I just got all my HD channels and at the top it flashes 1080i 16:9 I know my TV is 1080p capable so i was just wondering if anyone knew when cable and or satellite will broadcast HD in 1080p?
2007-07-31 03:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by Balrog 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
THE HDTV BROADCAST STANDARD IS 1080i PERIOD.
SONY AND TOSHIBA ARE PUSHING 1080p BECAUSE ONLY BLURAY AND HD-DVD WILL PLAY 1080p.
THEY'VE ONLY CHANGED THE BROADCAST STANDARD ONCE IN THE OVER 60 YEARS OF TELEVISION...AND THAT'S WHAT WE'LL BE STUCK WITH FOR A LONG TIME.
2007-07-31 06:59:55 · answer #1 · answered by mchaz60 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont be for a very long time, if ever. Remember that 720p and 1080i are recognized HD standards. they are no worse or better than 1080p.
1080p would require a ton more bandwidth to send. Cable and satellite already have limited space which they can better use to add more channels.
2007-07-31 11:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by siberia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different stations broadcast at different resolutions. There is no set date for a switchover to 1080p. Anything 780i or above is considered High Def. Some broadcast stations that claim to be HD aren't even that high yet - they're still in the 560 range. It is up to the broadcasters to switch to a higher resolution, not the cable or satellite company.
2007-07-31 10:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by dickenerfelheimer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋