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09-18-07, 01:32 PM
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Goofy IT Guy
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HD Discusson: CNBC HD (Channel 355)
Discussion thread for the new HD channel: CNBC (Channel 355)
Topics: PQ, Programming, Stretch-0-vision (we hope not!), etc.
And don't forget our other coverage of the new DIRECTV HD channels: The list of Launched Channels,
Troubleshooting Tips for the New HD Channels,
and just for fun, The "I Got Them!" Challenge.
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10-10-07, 05:00 AM
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New channel has been confirmed.
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10-10-07, 05:09 AM
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It's unbelievable how much information they're trying to squeeze in.
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10-10-07, 05:11 AM
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It's unbelievable how much information they're trying to squeeze in.
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Yes, it is alot, but is is a good use of the increased area of 16x9.
I say kudos to CNBC.
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10-10-07, 05:12 AM
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My God, it's an information overload...
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10-10-07, 05:13 AM
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i like it 
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10-10-07, 05:15 AM
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No cudos to CNBC b/c this is not a HD channel. It's an upconvert according to a CNBC rep. There's a whole thread over at AVS dedicated to this channel. From my 1 minute look at it, the tickerer across the bottom is small and moving at a snails pace. I'll just continue to watch the regular station.
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10-10-07, 05:15 AM
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Godfather
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Hey they even keep the stock info up during the commercials! I am like the worlds smallest investor of AMD stock, but if I were more heavily in the market, I would look at this as a wonderful value added addition.
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10-10-07, 05:37 AM
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Godfather
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10-10-07, 05:41 AM
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10-10-07, 06:30 AM
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Wow! I have just seen the first images of CNBC's new HD product. Now THIS is brilliant! They are using the 4x3 image - but it is upconverted. Their studio stuff looks gorgeous. They've pushed it over to the left and have created a double width panel which is being populated with charts and other types of financial data. Not only this, but I see that they plan on using the SAP (separate audio program) to let you listen to a secondary video window.
Sure, there will be cynical people out there who take pot shots at this because they didn't think of it - but what a GREAT use of the 16x9 format - and perfect for non-entertainment programming. As an investor, I feel like I've finally got the fantastic TV tool I've always wanted.
KUDOS to CNBC for doing this - it's brilliantly innovative.
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10-10-07, 06:31 AM
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i think it looks pretty good. Good way to not use stretch-o-vision, just fill up the area with useful info
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10-10-07, 06:34 AM
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Quote:
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My God, it's an information overload...
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Thank goodness for the pause live TV button. 
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10-10-07, 06:39 AM
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No cudos to CNBC b/c this is not a HD channel. It's an upconvert according to a CNBC rep.
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The only part that's upconverted is the video. All of the graphics are very clearly HD, they're too sharp to be upconverted SD.
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10-10-07, 06:47 AM
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LOVE IT. Now if only you could customize it yourself!
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10-10-07, 06:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Media
Sure, there will be cynical people out there who take pot shots at this because they didn't think of it - but what a GREAT use of the 16x9 format - and perfect for non-entertainment programming. As an investor, I feel like I've finally got the fantastic TV tool I've always wanted.
KUDOS to CNBC for doing this - it's brilliantly innovative.
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10-10-07, 07:53 AM
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I am not sure I will get used to the very small top and bottom tickers. I hope they increase the size of those.
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10-10-07, 08:01 AM
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Absolutely fantastic. CNBC HD+ gets my vote as the best addition thus far...
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10-10-07, 08:02 AM
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Quote:
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I am not sure I will get used to the very small top and bottom tickers. I hope they increase the size of those.
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10-10-07, 08:23 AM
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People have been complaining about CNBC not being "real HD", but this is not a bad use of the HD real estate. I'm really impressed.
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10-10-07, 08:52 AM
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I like the channel. It's a plus in my book.
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It'd be nice if we could pick up the digital sub-channels. But that's a long story.
Other channels I would like to have:
CSPAN3, BBC World, BBC One and Two, more international news channels
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10-10-07, 08:56 AM
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My father-in-law is the family's resident investments guru. This will finally convince his to get off his butt on HDTV.
Simply gorgeous and intelligent design.
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10-10-07, 09:03 AM
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It's my understanding that CNBC doesn't intend on buying HD equipment to broadcast their video in HD.
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I have DirecTV, formerly a Comcast subscriber. The only things I miss from having Comcast:
WeatherScan Local
It'd be nice if we could pick up the digital sub-channels. But that's a long story.
Other channels I would like to have:
CSPAN3, BBC World, BBC One and Two, more international news channels
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looks real good to me...
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10-10-07, 09:11 AM
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Godfather
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Quote:
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I like the channel. It's a plus in my book.
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