HDTV and providers

[Andrew Pratt]

I was surfing the Bell canada website looking for info on dial up accounts for my parents when I saw a link for HDTV. What I saw when I clicked the page horrified me though. They are attempting to show the differences between widescreen and full screen which I applaud but take a look at the images they are using to do it:( I wrote them a nice long letter explaining the problem's etc but if the people providing the service don't understand I think we're in for a long long haul...

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[Trevor Schell]

Looks like we are in for the long haul.:(




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[GregoriusM]

Between this type of thing and the push by some vendors to put only P&S on DVD's, widescreen and HDTV doesn't have a chance unless we become advocates for them.

I'm always signing any petitions that come along for this type of thing.

If you see any, post them on this site!

Down the road you should be able to walk into your average TV department, and the majority of the TV's should be 16:9 and DVD's should have widescreen as the norm, or at the very least widescreen with P&S on the other side.

Arrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!

Read one of the letters in Stereo Guide to Home Theater (February 2002) that says he doesn't care what is happening off to the right or the left of the main character when watching a movie.

Sheesh. Why would the director go to the extra expense to put action, props, etc. there if it didn't do something to the overall enjoyment and telling or the story if it wasn't needed.

... Greg :-(

[Clive]

Guys although many of us would like to see HDTV grow to its fullest very early and all movies only on DVDs, we must not forget the masses of the people whom also have a long way to go accepting and understanding this technology. Many would be angry at broadcasters and the likes for forcing them to change their pride and Joy (4:3) big and/or small screen televisions to mega widescreens.

In Canada it would be hell to do a complete change-over in a short run. However, I'd prefer it sooner than later..........Just like the telephones in the early '80s (remember) the change from rotary to touch-tone.

WIDESCREEN 4EVER!!!!!!!!!!




CLIVE




HEY!! Why buy movie tickets when you can own a Theater?

[Andrew Pratt]

I agree it will be a long time coming but my point was that if the people selling the technology don't understand it the general public isn't going to stand a chance:(




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[Clive]

YES, I just visited the website..........I agree we don't stand a chance!!!!!

Let us know if you get a reply from your letter.

Thanks!!




CLIVE




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[JonMarsh]

What maroons.

This is sad.

-Jon




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[Andrew Pratt]

the morons can speak!

Dear Mr. Pratt,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Bell ExpressVu is dedicated to quality satellite services and customer care.
You will be pleased to know your comments and concerns regarding the
displayed HDTV pictures will be directed to our web design team for review.

If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact us
at our toll free number 1-888-SKYDISH. You can also contact us via our
website at http://www.bell.ca . Our Customer service
department is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Thank you for choosing Bell ExpressVu as your satellite provider.

Mark Hartley
E-Customer Service Representative
Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership
115 Scarsdale Road
North York, Ontario
M3B 2R2
Toll Free: 1 (888) SKY-DISH




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[Clive]

Andrew do you have the ExpressVu "HD" 6000 set top Box? If so, how is it so far? My wife works for the company and we are considering it.

Thanx




CLIVE




HEY!! Why buy movie tickets when you can own a Theater?

[Andrew Pratt]

Clive no I don't own it..my TV is an analog set so until that changes there won't be any HD for me...




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