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DWyat · 11-11-2005, 01:43 AM

As I don't yet have a HD format TV (but intend getting one soon), can any readers who'd be vastly more knowledgeable on this topic than I ever will be, please weigh in on what event/s you reckon are best to view in the high definition format and please say why, preferably without using ultra-technical jargon.

What I mean by 'events', is anything that’s presented as it occurs live, anything pre-recorded, or any particular TV show/s or film/s.

elwood731 · 11-11-2005, 03:01 AM

24 is great. Any sporting event is made better by HDTV. Basketball, in particular, to me seems to benefit a great deal. Most shows seem to be going HDTV now, so I would say most of them are worth it. I'm just a bgi fan of 24.

Brikar99 · 11-12-2005, 05:48 PM

"Battlestar Galactica"

scottfs · 11-14-2005, 10:42 PM

Sports viewing is a slam-dunk in HD. Watch a football game in HD, and you'll swear you've never really seen a football game before.

littlebib · 11-16-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfs

Sports viewing is a slam-dunk in HD. Watch a football game in HD, and you'll swear you've never really seen a football game before.

I would agree 100%. And if you like golf, DO NOT miss the Masters. 90% of the coverage is in HD and it is beautiful (and has been without commercials the last few years). Unfortunately, the Masters is the only tournament that's in HD.

Reaver · 11-17-2005, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by scottfs

Sports viewing is a slam-dunk in HD. Watch a football game in HD, and you'll swear you've never really seen a football game before.

Yep, watching football in high-def is almost a religious experience. Also, Discovery Channel has some beautiful programs. But, as far as network stuff goes, I'd say Desperate Housewives is the prettiest show I watch, with loads of colors. Supernatural also looks great, but this time with the great blacks.

11-11-2005, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
DWyat Supporting Actor Join Date: Nov 2005	What programs are best to view in the HD TV format and why? As I don't yet have a HD format TV (but intend getting one soon), can any readers who'd be vastly more knowledgeable on this topic than I ever will be, please weigh in on what event/s you reckon are best to view in the high definition format and please say why, preferably without using ultra-technical jargon. What I mean by 'events', is anything that’s presented as it occurs live, anything pre-recorded, or any particular TV show/s or film/s.

11-11-2005, 03:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
elwood731 Moderator Emeritus On a mission from God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kentucky	24 is great. Any sporting event is made better by HDTV. Basketball, in particular, to me seems to benefit a great deal. Most shows seem to be going HDTV now, so I would say most of them are worth it. I'm just a bgi fan of 24. __________________ "Stupid people surround themselves with smart people. Smart people surround themselves with smart people who disagree with them." - Sports Night "You may not be a maniac, but neither should to remain an impotent!" - Damian

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11-14-2005, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
scottfs Actor Join Date: Mar 2004	Sports viewing is a slam-dunk in HD. Watch a football game in HD, and you'll swear you've never really seen a football game before.