An HDTV Reminder
You should see what's on HDTV - not a lot, from the looks of it. Certainly, we have a smattering of shows that look good in high definition - but not enough to make HDTV as essential as it should be. Prices are dropping for HDTV equipment (although it's not economically sound for everybody to rush out and upgrade today). Soon, you won't be able to buy a 4:3 anything - computer monitor included. We've started the shift to a cleaner, clearer video format - although the quality ranges depending on how much dough you wish to drop. Once attained, it's difficult to view anything that's not HD. High Def is definitely here stay, whether it be 720p, 1080i, or higher. To my knowledge, the HDTV cable services are doing a horrible job at promoting daily programming - which is where the free HDTV Magazine email service comes in handy:
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3 Comments
SocioBiblog
January 1st, 1970
at 12:00am
sara
July 28th, 2005
at 4:17pm
I seem to remember that all TVs manufactured in 2006 & beyond have to be HDTV ready. When that happens, and as the price of additional hardward continues to fall, there will be a tipping point and then there will be lots of options for HDTV.
M. Shane Sturgeon
July 28th, 2005
at 4:50pm
Thank you for the link Chris. We are currently tracking approximately 150 channels at this point, not including the individual Local Affiliates. But don't forget that broadcast is not the only way to get HD programming. There's also WMVHD, Xbox games (and some PS2 via modding, I hear), D-VHS/D-Theater, etc. And of course, progressive-scan DVD playback is much better with an HDTV … although hardly reason enough alone to make the leap.
Also, my partner in crime, Dale Cripps, is moderating a session next month at the DisplaySearch HDTV Conference on Next Generation HD Content. The content of which is expected to be primarily the impending DVD battle as well as the leap forward in (console) gaming platforms.
Thanks again for the link.
Cheers,
M. Shane Sturgeon
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