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The deal is... you've gone crazy! BlackAdder Send a noteboard - 21/12/2010 04:45:33 AM
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.

As pretty much everyone else has already said, you really should notice the difference from 480 to 1080. Your TV is (likely) not the problem... it could be something wrong with your cable, not sure. Or as MightyYT said, maybe the shows you're watching don't really have noticeable differences between 480 and 1080 (like South Park... the difference is not going to make you say 'whoa';). But still, for most shows, especially on a 37", you should be able to tell the difference fairly easily.

Can you tell the difference between, say, Blu-ray and standard DVD?
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HD. What's the deal? j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 06:27:40 PM 1520 Views
I used to work at a cable company. A few things: beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 06:53:15 PM 1011 Views
Re: I used to work at a cable company. A few things: j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 07:42:11 PM 1139 Views
Hm, ok. beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 09:22:46 PM 1106 Views
Re: Hm, ok. j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:45:39 PM 1071 Views
Then yeah, I'd say give the cable company a quick call. beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 05:15:53 PM 941 Views
Re: Filling the entire screen ironclad - 20/12/2010 09:59:35 PM 990 Views
If the picture isn't filling the screen, then it's not HD beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 04:06:27 AM 1085 Views
You're correct. A little bit of clarification, though. Aemon - 21/12/2010 06:26:57 PM 1069 Views
Definitely true. I oversimplified a bit, sorry *NM* beetnemesis - 22/12/2010 01:24:51 AM 500 Views
huh. I always notice the difference at once, and enjoy HD a lot. jh - 20/12/2010 06:58:22 PM 901 Views
Time for a new eye glasses exam *NM* Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 08:01:29 PM 503 Views
Re: Time for a new eye glasses exam j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 08:22:21 PM 1025 Views
Well damn... Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 09:33:58 PM 898 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 867 Views
If you have to ask.... scalius - 20/12/2010 09:36:01 PM 1014 Views
Re: If you have to ask.... j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:48:00 PM 863 Views
Disagreeing just to disagree. Aeryn - 20/12/2010 11:01:32 PM 901 Views
To me, it sounds like the shows you are watching dont need HD. MightyYT - 20/12/2010 11:08:33 PM 910 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 456 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 843 Views
You can't see them on your regular TV? Tashmere - 23/12/2010 12:25:26 AM 826 Views
Actually I would. j-whitt987 - 23/12/2010 12:29:55 AM 939 Views
The deal is... you've gone crazy! BlackAdder - 21/12/2010 04:45:33 AM 1362 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 979 Views
No one seems to have asked you this yet. Aemon - 21/12/2010 05:56:55 PM 1162 Views
Re: No one seems to have asked you this yet. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 06:57:42 PM 934 Views
Well then I give up. Aemon - 21/12/2010 07:16:05 PM 951 Views
Since everyone else seems to think you're weird or offbase... Rowland - 21/12/2010 11:35:42 PM 973 Views
Glad to hear it. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 11:41:35 PM 875 Views
Thirded. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:13:08 AM 918 Views
weird scalius - 22/12/2010 04:17:24 PM 910 Views
No. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:19:40 PM 870 Views
There's nothing wrong with not caring, only with not being able to tell. Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:31:24 PM 835 Views
I'm with you, dude. callandor1000 - 22/12/2010 07:12:24 AM 842 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 481 Views
Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:40:21 PM 977 Views
Re: Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:23:52 PM 976 Views
Well. . .sort of. Aemon - 22/12/2010 04:26:47 PM 985 Views
Damn! j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:16:39 PM 867 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 850 Views
Something's wrong witg your settings, or you have a perception problem.... DomA - 26/12/2010 08:36:07 PM 1057 Views
well for me mick - 28/12/2010 10:44:02 AM 910 Views
So... My conclusions from this discussion. j-whitt987 - 28/12/2010 03:03:13 PM 916 Views
I've seen people with the exact same problem as you before MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 12:25:00 AM 907 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 946 Views
No... MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 02:05:18 PM 927 Views
Every one is entitled to their opinion. Enjoy yours. *NM* j-whitt987 - 30/12/2010 02:12:06 PM 489 Views
And chickens lay eggs... MalkierKnight - 03/01/2011 08:44:42 AM 924 Views
I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. *NM* ironclad - 03/01/2011 11:11:35 AM 478 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. MalkierKnight - 04/01/2011 10:27:43 AM 934 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. ironclad - 06/01/2011 08:28:25 AM 922 Views
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