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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 1443 Views
I used to work at a cable company. A few things: beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 06:53:15 PM 952 Views
Re: I used to work at a cable company. A few things: j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 07:42:11 PM 1033 Views
Hm, ok. beetnemesis - 20/12/2010 09:22:46 PM 1025 Views
Re: Hm, ok. j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:45:39 PM 990 Views
Then yeah, I'd say give the cable company a quick call. beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 05:15:53 PM 860 Views
Re: Filling the entire screen ironclad - 20/12/2010 09:59:35 PM 919 Views
If the picture isn't filling the screen, then it's not HD beetnemesis - 21/12/2010 04:06:27 AM 998 Views
You're correct. A little bit of clarification, though. Aemon - 21/12/2010 06:26:57 PM 996 Views
Definitely true. I oversimplified a bit, sorry *NM* beetnemesis - 22/12/2010 01:24:51 AM 456 Views
huh. I always notice the difference at once, and enjoy HD a lot. jh - 20/12/2010 06:58:22 PM 835 Views
Time for a new eye glasses exam *NM* Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 08:01:29 PM 459 Views
Re: Time for a new eye glasses exam j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 08:22:21 PM 948 Views
Well damn... Dark Knight - 20/12/2010 09:33:58 PM 829 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 790 Views
If you have to ask.... scalius - 20/12/2010 09:36:01 PM 936 Views
Re: If you have to ask.... j-whitt987 - 20/12/2010 10:48:00 PM 794 Views
Disagreeing just to disagree. Aeryn - 20/12/2010 11:01:32 PM 835 Views
To me, it sounds like the shows you are watching dont need HD. MightyYT - 20/12/2010 11:08:33 PM 828 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 422 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 774 Views
You can't see them on your regular TV? Tashmere - 23/12/2010 12:25:26 AM 744 Views
Actually I would. j-whitt987 - 23/12/2010 12:29:55 AM 846 Views
The deal is... you've gone crazy! BlackAdder - 21/12/2010 04:45:33 AM 1218 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 919 Views
No one seems to have asked you this yet. Aemon - 21/12/2010 05:56:55 PM 1065 Views
Re: No one seems to have asked you this yet. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 06:57:42 PM 850 Views
Well then I give up. Aemon - 21/12/2010 07:16:05 PM 873 Views
Since everyone else seems to think you're weird or offbase... Rowland - 21/12/2010 11:35:42 PM 898 Views
Glad to hear it. j-whitt987 - 21/12/2010 11:41:35 PM 795 Views
Thirded. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:13:08 AM 859 Views
weird scalius - 22/12/2010 04:17:24 PM 824 Views
No. Palatine - 22/12/2010 05:19:40 PM 791 Views
There's nothing wrong with not caring, only with not being able to tell. Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:31:24 PM 752 Views
I'm with you, dude. callandor1000 - 22/12/2010 07:12:24 AM 759 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 442 Views
Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? Aemon - 22/12/2010 02:40:21 PM 905 Views
Re: Have you let your horse at the special mushroom patch again? j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:23:52 PM 889 Views
Well. . .sort of. Aemon - 22/12/2010 04:26:47 PM 901 Views
Damn! j-whitt987 - 22/12/2010 03:16:39 PM 787 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 765 Views
Something's wrong witg your settings, or you have a perception problem.... DomA - 26/12/2010 08:36:07 PM 976 Views
well for me mick - 28/12/2010 10:44:02 AM 814 Views
So... My conclusions from this discussion. j-whitt987 - 28/12/2010 03:03:13 PM 849 Views
I've seen people with the exact same problem as you before MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 12:25:00 AM 789 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 872 Views
No... MalkierKnight - 30/12/2010 02:05:18 PM 807 Views
Every one is entitled to their opinion. Enjoy yours. *NM* j-whitt987 - 30/12/2010 02:12:06 PM 449 Views
And chickens lay eggs... MalkierKnight - 03/01/2011 08:44:42 AM 804 Views
I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. *NM* ironclad - 03/01/2011 11:11:35 AM 434 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. MalkierKnight - 04/01/2011 10:27:43 AM 819 Views
Re: I fail to see how calling him names contributes to this discussion. ironclad - 06/01/2011 08:28:25 AM 851 Views
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