01-11-2005, 03:16 PM | #1 |
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HDTV (1920x1080) vs. DVD (720x480)
Have a look here where someone compares screenshots of Lord of the Rings taken from HD material against screenshots taken from DVD material.
My question: Do you consider HDTV a must-have technology in near future? |
01-11-2005, 04:48 PM | #2 | |
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01-12-2005, 03:15 AM | #3 |
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404 error here now. Looks like he removed his page after you posted about it here, Tad.
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01-12-2005, 11:34 AM | #4 |
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I can't see the screenshots either, but I can comment on the question.
I've had a CRT-based widescreen monitor capable of 1920 x 1080i since 11/2001. There is a world of difference between HD and SD (and even ED, which is 480p = DVD recordings today). I get my HD content over the air for free, basically my local channels in Philadelphia, PA. The difference is staggering and once you have HD, you will never go back. People who have never seen HD come over and are completely blown away. I'm clearly an "early adopter", but the future of TV is definitely HD. KCT http://www.kctsdigitalworld.com |
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I've seen one episode of the new Battlestar Galactica series in HD resolution. It makes standard DVD look like VHS from yesterday.
What I am interested in is who will win the race: HD-DVD or Bluray DVD? HD is cheaper and only requires updates on existing DVD manufacturing machines vs. Bluray, which has a higher capacitiy, but is not compatible with old DVD manufacturing equipment. |
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As far as HD-DVD vs. BluRay, it's hard to say. Time and time again the "better" technology doesn't become the market leader, think: Apple, BetaMax tapes, etc.... My take is that there are way too many DVD players out there for people to replace with BluRay players. I believe that DVD technology was the quickest tech adoption by consumers, so to replace all of the players isn't likely and would prohibit BluRay to a degree. In addition, HDTV adoption & purchase has been slower than anticipated, so it may be too early to tell. KCT http://www.kctsdigitalworld.com |
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I just watched HDTV for the first time this weekend (football playoff games). Oh my gosh!!!!! I had no idea. Yes, much better than DVDs, and so much better than "regular" cable feeds. Once you've seen it, it's the only way to go.
I can't understand why adoption is so slow, except that you have to be close to a broadcasting antenna or have digital cable. And you have to have a decent tv. And there's not a lot of programming yet. And people have no idea what it is or what you need to buy to have it. Okay... I see why it's taking a while. |
01-25-2005, 06:36 AM | #8 |
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24 minute podcast on HDTV
On my website, I recorded a 24 minute podcast on HDTV basics as well as HD info out of the recent CES show.
For those that are interested, here is the link where you can download the .mp3 file. http://kctofel.blogspot.com/2005/01/...-01222005.html It's only my 3rd podcast, so it doesn't sound "professionally done" just yet! |
01-25-2005, 04:35 PM | #9 |
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They need to make dvds
that have HD tecknology built in |
01-26-2005, 03:30 PM | #10 |
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Liqiud: BluRay and HD-DVD (formerly called AOD) support HD very well. I think we will see the first (affordable) consumer devices by the end of this year.
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01-26-2005, 04:30 PM | #11 |
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Cool,
I can't wait |
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