Seeing a
couple of news stations make the leap to HD within one week was pretty cute at first, but
this is becoming downright scary. The Triangle's own ABC11 has become the
fifth network within the past seven days to transition its local newscasts to high-def. Comically enough, the station is diving in extraordinarily late, as cross-town rival WRAL-TV has been airing its news in HD since 2000 -- yeah, eight years ago. Raleigh residents won't hesitate to boast of having the nation's first HD news station, and at this point, we're wondering if ABC11 can pry the critical eyes of residents away from the station they've been viewing for so long. But hey, we won't kvetch about added competition.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Leo @ Apr 24th 2008 10:11AM
It is about time. There is a reason WRAL is spanking all the other news stations in this area. I'm also hoping it's full HD, as in HD chopper cam, HD weather, etc.
Greg @ Apr 24th 2008 2:07PM
It's probably because they are running the old version of DOPPLER radar. If they upgraded from XP to Vista, I'm sure it would look better.
Andrew @ Apr 24th 2008 10:14AM
Wow, that's crazy. First and one of the last HD stations, all right here in Raleigh. Who watches ABC's news anyway?! I watch WRAL or WRAL on Fox depending on the time.
HDTVFanAtic @ Apr 24th 2008 1:07PM
You are surprised about the rash of HD News announcements in the last week? Certainly you should know the May Sweeps are about to start and stations are looking for an added advantage - exactly the same as this time last year.
Jonathan @ Apr 24th 2008 3:13PM
I exchanged emails with the WNCN (NC) GM and he said they opted to skip HD for their new studios. I think that decision will now land them squarely in last place in the local ratings as a result...
Jeff N. @ Apr 24th 2008 4:06PM
ABC News 11 looks very good in HD. I have watched it the last 2 nights instead of WRAL.
PopWeaverHDTV @ Apr 24th 2008 4:11PM
Hmmm...I bet there'll be an influx of NBC stations going HD on their local news when the Beijing Olympics air in August.
The Aggie CEO @ Apr 24th 2008 7:15PM
WTVD is MAAAAAAAAAD late........
WRAL is better for a reason........and this is why.......
TexRob @ Apr 24th 2008 9:28PM
I checked out ABC in HD, but I will stay loyal to WRAL because 1) they are good 2) they have been providing us HD for SO long, they deserve our continued viewership, even if I can't stand Greg Fishel.
The Aggie CEO @ Apr 24th 2008 10:01PM
WTVD is MAAAAAAAAAD late........
WRAL is better for a reason........and this is why.......