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    Blu-Ray and HD-DVD downconverts your output!!!

    So It Is Up To The Studios "The studios are divided over whether to require such down-conversion and are likely to follow separate policies." Sounds like it is time to start writing calling the studios to be sure they understand that if they choose to activate the flag so those of us with...
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    BestBuy and ValueElectronics are taking pre-orders for Toshiba HD DVD!

    Hi Robert, Your page on the Toshiba says: "So when you play any of your SD DVD's with your HD-A1 and HD-XA1 you will enjoy your choice of 720p or 1080i resolution through the built-in up-converting circuitry and HDMI output." To clarify, the upconverting to 1080i will also take place over...
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    BestBuy and ValueElectronics are taking pre-orders for Toshiba HD DVD!

    Robert, Is this AVS Forum thead correct? Is the Toshiba really going to give us 1080i on component out or is this just an ugly rumor? How about for upconvert? If both are happening I will sign up for one! http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=630904
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    Blu-Ray and HD-DVD downconverts your output!!!

    Big discussion about this with all the gory details on avs forum: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=630904
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    BestBuy and ValueElectronics are taking pre-orders for Toshiba HD DVD!

    You will only get the up conversion and the HD DVD full resolution on the HDMI output. The component outputs 480, so those of us with component only inputs on our HDTVs will not get any advantage from the HD DVD players. We can go HDMI to DVI and then to component, but if the signal has HDCP...
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    Your HD DVD/Blu-ray purchase plans?

    NO, you only get the up conversion and the HD DVD full resolution on the HDMI output. The component outputs 480, so those of us with component only inputs on our HDTVs will not get any advantage from the HD DVD players. We can go HDMI to DVI and then to component, but if the signal has HDCP...
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    Samsung to launch dual-standard DVD player (maybe not!)

    And unless I can play it through my component input only HDTV at full resolution I won't be buying!
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    Your HD DVD/Blu-ray purchase plans?

    I am with Longhorn and Vicw, until I can watch it through my component in HDTV I won't be buying! After spending 5K on my MITS I won't be buying a replacement set for years just to support the HDMI copy protection police!
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    BestBuy and ValueElectronics are taking pre-orders for Toshiba HD DVD!

    Component Input Only Robert, I would love to get one of your HD DVD units! My WS65905 only has component inputs. Any way to go from the HDMI output of the Toshiba to component in and be able to view the HD DVD in full HD?
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    Now it is time to write DISH Again.

    Email To Charlie Dear Charlie, I really like the upgrade path plan you talked about last night, I will be upgrading my 942 and 2 811s as soon as the rebate becomes effective. I must say however that the PQ of your HD Charlie Chat was lousy! I did not spend 5K on a HDTV and over 100.00 a...
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    HD DVD Hardware and Content ``Now Playing'' at the Consumer Electronics Show; Leading

    Netflix? Which format will Netflix go to, one of the other or both?
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    should i get HOME PROTECTION PLAN??

    Get the plan, I have had two 99.00 service calls in the last year due to hurricane damage, which with the plan only cost me 29.00 each for total savings of 140.00. So far, even at 5.99 a month, I am ahead of the game.
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    $100 charge for second dish and locals

    How do you find out if your locals come from the 61.5 location? I am in Miami, FL?
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    voom channels, are they worth the cost.

    They were to me, less than 24 hours and I am already into withdrawals, can hardly wait till I get Dish in 2 weeks with the 10 Voom channels!
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    ED Plasmas / SD or HD service??

    Robert, Is the ED display on your display wall the RU42PX11?
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    current dishnetwork and directv offers

    D* E* Pq? Having been spoiled by the great PQ from VOOM and having to face the decision of D* or E* does anyone have any comments on which has the best overall PQ?
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    Thank You letters to VOOM and Charles Dolan

    Thanks For Voom Dear Mr. Dolan, Thanks for Voom! I had been a Directv sub since they first started. I lived with a 65" Mits for a while with no HD programming until Directv added a few paltry HD channels. When Voom came along I immediately cancelled Directv and got Voom and have been...
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    VOOM CSR: Motorola HD DVR due in Q1, 2005

    Here is the latest response from Voom as to when the DVR will be available: Subject --------------------------------------------------------------- when the hd recorder will be available? I love voom and want to be able to time shift. ... Discussion Thread...
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    voom need to add religious channels

    Bring on the Purple Hair Are you kidding, all the Purple hair in HD would be Fantastic!
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    OTA problems in Miami after frances. Anyone else?

    Work Has Power Of Course Unfortunately where I work has power(of course) but my street is under a black cloud. I just got word that we have power at home now so I will see if voom is up when I get home. I feal sort of guilty fretting about having power and voom when so many others have to...
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    OTA problems in Miami after frances. Anyone else?

    Getting no ota no satellite I still have no power so I am getting nothing, no cable, no satellite, no ota :(
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    Rainbow Media Unveils DIVINE HD First Ever 24/7 High-Definition Gay Movie Channel

    My idea of a Free America does not include the Mind Police or the Thought Patrol. No matter how pure or perverse someone else may think a program presented on Voom may be, I still reserve the right to make that determination for myself!
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    Rainbow Media Unveils DIVINE HD First Ever 24/7 High-Definition Gay Movie Channel

    You are absolutely right! There is no comparison between homosexuality and beastiality. I am glad we agree on that one! The only thing my logic talked about being "ok" was the individual's right to speek freely and the individual's right to be offended at someone else's free speech or in this...
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    Rainbow Media Unveils DIVINE HD First Ever 24/7 High-Definition Gay Movie Channel

    Preserve the Right to Be Offended Joke? Lightly? Discrimination at any level is not a joke and is not to be taken lightly! Our Constitution guarantees us all the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In order for us to live in a free society we must all realize that comes...
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    Rainbow Media Unveils DIVINE HD First Ever 24/7 High-Definition Gay Movie Channel

    For those of you who are thinking about cancelling you sub or install to Voom because you don't want to pay money to a corporation who acknowledges homosexuality you should know: Seventy-two percent, or 360, of the Fortune 500 companies included sexual orientation in their non-discrimination...