The DCT2000 could output HD with the HDD200 Decoder, which will hook up to the HD outputs on the back of the STB.
The DCT2000 and DCT2500, have no space left in their flash storage for any additions/changes. 2000 for sure, 95% confident the 2500 is the same.
The DCT3080 has no issues recording nor downconverting HD channels to 480i output.
I have no data on the DCT700 for something like this.
As far as what you say here, Ill have to take your word cause I just dont know enough about that stuff.
@mvv - something like Shaw only offering the Gateway system for example? All customers, the same equipment?
The Portals have Composite Output but not RF out, for the few people that do not have composite inputs on their TV's RF modulators are pretty simple...
Yes something like that, Though I dont think it can happen over night. Because that would pee subscribers off. But Im positive in the future, something like this will be the way. Kinda like digital kicked out analog.
Or do you mean dropping all SD channels from the cable system?
Only issue with this is the variety of channels that are not in HD.
Well i guess, as a HD channel comes out drop the SD channel and provide the HD to subscribers. Since at least at this time, not all HD is true HD. Even though this wasn't my original beef, guess its what it kinda comes down to. And just to add back the the original thought, Like its been said in this thread, if some HD content is being stretched anyways, why not stretch the SD since its LQ. Thats why sometimes I think shaw is doing the letterbox on purpose. Why ask people pay extra for HD when its not 100% And thats why I say drop SD.
Unfortunately when I try and explain my self, if feel like im going in circles. lol