POLL: Anyone here taking advantage of HD content yet?

[Arkitech]

I'm just curious about how many people are actually watching HD content these days. It's becoming more popular and networks are slowly adding HD content to the airwaves, also prices on HD equipment (TV's, tuners, etc..) are dropping a bit.

So what kind of HD equipment do you have?

How do you recieve your HD feeds?

Is it worth the money and time in your opinion to have HD content?

How would you compare HD content versus progressive scan DVD content?

 

[Confused]

HDTV + not available in UK =

 

[Amused]

1. Sony DirecTV HD200 recievers

2. DirecTV and OTA

3. Yes

4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

 

[Mr N8]

No, I need to pay off some CC debt before I save for the equipment, but the plans are in the works.

 

[conjur]

Been watching HD content for over 2 years. Started off with DISH and OTA and now w/the local cable provider.

HD is definitely a noticeable improvement over DVD quality. The first time I saw a movie on HBO HD it was amazing, esp. after I had my set calibrated by an ISF tech.

 

[Linflas]

Once granite counter tops and hardwood floor are in the kitchen I am gold for HDTV. Until then my other half just give me "the look" when I bring it up.:shocked:

 

[Arkitech]

I bought a Zenith 32" crt a few months ago and it has a built-in HD tuner., but so far I have'nt watched any HD content. I eventually plan on calling Dishnet to try and get a couple of PVR 921s. I also plan on replacing my 36" in the family room with a 61" HD DLP and the bedroom 25" with possibly a 30" HD widescreen.

One of the things I'm waiting on is the addition of more HD channels, most of my favorite networks (Fox, SciFi, Cartoon Network) are'nt broadcasting in HD yet. So when those channels jump on the HD bandwagon I will likely upgrade my older equipment.

Another thing I'm kind of waiting on is the ability to record HD content and burn it to DVD. Once that happens everything I've been waiting on will be available.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Linflas
Once granite counter tops and hardwood floor are in the kitchen I am gold for HDTV. Until then my other half just give me "the look" when I bring it up.:shocked:

Stuck w/a low WAF, eh? (Wife Acceptance Factor)

 

[Fausto]

I :heart: HDTV. I pay an extra $5 per month for the set-top box and content from Comcast. Can't wait to watch the olympics.

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Linflas
Once granite counter tops and hardwood floor are in the kitchen I am gold for HDTV. Until then my other half just give me "the look" when I bring it up.:shocked:

Stuck w/a low WAF, eh? (Wife Acceptance Factor)

heh yeah but I am thinking about sneaking it in via a PC HDTV card until I can get the real deal. :beer:

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: Amused


4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

So how large of a screen would you say is needed to see the difference. I want to eventually setup my bedroom with maybe a widescreen HDTV, would 34" be a good size to see all the benefits of HD? Or would I need something larger?

 

[woowoo]

Ooodles and gobs at work
None at home....

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused


4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

So how large of a screen would you say is needed to see the difference. I want to eventually setup my bedroom with maybe a widescreen HDTV, would 34" be a good size to see all the benefits of HD? Or would I need something larger?

Depends on viewing distance. I have a 34 inch and watched INHD. The quality is astounding. A larger screen affords a more distant and for many a more comfortable viewing position.

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Linflas
Once granite counter tops and hardwood floor are in the kitchen I am gold for HDTV. Until then my other half just give me "the look" when I bring it up.:shocked:

Stuck w/a low WAF, eh? (Wife Acceptance Factor)

heh yeah but I am thinking about sneaking it in via a PC HDTV card until I can get the real deal. :beer:

Believe it or not I'm selling the house I'm living in for a cheaper one so I can finance my home theater. We got lucky and bought a home where the equity shot up quite a bit, so my wife can get her dream kitchen and I get my toys. I can't wait to move!!

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused


4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

So how large of a screen would you say is needed to see the difference. I want to eventually setup my bedroom with maybe a widescreen HDTV, would 34" be a good size to see all the benefits of HD? Or would I need something larger?

How big is your room?

To really marvel at HD, you need a very large screen. Something that fills your view. Like a 51" at 10-12 feet for a small living room.

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: woowoo
Ooodles and gobs at work
None at home....

Where do you work? I'm jealous

 

[KLin]

1. Yes
2. It rocks
3. Comcast
4. Panasonic PT53WX54 WS. Very nice picture

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused


4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

So how large of a screen would you say is needed to see the difference. I want to eventually setup my bedroom with maybe a widescreen HDTV, would 34" be a good size to see all the benefits of HD? Or would I need something larger?

How big is your room?

To really marvel at HD, you need a very large screen. Something that fills your view. Like a 51" at 10-12 feet for a small living room.

I guess I should wait awhile then, the wife and I want to move soon so I don't know what the bedroom dimensions will be yet.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

No HD yet, but I plan to hopefully this fall.

Originally posted by: Arkitech
Believe it or not I'm selling the house I'm living in for a cheaper one so I can finance my home theater. We got lucky and bought a home where the equity shot up quite a bit, so my wife can get her dream kitchen and I get my toys. I can't wait to move!!

Which house did you end up buying?

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
No HD yet, but I plan to hopefully this fall.

Originally posted by: Arkitech
Believe it or not I'm selling the house I'm living in for a cheaper one so I can finance my home theater. We got lucky and bought a home where the equity shot up quite a bit, so my wife can get her dream kitchen and I get my toys. I can't wait to move!!

Which house did you end up buying?

Well we decided to stay in our hometown for awhile longer, we still have'nt written a contract on anything but we'll definitely go for a cheaper home than what we have now. I gotta say I'm really looking forward to it, we'll both take a year off work, take up a few classes and relax a bit.l

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused


4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

So how large of a screen would you say is needed to see the difference. I want to eventually setup my bedroom with maybe a widescreen HDTV, would 34" be a good size to see all the benefits of HD? Or would I need something larger?

How big is your room?

To really marvel at HD, you need a very large screen. Something that fills your view. Like a 51" at 10-12 feet for a small living room.

I guess I should wait awhile then, the wife and I want to move soon so I don't know what the bedroom dimensions will be yet.

I'm not saying HD doesn't look great on something like a 34". And for a bedroom, that may be fine. But for really fantasic experience, you need to really fill your view with the screen. For any viewing distance over 15 feet, I wouldn't go any smaller than a 65" screen for a proper, movie theater experience.

The funny thing about TVs are this:

First, they look small in the store.
Then, when you first get them home, they look HUGE
After a while, they start to shrink and you're wishing you got the bigger one.

My rule of thumb is to now buy the largest screen that will fit in the area I have.

 

[SoylentGreen]

By my friends house and Discovery HDTV now I gotta get it.

 

[SaltBoy]

I don't actually have a feed, but I am able to watch HD content on my Samsung 43" DLP through less than savory means. :evil:

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Arkitech

Originally posted by: Amused


4. A big difference. Though the larger your screen, the more you will notice a difference. On a good display from far enough away, a good vid quality DVD transfer can fool unknowing people into believing it's HD.

So how large of a screen would you say is needed to see the difference. I want to eventually setup my bedroom with maybe a widescreen HDTV, would 34" be a good size to see all the benefits of HD? Or would I need something larger?

How big is your room?

To really marvel at HD, you need a very large screen. Something that fills your view. Like a 51" at 10-12 feet for a small living room.

I guess I should wait awhile then, the wife and I want to move soon so I don't know what the bedroom dimensions will be yet.

I'm not saying HD doesn't look great on something like a 34". And for a bedroom, that may be fine. But for really fantasic experience, you need to really fill your view with the screen. For any viewing distance over 15 feet, I wouldn't go any smaller than a 65" screen for a proper, movie theater experience.

The funny thing about TVs are this:

First, they look small in the store.
Then, when you first get them home, they look HUGE
After a while, they start to shrink and you're wishing you got the bigger one.

My rule of thumb is to now buy the largest screen that will fit in the area I have.

When I was showing my wife some HDTVs I commented to her that I wondered how long it would be until a 61" looked small once we get one and start watching it. I know that has definitely happened with the 32" that I once thought was huge and now looks small.

 

[Boogak]

1. MyHD PCI HD Tuner card in my HTPC + Infocus X1 projector + 84" Da-Lite Hi Power Screen

2. OTA

3. It's worth it if you watch alot of prime time shows and sports - those are the ones that are usually in HD

4. No contest - true HD (780p and 1080i) looks alot better than progressive scan DVD, much sharper and detailed. Although my setup downscales HD and upscales DVDs (thru FFDShow) to 800x600 (native resolution of my projector), I can still see a big difference.