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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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True to my TV addiction, I just picked up my third TV in 12 months. This one, a 34 inch Panasonic widescreen tube, is for my bedroom. Its HD, but I dont have HD. Wife is pissed cuz its too big. Crazy talk that is.

So my friends, should I fork out the additional $25ish a month for HD in my bedroom? Media room? Kitchen?

Is it the shiznit?
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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Hook up a Progressive scan DVD player to your HD ready tv and see the picture. That will allow you to decide if you believe it's the shiznit or not.
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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not worth the money for now... maybe later when everything is broadcasted as HDTV signal...

but for now.. DVD on HDTV is your best bet...
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:08 PM
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We have Starchoice and watch probably half of our must see shows in HD. It is unreal! 65" widescreen helps.

DO IT - DO IT NOW!
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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For $25...do it.
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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I have it an LOVE IT!!! Granted not all stations are broadcast in HD, but the ones that are I watch all the time. I love my HDTV
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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It all depends on which system you have.. Bell sucks ass for HD programming.

The picture quality is really that much better
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 04:22 AM
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Starchoice is "free" once you buy the receiver, I haven't done it yet because my only HDTV is in the basement and I like watchin' the regular crap in my living room. Progressive DVD is wicked, can't wait to get HD but I need another HDTV!

Damn TV is an expensive hobby!
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 04:56 AM
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Ive got Rogers...

I think S2000raj's idea is a good one. Get the progressive scan and go from there...

Me thinks that a trial is in order. Ive noticed that Speed isnt HDTV.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 05:30 AM
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WTF...you've got 3 tvs but no progressive scan DVD player????

Dude, when you get serious...come back and talk to us ....
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