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Yeah he meant the HD versions. I know some channels throw 1080i out, but the majority of them still throw out 720p. If the channel is an exclusively HD channel then it should be 1080i, but if it's throwing out dual SD and HD, then it's probably going to be in 720p.
ESPN is in 720p not 1080i. There's a good reason for this however, 720p is better at handling data rates at faster speeds, so for things such as sports, 720p will actually deliver a better picture than 1080i. Interlacing doesn't do so well with fast frame movements.
Disney owned channels are all 720p, this includes ABC and ESPN. Fox owned channels are broadcast in 720p, this includes FSN. Now some local affiliate channels will broadcast in 1080i, (CBS, NBC etc), but unless the channel says it's true HD, then it's going to be 720p. It would be nice if broadcast would make the jump to 1080p.
Also, it's important to note that if an affiliate says they are broadcasting in 1080i, it's not true 1080i, the are just upconverting the 720p stream from the national carrier.
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