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Busyman
08-15-2005, 02:30 AM
Do you have the next generation of TV viewing?
Formula1
08-15-2005, 03:27 AM
i have a computer, so i have hi-res on it... :P
SaYiaN
08-15-2005, 05:10 AM
Too expensive for my taste ;(
tesco
08-15-2005, 05:27 AM
No hdtv or anything like that, no digital cable, no satelite, etc.
I have comp tho obviously.
Cheese
08-15-2005, 08:07 AM
I don't have a TV.
{I}{K}{E}
08-15-2005, 08:43 AM
no HDTV in Europe :(
Keikan
08-17-2005, 10:11 AM
how do you get HDTV on the computer? just downloading the typical episodes?
Busyman
08-17-2005, 01:58 PM
how do you get HDTV on the computer? just downloading the typical episodes?
+ have monitor capable of showing it.
muchspl3
08-17-2005, 03:36 PM
got it, just not paying for the service yet, what ever happen to zoom?
maebach
08-17-2005, 03:44 PM
Got a HDTV just no service
Alien5
08-17-2005, 03:58 PM
no i cant get it here
ziggyjuarez
08-17-2005, 04:08 PM
No.but i dont care.TV is a bitch.i cant watch more then a episode at a time now.The airwaves are so full of shit.
Keikan
08-17-2005, 11:43 PM
how do you get HDTV on the computer? just downloading the typical episodes?
+ have monitor capable of showing it.

hdtv computer moniter? or connecting pc to hdtv?
Busyman
08-18-2005, 01:11 AM
+ have monitor capable of showing it.

hdtv computer moniter? or connecting pc to hdtv?
Computer monitor capable of showing it + proper HD card

Those without actual HD broadcasts can still enjoy HDTV on a PC but they must get it via download or media.
Keikan
08-19-2005, 10:16 AM
i never seen a hd computer monitor
4play
08-19-2005, 11:36 AM
im in the no tv camp.
Busyman
08-19-2005, 01:41 PM
i never seen a hd computer monitor
It's really a monitor capable of showing the proper resolution and in widescreen.

With the proper connection (and PC card) I can use my 65" as a verrrrrry nice PC monitor.
Nigi
08-20-2005, 09:30 PM
We don't have HDTV at europe :cry:
muchspl3
08-21-2005, 02:45 AM
We don't have HDTV at europe :cry:
really

wow
here in the states we have HD on demand in some markets. On demand is like a tivo/replay (PVR/Personal Video Recorder) but offered from the cable company but they have like every show and movie
they just don't have HD on demand here, I was going to get zoom but they went out of business
I think DTV will have everyone beet soon
Busyman
08-21-2005, 09:44 AM
We don't have HDTV at europe :cry:
really

wow
here in the states we have HD on demand in some markets. On demand is like a tivo/replay (PVR/Personal Video Recorder) but offered from the cable company but they have like every show and movie
they just don't have HD on demand here, I was going to get zoom but they went out of business
I think DTV will have everyone beet soon
On demand is nothing like PVR. :huh:

They are 2 separate things (I have both).

One is the (they call it) DVR and you get a measely 30GB hard drive space. You can record high-def broadcasts but they take up more space. (Funny I have card slot in the front of the box)

On demand is entirely different.
It's let's you choose the a movie on a whim. Most, right now, are NOT in HD.

If you pay for HBO (about 10 channels) you get HBO On Demand...which gives access to all the series, documentaries, and movie of HBO. The same goes for Showtime, TMC, Starz, etc.

You also get On Demand access to stuff like G4 TV, Nickelodeon, and other basic cable stuff. You even get additional content not available on basic or premium cable like The Anime Network which has TONS of anime separated by genre.

All of this is going to get a swift kick in the ass when FIOS comes along (and similar service) from the local telcos.

They are running fiber to the premises (FTTP) which will allow:

up to 4 telephone lines
up to 50 megabit internet
digital TV with more capacity than cable or satellite

....all on one fiber.

The main reason cable takes a little longer to implement a new HD channel is because they have set aside the bandwidth for it (and of course make a deal for it).

TNT HD was around for the longest yet Comcast just got it recently. The deal to get it was made before the end of the last basketball season.....yet I got it about a month ago (after the show The Closer already started). I was pissed cause I thought I would have it for the playoffs. :(

There is nothing like watching basketball or football in HD. That and nature shows. :ohmy:
Keikan
08-22-2005, 01:08 AM
i never seen a hd computer monitor
It's really a monitor capable of showing the proper resolution and in widescreen.

With the proper connection (and PC card) I can use my 65" as a verrrrrry nice PC monitor.

Know any models that show the proper resolution and in widescreen?
Busyman
08-22-2005, 01:32 AM
It's really a monitor capable of showing the proper resolution and in widescreen.

With the proper connection (and PC card) I can use my 65" as a verrrrrry nice PC monitor.

Know any models that show the proper resolution and in widescreen?
Tbh they are too ubiquitous to mention. Do a search.

A friend of mine brought his laptop to work. It ran Windows MCE and it's screen was widescreen.

He also had recorded (using Windows PVR) shows in HD.
Skydragon
09-10-2005, 02:49 AM
what is HDTV? How do you know if you have it?
muchspl3
09-10-2005, 02:52 AM
you don't :lol:
Rip The Jacker
09-10-2005, 02:56 AM
What the hell is HDTV? :lol:

I know for a fact I don't have it, but I don't really know what it is either. High Definition T.V.? Whats it for? Better quality while watching TV?

Shit I'm falling back on these things, I don't even watch T.V. anymore.... :P

EDIT: Nevermind, I'm good. :P
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/hdtv.htm

No I don't have HDTV...
brotherdoobie
09-10-2005, 05:02 PM
+ have monitor capable of showing it.

hdtv computer moniter? or connecting pc to hdtv?

You don't have to have a special monitor, most monitors (modern)
resolution is more than capable of playing HDTV.

However, you do need a video card (with a built in HDTV tuner)
or a HDTV tuner.

If you don't have a 16:9 monitor,you'll just get the typical
4:3 aspect ratio of a HDTV television, that plays widescreen
movies. (black bars above and below the picture)

Peace bd
ahctlucabbuS
09-10-2005, 05:07 PM
I have no tv, and I don't really care about HDTV either.
brotherdoobie
09-10-2005, 08:05 PM
I have no tv, and I don't really care about HDTV either.

There is a station that you might enjoy...if you gave it a chance.
You ever watch apathy in High Definition?

Peace bd ;)
twisterX
10-01-2005, 03:45 AM
Im gonna get one later but i dont care right now. Theres no use besides the dumbass football games they show. I dont even like football.