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The XBR400 arrives Friday, and I'm shopping for a source for HD programming. I've read hundreds of posts on Dish v. Directv, but they're all focussed on programming and picture quality. All I want is the HD stuff, and I'm more concerned about the equipment. (I'll get an antenna for OTA HD, whichever sat system I go with.)
As everyone here knows, E* has both HBO and Showtime in HD, but you're stuck with the Dish 6000. With Directv, you've got less programming, but many choices for the STB. All the dealers near me are sold out of the HD100 (but are expecting more), so I haven't had the chance to see one in operation. Putting cost and programming aside, would I be better off with the HD100 as a match with the XBR? Which works better for 1080i material that's 4:3? The HD100 already has a reputation for being hot and noisy, and I haven't seen that said about the 6000. Can anyone here compare the two for me?
As everyone here knows, E* has both HBO and Showtime in HD, but you're stuck with the Dish 6000. With Directv, you've got less programming, but many choices for the STB. All the dealers near me are sold out of the HD100 (but are expecting more), so I haven't had the chance to see one in operation. Putting cost and programming aside, would I be better off with the HD100 as a match with the XBR? Which works better for 1080i material that's 4:3? The HD100 already has a reputation for being hot and noisy, and I haven't seen that said about the 6000. Can anyone here compare the two for me?