COMCAST SUCKS! Ok, we already knew that didn't we? Seriously though, this is an interesting article for anyone that has HD currently, specifically with Comcast (although dishes are also notorious for being compression-happy due to the cost of satellites). And is pretty much a rant I've had all along.
The gist:
1) Comcast compresses the shit out of everything HD (3-1 currently), and not very well at that.
2) Verizon's FIOS is WAY better, both for internet and video. If you are lucky enough to have it available, get it now.
3) Anything that is on network TV (read: football, Lost, etc.) is best viewed (depending on the channel, with very little compression) from off-air, that is using 'rabbit ears'.
Unfortunately, since this is all controlled by monopolies, and the Portland phone monopoly is Qwest, it is unlikely that FIOS will hit Portland proper any time soon.
Monday, April 21
Public Service Announcement
