All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional features,
including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?

" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional
features, including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?


Not necessarily. If your current analog signal is strong across all the
channels and your televisions are all analog, you won't notice much
difference. If some or all of your channels are weak or snowy, you will
notice a difference.

After all I've been through, I think the biggest bang for the buck is going
to an "ED" widescreen display with digital service. We have a 42" plasma ED
and a 50" plasma true HD. There is a difference, but not huge when sitting
10 feet away. Both *are* a quantum leap over the old analog service with
analog 480i monitors.

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional
features, including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?


Not necessarily. If your current analog signal is strong across all the
channels and your televisions are all analog, you won't notice much
difference. If some or all of your channels are weak or snowy, you will
notice a difference.

After all I've been through, I think the biggest bang for the buck is
going to an "ED" widescreen display with digital service. We have a 42"
plasma ED and a 50" plasma true HD. There is a difference, but not huge
when sitting 10 feet away. Both *are* a quantum leap over the old analog
service with analog 480i monitors.

Eisboch




Thanks. We will keep the basic package as it is.

We will probably look at upgrading our TV's once we sell our house in 5
years (we will not need 4,000 square feet of house once the kids are out of
college) and buy our dream water front property. ;-)

JimH wrote:
All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional features,
including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?


I do.
Of course, we put the digital service on our best tv (until last
week)....an 8 year old top of the line JVC standard definition set which
we bought just before the I'ART series was available.
When you have digital service here, you are also entitled to three
standard hookups, all included in the package. (mom's wing, 2nd bedroom,
exercise room)
http://www.eastlink.ca/cable/digitalcable/index.asp
Why...the interactive information /schedule screens are almost worth the
$ 4.95 by themselves.

" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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We will probably look at upgrading our TV's once we sell our house in 5
years (we will not need 4,000 square feet of house once the kids are out
of college) and buy our dream water front property. ;-)


That's what you think. They all come back, in numbers.

Eisboch

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:14:51 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


" JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT comREMOVETHIS wrote in message
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We will probably look at upgrading our TV's once we sell our house in 5
years (we will not need 4,000 square feet of house once the kids are out
of college) and buy our dream water front property. ;-)

That's what you think. They all come back, in numbers.

too true. four kids is now eight kids. it is a very odd type of
mathematics. :)

Hey.....if they want to drive the extra distance to live with us after we
sell our current house then more power to them.

My daughter will have a leg up if she gets a job locally in respiratory
therapy before we sell and move and we will be welcome here provided she
pays rent and saves at least 15% of her pay for a down payment on a house.

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 18:14:51 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

(we will not need 4,000 square feet of house once the kids are out
of college) and buy our dream water front property. ;-)

Been there, done that. We now rent the biggest storage locker you can
get around here, and the garage is still full. And that was after we
gave away an unbelievable amount of stuff up north.

JimH wrote:
All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional features,
including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?


The picture quality will not change at all. You are paying $10 a month
for additional features, not for better picture quality.

--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

"Don White" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:
All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional
features, including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?
I do.
Of course, we put the digital service on our best tv (until last
week)....an 8 year old top of the line JVC standard definition set which
we bought just before the I'ART series was available.
When you have digital service here, you are also entitled to three
standard hookups, all included in the package. (mom's wing, 2nd bedroom,
exercise room)
http://www.eastlink.ca/cable/digitalcable/index.asp
Why...the interactive information /schedule screens are almost worth the $
4.95 by themselves.

I just called and can get a full digital package for a little over $13/month
with 2 boxes and remotes. Heck, life is too short so I went with it. To be
installed on Sunday the 5th...........so we will be watching the Super Bowl
with hopefully a better picture than we have now, which is not the best.

JimH wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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JimH wrote:

All of our TV's are CRT analog, none HD TV ready. We are currently on a
pretty basic package with Comcast cable.

For about $10/month more we can upgrade to digital with additional
features, including more channels and movies on demand.

Question: Will we see any difference in picture quality if we switch to
this digital package?

I do.
Of course, we put the digital service on our best tv (until last
week)....an 8 year old top of the line JVC standard definition set which
we bought just before the I'ART series was available.
When you have digital service here, you are also entitled to three
standard hookups, all included in the package. (mom's wing, 2nd bedroom,
exercise room)
http://www.eastlink.ca/cable/digitalcable/index.asp
Why...the interactive information /schedule screens are almost worth the $
4.95 by themselves.


I just called and can get a full digital package for a little over $13/month
with 2 boxes and remotes. Heck, life is too short so I went with it. To be
installed on Sunday the 5th...........so we will be watching the Super Bowl
with hopefully a better picture than we have now, which is not the best.


We've just completed our first year on digital service and I wouldn't go
back. As a matter of fact, I expect to take the next step and order the
30" SONY CRT Widescreen HDTV this weekend. Winter has finally arrived
and the next 2 months or so can be rough, so why not live a little.
Besides, we're tired of watching the 20" JVC while the broken 27" sits
on my furniture dolly in our living room.