I currently do not own an HD set, but anticipate getting one around the end of 2007.
However, I'm thinking about replacing my 501 with a 622 some time before then. The idea would be to have the HD DVR capability in advance (rather than, say, getting a 625 and then having to replace it only a few months later with a 622).
Also, I see a possible advantage to a 622 in terms of better PQ on my Wega, due to a) Component Outputs, and b) better 480i PQ on HD channels that have more bandwidth.
So, a few questions:
1 - Does the 622 indeed work with an SD 480i TV on TV1 ?
2 - Will the 622 tune to HD channels with an SD TV and convert them to 480i ?
3 - Assuming both of the above are "Yes", is the SD PQ on the HD channels better than the equivalent SD channel ? (I often subscribe to HBO, so that would be a good example)
4 - If I lease a 622 for $199, will I be charged a $6 HD enabling fee if I don't subscribe to the $20 HD package AND I also don't use the OTA digital tuner (no digital OTA here) ?
5 - Without the $6 HD enabling fee, would HBO-HD and any satellite HD locals fail to be available in my Guide (and thus tuned) ?
Thanks for any insights on these topics ! :
However, I'm thinking about replacing my 501 with a 622 some time before then. The idea would be to have the HD DVR capability in advance (rather than, say, getting a 625 and then having to replace it only a few months later with a 622).
Also, I see a possible advantage to a 622 in terms of better PQ on my Wega, due to a) Component Outputs, and b) better 480i PQ on HD channels that have more bandwidth.
So, a few questions:
1 - Does the 622 indeed work with an SD 480i TV on TV1 ?
2 - Will the 622 tune to HD channels with an SD TV and convert them to 480i ?
3 - Assuming both of the above are "Yes", is the SD PQ on the HD channels better than the equivalent SD channel ? (I often subscribe to HBO, so that would be a good example)
4 - If I lease a 622 for $199, will I be charged a $6 HD enabling fee if I don't subscribe to the $20 HD package AND I also don't use the OTA digital tuner (no digital OTA here) ?
5 - Without the $6 HD enabling fee, would HBO-HD and any satellite HD locals fail to be available in my Guide (and thus tuned) ?
Thanks for any insights on these topics ! :
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