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It seems to me that for most aspects HDTV is a total flop! After owning an HDTV monitor and HDTV tuner, I have finally thrown in the towel as it is very clear to me that the broadcast networks are not going to broadcast any more than mear scraps and crumbs of 1080i programming or in the case of ABC 740p.On top of that few cable operators in America have no real plans to broadcast it over their cable systems.
All that I can say, that the FCC has NO intention to push true support of HDTV and I can no longer support the networks. Next week I shall put my HDTV equipment for sale.
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The local cable provider here in Nashville just made an HDTV box available for a few more bucks monthly. Only 8 channels so far, but there is room for many more, and the difference is incredible. For everyday viewing it's not there yet, but the superbowl is in high-def tonight, and so are the commercials!!! Woohooo!Besides, it is painful to watch a non-highdef signal on a 50" plasma. I'm still shocked that they don't build in scalers.
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At some point you're going to want to be HD ready. However, I'd agree that it is probably not worth the extra cable expense currently with the extremely limited programming.One thing is for sure though, the technology is not going to stay the same and it is not going to start going backwards. HDTV will eventually rule.
Or by satellite either. I thought (because I'd been told) I could get HDTV by subscribing to DirectTV. Turns out that, except for a couple of p. p. v. movie channels, all they have is a single channel, HDNet, which ceases broadcasting at 11 pm. PST. When I complained to DirectTV, I got clear indications that their commitment to HD is anything but strong and enthusiastic. So don't imagine that subscribing to a satellite situation is a way out.
I agree with the last post.Not everything is HD, but things are only looking better in the future. I understand it's not happening too fast, but you must realize that we WILL be fully digital in the future. It's just a matter of time.
As an employee of a TV media company, I can tell you that they're not going to keep us informed. Things will just happen. In my company, (a major one) they will never discuss future plans (regarding HDTV for example). Instead it will just happen with no warning.
So if that doesn't make any sense, just remember this: even if you're following the progress and reading about HDTV, you will never truly know what they are working on because they won't reveal it. It may appear nothing is happening, but behind the scenes, they are scrambling to move into the digital age. It's truly a new frontier, and it's intimidating. Just think, we've only just had our first major motion picture release that was completed beginning to end fully in digital.
But anyways, if you decide to get rid of everything, let me know!
... FOX really does seem to be dragging its feet.Seriously, what specifically are you looking for? All of the major networks, except FOX, broadcast significant portions of their primetime schedules in HD.
On the other hand, if you're looking for weekend sports, I agree. It's crazy that no one is currently doing NFL football, and college sports are covered only sporadically, like SEC football (yawn) and basketball's NCAA tournament.
Still, I hardly think this is the time to give up. Hang in there - Pat
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All of the major networks, except FOX, broadcast significant portions of their primetime schedules in HD.I strongly disagree, almost NONE of the programming on NBC/CBS/ABC is 1080i, its all old 480 stuff even the VAST majority of new shows. Only PBS actually has a HDTV channel that broadcasts 1080i programming. Having an HDTV tuner at this point is kind of a joke. Sure the networks broadcast an HDTV signal, but 99% of what they broadcast, prime time or otherwise, is still 480 line low resolution material, so having it on HDTV doesnt help any.
I can understand your disapointment-fortunately for me, the jump to HDTV was easy on the pocketbook-our cable company (Cox) just started high definition service 11/12. $7 more monthly for the box (plus installation) and I was in.ESPN starts HD broadcasts in April, and the menu will include Sunday night NFL games as well as major league baseball. ABC will broadcast Monday Night Football in hi-def next season as well. Look for the amount of hi-def programming to explode as we get closer to 2006.
I am not surprised by your reaction and understand it totally. HDTV may be here one day, then again maybe not. It does not pay to be at the "bleeding" edge of technology because you never know which will it will go. Just look at DVD-A & SACD, both are dying but don't know it!!
Isn't it a bit early? It's my understanding that HDTV does not have to be in place until some time in 2006. Correct me if I am wrong. I want to go in this direction as well, but am willing to wait awhile until we get closer to the majic date. Unfortunately, I live in an audio and video wasteland-palookaville- where all of the good stuff shows up well after it is happening anywhere else, so my expectation level is quite low. I do see some of this stuff being peddled in some stores in my area, but on a token basis.If you have any other information, please advise. However, I can tell by your comoment that you are disenchanted at the moment.
Good luck!
I couldn't agree more. I just dumped ATT Broadband cable since they said they had no plan upgrading HDTV in near or long future. But I'm now gambling on DirectTV with HD-Net for HDTV picture quality.
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