How does HDTV work with old movies/broadcasts

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What is the process by which old movies are broadcast in HDTV, and how much
of a difference would you see with 2 sets side by side watching the same
program, one in HD and the other in SD?

Thanks,

Eddie G

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"Richard C." <post-age @spamcop.net> wrote in message
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> "Eddie G" <mickeddie at comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:A5qdndAJLe9o4YPcRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> : What is the process by which old movies are broadcast in HDTV, and how
> much
> : of a difference would you see with 2 sets side by side watching the
> same
> : program, one in HD and the other in SD?
> :
> : Thanks,
> :
> : Eddie G
> :
> ==================
> It depends on the quality of the source material and how it has been
> processed.

It also depends on the TV itself. I've seen some that do a great job and
other that look horrible. Make sure you check it out on the set you plan to
buy before you spend the $$$.