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[rourkee]

I am in need of a DVd player. Not sure to go Blue Ray or HD DVD. My TV is HD ready, and I have Direct TV. However, I cannot get the HD signal from Direct TV due to the tall trees in my backyard. QUESTION: Can I still get HD quality w/ an HD DVD or Blue Ray if I do not have the HD signal coming from satelite? Thanks for your help. I'll be back with more stupid questions.

[kennyt]

You will get HD quality from either of the disc players (Blu-ray or HD DVD) you still will not get HD from your satellite, each source is independent of the other.

[deacongreg]

kennyt is correct. You will not receive a HD broadcast signal to watch HD programming for watching TV. However, when you rent or buy a HD DVD disc or Blu-Ray disc(depending on which player you buy) you will get full HD sound and picture for watching movies only.

[Bobpaule]

You need "re-educated" bro. Go here, just enter your email every time (no need for password) and start reading the letters to the editor and tutorials. Soon you will be a pro, but first you need to understand the principles behind ATSC and HD media, i mean this in a friendly and encouraging way:

http://www.avguide.com/the-perfect-vision/83/

I copy all issues on CDRs. Great magazine, we'll see how it goes now
that Robbie Harley left.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Bobpaule

You need "re-educated" bro. Go here, just enter your email every time (no need for password) and start reading the letters to the editor and tutorials. Soon you will be a pro, but first you need to understand the principles behind ATSC and HD media, i mean this in a friendly and encouraging way:

http://www.avguide.com/the-perfect-vision/83/

I copy all issues on CDRs. Great magazine, we'll see how it goes now
that Robbie Harley left.

He's still at Absolute Sound isn't he?