19-04-2011, 23:09
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cf.addict
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 280
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TiVo Picture Quality
As there appears to be so much difference in opinion as to whether the SD picture quality on TiVo is worse than the V+, would any of the current TiVo owners be so kind as to post some pictures of a SD channel being shown on TiVo? If you have the ability to do a comparison with a V+ on the same telly, that would be sensational.
I have TiVo booked for the end of the month, but am really concerned about the picture quality on SD, given that I watch a lot of SD sports in the summer on ITV4, British Eurosport 2 and ESPN America in particular. So don't want to go ahead with it if my enjoyment of these channels will be severely impaired.
Thanks.
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19-04-2011, 23:39
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cf.geek
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Dorset
Services: VIP120 w/ TiVo x2
Posts: 639
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
What size is your TV? The general consensus is that there's not a huge difference in the 32 inch and lower specs. It's the 40 inch and up that seem to really notice it.
I have a 32 in Panasonic, and a 20 inch Samsung, both with TiVos attached (sent back the V+'s) so can't give you pictures, but can say I only notice a slight difference between SD and HD when I'm looking for it. HD is slightly sharper, but as I said, only if I'm really looking for it.
Hubby was watching football the other night on ITV1 regular as the sound was playing up on HD and it looked great...
Hope this helps.
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19-04-2011, 23:50
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Cable Guru
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
40" Samsung LED TV, with either Tivo 1Tb or Samsung V+ the picture is identical. Would post a picture... but its pretty pointless.
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20-04-2011, 00:51
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Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sutton Coldfiled
Age: 49
Services: Virgin Media XL TV, XXL Broadband, L Phone, TiVo, V+
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
What I have notice is that it handles movement a lot better, things like full screen pans it's the most prevalent and more so on HD but all movement is effected. Its a lot smoother and shows less compression artefacts.
Anyone else noticed this?
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20-04-2011, 03:41
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Inactive
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Edinburgh
Age: 63
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
I have a 47" TV and am picky about picture quality
and would say that SD is better with the TiVo box.
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20-04-2011, 08:10
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cf.geek
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Nottingham
Services: Maxit TV, M phone, 200MB BB, V6 TIVO, Super Hub3
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
Mine is definitely not as clear, if I had to give it a rating I would say 85% as good as the SA V+ I had on both SD and HD, my TV is a Sony KDL40HX803. I wonder if it would be useful for posters to state their TV and the picture settings they have so posters with the similar TVs can compare. I'll post mine later today.
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20-04-2011, 08:32
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Inactive
Join Date: Aug 2010
Services: VIP50, Tivo arrived 18th April.
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
Quote:
Originally Posted by clinteastman
What I have notice is that it handles movement a lot better, things like full screen pans it's the most prevalent and more so on HD but all movement is effected. Its a lot smoother and shows less compression artefacts.
Anyone else noticed this?
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Yes, I concur.
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20-04-2011, 18:07
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cf.addict
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Teesside
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
I have a 40'' sony LED picture qual in SD better on TIVO, HD PQ excellent.
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20-04-2011, 18:20
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cf.addict
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Teesside
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
My TV is Sony KDL40V3000, 40inch, sd pic is not as sharp as my samsung V+, which is a shame for a new product like tivo
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20-04-2011, 18:23
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cf.addict
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wigan
Age: 62
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
Quote:
Originally Posted by noel43
I have a 40'' sony LED picture qual in SD better on TIVO, HD PQ excellent.
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Same for me on a panasonic 42PX60 plasma.
Regards
John.
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20-04-2011, 19:57
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cf.geek
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Plymouth
Services: VIP Bundle, with 350Mb BB and 2 x V6 boxes
Posts: 747
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
32" LCD, SD pic quality noticeably softer than SA V+
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20-04-2011, 19:58
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cf.addict
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 280
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
Thanks for the replies, everyone. I feel a little more re-assured now.
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20-04-2011, 20:04
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
I'd go with perfect choice opinion, the sa has best picture
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20-04-2011, 20:09
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Inactive
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Tonbridge
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
The SD picture quality is noticeably softer on my 40 inch Samsung LCD than it is with the V+ box.
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20-04-2011, 20:26
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cf.addict
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: TiVo Picture Quality
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Originally Posted by NuclearWinter
The SD picture quality is noticeably softer on my 40 inch Samsung LCD than it is with the V+ box.
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I have a 40 inch Samsung LCD too. Does the softness really spoil your viewing of the SD channels? Or is it something you can live with?
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