Originally Posted by Andy C (Post 35183134)

High def material looks great, but the SD picture is A LOT softer than on my V+.

I'm a fussy git when it comes to PQ, sitting spending hours tweaking my TV to get everything spot on (I have Panasonics current flagship model, the 42" TX-42V20B).

The first thing I noticed was the SD upscaling was poor and this is my only disappointment with the TiVo right now. The SD upscaling on the SA V+ was excellent, high quality broadcasts on the BBC almost looked like they were in HD. Sadly though SD on the TiVo is very soft and not sharp at all. I have tried forcing the TiVo to output at 720p which does make things a little better, but there's not much in it. I would even say the GUI is pin sharp at 720p, but a tiny bit less so on 1080i.

Unfortunately I doubt anything can be done as the upscaling is usually a hardware thing. My PS3 and old SA V+ do put it to shame though :(

What are Cisco V-HD boxes like?


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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35183208)

I find it very quick about a second or so.:D

Originally Posted by pesty (Post 35183202)

I was all geared up for that phone call In readiness with a yes. But the whole thing about the PQ being weaker on SD channels has begun to seriously put me off. I have one of the Samsung led back lit tv's that highlight any weaknesses in picture quality. So I'm in two minds now. Not good...

Originally Posted by Andy C (Post 35183213)

I meant the SD upscaling quality... I have one but it's only on an old 26" LCD TV so it's hard to tell...

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35183215)

I agree, that is offputting. There do seem to be mixed opinions though.

If this is so, the fact that the hard drive is much bigger means I will be able to record much more in HD so that will offset that a bit.

Originally Posted by pesty (Post 35183202)

I have one of the Samsung led back lit tv's that highlight any weaknesses in picture quality.

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35183196)

VM are currently contacting people about TiVo and will have contacted everyone who has registered interest by the end of March.

Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35183221)

We just need more HD channels:D

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35183234)

Looking at my planned recording list, I need HD versions of:

Watch
Universal
Alibi
More 4
ITV2

All the rest, I have HD channels for. At least two on above list are possibilities.

Hope they're all 'coming soon'!

Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35183235)

Most of them would just be upscaled SD anyway, there's very few programs on Watch or Alibi that will have been filmed in HD.

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35183234)

Looking at my planned recording list, I need HD versions of:

Watch
Universal
Alibi
More 4
ITV2

All the rest, I have HD channels for. At least two on above list are possibilities.

Hope they're all 'coming soon'!

Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35183235)

Most of them would just be upscaled SD anyway, there's very few programs on Watch or Alibi that will have been filmed in HD.

Originally Posted by marcus125 (Post 35183241)

i will be watching rookie blue tonight in hd, hopefully its a good show.;)

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universalhd and itv2 hd have lot of native hd content.

Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35183278)

Simple question is there a problem with SD picture on TiVo, if there is I will cancel my interest in TiVo. I am not paying nearly £200 and £3 subs for an inferior picture:(

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35183268)

whooooooopie good for you:d

I for one will be watching FILM4 HD:D:D:D:D

Originally Posted by Marcus125 (Post 35183283)

Have you thought about this........

Maybe the SD is perfectly fine on the Tivo but the HD is much better than the old boxes. So people are thinking the difference in quality is down to poor SD but its actually due to the enhanced HD quality.

Originally Posted by Marcus125 (Post 35183283)

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I had VMtv for 3 months and no one in my family watched FLIM4-HD. Although the kids moaned after losing

Disney XD-HD
Nickelodeon-HD
Disney Cinemagic HD

I really missed

Sky news HD
Sky sports 3&4 HD
ITV2/3/4 HD
Sky sports news HD

The Mrs missed

Good food HD
Universal HD
AND the none HD CBS channels

So keep enjoying FLIM4 HD...............

Sorry lol..I'm only jesting with ya.:)