Hd Tv?

aldive · 08-17-2004, 01:52 PM

HDTV - who's got it? What do you thinkof it?

*Nate1* · 08-17-2004, 01:59 PM

I do. Love it. It's hard to watch SDTV on the HDTV because you know what you are missing. Sports events are not the same without it. 16x9 really opens up the playing field in Football and you have a much better sense of where players are on the field. Its awesome, and if you can afford it, get it, because it is here to stay.

aldive · 08-17-2004, 02:24 PM

How do you get the signal?

*Premier* · 08-17-2004, 02:52 PM

There are satelite providers that supply HDTV. Voom or something..

UtahX · 08-17-2004, 03:23 PM

I've had mine for about 2.5 yrs. When watching INHD it's awesome. Providers would be DIRECTV, DISH, COMCAST, VOOM, USDTV and many others. I just dropped Comcast so no more HD for me. Even just watching DVDs are alot better than a Direct View TV.

Jefe · 08-17-2004, 03:37 PM

We've had an HD-ready 60" Mitsubishi for a while now, and we just upgraded to an HDTV receiver (Dish Network) and

Its very cool

DISH doesn't have many channels in HD though, only 5 or so (plus PPV), and some of those aren't even true HD all the time (TNT, etc) plus you have to get a second dish because the HD feeds come off a different satellite. But if you compare Discovery Channel HD versus SD it is amazing the quality difference. Watching TV in 5.1 is also very cool.

*Ru Dawg* · 08-17-2004, 03:55 PM

I have a Panny 47" WS HDTV and I LOVE IT!!! I have Progressive Scan DVD player, so DVD are absolutely FLAWLESS!!!
I'm debating wether to switch to Voom or Dish HD....currently I have Directv, but DTV's HD is to costly for me...

aldive · 08-17-2004, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ru Dawg

I have Progressive Scan DVD player, so DVD are absolutely FLAWLESS!!!

DVDs are not HDTV programing.

aldive · 08-17-2004, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jefe

plus you have to get a second dish because the HD feeds come off a different satellite. .

My HD receiver's antenna has a Triple-LNB Multi-Satellite Dish and receives signal from 3 satellites all the time.

Does anyone get HDTV signals over the air?

*Premier* · 08-17-2004, 04:16 PM

Ok, I did some looking, and VOOM has 21 channels in HDTV. Thats 3x more than any other provider. IMO thats the way to go.

**Rick** · 08-17-2004, 04:31 PM

We get our HDTV programming from Cox Cable. Both Local HD and subscription channels. Discovery HD and INHD are excellent channels

aldive · 08-17-2004, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Premier

Ok, I did some looking, and VOOM has 21 channels in HDTV. Thats 3x more than any other provider. IMO thats the way to go.

I personally know of no one who has this service.

I wonder how reliable the signal. rtc......

*Ru Dawg* · 08-17-2004, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldive

DVDs are not HDTV programing.

True, but a Prog Scan player will put out a signal of 480p (960i equivalent), HDTV is 1080i....pretty damn close al....

*Ru Dawg* · 08-17-2004, 05:40 PM

Another issue I came up with considering Voom, let's say you only have one HDTV set, but you want a signal on another TV that is non-HD, so you have to pay Voom for a second HD receiver, but no ability for HD on the second tv...or...do you have 2 diff services.....

*Nate1* · 08-17-2004, 05:47 PM

We use BHN HDTV because the cable coax network has WAY more bandwidth and thus room for expansion that sat.

For voom user's experiences, check out www.avsforum.com (the explorerforum of AV)

DVDs are *NOT* HD by any means. 480p is still not even close to 720p and nowhere near 1080i or better 1080p. BluRay and HD-DVD are both coming out thogh, which *are* HDTV. WM9 is also HDTV, so a HTPC is a good choice too, since WM9 compresses losslessly and VERY well.

*Ru Dawg* · 08-17-2004, 06:19 PM

I totally agree that DVD's are not HD. But, when comparing what these numbers mean, lines of resolution, 480p is not far from 1080i. Just like the line doublers in HDTV sets. No, not quite HD quality, but pretty close. I have seen a football game in HD, and yes, it blows ALL others OUT OF THE WATER!!!!

Nate....what is 1080p? Never heard of it...just curious....1080i is max for a HDTV set correct?

*XplorerKid* · 08-17-2004, 06:33 PM

Man and i thought we were high Class for having a Flat Screen, No im not tlakig nthe 5" thick oens, im talking botu the flat screen, liek the glass is flat.

and its only liek a 32"

and our Tv Service is, uh, Antenna, jsut regular channels provided over the air, Liek WB, FOX, ABC, NBC, Ect.

Man yall are talkign botu HDTV

Oh well, i want to watch cable i jsut goto my brothers house i guess, cept hes still outta power now

Oh well

*Nate1* · 08-17-2004, 07:30 PM

1080i is 1080 lines of interlaced resolution. 1080p is 1080 lines of progressive resolution. Technically, 1080p would offer twice the resolution of 1080i, and a smoother image.

1080p is an enormous task though, very few current HDTVs can even think about displaying it.

*Ru Dawg* · 08-17-2004, 07:50 PM

I understand the difference between interlaced & progressive...but I was wondering where can you get a 1080p signal...or is that just the next best thing?

wow...after seeing 1080i I thought...."How can it get any better?"!!

*Nate1* · 08-17-2004, 08:13 PM

WM9HD is one of the few sources of 1080p content.

08-17-2004, 01:52 PM	#1
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Hd Tv? HDTV - who's got it? What do you thinkof it? __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

08-17-2004, 01:59 PM	#2
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs	I do. Love it. It's hard to watch SDTV on the HDTV because you know what you are missing. Sports events are not the same without it. 16x9 really opens up the playing field in Football and you have a much better sense of where players are on the field. Its awesome, and if you can afford it, get it, because it is here to stay. __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus

08-17-2004, 02:24 PM	#3
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	How do you get the signal? __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

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08-17-2004, 03:23 PM	#5
UtahX Wannabe Elite Explorer Layton, UT 2000 Explorer XLT Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 911 Vehicle Specs	I've had mine for about 2.5 yrs. When watching INHD it's awesome. Providers would be DIRECTV, DISH, COMCAST, VOOM, USDTV and many others. I just dropped Comcast so no more HD for me. Even just watching DVDs are alot better than a Direct View TV. __________________ 2000 XLT 4.0 SOHC 4x4 (Oxford White), 5R55E, 3.73 MODS: 31" BFG AT/KOs, SilverStars, Diamond Clear's, Rancho RS5000, Cragar 15x8 Soft 8, MagnaFlow (2.5" Pipe), K&N FIPK II, Trans Cooler (Stock), PowerSlot, Hawk Performance Ceramic, Yellow Top My X

08-17-2004, 03:37 PM	#6
Jefe Roll Over Posse Recruiter Clarksville, TN '00 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle Specs	We've had an HD-ready 60" Mitsubishi for a while now, and we just upgraded to an HDTV receiver (Dish Network) and Its very cool DISH doesn't have many channels in HD though, only 5 or so (plus PPV), and some of those aren't even true HD all the time (TNT, etc) plus you have to get a second dish because the HD feeds come off a different satellite. But if you compare Discovery Channel HD versus SD it is amazing the quality difference. Watching TV in 5.1 is also very cool. __________________ '00 Explorer XLT - Sold '01 Focus SE

08-17-2004, 03:55 PM	#7
Ru Dawg Elite Explorer Wyomissing, PA '95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	I have a Panny 47" WS HDTV and I LOVE IT!!! I have Progressive Scan DVD player, so DVD are absolutely FLAWLESS!!! I'm debating wether to switch to Voom or Dish HD....currently I have Directv, but DTV's HD is to costly for me... __________________ Dave's Truck My Truck Enjoying the Beach!! Explorers don't kill people...people kill Explorers!!! Can't sleep....clowns will eat me!!

08-17-2004, 04:16 PM	#10
Premier Panzerfaust™ Utah 96 sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,925 Vehicle Specs	Ok, I did some looking, and VOOM has 21 channels in HDTV. Thats 3x more than any other provider. IMO thats the way to go. __________________ Rollover Posse Registry CV Death Toll: 4 33x12.50 ProComp Mud Terrains on 15x8.5 Centerline Rims 6" Suspension, Locked Front/Rear, 1354 Manual T-case ARB Snorkel, and Custom Pinstriping

08-17-2004, 04:31 PM	#11
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,230 Vehicle Specs	We get our HDTV programming from Cox Cable. Both Local HD and subscription channels. Discovery HD and INHD are excellent channels __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

08-17-2004, 05:40 PM	#14
Ru Dawg Elite Explorer Wyomissing, PA '95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	Another issue I came up with considering Voom, let's say you only have one HDTV set, but you want a signal on another TV that is non-HD, so you have to pay Voom for a second HD receiver, but no ability for HD on the second tv...or...do you have 2 diff services..... __________________ Dave's Truck My Truck Enjoying the Beach!! Explorers don't kill people...people kill Explorers!!! Can't sleep....clowns will eat me!!

08-17-2004, 05:47 PM	#15
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs	We use BHN HDTV because the cable coax network has WAY more bandwidth and thus room for expansion that sat. For voom user's experiences, check out www.avsforum.com (the explorerforum of AV) DVDs are NOT HD by any means. 480p is still not even close to 720p and nowhere near 1080i or better 1080p. BluRay and HD-DVD are both coming out thogh, which are HDTV. WM9 is also HDTV, so a HTPC is a good choice too, since WM9 compresses losslessly and VERY well. __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus

08-17-2004, 06:19 PM	#16
Ru Dawg Elite Explorer Wyomissing, PA '95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	I totally agree that DVD's are not HD. But, when comparing what these numbers mean, lines of resolution, 480p is not far from 1080i. Just like the line doublers in HDTV sets. No, not quite HD quality, but pretty close. I have seen a football game in HD, and yes, it blows ALL others OUT OF THE WATER!!!! Nate....what is 1080p? Never heard of it...just curious....1080i is max for a HDTV set correct? __________________ Dave's Truck My Truck Enjoying the Beach!! Explorers don't kill people...people kill Explorers!!! Can't sleep....clowns will eat me!!

08-17-2004, 06:33 PM	#17
XplorerKid Rolling on 37"s Winter Haven Fl 1997 Xplorer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,715 Vehicle Specs	Man and i thought we were high Class for having a Flat Screen, No im not tlakig nthe 5" thick oens, im talking botu the flat screen, liek the glass is flat. and its only liek a 32" and our Tv Service is, uh, Antenna, jsut regular channels provided over the air, Liek WB, FOX, ABC, NBC, Ect. Man yall are talkign botu HDTV Oh well, i want to watch cable i jsut goto my brothers house i guess, cept hes still outta power now Oh well __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR 1990 Chevy Blazer Check out my Old Explorer

08-17-2004, 07:30 PM	#18
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs	1080i is 1080 lines of interlaced resolution. 1080p is 1080 lines of progressive resolution. Technically, 1080p would offer twice the resolution of 1080i, and a smoother image. 1080p is an enormous task though, very few current HDTVs can even think about displaying it. __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus

08-17-2004, 07:50 PM	#19
Ru Dawg Elite Explorer Wyomissing, PA '95 XLT Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	I understand the difference between interlaced & progressive...but I was wondering where can you get a 1080p signal...or is that just the next best thing? wow...after seeing 1080i I thought...."How can it get any better?"!! __________________ Dave's Truck My Truck Enjoying the Beach!! Explorers don't kill people...people kill Explorers!!! Can't sleep....clowns will eat me!!

08-17-2004, 08:13 PM	#20
Nate1 All 4 wheels locked Gainesville/Tampa, FL '96 FZJ-80 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,156 Vehicle Specs	WM9HD is one of the few sources of 1080p content. __________________ 1996 Lexyota FZJ-80, locked center/rear/front, 33" Revos, 3" OME Suspension lift, etc. [photos...] the lexus