bonez1399,

Welcome to the forum and thanks for purchasing a Samsung.

I'm not sure that the content provider is going to solve all of the problems here, but it may have a part to play. When a HD signal is sent, there is some digital compression involved, which usually affects the "background" picture.

You might also make sure that your cable box is sending the highest resolution (toggle between 1080p and 1080i), as well as adjusting the AutoMotion Plus settings in the television. Sometimes this can make a difference in picture quality.

If you're really intent, you might offer a satellite company to "earn your business" by setting up their system so you can compare. (just a crazy idea, but maybe worth exploring?)

Keep me posted.

--HDTech