The new DirecTV boxes add an unwanted bonus, black stripes on the sides when viewing standard def channels, which may cause damage to the user's HDTV. See
As opposed to what? Stretch-O-Vision ala TNTHD? I much prefer the pillar boxes, but you don't HAVE to select them. You can always stretch via the format button.
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hd guru @ Aug 9th 2007 8:26PM
The new DirecTV boxes add an unwanted bonus, black stripes on the sides when viewing standard def channels, which may cause damage to the user's HDTV. See
www.hdguru.com
for all the details
Cayson @ Aug 9th 2007 10:43PM
As opposed to what? Stretch-O-Vision ala TNTHD? I much prefer the pillar boxes, but you don't HAVE to select them. You can always stretch via the format button.