iwillwalk Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I never noticed until just the other day. i thought it was just a setting that needed to change on the box, but support says "no only 1080 i" is it like that everywhere? how much am i missing out on? is direct tv 1080p? is it worth it to switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Up until recently 1080i is all anyone had. It would probably require all new equipment to enable 1080p. Besides that, it's not like the networks are actually broadcasting 1080p. That being said, it would be cool to have, but I'm not switching to satellite just yet. Let us know if you get it and if it is truly an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 is it like that everywhere? Same for us hear in Louisiana. The sound is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's an article showing what resolutions different networks broadcast and why . http://www.electronichouse.com/article/network_hd_720p_vs_1080i/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 is direct tv 1080p? I have been testing the 1080p for several months now, a few programs are out there is it worth it to switch? YES![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 is direct tv 1080p? I have been testing the 1080p for several months now, a few programs are out there is it worth it to switch? YES! C'mon, don't leave us hanging. How many programs is "a few?" And as far as being worth it to switch, are we talking it's so good that I should switch providers, or if I already have satellite, it is worth it to switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Don't get too "comfy" with all of your concerns over 720p vs 1080i vs 1080p......1440p will be coming down the pike before too long. And then......, and then,...... and then..... I have come to accept one, frustrating constant about this hobby: Guaranteed Obsolescence! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's an article showing what resolutions different networks broadcast and why . http://www.electronichouse.com/article/network_hd_720p_vs_1080i/ Here is the more detailed and expansive list from the AVS forums .http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=164671 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 is direct tv 1080p? I have been testing the 1080p for several months now, a few programs are out there is it worth it to switch? YES! C'mon, don't leave us hanging. How many programs is "a few?" And as far as being worth it to switch, are we talking it's so good that I should switch providers, or if I already have satellite, it is worth it to switch? Let's just say this. I am using a 5 yo 1080i DLP and do some unofficial testing that anyone can get into with DTV (multi-room video, Direc2PC, single wire multi-switches, video and audio streaming from PC, etc). The 1080p programming is much better than the other, now I can not swear what makes the difference, I suspect that it's simply a matter of bandwidth as I SHOULD not see a difference as I only have the 1080i. But the picture is much better. If you have DirecTV and want to get in on the "cutting edge" visit this site, abide by the rules and take your chances. New software most every weekend. http://www.dbstalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 2160 P HDTVs will be introduced shortly. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 an then all we need is the media and the money to upgrade to the hardware that will send it to the new and improved HDTV. I just want a BluRay that will output 7.1 via analog so I don't have to upgrade AVRs AGAIN (yea, it's coming but...). What good is a display without the media and all the equipment in between? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 1080i here in Chicago. I believe its the Motorola set top box that is the limiting factor. Google the model & read the specs. But honestly, I didn't notice too much difference between 1080i and 1080p BluRay. The BluRay was better with more detail in extremely dark areas or bright scenes , and on things like landscape/Planet Earth. For the most part no big deal. Maybe games are different but I'm not a gamer. BTW: I WILL BE POSTING FOR SALE A NEW SONY PLAYSTATION3. I'm trying to figure out a fair way of doing this without turning it into an auction or just random luck of who happened to see it first ~ but maybe that's the best way. KEEP YOUR EYES POSTED ON THE GARAGE SALE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I wouldn't go so far as to say "only"... http://hometheater.about.com/od/televisionbasics/qt/1080ivs1080p.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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