Youtube "High Quality" Setting

Youtube has the High Quality option for some clips on youtube that are 640x480.
Is there anyway for appletv to select this option if not how do I let the devs know to implement this RIGHT AWAY.

gordymac wrote:
It was my understanding that AppleTV defaulted to the high quality option, if not avaiable then it shows the crappier version.
That's my understanding as well. I've actually been pleasantly surprised with the quality of some of the YT vids on my aTV/plasma.
Here's a little tip for the YouTubers out there......
(This tip is applicable on YT's website, not through aTV.)
On most any video on YT where a "High Quality" tag is not offered, simply take the url for that vid and add "&fmt=18". Don't enter the quotations.
Here's a good example......
One of those Mac/PC adds in Standard def........
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KNnX6XRQBec
(Notice how there's not an option for "High Quality" on that vid.
Same vid but with HQ code........
http://youtube.com/watch?v=KNnX6XRQBec&fmt=18
(Notice how now there's an option for "Standard Quality".)
If you're really a YT fan, this might be useful to you.
Enjoy.

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