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High Definition Television (HDTV) again

This is an update on my previous post about HDTV.

If you're a Shaw customer who is thinking about going HiDef, there's a new Digital Cable Terminal box available: the Motorola DCT 6200. So don't bother with the old DCT 5100's now, you may as well get the new box. They look very similar, so check the model number.

Here's some links about the DCT 5100 and the new DCT 6200:

Motorola High Definition STB (unofficial) FAQ
Motorola Guide to HD and SD Video Processing on the DCT-5100 (.pdf) (also applies to 6200)
Motorola High-Definition Cable Receiver DCT5100
Motorola High-Definition Cable Receiver DCT6200
Motorola DCT5100 product detail
Motorola DCT6200 Series product detail
Motorola HDTV Basics
Motorola HDTV Information

And in Victoria, Shaw is now up to 6 channels of HDTV (129, 130, 136-139).

Edit Dec 10, 2003: This just in... Shaw says they will be introducing the DCT-6208 around Feb 2004. If so, some people who would consider the DCT-6200 might want to hold on and wait for the DCT-6208, which adds PVR functions (digital recording of SD and HD).

Motorola High-Definition Cable Receiver DCT6208

posted on Saturday, December 06, 2003 | PermaLink | Comments

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