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JeremyErwin · 03-12-2008, 12:26 PM

I can only comment about Over the air-- I don't have cable. Usually, the HD channel mirrors the analogue channel. If nbc shows leno on its analogue feed, you'll get leno in HD on the digital feed. It's clearer, it's widescreen, it's often accompanied by a "5.1" dolby digital soundtrack. A few low budget shows are still produced in SD-- so the picture quality is poorer, the sound is merely stereo, and it's 4x3, pillarboxed.

If you prefer the picture and sound of a DVD to television, you'll probably prefer HD. However, if you believe that the major advantage of a DVD is the lack of ads, you won't be amused by HD commercials.

Also note that the ultra cheap TV converter boxes don't have spdif or component video connections.

03-12-2008, 12:26 PM	#2 of 9
JeremyErwin Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Local Time: 12:05 AM Local Date: 10-12-2008 Posts: 3,296	Re: How does HD Programs work? I can only comment about Over the air-- I don't have cable. Usually, the HD channel mirrors the analogue channel. If nbc shows leno on its analogue feed, you'll get leno in HD on the digital feed. It's clearer, it's widescreen, it's often accompanied by a "5.1" dolby digital soundtrack. A few low budget shows are still produced in SD-- so the picture quality is poorer, the sound is merely stereo, and it's 4x3, pillarboxed. If you prefer the picture and sound of a DVD to television, you'll probably prefer HD. However, if you believe that the major advantage of a DVD is the lack of ads, you won't be amused by HD commercials. Also note that the ultra cheap TV converter boxes don't have spdif or component video connections. Last edited by JeremyErwin : 03-12-2008 at 12:40 PM.