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So... My conclusions from this discussion. j-whitt987 Send a noteboard - 28/12/2010 03:03:13 PM
I've watched some TV shows in HD a few times, but I can't see any major differences that make me say, "Holy shit! That's so much better than standard definition!" The only differences that I've seen are the picture is brighter and the volume is lower. What's the big deal?

Yes, I do have the HD channels, and, yes, I'm sure I was on the HD channel. I'm sure that my TV is an HDTV also. It's an LG 37LD450- 37 inch High Definition 1080p LCD TV.


From what everyone has said here there are three possibilities about why HD looks like the same shit I've been watching for years:

1) The setup is wrong.

This seems to be the major thing. After reading the posts on the matter I have seen that my TV is set up perfectly. I have no problem checking other settings, but right now there's no reason to think it's wrong.

2) I have bad eyes.

This isn't the problem either. For the past five years I've been given regular eye exams, and I have never had any problem with any of them. I can't see my eyes having gone bad in the last four months.

3) There's no major difference and I shouldn't feel like an idiot for not being impressed.

I've actually seen this from a few people on a couple different sites. I don't know why people would swear that HD is better when what I have seen (not only on my TV, but also on other TVs) is so far below impressive that a booger hanging out of my nose fascinates me more.


I guess that I will have to put this one down in my little book of things I don't agree with. First I need to get a book to start this though.
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HD. What's the deal? j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 06:27:40 PM 1501 Views
I used to work at a cable company. A few things: beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 06:53:15 PM 991 Views
Re: I used to work at a cable company. A few things: j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 07:42:11 PM 1122 Views
Hm, ok. beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 09:22:46 PM 1090 Views
Re: Hm, ok. j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:45:39 PM 1052 Views
Then yeah, I'd say give the cable company a quick call. beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 05:15:53 PM 930 Views
Re: Filling the entire screen ironclad - 20/12/2010 09:59:35 PM 974 Views
If the picture isn't filling the screen, then it's not HD beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 04:06:27 AM 1057 Views
You're correct. A little bit of clarification, though. Aemon - 21/12/2010 06:26:57 PM 1054 Views
Definitely true. I oversimplified a bit, sorry *NM* beetnemesis - 22/12/2010 01:24:51 AM 492 Views
huh. I always notice the difference at once, and enjoy HD a lot. jh - 20/12/2010 06:58:22 PM 885 Views
Time for a new eye glasses exam *NM* Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 08:01:29 PM 493 Views
Re: Time for a new eye glasses exam j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 08:22:21 PM 1014 Views
Well damn... Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 09:33:58 PM 883 Views
I'm glad you like it better, but everything I've read says that's incorrect. Aemon - 21/12/2010 07:06:26 PM 853 Views
If you have to ask.... scalius - 20/12/2010 09:36:01 PM 1000 Views
Re: If you have to ask.... j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:48:00 PM 849 Views
Disagreeing just to disagree. Aeryn - 20/12/2010 11:01:32 PM 889 Views
To me, it sounds like the shows you are watching dont need HD. MightyYT - 20/12/2010 11:08:33 PM 892 Views
I can see the wrinkles and nose hairs much more clearly. I am not necessarily keen on HD. TMI. *NM* Tashmere - 21/12/2010 12:43:59 AM 450 Views
Re: I can see the wrinkles and nose hairs much more clearly. I am not necessarily keen on HD. TMI. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 11:10:29 AM 828 Views
You can't see them on your regular TV? Tashmere - 23/12/2010 12:25:26 AM 813 Views
Actually I would. j-whitt987 - 23/12/2010 12:29:55 AM 918 Views
The deal is... you've gone crazy! BlackAdder - 21/12/2010 04:45:33 AM 1346 Views
The only Blu-Ray I've seen is those in the stores comparing that to DVD. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 04:48:04 AM 965 Views
No one seems to have asked you this yet. Aemon - 21/12/2010 05:56:55 PM 1141 Views
Re: No one seems to have asked you this yet. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 06:57:42 PM 915 Views
Well then I give up. Aemon - 21/12/2010 07:16:05 PM 936 Views
Since everyone else seems to think you're weird or offbase... Rowland - 21/12/2010 11:35:42 PM 955 Views
Glad to hear it. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 11:41:35 PM 855 Views
Thirded. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:13:08 AM 907 Views
weird scalius - 22/12/2010 04:17:24 PM 890 Views
No. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:19:40 PM 855 Views
There's nothing wrong with not caring, only with not being able to tell. Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:31:24 PM 820 Views
I'm with you, dude. callandor1000 - 22/12/2010 07:12:24 AM 824 Views
Blu-ray looks fantastic on the right set, but I wouldn't go crazy over subscription media. *NM* Zalis - 22/12/2010 02:20:16 PM 474 Views
Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:40:21 PM 964 Views
Re: Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:23:52 PM 956 Views
Well. . .sort of. Aemon - 22/12/2010 04:26:47 PM 967 Views
Damn! j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:16:39 PM 846 Views
If you really want to see the difference, watch HD only for 1 month then switch back! Like wine... djwilson300 - 23/12/2010 11:34:13 PM 832 Views
Something's wrong witg your settings, or you have a perception problem.... DomA - 26/12/2010 08:36:07 PM 1039 Views
well for me mick - 28/12/2010 10:44:02 AM 890 Views
So... My conclusions from this discussion. j-whitt987 - 28/12/2010 03:03:13 PM 903 Views
I've seen people with the exact same problem as you before MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 12:25:00 AM 888 Views
So I'm an idiot for not believing in the all mighty power of the HDTV? j-whitt987 - 30/12/2010 12:31:44 AM 928 Views
No... MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 02:05:18 PM 913 Views
Every one is entitled to their opinion. Enjoy yours. *NM* j-whitt987 - 30/12/2010 02:12:06 PM 480 Views
And chickens lay eggs... MalkierKnight - 03/01/2011 08:44:42 AM 909 Views
I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. *NM* ironclad - 03/01/2011 11:11:35 AM 471 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. MalkierKnight - 04/01/2011 10:27:43 AM 916 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. ironclad - 06/01/2011 08:28:25 AM 909 Views
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