| HD channels or HD shows I can see from the fox/comcast fight over the superbowl in HD and dishnetworks h.264 version of HD that this whole HD channel thing is a scam. I could have a 1000 HD channels and it won't mean anything if there are only 4 to 6 hours of programming per channel actually in HD. Why waste money on comcast TiVo or any other HD box. I just bought an antenna for OTA reception and I am content with that and just dnloading any other shows I want to see. |
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| said by ossito16:I can see from the fox/comcast fight over the superbowl in HD and dishnetworks h.264 version of HD that this whole HD channel thing is a scam. I could have a 1000 HD channels and it won't mean anything if there are only 4 to 6 hours of programming per channel actually in HD. Why waste money on comcast TiVo or any other HD box. I just bought an antenna for OTA reception and I am content with that and just dnloading any other shows I want to see. Ok your post really annoys me. And I will tell you why , you think everything was shot in HD over the years ?
HD content just came as of late , any sitcoms were shot in HD are shown in HD. Blame your local broadcast partner if not. Because it is their fault.
Now knowing this , how the hell do you expect channels to have HD content ready for 100 % of the time ? Want them to reply the 8 hours of content over and over each day ? If you want to wait on it then feel free , but don't gripe about a lack of content when we have 7 years of mainstream sitcoms and about a year of original programming already done in HD.
Even the movie re mastering studios are busting hump to get the content out there faster.
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| I understand what you are saying, the problem is with these companies advertising something that the general non tech public does not fully understand. It should be explained along with those adverts that actual HD content is limited even though the channel has the capability to show HD. Do see where I am going? RCN is a small player in the cable game. They could just create a bunch of public channels, put one 30 minute infomercial in HD, and start advertising they have the most HD channels. Now imagine a two year contarct where you have 72 hours to cancel without penalty and then you learn that actual he content is at a minimum. You could have saved some money on the box or package chosen. That is why I was trying to say I will wait until more HD content is out there and 1080p content at that. |
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1 edit | Do you need a label that says "caution, hot coffee" too? Or, do you need one on the hair dryer that says "don't use in the bathtub?"
To be honest, more people need to spend time educating themselves and learning about the technologies. Why should Comcast, Cox, Verizon, DirecTV or Dish spend time educating people on technology other than what the benefits are?
You also have to remember that these networks, while not broadcasting programming originally shot in HD, ARE up converting the picture to HD which is FAR superior to the SD counterpart, even in digital. (ie: native HD and up-converted HD)
Just because it's not in wide screen doesn't mean it's not "hd"...
I'll also save you some time. Don't hold your breath on 1080p programming from your favorite (or most hated) network carrier.. On that statement alone, I'd REALLY encourage you to google and research HD. |
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| You are preaching to the choir. Just by me engaging in a discussion about this topic is in itself letting you know that I am a person who not afraid of to learn the details about technology. I agree that more people should learn about the new tv standards but you know that is not going to happen. Kids should also study more in school and abstain from drugs and sex, dream on. I will research more about what you said about 1080p. I still refuse to chunk out $200+ for some HD DVR box. |
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fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
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kudos:3 | The issue, today, is that society and everything about it is expanding in so many ways and becoming more and more complex. But, to be honest, we are no different now in the year 2008 as they were in the 1960's when things changed. Back in the 60's, it was a far more advanced time than it was, say, i n the 30's.
As we grow and mature, things get more intense. TV is no longer just plugging in an antenna and turning the tv on with the "clicker"... it's not even about adding analog cable.. it's HD, DVDs, sattelite/digital cable, home theaters.. and COMPLICATED "clickers"..
Even at my age (36) I'm finding that the technology curve is harder and harder to keep up - probably as it was for my grandfather in his days...
The fact/point is that as we evolve, life becomes more complicated.. people will either take some steps to educate themselves, or get left behind which ultimately makes them feel helpless... (or as some might say, ignorant).. |
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