable to the TV from the antenna and you're watching HD (locals).Some antennas work (not well) in the house but most need to be in the attic or on the roof. They have a perfect HD picture. With your plasma, you'll love it. The cable company offers more than just locals though, through their programming in HD.
Some TVs come with a cable card slot INSIDE the TV. Your's may have that. I don't know too much about it, but it may be a replacement for the box from the cable company.
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Spartacus
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in about 3 years it's all HD
a regular analog TV will require a converter
let me look up the info
a regular analog TV will require a converter
let me look up the info
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Spartacus
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Analog shutoff controversy
Because HDTV requires extra broadcast spectrum during the transition period, it has become a topic of political controversy in the United States. Current stations have received a free channel, generally in the UHF range, on which to broadcast their digital signal, while still maintaining analog service.
According to FCC rules, all full power stations on channels 2–51 must convert to digital by the beginning of 2007, with an escape clause that 85% of receivers in the service area must be "capable" of receiving digital signals. At the time of analog shutoff, one channel would then be returned to the government for sale to a new licensee, with the digital one remaining. Existing analog TV sets would still work with cable or satellite service or use a converter box that would convert digital over-the-air (OTA) signals to analog.
As of late 2005, indications from industry and politicians are that a hard shutoff deadline is necessary, since the 2007 deadline cannot be satisfied under many interpretations of 85% "capability" of digital signal reception. Momentum has been building for a hard shutoff deadline in the next few years; competing Senate & House bills have been proposed mandating hard analog shutoffs in 2008 or 2009. Issues such as subsidies for digital tuners for old analog sets and the exact date must be reconciled between the two versions before any such bill could be passed by Congress in full.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television_in_the_United_States_of_America
Because HDTV requires extra broadcast spectrum during the transition period, it has become a topic of political controversy in the United States. Current stations have received a free channel, generally in the UHF range, on which to broadcast their digital signal, while still maintaining analog service.
According to FCC rules, all full power stations on channels 2–51 must convert to digital by the beginning of 2007, with an escape clause that 85% of receivers in the service area must be "capable" of receiving digital signals. At the time of analog shutoff, one channel would then be returned to the government for sale to a new licensee, with the digital one remaining. Existing analog TV sets would still work with cable or satellite service or use a converter box that would convert digital over-the-air (OTA) signals to analog.
As of late 2005, indications from industry and politicians are that a hard shutoff deadline is necessary, since the 2007 deadline cannot be satisfied under many interpretations of 85% "capability" of digital signal reception. Momentum has been building for a hard shutoff deadline in the next few years; competing Senate & House bills have been proposed mandating hard analog shutoffs in 2008 or 2009. Issues such as subsidies for digital tuners for old analog sets and the exact date must be reconciled between the two versions before any such bill could be passed by Congress in full.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television_in_the_United_States_of_America
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alien amp pharm
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4everhung said:
In about 3 years it's all DIGITAL, not HD.
and people will still be able to buy a convertor if they still have analog televisions.
I have Directv HD package and it's nice to watch ESPN 1 and 2 in HD and maybe the HD Discovery channel, but other than that it's not really worth the $10 per month extra.
With Directv you either have to have a HD ready tv, or buy a $200 set top box. They still won't be viewable until you subscribe. I assume the cable companies are the same way. The only way to receive FREE HD is an over the air antenna like Gonelifting said. Then it's a hit or miss if your local stations even broadcast in HD & also hit or miss that you can receive the signal, it all depends on your location, things obstructing the signal, etc.
TC2 said:
Believe it or not, the HD channels on TV's PQ is better than a DVD. There are new HD DVD players coming out but that's a whole other subject.
TC2
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gonelifting said:
I know, alot of people think that dvds are high definition but they are not.
Most hd tv's upcovert video signals to make any video source look better anyway.
I cant stand regular tv and once you watch something widescreen and in full dolby digital 5.1(or higher)surround sound, you cant go back to regular.
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alien amp pharm
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Why don't we all just have a circle jerk. All this damn agreeing each other is pissing me off.
Dial_tone said:
You can choose to watch them in 4:3 with bars on the sides or stretch them out. Some TV's have the stretch on the sides of the screen so the characters don't get too w i d e looking when stretched. I personally, don't mind stretching the picture on regular channels.
Also, you should choose wisely which component you want to do the stretching. You have the set top box OR your TV. Depending on the TV, one could be better than the other.
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Spartacus
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I'm anxiously awaiting HD porn
4everhung said:
Yeah, I want to see vagina on a 65 inch screen.
fistfullofsteel
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Isn't hitachi supposed to be great brand?
hey for you guys asking about different brands, you guys REALLY need to check out:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/
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alien amp pharm
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gonelifting said:
Just ask Frisky to drop her drawers and you can see one that large.
lolololol
fistfullofsteel said:
I have'nt read much about Hitachi. You really need to see it personally and decide if it's your type of TV as the different technologies have different effects on pweople.
These days all major TV brands are pretty good though. The most important feature in deciding to buy one is WHICH technology to buy. Plasma, LCD, DLP, rear projection, projector... Figuring that out, you'll be ahead of the game, then decide which brand.
