SLL,

Yes, I did have to get a new decoder box in order to get HD. As far as an improvement in SD channels, I don't think so. I didn't have any issues before, though.

After reading my last post, I thought that I sounded a bit critical. I wanted to make this clear...

I know that HD CAN look great, and it does. It's just that certain programs show it off much more than others do. When I upgraded from an interlaced to progressive DVD player, I noticed a huge jump in picture quality. When I compare that picture with HD, I would say that the difference is about the same. In other words, I would say that the improvement in going from interlaced to progressive DVD is about the same as the improvement from going from progressive DVD to HD.

DISCLAIMER: When I say "HD", I mean regular, sitcom type programming and the two movies that I was able to see so far. Good or great HD programming, on the other hand, is a very noticable and stunning difference.



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Benjamin King
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