H/D TV

[hallerb]

Really, I'd like to see a reference please. Show us any credible reference that has HDTV defined as anything other than 10080i or 720P. It's becoming more and more obvious that you really don't know what you're talking about here. BTW, we're still waiting for a reference that shows one of the "many" markets where digital TV is available, but

the bandwith is being used to deliver more std channels, resulting in a

lack of HD programming. Of course that reference isn't forthcoming either, because everywhere digital broadcasting is available, similar HD content, eg prime time shows, sports, etc is also available.

Yes, percentage wise there sure are more analog sets than HD ones. But

guess what? The percentage of sets with a tuner capable of receiving digital, whether HD or SD, is even less. So, there goes your big argument that many broadcasters are using digital to send more SD, rather than HD. What do you think the folks that just bought a $2000 digital TV want to watch on it? HD or more SD crap?

Apparently you havent hear of HD lite or pay services using the extra digital channels:( Broadcasters are ONLY interested in making money

[trader4]

Obviously you are unable to provide even a single reference to back up your claims that:

1 - HD in the US can be defined as resolutions other than 1080i or 720P 2 - There are many markets where there is a lack of HD programming because the digital transmission is being used for more SD programming.

[hallerb]

Obviously you are unable to provide even a single reference to back up your claims that:

1 - HD in the US can be defined as resolutions other than 1080i or 720P

2 - There are many markets where there is a lack of HD programming because the digital transmission is being used for more SD programming.

I asked these questions here. There are references all over this site to HD lite. Others there have talked about the pay services rather than full HD feeds.

local broadcasters are hurting, before cable you had 4 or 5 channels to choose from, they owned your eyeballs

now you have hundreds, and net local ratings are way down. Add DVR technology like TIVO, even fewer watching commercials that pay the bills for local channels and the big 4 networks.

Stations are looking for NEW revenue streams. They might supply hoigh def feeds for primetime while using all other times for pay programming of some sort.

satelliteguys is a wonderful site you can learn a lot there. start by searching HD lite

[hallerb]

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[hallerb]

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[trader4]

Stations MIGHT do this, they MIGHT do that. I MIGHT be the king of Siam, but I'm not! You claimed there WAS a lack of HD programming in many areas because broadcasters WERE using digital to transmit SD content instead. Yet, you are unable to provide a single reference or link showing that this is actually occurring anywhere. The fact is, wherever digital is available, there is lots of HD programming, like most of prime time, sports, etc available in HD and it's pretty consistent.

I's not up to me to do web searchs to prove your silly assertions. Just to show that I'm willing to go the extra mile, I did look at the HD lite thread at satelliteguys. And what is the discussion about? DISH satellite! Since when did DISH become a local broadcaster? Do you even understand the difference? LOL

[tsntana]

Here in Corpus Christi, TX, our NBC affiliate is the only station that broadcasts in true HD. Our CBS affiliate is standard definition digital (that may change sometime this year). Same with PBS and Univision. Our ABC affiliate does not broadcast in digital at all (their digital transmitter is under construction). Neither does Fox, Telemundo, or UPN.

During certain tropospheric conditions, we can receive digital stations from San Antonio (about 180 miles from us). There, they have about 4 PBS stations, NBC Weather Plus, local weather radar, and traffic cams of various parts of the city. Most of their broadcasts *are* HD.

Just an example of what's going on outside NYC. :)

[Robert Gammon]

Even the $119 TV that we bought at Walmart 6 months ago is capable of displaying HDTV. Granted 480p ONLY, but it has component video inputs ready for a HDTV tuner.

[hallerb]

Even the $119 TV that we bought at Walmart 6 months ago is capable of displaying HDTV. Granted 480p ONLY, but it has component video inputs ready for a HDTV tuner.

480 is NOT HIGH DEF!

What you have is a digital tv, with whatever inputs. no one makes a high def today for such a low price

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,

480P is not a HD, it's so called ED. Better than SD(480i) any way. HD business is still evolving.

[m Ransley]

119$ doesnt get you HD, or 480P , component inputs dont get you 480Progressive, only Interlaced or DVD quality. Composite, 3 line, get you Progressive scan or 480P. HD is 720p or 1080i. Now 1080P is comming out even better than 1080i.

[Robert Gammon]

OK, not High Def, but FULLY Digital.

Lets put it this way. This TV will not go black when the FCC turns off analog TV, and it will have a HIGHER quality picture than a set that does not have component video inputs, like the one that my Mom has. Both of us will need a converter box. My picture will be better than hers.

[m Ransley]

Sorry im wrong you are right, component is 480p-RGB, composite or one yellow in is 480i

[Mark Lloyd]

It's not HD, but you do get a very stable picture with much better color quality than with NTSC.