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• Yeah boy, just what we need. HDTV is a scam... - Hepcat 16:05:53 05/21/04 (4)
  In Reply to: Re: TNT-HD? posted by Dennisj on May 21, 2004 at 10:25:56:

  ...at present. More stretched-out pictures of 4x3 images in wide screen. I've had HDTV for over a year and there is still precious little true HD programming available.

  But maybe other viewers don't mind fat faces, short bodies, and oval shaped basketballs.
  
  

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  • Color TV was a scam until more broadcasters came on board.. - AbeCollins 00:40:53 05/23/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Yeah boy, just what we need. HDTV is a scam... posted by Hepcat on May 21, 2004 at 16:05:53:

    I wouldn't call it a scam but I agree that there's not enough true HDTV 16:9 content available today. But on a 16:9 screen, true 16:9 HDTV broadcasts are incredible, better than the best DVD you own. Live NFL football in HDTV and 16:9 hi-def content from PBS are just a coupe examples of things to come.

    I'm getting about 1/2 dozen HDTV stations FREE over-the-air including the NFL games. Doesn't cost me anything except for the initial cost of the tuner and I know it's just a matter of time..... Like color tv, not all the stations were setup for it initially.
    
    

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  • Re: Yeah boy, just what we need. HDTV is a scam... - rico 07:27:27 05/22/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Yeah boy, just what we need. HDTV is a scam... posted by Hepcat on May 21, 2004 at 16:05:53:

    Are you sure the displays you've seen are correctly set up? I agree that many in the discount stores are not but most current sets have a choice of four or more aspect ratios for non Hi Def pictures.

    True High Definition comes in only one flavor, 16 x 9, and fills the screen correctly.

    I agree that there is not much Hi Def at present, unless you pay big bucks to the cable company for the premium channels.
    
    

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  • Sounds like what you are describing - johnvb 06:17:45 05/22/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Yeah boy, just what we need. HDTV is a scam... posted by Hepcat on May 21, 2004 at 16:05:53:

    Is that upconverted stuff that ESPN-HD passes off as HD. True Hi-Def (HOPEFULLY the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs!) looks awesome.

    I agree there still isn't much programming, sometimes finding myself watching some boring PBS stuff, just cause it's in HD.

    Of course if you ask the Voomers about that, they may disagree. I have cable HD, have till the end of May to decide whether I want to go with Voom or not (the free install deal ends then.)
    
    

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  • I don't disagree... - Eric H 21:31:29 05/21/04 (0)
    In Reply to: Yeah boy, just what we need. HDTV is a scam... posted by Hepcat on May 21, 2004 at 16:05:53:

    you're right, there isn't that much true HDTV yet. I just got it a month or so ago. I mostly watch sports and I think you must agree that sports in HDTV is pretty great... I'm waiting for the football season, I think Monday night and maybe Sunday night games are HD...
    
    

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• Re: TNT-HD? - Eric H 10:49:00 05/21/04 (3)
  In Reply to: Re: TNT-HD? posted by Dennisj on May 21, 2004 at 10:25:56:

  Hey, that's good news, at least its out there somewhere... I have DirecTV, though, and an antenna for OTA, so I guess I'll have to do some channel searching tonight. What's an 811 box, btw?
  
  

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  • DirecTV? - Jon L 11:12:36 05/21/04 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: TNT-HD? posted by Eric H on May 21, 2004 at 10:49:00:

    The new TNT-HD channel is for DISH network. 811 is DISH's HDTV receiver, which I have also. It would be very nice to watch NBA post-season in HD indeed :) The local channels have not been broadcasting these post-season games, though I'm sure they will for the Championship finals..
    
    

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    • So, did you watch it? How was it? (nt) - Eric H 21:33:23 05/21/04 (1)
      In Reply to: DirecTV? posted by Jon L on May 21, 2004 at 11:12:36:

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      • Ooh, yeah! - Jon L 11:12:49 05/22/04 (0)
        In Reply to: So, did you watch it? How was it? (nt) posted by Eric H on May 21, 2004 at 21:33:23:

        Watched the Lakers/T'Wolves game 1 in HD last nigh!!!! When you can count individual eyebrow hairs on players, you know you've got it good. Beautiful picture, but unfortunately it doesn't look like it will be a close, exciting series :)

        Did I mention I watched the last Superbowl in HD FREE via OTA antenna? As well as Academy awards, CSI, Friends, Wil and Grace, Law and Order, etc, etc, etc. HD is Here, friends.
        
        

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