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[LambertandHam]

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Only thing I've noticed is when they shorten things.

I hate when they air a movie or show on TV and edit out a scene or some lines just to save time. Or go to commercial during a part in the movie where the scene isn't even over.

This is why I hate to watch movies on cable. Was flipping the channels one night and a channel had Blues Brothers on. Brother had never seen it, so we were watching it and they cut out the strip mall car chase scene for time.


The hell is that?

[l3ulvl]

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I remember feeling awesome in 2007 when I found out that OTA had digital stations, and my LCD was the only one in the dorm getting some HD channels. I was sitting there watching soaps and the weather channel just because they were HD.

My roommate thought I was weird for doing so. He wasn't wrong.

I first got a digital antenna while still watching on SD, I had a tuner that made it look so good, even on SD, it was weird, that's when I first started liking Biggest Loser and the Bachelor franchise lol


oh and I totally agree about the nature shows, even now I still watch them lol, had to remind myself football was on the other day because I was so caught up in Planet Earth

[Blzer]

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I first got a digital antenna while still watching on SD, I had a tuner that made it look so good, even on SD, it was weird, that's when I first started liking Biggest Loser and the Bachelor franchise lol


oh and I totally agree about the nature shows, even now I still watch them lol, had to remind myself football was on the other day because I was so caught up in Planet Earth

I should mention that yes, the built-in tuner probably got most of the stations to which I'm referring. But getting Chargers games on CBS was also a delight pointing the antenna in a certain direction when I was in my dorm room 11 stories above the ground. What a treat!

SD just bothers me, now. Kind of like DVD. Then again, I have yet to upgrade to 4K. My friends have them (even OLED's), and I see them in stores all the time... just doesn't match up to the life I still want to give my Sammy plasma screen. I kind of just want to skip that generation of technology. I'll be ready for a new TV in maybe three years or so when they figure it all out, maybe even bringing back 3D into some sets after the two new Avatar films come out, heh.

[Caulfield]

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This is why I hate to watch movies on cable. Was flipping the channels one night and a channel had Blues Brothers on. Brother had never seen it, so we were watching it and they cut out the strip mall car chase scene for time.


The hell is that?

for real. that is the movie. that's like removing Anthony Hopkins 15 minutes from Silence of the Lambs. but hey, it's only 15 minutes so what's the big deal?

[Caulfield]

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Another moment that makes me feel old.

I was reading someones comment online about a TV show. They were mentioning how much of an adjustment it is to them to watch SD quality shows since they've only watched HD in their life.

Which made me realize anyone under the age of 18 years old probably doesn't remember life before HD, many of which were born after HD became the norm. 18 years old!

It was an adjustment for me when it first happened since I bought an HDTV but so many shows were in SD so it felt weird seeing a screen with black bars, but I adjusted.

And networks tried adding graphics on the 4:3 videos so there wouldn't be black bars, but just some graphic banners instead, or some blurred bar video too. Seems like most ditched that. Although some still have fully zoomed in versions of shows like Simpsons and Fresh Prince which isn't always so good.

If that's what makes you feel old, you're not old. I can promise you that.

you know you're old when you can remember only having 4 channels to watch.

and really just 3, because the local CBS affiliate was too far away for your antenna to pick up reliably

[Majingir]

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you know you're old when you can remember only having 4 channels to watch.



and really just 3, because the local CBS affiliate was too far away for your antenna to pick up reliably

My TV used to go up to about 60 channels or so. Yes, I know that doesn't count as real old lol.

Although I did have those old handheld TVs with the giant antennas on them. Too bad it's pointless now since they dont broadcast that way anymore.

I used to be able to pick up regular channels which I watched at school on occasion, and depending on the day and where in the house I was, I could pick up US channels on it. It was so cool getting WB on it.

[kehlis]

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Although I did have those old handheld TVs with the giant antennas on them. Too bad it's pointless now since they dont broadcast that way anymore.

Channels are still broadcast that way over the air.

[Majingir]

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Channels are still broadcast that way over the air.

I dont think it is in Canada, unless I misunderstood it.

I know several years back they had ads on TV telling everyone that if they didn't have some sort of digital box for their TV, or an adapter, they wouldn't get any channels. In the past I know there were maybe 2 or 3 channels you could get without even having cable. None of that is possible anymore, and the handheld TV which I still have doesn't pick up anything.

[kehlis]

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I dont think it is in Canada, unless I misunderstood it.

I know several years back they had ads on TV telling everyone that if they didn't have some sort of digital box for their TV, or an adapter, they wouldn't get any channels. In the past I know there were maybe 2 or 3 channels you could get without even having cable. None of that is possible anymore, and the handheld TV which I still have doesn't pick up anything.

That change was about the type of signal TV's could receive. Any modern TV can still receive over the air TV signals with an antenna. Without trying to be insensitive, those messages were mainly targeting people still using a very old model TV to just view a few channels (mostly for local news or soaps).

(And there are plenty of over the air stations available in Toronto today, many in HD)


You're right about those mini TV's though, without checking I think it's safe to assume that tech wouldn't be compatible today.

[SmashMan]

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Wow - I totally forgot about handheld TVs existing until just now. I remember someone getting one for my grandfather so he could watch Cubs games while he was working.

Probably haven't thought about that thing in 20 years. Damn.

[l3ulvl]

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I should mention that yes, the built-in tuner probably got most of the stations to which I'm referring. But getting Chargers games on CBS was also a delight pointing the antenna in a certain direction when I was in my dorm room 11 stories above the ground. What a treat!

SD just bothers me, now. Kind of like DVD. Then again, I have yet to upgrade to 4K. My friends have them (even OLED's), and I see them in stores all the time... just doesn't match up to the life I still want to give my Sammy plasma screen. I kind of just want to skip that generation of technology. I'll be ready for a new TV in maybe three years or so when they figure it all out, maybe even bringing back 3D into some sets after the two new Avatar films come out, heh.

I've never had a built in tuner, I've used external HD antennas for 15+ years, and remember the issues of SD antennas for 15 years prior.


The art of finding the sweet spot for each channel was something special, and if someone stood in a spot that interfered with the reception they got assaulted lol

[DamnYanks2]

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Bologna is just Hot Dog pancakes

Lol haven't heard that one before.

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[Caulfield]

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Groundhog Day looming on the horizon.
I'm always saddened being reminded Punxsutawney makes Phil stay in Gobbler's Knob.
sounds like it's more fitting for a pornstar than an esteemed member of the meteorological crowd

[Majingir]

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Groundhog Day looming on the horizon.
I'm always saddened being reminded Punxsutawney makes Phil stay in Gobbler's Knob.
sounds like it's more fitting for a pornstar than an esteemed member of the meteorological crowd

I never get how this is even a thing. There's 0 scientific evidence that this even accurately predicts anything. Its just math. 50% chance of being right. We could call it coin flip day and have same chance of getting it right.


Although it is a good excuse to show Groundhog Day movie on every TV channel.

[Caulfield]

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I never get how this is even a thing. There's 0 scientific evidence that this even accurately predicts anything. Its just math. 50% chance of being right. We could call it coin flip day and have same chance of getting it right.


Although it is a good excuse to show Groundhog Day movie on every TV channel.

the weather channel should show Groundhog Day all day for 24 hours evey February 2nd.
it's like déjà vü, for déjà vü, all over again