"Definition" of stupidity?

mc_squared · 09-04-2010, 02:58 PM

Highly Difficult: How millions have bought a high definition TV... but don't have a clue how to make it work

By Sara Nathan
Last updated at 12:33 AM on 9th April 2010

Millions of Britons mistakenly think they are watching high definition television even though they aren't using the right equipment

Millions of Britons mistakenly think they are watching high definition television even though they aren't using the right equipment, a study has found.
Despite spending an average of £500 on flat-screen 'HD-ready' TVs, many viewers do not realise they also need a special set-top box or a Blu-ray DVD player to unlock the ultra-sharp pictures.
More than 6million are unwittingly missing out on the high definition revolution, the figures from the British Video Association (BVA) suggest.
The research, based on a poll of 9,500 viewers, showed that 30 per cent thought they could watch high definition programmes or Blu-ray discs at home.
It then revealed, however, that almost half of those who believed they were watching in HD had not actually connected the necessary player or set-top box.
It is thought that more than 55 per cent of UK households have invested in an HD-ready television. Prices start at around £300 for a 32in screen, but can rise to more than £1,000.
In order to watch high definition programmes, viewers need to sign up with a provider such as Sky or Virgin or buy a Freeview or Freesat set-top box.
BVA spokesman Simon Heller said: 'In the run-up to the World Cup even more people will be looking to invest in HD, but they need to be aware that a high-definition television alone does not mean that they are watching content in high definition.'
There are currently three HD channels available to Freesat viewers, three for Freeview viewers, 41 for Sky Digital customers and 12 available via Virgin Media.

Football fans will be able to watch almost every World Cup match in the format this summer after ITV launched ITV1 HD. The BBC already has its own BBC HD channel and uses its 'red button' technology to show sports in HD.
Many TV shows, such as the BBC's Robin Hood, paved the way for dramas to be filmed in HD.
But Mr Heller added: 'Many people don't realise that until you sign up to a provider you won't actually be watching HD.'
Even if you do buy an HD-ready TV and manage to connect it successfully, however, the next big thing in TV technology is set to be 3D.
Manufacturers are expected to release 3D models later this year.

Three elements will be required to watch: a 3D-ready TV, 3D glasses, and 3D content.

Sky is preparing to launch the UK's first 3D channel.

In order to watch high definition programmes, viewers need to sign up with a provider such as Sky or Virgin or buy a Freeview or Freesat set-top box

Pseudonym · 09-04-2010, 03:16 PM

Or maybe they just bought HDTV's since Stand Def is no longer on the market.

mc_squared · 09-04-2010, 03:18 PM

Definitely not.

Pseudonym · 09-04-2010, 04:56 PM

That wasn't even remotely funny.

The Final Track · 09-04-2010, 05:20 PM

Anything is possible if you beleive

You can trick your brain to a lot.

Pseudonym · 09-04-2010, 05:24 PM

Looks like these people need to turn the brightness up on more than just their TV's.

Reilly · 09-04-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pseudonym;4094061
Or maybe they just bought HDTV's since Stand Def is no longer on the market.

This. Well standard definition widescreens are hard to find and aren't much cheaper anyway.

As well as the fact that if you are going to go to the hassle of buying a new widescreen TV in the price range of £400 to £1000, you're going to shell out the extra £50-£200 for the HD because even if it's costly to buy blu-ray or to subscribe to HD channels at the moment, it will be convenient to have HD when it's more widely available and cheaper in the future.

ARTICLE FAIL

TechnicolorGreenEyes · 09-04-2010, 05:57 PM

I'm just posting in this because I think it's funny how I can post in Mark's threads, but then according to my version of the forum the thread never existed and then neither does this post.

Reilly · 09-04-2010, 06:00 PM

Can you even see the title? And do you see nothing at all until someone replies?

noonsun · 09-04-2010, 07:21 PM

Why would you even POST an article by somebody named Sara Nathan? Sara Nathan? Really?

Reilly · 09-04-2010, 07:51 PM

Ew its like Sara and Nath had behbeh

EmmaLouiseSmyth · 09-04-2010, 07:53 PM

why would their child work for the daily mail?

Reilly · 09-04-2010, 07:54 PM

Why would YOURS

EmmaLouiseSmyth · 09-04-2010, 07:56 PM

i have children? D:

Reilly · 09-04-2010, 07:59 PM

You do?!

Congrats

09-04-2010, 02:58 PM	#1
mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	"Definition" of stupidity? Highly Difficult: How millions have bought a high definition TV... but don't have a clue how to make it work By Sara Nathan Last updated at 12:33 AM on 9th April 2010 Comments (134) Add to My Stories Millions of Britons mistakenly think they are watching high definition television even though they aren't using the right equipment Millions of Britons mistakenly think they are watching high definition television even though they aren't using the right equipment, a study has found. Despite spending an average of £500 on flat-screen 'HD-ready' TVs, many viewers do not realise they also need a special set-top box or a Blu-ray DVD player to unlock the ultra-sharp pictures. More than 6million are unwittingly missing out on the high definition revolution, the figures from the British Video Association (BVA) suggest. The research, based on a poll of 9,500 viewers, showed that 30 per cent thought they could watch high definition programmes or Blu-ray discs at home. It then revealed, however, that almost half of those who believed they were watching in HD had not actually connected the necessary player or set-top box. It is thought that more than 55 per cent of UK households have invested in an HD-ready television. Prices start at around £300 for a 32in screen, but can rise to more than £1,000. In order to watch high definition programmes, viewers need to sign up with a provider such as Sky or Virgin or buy a Freeview or Freesat set-top box. BVA spokesman Simon Heller said: 'In the run-up to the World Cup even more people will be looking to invest in HD, but they need to be aware that a high-definition television alone does not mean that they are watching content in high definition.' There are currently three HD channels available to Freesat viewers, three for Freeview viewers, 41 for Sky Digital customers and 12 available via Virgin Media. Football fans will be able to watch almost every World Cup match in the format this summer after ITV launched ITV1 HD. The BBC already has its own BBC HD channel and uses its 'red button' technology to show sports in HD. Many TV shows, such as the BBC's Robin Hood, paved the way for dramas to be filmed in HD. But Mr Heller added: 'Many people don't realise that until you sign up to a provider you won't actually be watching HD.' Even if you do buy an HD-ready TV and manage to connect it successfully, however, the next big thing in TV technology is set to be 3D. Manufacturers are expected to release 3D models later this year. Three elements will be required to watch: a 3D-ready TV, 3D glasses, and 3D content. Sky is preparing to launch the UK's first 3D channel. In order to watch high definition programmes, viewers need to sign up with a provider such as Sky or Virgin or buy a Freeview or Freesat set-top box __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

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mc_squared Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 67,519 My Mood: Location: Wherever life takes me Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Definitely not. __________________ LIFE ISN'T MEANT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY Be yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks. Work to live - don't live to work...................... Age is purely a state of mind! Don't waste your time on jealousy. Success is a journey, NOT a destination. Life is a marathon, NOT a sprint! http://www.generationterrorists.com/...sunscreen.html

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Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,225 Chat posts: 570 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 373 Times in 223 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Pseudonym;4094061 Or maybe they just bought HDTV's since Stand Def is no longer on the market. This. Well standard definition widescreens are hard to find and aren't much cheaper anyway. As well as the fact that if you are going to go to the hassle of buying a new widescreen TV in the price range of £400 to £1000, you're going to shell out the extra £50-£200 for the HD because even if it's costly to buy blu-ray or to subscribe to HD channels at the moment, it will be convenient to have HD when it's more widely available and cheaper in the future. ARTICLE FAIL __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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TechnicolorGreenEyes Account Disabled! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,570 Location: Newcastle Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm just posting in this because I think it's funny how I can post in Mark's threads, but then according to my version of the forum the thread never existed and then neither does this post. __________________ Doesn't really matter what was said...I wont believe it.

09-04-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
Pseudonym Why She Loves Me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23,599 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Or maybe they just bought HDTV's since Stand Def is no longer on the market.

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Pseudonym Why She Loves Me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23,599 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	That wasn't even remotely funny.

09-04-2010, 05:24 PM	#6
Pseudonym Why She Loves Me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 23,599 Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Looks like these people need to turn the brightness up on more than just their TV's.

09-04-2010, 06:00 PM	#9
Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,225 Chat posts: 570 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 373 Times in 223 Posts	Can you even see the title? And do you see nothing at all until someone replies? __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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Reilly District 9er Badazz!11111 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 36,225 Chat posts: 570 Thanks given: 49 Thanked 373 Times in 223 Posts	You do?! Congrats __________________ This door... ...needs some WD-40. Quote: Originally Posted by Fix42YellowClocks I cannot argue my point of the seemingly conflicting idea of why I have the right to argue people shouldn't be allowed to tell Coldplay to stop expressing themselves without a fundamental argument to the freedoms we enjoy. Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?