Channels 7 and 10 are both beginning High Definition TV broadcasts this week. Seven’s new channel, 7HD, which launches today, will have up to 50 hours a week of unique programming which it won’t show on its main standard definition channel. Ten-HD will begin broadcasting on Sunday, and will likewise show unique content. While some of this “unique content” is stuff considered too niche for the main channels (gridiron anyone?), Seven will also invest in making shows specifically for HD, according to a story in the SMH today.
So do you have an HD tuner or set top box? I’d be interested to know your thoughts on HD-TV so far.
Jason B
December 10, 2007 at 1:33 PM
Question for those of us who are newbies to HDTV. Do you have to have an HD tuner or special TV to see this content, regardless of the quality?
Report Permalinkgregg
December 10, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Ch7 have been using their HD broadcast for a while now showing movies in the 10.30pm slot and at other times when no HD version of the “normal” programming was available.
Report PermalinkThe quality has been good so far (and there have been fewer ads)
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peterm
December 10, 2007 at 4:33 PM
I have a Pinnacle DVB-T that purports to put HDTV on my display. Looks good and shows the channels that my TV won’t, even with a set-top box.
Report PermalinkMatt0
December 10, 2007 at 4:48 PM
We watch heaps of ABC2. I don’t think it’s HD, but we get that and DIG Radio through our set top box.
Report PermalinkSteve
December 10, 2007 at 5:05 PM
Yeah thats all great but they never tell you whats on (7) plus there is no guides out there to tell you wants on (yahoo guide now does). On the weekends 7 has different movies etc the only problem is when say golf is on all day its on SD and HD…..some people dont like golf so what can they do beside change the channel or read a book, go outside, spend time with family…..i mean who wants to do that?
Report Permalinkpaul
December 10, 2007 at 9:56 PM
Seven HD channel has being boring and amusing for reasons such as broadcasting one show a day at around 10′ish whilst 10 HD seems to be better because its broadcasting 50 hrs a week which is way better then 7
Report Permalinkyasir
December 11, 2007 at 10:20 AM
7 has been broadcasting in the lowest HD format for a while 720p which isn’t true hd (its a very low res). This week they’re just starting to add 50 hours of exclusive HD content.
Channel 10 on the other hand is broadcasting at the highest HD format (1080p I beleive), and they also are broadcasting 50 hours of exclusive HD content.
I’m planning to buy a Digital TV tuner (DVB-T?) which picks up the digital/HD channels, its alot simpler then buying a whole new tv/set top box (and alot more flexible), plus you can just record your fave shows and burn to DVD then stick it in your tv’s DVD player (Or just stream the live tv from your media centre PC/server to other pc’s/laptops).
Also a TV tuner is easier to program, you can get applications off the net to help you with recording.
Report PermalinkCitizen D
December 11, 2007 at 1:18 PM
YASIR – The set top box merely picks up the digital transmission. You still need a HD capable TV to view the HD programs in…well HD. I recently bought a HDTV with built in tuner and as someone mentioned previously, I have enjoyed ABC2. 7HD and TenHD are welcome additions.
Report PermalinkRon Schultz
December 21, 2007 at 9:42 AM
Is chanel 7 going to put all the good shows on hd instead of the normal standard digital box
Report Permalinkso does this mean we have to go and buy a hdd box Ron
Brett
December 10, 2008 at 7:08 PM
I have a desktop set that shows both SD and HD channels. The problem for me is the HD channels do not appear on my TV screen suggesting either l dont have enough signal (seems strange l get SD) or some incapability by the Tv to show them. Wish some one could give me a reason. No web sites mention this issue…
Report PermalinkAdzy
February 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM
We in the country still do not have 7HD :(
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