Only recently have the major cable companies started to roll out High Definition(HD) channels to their cable system customers. High Definition Television (HDTV) is a digital broadcasting signal that is replacing the old analog broadcasting signal. It offers better picture definition and resolution.
Traditional analog signal is broadcast in 720 x 480 (720 Width by 480 Height), 480i, video format. The new HDTV signal is either broadcast in 1280 x 720, 720i or 1920 x 1080, 1080i. The addition lines and size make for a much improved picture. It is almost like being there or at least looking through a window. Shows, movies, and sports are better then ever in HD. After getting my HDTV, I was debating getting rid of my Comcast cable because of the limited number of HDTV channels available. I was planning on switching to satellite, when Comcast finally stepped up their High Definition
(HD) line up. Comcast recently added and new group of HD channels to bring them to a total of 30 non preferred channels. Among the new channels added are the Food Network, Animal Planet, TLC, USA, CNN, HGTV, The History Channel, and Sci-Fi Channel. Additional there are also a handful of premium HD channels: HBO, Showtime, Cinamax, and Starz. With this new line up, Comcast has one of the better HD selections. It is not always about how many HD channels are available but more about the quality of the channels available.
While other satellite providers can say they have more HD channels, most of the additional channels are ones that most people and families would never watch. My Family, including the dog, loves to watch the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and National Geographic Channel. The shows and picture quality can not be beat. I like to watch live sports on the networks HD channels and ESPN HD, Comcast SportsNet HD, and NFL Network HD. The picture and view is better then getting tickets and going to the game in person. My wife is constantly watching the Home and Garden TV and Food Network Channels, which I benefit from getting new dishes for dinner at least a couple times a week.
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