How much difference between SD and HD
We can't find a carry-out antenna that will support DirecTV HD. How much difference is there in the clarity between SD and HD?
Forum Discussion
These discussions have been going on since HD was first introduced. Some people don't mind the SD picture; many prefer the one you get with HD. I definitely prefer HD, but if I'm watching a streaming video I don't get upset when the picture quality automatically degrades to preserve the stream on those occasions when the internet connection slows.
Some of you who have only streamed on an internet connection via cable or fiber may never have noticed this, but all the major streaming services (Netflix, Huluplus, etc) can dynamically alter your resolution to avoid you getting one of those LOADING screens. It happens fairly often if you're streaming on a cellular connection. When it occurs it's a good way to directly compare SD to HD for the same program. For many shows, it doesn't change your ability to watch the drama, but it does reduce the visual appeal. On a sports show it can be deadly.
Some of you who have only streamed on an internet connection via cable or fiber may never have noticed this, but all the major streaming services (Netflix, Huluplus, etc) can dynamically alter your resolution to avoid you getting one of those LOADING screens. It happens fairly often if you're streaming on a cellular connection. When it occurs it's a good way to directly compare SD to HD for the same program. For many shows, it doesn't change your ability to watch the drama, but it does reduce the visual appeal. On a sports show it can be deadly.
