Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 So, in my quest to cut the cord, I purchased a box to watch tv, movies, etc. What I'm finding is that all of the tv shows are 720 at best, and it's grainy as shit. The hdmi input on my tv is set to 1080, the box is set to 1080, gold plated hdmi cable, 30Mbps internet speed tested through the box. It's horrid trying to watch tv shows through this damn thing. So, I emailed their support asking them if I'm doing something wrong or streaming the wrong thing, etc. Here's his response.... "I don't think there are many tv shows is 1080. But 1080 is not HD. 720 is HD. " Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought 1080 is HD. Discuss, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 1080 is a higher quality of HD. 720 is the Campbell's soup of HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Of course 1080 is HD. You either misheard them or they're a potato. Most TV shows on normal cable are broadcasted in 720p though, and some are 1080p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 High definition is anything that's better than standard definition. Standard definition is 480i (NTSC - America, Japan) or 576i (PAL - Rest of The World) 1080 is to 720 as 4K is to 1080 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Yes it's HD, 720p and 1080i were the first real HD resolutions seen in consumer TVs. Followed by 1080p, and of course now by UHD 4K. My guess is you had a potato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Of course 1080 is HD. You either misheard them or they're a potato. Most TV shows on normal cable are broadcasted in 720p though, and some are 1080p. That was a direct copy/paste from an email he sent me; not misheard. I'm returning this effing thing. They are idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Over the air HD antenna's get shows/sports in 1080p and its awesome and free. try that. as far as movies and such, it will depend on bandwidth and what its encoded in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I sent him an email telling him that 720 and 1080 are both most definitely HD. Here is his response: And again I'll disagree Sd 480 HD 720 Blueray 1080 Ultra HD 1080 4K 8k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I sent him an email telling him that 720 and 1080 are both most definitely HD. Here is his response: And again I'll disagree Sd 480 HD 720 Blueray 1080 Ultra HD 1080 4K 8k did you buy this homemade "box" from a trailer park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCode04 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I would be less concerned about him arguing the semantics of which signal is HD and be more worried about the crappy picture. 720 should still look good. " All thumbs are fingers but not all fingers are thumbs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Does that box connect directly to a coax cable outlet on the wall or to your modem/router? My bedroom 1080 TV is connected straight to a coax and the best resolution it gets is 480 without a cable box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 LMAO! "blueray" Return that shyte, get an OTA antenna and chromecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 dude, seriously, get a couple fire sticks, load KODI on them and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 gold plated hdmi cable Related but unrelated, I hope you realize this isn't doing anything for the quality of your picture. 1's and 0's are 1's and 0's. HDMI is a digital interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Probably bought it from best buy for $90 lol.. brb ordering a 10-pack off amazon for six bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Probably bought it from best buy for $90 lol.. brb ordering a 10-pack off amazon for six bucks Nope. Came with the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Does that box connect directly to a coax cable outlet on the wall or to your modem/router? My bedroom 1080 TV is connected straight to a coax and the best resolution it gets is 480 without a cable box. It has Ethernet and wifi. I tried both. Picture quality was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 dude, seriously, get a couple fire sticks, load KODI on them and call it a day. I have a fire stick already. I need to look into doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 I have a fire stick already. I need to look into doing this. you won't regret it.... make sure to install Excodus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 you won't regret it.... make sure to install Excodus Can you point me to instructions on doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Can you point me to instructions on doing this? https://www.tvaddons.ag/config-wizard-kodi/ Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted September 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 Where do I even begin on configuring the fire stick w/ KODI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 http://www.youtube.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 I would be less concerned about him arguing the semantics of which signal is HD and be more worried about the crappy picture. 720 should still look good. " All thumbs are fingers but not all fingers are thumbs" This....but it sounds like you already sent it back. Though the 720P I got from AT&T (as it was claimed) sucked compared to the same 720P I got from Time Warner. 720 shouldn't look bad unless you're on the most modern high tech 70+ inch screen. 55" or under 720 should still be pretty darn good. Sounds like an issue with whatever that equipment is to be honest which it sounds like you've already rectified by sending back and figuring out a different solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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