So, before my computer decided to fuck me over, and die, I was unable to continue watching the HD releases. I was at ep 11 when it crashed, and getting very into it (rare for me with SEED). But then I remembered I have the first 25 eps on DVD, bought it back in 2008 on a whim, needed a quick Gundam fix. I watched an episode last night, man....I got really spoiled from those HD episodes.
It was like I was watching two different shows.