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NFL Network released it's preseason broadcast schedule yesterday.
Here's the Dolphins schedule......

Jacksonville, game played 8/12 at 7:30, replay on 8/13 11:00 PM
Tampa Bay, game played 8/19 at 7:30, replay on 8/20 11:00 AM (HD)
Carolina, game shown live on FOX at 8:00 PM, NO replay
St. Louis, game played 8/31, replay on 9/3 4:00 PM

Does anybody have a EDTV? I'am going to be upgrading my main tv system and was also wanting some friends personal opinions about ED vs HD.

I'am going to have 6 tv's going this year, up from 5 last year. The people at the power plant usually work OT for me:D

Thanks in advance.
 
EDTV is NOT high-definition resolution. If my memory serves me correct, the native resolution for EDTV is 420p, which is the same resolution that a standard DVD player displays. Most HDTVs on the market right now display at 720p, which as the name implies is much clearer. 1080p is making its way onto the market but no one broadcasts in it yet. Hope this helps! Go phins!!
 
DolphinDeac said:
EDTV is NOT high-definition resolution. If my memory serves me correct, the native resolution for EDTV is 420p, which is the same resolution that a standard DVD player displays. Most HDTVs on the market right now display at 720p, which as the name implies is much clearer. 1080p is making its way onto the market but no one broadcasts in it yet. Hope this helps! Go phins!!
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Yes, thats true. I do know that you need in order for the ED to work, you need a HD signal. I saw a Panasonic EDTV at Best Buy/Circuit City and the sales guy said that tv was receiving the HD signal. It looked pretty good, and was pretty close to the picture on a HDTV. I've heard that some of those stores will play with the HD signal to make their tv's look better. My main concern is that if they (stores) get those tv's to look good, can I do the same at home?
 
if you buy edtv you will regret it...

the only purpose of edtv is to sucker people into buying something that is cheap to make but that they can charge more for...

dont be a sucker

all HDTVs display either 720P or 1080i with 1080i being much more prevalent...
so that you know what it all means the 'i' stands for interlaced.. or the Tv displays 1080 lines of resolution throwing up every other line in a fraction of a second... the over all effect is its so fast you cant tell its actualy every other line each time.
the 'p' means that every line is displayed every time.. so 720 lines of resolution were every line is displayed several times a second..

over all you cannot tell that any interlaced video is every other line unless there is fast motion... ie like durring sporting events..
that is why ESPNHD broadcasts in 720p even though thier is a lower resolution.

most tvs will not display 720p but will display 1080i... so the HD reciever directtv or integrated into your set.. will convert the 720p into 1080i for you... or will down convert it if your set uses 720p.

the newest and most expensive tvs now are able to display 1080p but from my understanding noone broadcasts that at this time.

EDtv is 420p where regular tv is 420i.... in other words... edtv has the same resolution as regular tv... but it will look slightly better with fast motion as it displays its lines of resolution all at once..

the other thing you need to understand is that all of the upgrad or downgrade or converting from i and p and different resolutions... not every conversion is great... video can get blocky or the refresh slower... there are different ways of converting and they are not all great... all in all this tech. is still growing.. your best bet is to get one of the cheaper hd tvs... that displays 1080i... that is most common and is getting a lot cheaper

help?

if not let me summarize ..... run away from EDTV:D
 
It's not as big of a deal today to have a built-in decoder in your hd or edtv since your cable or satellite provider will most likely give you a box with a decoder in it if you subscribe to an hd package. If you dont have the package, you will most likely only be able to get the hd signal from local channels with an antenna. Just keep the added cost of an hd package in mind. I agree with eric about edtv. I wouldn't spend my money on it...HDTV is the way to go. As far as 1080i vs 1080p, all the magazines I have read do cannot see a difference.
 
eric-in-tx said:
if you buy edtv you will regret it...

the only purpose of edtv is to sucker people into buying something that is cheap to make but that they can charge more for...

dont be a sucker

all HDTVs display either 720P or 1080i with 1080i being much more prevalent...
so that you know what it all means the 'i' stands for interlaced.. or the Tv displays 1080 lines of resolution throwing up every other line in a fraction of a second... the over all effect is its so fast you cant tell its actualy every other line each time.
the 'p' means that every line is displayed every time.. so 720 lines of resolution were every line is displayed several times a second..

over all you cannot tell that any interlaced video is every other line unless there is fast motion... ie like durring sporting events..
that is why ESPNHD broadcasts in 720p even though thier is a lower resolution.

most tvs will not display 720p but will display 1080i... so the HD reciever directtv or integrated into your set.. will convert the 720p into 1080i for you... or will down convert it if your set uses 720p.

the newest and most expensive tvs now are able to display 1080p but from my understanding noone broadcasts that at this time.

EDtv is 420p where regular tv is 420i.... in other words... edtv has the same resolution as regular tv... but it will look slightly better with fast motion as it displays its lines of resolution all at once..

the other thing you need to understand is that all of the upgrad or downgrade or converting from i and p and different resolutions... not every conversion is great... video can get blocky or the refresh slower... there are different ways of converting and they are not all great... all in all this tech. is still growing.. your best bet is to get one of the cheaper hd tvs... that displays 1080i... that is most common and is getting a lot cheaper

help?

if not let me summarize ..... run away from EDTV:D
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Thanks for the info, the EDTV that I mentioned before runs a resolution of 852 x 480 MAX, it's vertical scanning line are 480. It looked great at the store. Guess I still need to do some more research before buying one. I've got the HD equipment coming to me next week from Directv (for free), just lacking the tv now.
 
There is a lot of misinformation in this thread. As you've already figured out, EDTV is 480P, not 420P (you guys need to stop smoking that 420 j/k).

First off, we need to know more about what you are looking at. Since you mention EDTV, I assume you are probably talking about a flat panel, most likely plasma, 42" correct? You also need to tell us how far you will be sitting away from the TV. Will you only be using the display for TV, or any computer usage?

Let me start off that it is desirable to have more resolution, but it is not the end all and be all. I would take a very nice EDTV plasma 42" over a regular HDTV plasma. There are so many other factors, such as brightness, sharpness (not the sharpness control on your TV), contrast, color reproduction. It is said that you cannot resolve the difference between an HDTV and EDTV plasma 42" from 8 feet away. If you are sitting 8 feet or longer away, you owe it to yourself to compare the two at that same distance. Of course if you see a nice HDTV set and can afford it, by all means. Just don't feel as if you are forced to.

For EDTVs, and HDTV too, Panasonic's are considered the best value. There are other good brands too. The best place to research this is www.avsforum.com. They have a flat panel forum. Some reputable places to buy online if you are so inclined are www.visualapex.com and www.buydig.com. I've bought from both. And of course if you are not buying a plasma ignore all the above heh.
 
The only thing right now that is in 1080p is the new HDDVD and the soon coming Blue Rae. Other then that 1080i is the highest. With that said it is only a matter of time before there is more and more at 1080p. So if you have the means it is not a bad investment. There are alot of 1080p LCD screens at decent prices. ( you could get a 37" lcd 1080p for $1299 )

There are lot of specs you need to review that make a big difference in the picture quality. If you go LCD you need to look at the response time. If you don't mind it taking up space the best picture is from CRT's. But they are big and bulky.

The best thing to do is research like jdang said and teh avs forum is very good. Sometimes though you have to try to see thru opinions and find the facts.

Good luck to you.
 
On another note, does anybody have nfl network in hd? I have directv and as far as I know I don't have nfl network in HD. any body know anything about this? maybe they will show it in the 90's somewhere?
 
gottahavefootba said:
On another note, does anybody have nfl network in hd? I have directv and as far as I know I don't have nfl network in HD. any body know anything about this? maybe they will show it in the 90's somewhere?
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great queston... if nfl is going to broadcast in hd whats up???/

also i must have been smoken something because i didnt even catch that i had said 420.. .hahah
 
I have Comcast, and previously events that are in HD on NFL Network have shown up on the "INHD" stations.

I love HD, I run it at 1080i, and the picture is crisp and was totally worth it. I have a Philips 34" Tube. I was told by multiple sources that the tube still gives you the best picture quality. A lot of people say it's DLP, but people can see trails when they are watching the DLP.
 
gottahavefootba said:
On another note, does anybody have nfl network in hd? I have directv and as far as I know I don't have nfl network in HD. any body know anything about this? maybe they will show it in the 90's somewhere?
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Verizon is getting into the providing Digital Cable here in Florida. They are coming to my house the 22nd to install new cable service and they have the NFL network in HD. :D Our local provider "Brighthouse" has refused to carry the NFL network for years, so me and my $190 a month cable bill are going to Verizon. I love competition.

Verizon also has a larger HD lineup, like "MTV HD"....etc.

So in summary.....Yes, the NFL network is offered in HD by certain providers.
 
HVACservice said:
Verizon is getting into the providing Digital Cable here in Florida. They are coming to my house the 22nd to install new cable service and they have the NFL network in HD. :D Our local provider "Brighthouse" has refused to carry the NFL network for years, so me and my $190 a month cable bill are going to Verizon. I love competition.

Verizon also has a larger HD lineup like MTV HD....etc.

So in summary.....Yes, the NFL network is offered in HD by certain providers.
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So how much is VZ Charging you? I actually work for them and have no idea.
 
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