| My cable service has a bunch of HD channels, and even though I have a SD TV, I record all my shows off the HD channels. At first it was just because you always got letterbox, but the quality is even better - on an SD. I've sat and tried to figure out how that is even possible - maybe just a stronger signal, but I swear there is at least a 10% quality difference. Off hand, I'd say 20%. I also save the HD shows on my computer knowing that inevitably I'll end up with the capabilities to see it in it's full glory, but for now, even not getting all that I see an improvement. So just a head's up to all those people with standard TVs, but can still get HD channels - it is worth watching. People say you aren't getting any benefit, but those people are misinforming. Don't get me wrong, it's still far from full-blown HD, but you'll see a difference. Again, I have no idea how, but I'm assuming it just has something to do with signal quality??? I don't know, but it works. Richer colors, darker blacks, brighter whites, less noise... trust me. It's the closest I think we'll get to up converting our crappy soon-to-be-outdated TVs. |