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Originally posted by JPM
Although HD compliant I don't think everything has been 100% finalised as per specs etc, I'm not jumping onto the HDTV bandwagon until a year or two in after it settles down, bit like VHS/Betamax |
It has, which is why Sky are launching next year. HDCP was the final piece that needing closing down.
PAL progressive was ratified a couple of years ago
HDCP is ratified by all manufacturers and can be applied via component, HDMI and DVI.
HD ready means it will support 720p or higher upto 1080i
HDCP compliant means it will support copy protected programming. Sky Movies, Sport etc. This is only relevant for broadcast material not DVD's etc.
HD's been around the US a long time, but it's taken PAL progressive and market demand to bring it to the UK / Europe. Euro1080 has been broadcasting for a couple of years now, but the uptakes still quite niche.
[Edited on 14-8-2005 by Mr_S]