HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

23 · 05-21-2004, 12:02 PM

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fsquid said:
what about the networks in HD (CBS, ABC, etc) I don't see them listed. That WorldSport is the biggest piece of crap I've seen, looked at the program guide, all they do is show Spanish soccer!

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Worldsport is pretty much for soccer from what I've seen.

Some guys really like it. I don't watch it, but there are other channels. I like watching Rush. They have a bunch of stuff like wind surfing, skateboarding, hangliding, and some other extreme stuff. I've even seen rock climbing

You get the CBS, ABC stuff OTA with the free antenna they give you. Those channels mostly show HD in primetime hours.

You have ESPN, ESPN-HD, ESPN2, ESPN News, and ESPN Classics, and I believe an ESPN alternate just in case, so you are oaky as far as sports go.

They aren't really done yet though. They are moving to MPEG-4 in the close to the last few months of the year, so it will give them the capability to add many more HD channels. They also so I've heard will be adding a couple of more channels along with TNT-HD soon, but I'll wait to see if that pans out. It may though because when they say they are, they take a minute then you turn the tv on one day, and boom.

**fsquid** · 05-21-2004, 12:06 PM

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Oh well, I'm hoping to purchase an HDTV in the fall and then my DirectTv contract goes until next Feb.

**fsquid** · 05-21-2004, 12:06 PM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

Oh well, I'm hoping to purchase an HDTV in the fall and then my DirectTv contract goes until next Feb.

**fsquid** · 05-21-2004, 12:06 PM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

Oh well, I'm hoping to purchase an HDTV in the fall and then my DirectTv contract goes until next Feb.

**birdog** · 05-22-2004, 11:02 AM

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i did my calculations with voom, and with the same amount of boxes and keeping HBO like i did with D*, it would cost me $100. as to where D* only costs me about $75.

this really sucks, because D* is really pissing me off right now with their selection of HD-content. i mean come on, the game on TNT was on HD-tv last night and of course, D* doesn't have it. the movies on HD-Net all suck. there's never anything to watch. i'm really getting frustrated

**birdog** · 05-22-2004, 11:02 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

i did my calculations with voom, and with the same amount of boxes and keeping HBO like i did with D*, it would cost me $100. as to where D* only costs me about $75.

this really sucks, because D* is really pissing me off right now with their selection of HD-content. i mean come on, the game on TNT was on HD-tv last night and of course, D* doesn't have it. the movies on HD-Net all suck. there's never anything to watch. i'm really getting frustrated

**birdog** · 05-22-2004, 11:02 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

i did my calculations with voom, and with the same amount of boxes and keeping HBO like i did with D*, it would cost me $100. as to where D* only costs me about $75.

this really sucks, because D* is really pissing me off right now with their selection of HD-content. i mean come on, the game on TNT was on HD-tv last night and of course, D* doesn't have it. the movies on HD-Net all suck. there's never anything to watch. i'm really getting frustrated

23 · 05-22-2004, 11:48 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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birdog said:
i did my calculations with voom, and with the same amount of boxes and keeping HBO like i did with D*, it would cost me $100. as to where D* only costs me about $75.

this really sucks, because D* is really pissing me off right now with their selection of HD-content. i mean come on, the game on TNT was on HD-tv last night and of course, D* doesn't have it. the movies on HD-Net all suck. there's never anything to watch. i'm really getting frustrated

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It will cost more with Voom unless you purchase a box or 2 then rent threst, but it's your decision.

The difference is you have all of the other movie channels in HD like Bravo, Showtime, HBO Cinemax, Stars, etc..

D* is sending a new bird into space within the next few months, but I don't think it has anything to do with any HD channels.

23 · 05-22-2004, 11:48 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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birdog said:
i did my calculations with voom, and with the same amount of boxes and keeping HBO like i did with D*, it would cost me $100. as to where D* only costs me about $75.

this really sucks, because D* is really pissing me off right now with their selection of HD-content. i mean come on, the game on TNT was on HD-tv last night and of course, D* doesn't have it. the movies on HD-Net all suck. there's never anything to watch. i'm really getting frustrated

<hr /></blockquote>

It will cost more with Voom unless you purchase a box or 2 then rent threst, but it's your decision.

The difference is you have all of the other movie channels in HD like Bravo, Showtime, HBO Cinemax, Stars, etc..

D* is sending a new bird into space within the next few months, but I don't think it has anything to do with any HD channels.

23 · 05-22-2004, 11:48 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
birdog said:
i did my calculations with voom, and with the same amount of boxes and keeping HBO like i did with D*, it would cost me $100. as to where D* only costs me about $75.

this really sucks, because D* is really pissing me off right now with their selection of HD-content. i mean come on, the game on TNT was on HD-tv last night and of course, D* doesn't have it. the movies on HD-Net all suck. there's never anything to watch. i'm really getting frustrated

<hr /></blockquote>

It will cost more with Voom unless you purchase a box or 2 then rent threst, but it's your decision.

The difference is you have all of the other movie channels in HD like Bravo, Showtime, HBO Cinemax, Stars, etc..

D* is sending a new bird into space within the next few months, but I don't think it has anything to do with any HD channels.

**tigerx82** · 05-27-2004, 03:34 PM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

Help me out here guys..

Im moving out this week to another apartment. I currently have Charter Digital Cable with the HD package.

At my new apt, the options are:
Comcast Digital Cable
Direct TV.

I guess i need a couple of questions answered to make a decision:

1. For standard Definition broadcasts, is DTV any clearer than Digital Cable? And if it is, how much clearer is it. Reason being there are very few HD channels anyway... so will probably be watching mostly SD broadcasts

The above question may be moot, because i am currently not certain if the apt im moving into is facing the South West, if not, i will be unable to use DTV.

For this reason, I may only have Comcast as an option.

I was thinking of getting comcast along with their HD package(they dont have ABC in HD) and then supplement this by getting an HD receiver and antenna for receiving OTA broadcasts in my area...

Problem here is I wouldnt have enough inputs on my TV(DVI - cable, comp1 = DVD, comp2 - Xbox)...

Anyone know of any solution to this problem??

I still have to find out if DTV would work in my apt sometime tomorrow...going there with a compass..lol

Thanks for any input guys, this s--- is confusing!

**tigerx82** · 05-27-2004, 03:34 PM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

Help me out here guys..

Im moving out this week to another apartment. I currently have Charter Digital Cable with the HD package.

At my new apt, the options are:
Comcast Digital Cable
Direct TV.

I guess i need a couple of questions answered to make a decision:

1. For standard Definition broadcasts, is DTV any clearer than Digital Cable? And if it is, how much clearer is it. Reason being there are very few HD channels anyway... so will probably be watching mostly SD broadcasts

The above question may be moot, because i am currently not certain if the apt im moving into is facing the South West, if not, i will be unable to use DTV.

For this reason, I may only have Comcast as an option.

I was thinking of getting comcast along with their HD package(they dont have ABC in HD) and then supplement this by getting an HD receiver and antenna for receiving OTA broadcasts in my area...

Problem here is I wouldnt have enough inputs on my TV(DVI - cable, comp1 = DVD, comp2 - Xbox)...

Anyone know of any solution to this problem??

I still have to find out if DTV would work in my apt sometime tomorrow...going there with a compass..lol

Thanks for any input guys, this s--- is confusing!

**tigerx82** · 05-27-2004, 03:34 PM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

Help me out here guys..

Im moving out this week to another apartment. I currently have Charter Digital Cable with the HD package.

At my new apt, the options are:
Comcast Digital Cable
Direct TV.

I guess i need a couple of questions answered to make a decision:

1. For standard Definition broadcasts, is DTV any clearer than Digital Cable? And if it is, how much clearer is it. Reason being there are very few HD channels anyway... so will probably be watching mostly SD broadcasts

The above question may be moot, because i am currently not certain if the apt im moving into is facing the South West, if not, i will be unable to use DTV.

For this reason, I may only have Comcast as an option.

I was thinking of getting comcast along with their HD package(they dont have ABC in HD) and then supplement this by getting an HD receiver and antenna for receiving OTA broadcasts in my area...

Problem here is I wouldnt have enough inputs on my TV(DVI - cable, comp1 = DVD, comp2 - Xbox)...

Anyone know of any solution to this problem??

I still have to find out if DTV would work in my apt sometime tomorrow...going there with a compass..lol

Thanks for any input guys, this s--- is confusing!

**birdog** · 05-28-2004, 11:05 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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tigerx82 said:
Help me out here guys..

Im moving out this week to another apartment. I currently have Charter Digital Cable with the HD package.

At my new apt, the options are:
Comcast Digital Cable
Direct TV.

I guess i need a couple of questions answered to make a decision:

1. For standard Definition broadcasts, is DTV any clearer than Digital Cable? And if it is, how much clearer is it. Reason being there are very few HD channels anyway... so will probably be watching mostly SD broadcasts

The above question may be moot, because i am currently not certain if the apt im moving into is facing the South West, if not, i will be unable to use DTV.

For this reason, I may only have Comcast as an option.

I was thinking of getting comcast along with their HD package(they dont have ABC in HD) and then supplement this by getting an HD receiver and antenna for receiving OTA broadcasts in my area...

Problem here is I wouldnt have enough inputs on my TV(DVI - cable, comp1 = DVD, comp2 - Xbox)...

Anyone know of any solution to this problem??

I still have to find out if DTV would work in my apt sometime tomorrow...going there with a compass..lol

Thanks for any input guys, this s--- is confusing!

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let's see if we can help you out.

1. As for me there really isn't that much difference between the digital cable and D* in terms of clarity. D* is a little clearer but not by much because of all of the compression that they've been doing recently.

2. Do you have a home theatre setup? when i say this i mean dolby digital and such? if so check the back of your receiver. Depending on the model and how new it is you should be able to plug in component, s-video and everything else. that way you can free up some connections on your tv. if you can't do that, i suggest getting a component video switcher. you should be able to pick up a good one at ultimate electronics or tweeter.

3. Even though your apt faces in the opposite way doesn't mean you can't get the dish. you can mount it on a pole and have it face that way. i see it done here all the time.

I hope that this helps you somewhat. if you have any other questions, let us know. we're here for you

**birdog** · 05-28-2004, 11:05 AM

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
tigerx82 said:
Help me out here guys..

Im moving out this week to another apartment. I currently have Charter Digital Cable with the HD package.

At my new apt, the options are:
Comcast Digital Cable
Direct TV.

I guess i need a couple of questions answered to make a decision:

1. For standard Definition broadcasts, is DTV any clearer than Digital Cable? And if it is, how much clearer is it. Reason being there are very few HD channels anyway... so will probably be watching mostly SD broadcasts

The above question may be moot, because i am currently not certain if the apt im moving into is facing the South West, if not, i will be unable to use DTV.

For this reason, I may only have Comcast as an option.

I was thinking of getting comcast along with their HD package(they dont have ABC in HD) and then supplement this by getting an HD receiver and antenna for receiving OTA broadcasts in my area...

Problem here is I wouldnt have enough inputs on my TV(DVI - cable, comp1 = DVD, comp2 - Xbox)...

Anyone know of any solution to this problem??

I still have to find out if DTV would work in my apt sometime tomorrow...going there with a compass..lol

Thanks for any input guys, this s--- is confusing!

<hr /></blockquote>

let's see if we can help you out.

1. As for me there really isn't that much difference between the digital cable and D* in terms of clarity. D* is a little clearer but not by much because of all of the compression that they've been doing recently.

2. Do you have a home theatre setup? when i say this i mean dolby digital and such? if so check the back of your receiver. Depending on the model and how new it is you should be able to plug in component, s-video and everything else. that way you can free up some connections on your tv. if you can't do that, i suggest getting a component video switcher. you should be able to pick up a good one at ultimate electronics or tweeter.

3. Even though your apt faces in the opposite way doesn't mean you can't get the dish. you can mount it on a pole and have it face that way. i see it done here all the time.

I hope that this helps you somewhat. if you have any other questions, let us know. we're here for you

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