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The real Hi-def swindle

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dhtreptow	The real Hi-def swindle	Lead	[-]
Jan 23 07 10:40 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	You may have heard when HD hits, and becomes the standard for broadcasting, that your low-rez TVs will be obsolete, unless you get some sort of adapter. That's not what this about; this is about the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If you you were one of the unfortunates who bought a HD or HD-ready TV that only accepts component (RGB) cables, you won't be able to use any HD video format. Why? Because the standard input and output for HD TVs and Blu-ray/HD-DVD players is over an HDMI cable which post-dates many HD TVs and projectors. There are no adapters to make the conversion made in this country. There is a German gizmo, that cost $400+, but even that may not get you there, because studios can make "smart disks" that change your firmware so it will your player rejects such interference. This is all happening because the HDMI cable carries a copy-protection signal that component video does not. Is it legal to prevent adapters or players which will deliver HD on component? Most likely not. Experts think any court case would favor the user in this situation, and find these restrictions under Digital Millennium Copyright Act unlawful. The problem is to find someone to prosecute. I'm actually going to write my congressman because it irks me so.
Dr Borgo	Re: The real Hi-def swindle	#1	[-]
Jan 24 07 10:51 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Sometimes it seems like the only people who will be able to watch TV, in the future will be computer engineers. It would be so nice to buy something electronic and not have to call somebody else to hook it up. This sounds like one big headache. "Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with a seat missing, but it hurts." Frank Drebin Naked Gun 2 1/2
Gil Ray	Re: The real Hi-def swindle	#2	[-]
Jan 24 07 11:17 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	>>the only people who will be able to watch TV, in the future will be computer engineers.<< LOL! So true, but heck, we should go back to reading books anyway. Oops, I forgot... all the indie bookstores have closed... Gil
Hausenfan	Re: The real Hi-def swindle	#3	[-]
Jun 25 07 2:41 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I bought my Sony Wega Hi Def ready Tv 3 years ago. I remember the salesman mentioning the HDmi port, and how it was an investment for the future, and thought, "what a bunch of saleman hype". Little did I know! I recently tested the port with an upconverting Sony player. My old movies look much better. The player was only $150, but the HDmi cable was $30! (Should have ordered the cable from Amazon, but couldn't wait).
BijouBob8mm	Re: The real Hi-def swindle	#4	[-]
Jun 28 07 9:44 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thanks for the tip. Between this, and hearing that many cable companies may not be ready for the switchover in time, I'm thinking this may not be the wonderful brainstorm many thought it would be. (Apparently someone thought consumers weren't spending enough money, already, and needed to find ways to help us accessorize our lives even more.) Even though my current stereo TV works just fine, I'm either going to have to scrap it for a new one in order to see anything, or invest in little gizmos in order to keep it. Either way, someone just put their hand in my pocket.

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