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What is the difference between digital cable and satellite television?
I know that both offer a clear picture with vivid detail and reception enhancements, how about the channels which offer more? Digital or satellite and which is more convenient.
Both are transmitted in digital form. Not sure which one offers more channels but I do agree with others that have posted on here before that it's not the quantity of channels offered but the quality that's offered which is more important to me. Which is more convenient? Depends on what your budget is. I recommend trying a DVR with either service if you want convenience of skipping through commercials and recording shows that do not fit into your regular watching schedule.
Last edited by HTNut; 12-15-2009 at 06:18 AM.
Mr.Crimson (12-15-2009)
Thanks for recommending me the DVR and true quality is much better than quantity, what's the use of having a lot of channels if you can't watch it anyway and I think I will be going with the digital cable.
Digital seems to be more reliable and has more options of channels in my opinion than satellite is. A DVR is a great thing to have it lets our programs around our schedules.
In general, satellite has more bandwidth so it can offer more channels with very good picture quality. Even more possibilities are coming with the launches of newer advanced satellites using MPEG-4 encoding technology. (That has already begun).
Cable still uses the old MPEG-2 system so they cannot send as much of a quality signal over their lines.
I love the HDMI hookups satellite uses. One cable for a nice HD signal from the box to the TV. Around here TWC are still using the old DVI cables but then you need separate cables for digital audio. Everyone also uses component video cables if you want but then you have five thick cables (3 video & 2 audio) from the box to the TV. Thanks but no thanks. I'll stick with the HDMI hookup.
BTW.. New HDTV's stopped incorporating DVI inputs about 6 years ago.
Thanks for the information Yes616, One question though, why did they stop incorporating DVI?
because DVI is video only and HDMI can carry both audio and video.Originally Posted by Mr.Crimson
Thanks for the information BCF68 and now I know why they stopped using DVI because HDMI is much more convenient to use.
Mr. Crimson,
I would suggest that Dish Network offers the most HD, best price, and highest possible quality with some of the finest DVRs on the market. (Note: This is my professional opinion. I receive no compensation from any of these providers.)
It is true that when properly set up, a satellite system (either) will have less down time than cable (about 1/4 of the downtime of cable.)
Last, in my opinion, it is more convenient to only be limited by your individual system, as in the case of a satellite system vs. the cable company.
There are other considerations such as current wiring and age and style of home, to consider. And of course, you will need clear line of sight and a dish mounted somewhere if you choose satellite.
If you are in an older neighborhood that was cabled 10 or more years ago, you should check with your neighbors to determine the quality of the cable service before making a decision.
God bless,
I hope this helps...
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