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    The "New" DirecTV HD DVR coming out soon!

    You're absolutely right. I just posted on the HDMI V1.3 output. Unless you're absolutely desperate and have to have HD, wait until Summer of 2007. By then, we should have: 150 National HD Channels (Including Regional Sport Channels in HD) HD DVR HD Receiver Box W/HDMI V.1.3 & 1080p...
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    Hdmi 1.3

    I'm sure everybody knows that HDMI has set V. 1.3 as the new version of HDMI. The question I have for the folks on this forum is, " For the new D* HD boxes, are the HDMI interfaces 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3? If they are not V1.3, why would I want to get the current box? Should I just wait until...
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    Rest Of Chicago Locals

    OK, does anybody know at what date D* is supposed to carry the rest of the HD Chicago locals (WGN, WTTW, and WCIU)? To me, it's not really worth to switch over until these channels are available. Any info would be greatly appreciated :)
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    Chicago HD Locals

    Just called D* on equipment upgrade. They informed me until the Beta testing is complete in Detroit, they won't contact any of its Chicago customers about upgrading to a new dish and box. They said that they hoped that this testing would be complete in 2-3 weeks.
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    Chicago HD Locals

    Hi everybody, I'm new to the forum: I read through this forum that HD locals will be available to subscribers in the Chicagoland area. I haven't received anything in the mail from D* yet. Can someone shed some light on what exactly what I'm going to have to do and how much money I'm going...