WONDER WHY consumer's are confused?

[old_tv_nut]

I looked at the Rose Parade on ABC in HD off-air (recorded on HD PVR and viewed on CRT rear projector), also recorded it on the HGTV satellite PVR, and on the Travel Channel via DVD recorder off the satellite. Results: ABC HD was generally better, except they seemed to be using 30 fps progressive cameras for their special closeup shots (which they even preceded with special graphics), which were awful due to double images when the camera did not follow the motion of the float. Also, their sound levels on the announcers were varying all over the place. So, I would say I like HD, but crap in = crap out.

The HGTV production was wonderful as always - now I'm going to check if it was/will be offered in HD - that might be enough to tip me over to paying the extra for Dish Network's HD service.