So I finally captured this today and, well, the results weren’t good
Here’s the comparison between the 720p version that’s been released (14.5GB) and my 1080i from my Time Warner digital cable.
http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/161575/picture:0
I tried using BOTH Hauppauge machines that I own but it doesn’t matter. It’s the source material going into the box. I even tried the HBOGo version and it still doesn’t have the detail that this 720p version does.
I would suggest that if ANYONE knows the people who originally captured this that they beg for a 1080i release. I have a feeling that, however they got it, they got it from an uncompressed HBO feed, which is why it’s so clear, even for a 720p version.
I’m bummed. Seriously.