East Memphis Embassy Suites getting facelift, two HDTVs per room

Those planning any future trips to Tennessee should put the East Memphis Embassy Suites atop their list for lodging, as each of the 220 guest rooms will soon house not one, but two LCD HDTVs. Reportedly, the $3.5 million renovation project will get underway next month, and when every single room is "completely gutted and remodeled," each one will boast new furniture, new kitchenettes and new carpet. Sadly, there's no mention of how many high-definition channels will be available, but it is notable that the aforementioned changes were put into place due to "guest preferences learned through surveys." HDTVs being expected in hotels? Absolutely.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 26th 2007 10:17AM]

Of course, the HDTVs in question will not have any actual high definition CONTENT to show. Instead, we'll just be given standard def, 4:3 content that is S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-D to avoid pillarboxing and complaints from the vast hordes of morons who in blissful ignorance, smugly believe that distorted, butt-ugly Stretch-o-vision equals HD and erupt in rage if given content meant for 4:3 TVs in 4:3.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 26th 2007 11:35AM]

*sigh* thats what i was thinking. I had christmas over at a friend's place, and they're still watching standard def on their hdtv. Every time i see it i mention it to them... and they say its "too expensive" to buy the hd-dvr and service or highdef media, and they're happy with it.

Am i friends with... joe six pack?? lol They make more money than I do, but they DO have kids....