View Full Version : D* Came Through On Promise 30 Hd Channels By The End Of September
BlueSnake
09-26-07, 07:04 AM
D* Kept it' promise of 30 HD channels by the end of September.
1.) A&E HD
2.) Animal Planet HD
3.) Big Ten Network HD
4.) CNN HD
5.) Discovery Channel HD
6.) ESPN HD
7.) ESPN2 HD
8.) HBO HD East
9.) Discovery HD Theater
10.) HDNet
11.) HDNet Movies
12.) The History Channel HD
13.) The Learning Channel HD
14.) The Movie Channel HD
15.) NFL Network HD
16.) The Science Channel HD
17.) SHO Too HD
18.) Showtime HD
19.) Showtime HD West
20.) Smithsonian Channel HD
21.) Starz Comedy HD
22.) Starz Edge HD
23.) Starz HD East
24.) Starz HD West
25.) Starz Kids & Family HD
26.) TBS HD
27.) TNT HD
28.) Universal HD
29.) Versus HD/Golf Channel HD
30.) The Weather Channel HD
With much more to come in the future.........................
WAY TO GO D*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I need some Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and (wishful thinking) PBS HD. These channels get a lot of play in my house. Sesame Street and Barney would be great in HD. I can't help it if I have a simple mind and am entertained by these shows... :eek2:
I need some Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and (wishful thinking) PBS HD.You won't find much (if any) children's programming on PBS HD. Ken Burn's War is playing this week.
D* Kept it' promise of 30 HD channels by the end of September.Was the "promise" for additional national HD channels or total HD channels?
Was the "promise" for additional national HD channels or total HD channels?
Total channels. Nice try.
BlueSnake
09-26-07, 07:19 AM
Was the "promise" for additional national HD channels or total HD channels?
Total, with 70 by the end of October
You won't find much (if any) children's programming on PBS HD. Ken Burn's War is playing this week.
In the mornings there is. When I first got my HDTV last year, I had basic cable because Comcrap forced it on me with my cable modem. PBS HD had several HD kids shows on in the mornings. My little guy really likes Barney and Elmo, and my older son loves his Nick and Cartoon Network. It makes it more tolerable for me if they are HD! :grin:
Although CN is fine the way it is.... for now...
cnmsales
09-26-07, 07:31 AM
In the mornings there is. When I first got my HDTV last year, I had basic cable because Comcrap forced it on me with my cable modem. PBS HD had several HD kids shows on in the mornings. My little guy really likes Barney and Elmo, and my older son loves his Nick and Cartoon Network. It makes it more tolerable for me if they are HD! :grin:
Although CN is fine the way it is.... for now...
FYI these same shows are on the sprout channel.
When is the next HD rollout scheduled? I had read 1 October, but that may have been before the initial rollout delay. The first rollout 'unofficially' was supposed to include MSG HD and FSN NY HD, but they didn't make it today.
Looking forward to the RSN's being included in HD.
Stuart Sweet
09-26-07, 07:40 AM
Enjoy this one before worrying about the next one ;)
I know that some of the rumored channels didn't make it to the rollout this week, but they had their reasons. Don't worry, they are all still coming.
BlueSnake
09-26-07, 07:46 AM
Enjoy this one before worrying about the next one ;)
I know that some of the rumored channels didn't make it to the rollout this week, but they had their reasons. Don't worry, they are all still coming.
Stuart, once all problems are cleared up, I would imagine they could turn on additional channels at any time, not necessarily in waves.
jfalkingham
09-26-07, 08:12 AM
Why is Versus/Golf HD listed as one? Are they sharing something?
BlueSnake
09-26-07, 08:15 AM
Why is Versus/Golf HD listed as one? Are they sharing something?
Yes this is a shared channel right now.
Total channels. Nice try.How many of these 30+1 channels do you get?
How many will you get come December 15th?
purtman
09-27-07, 11:49 PM
Harsh, what is your next complaint? Is it because these channels didn't get delayed until September?
purtman
09-27-07, 11:52 PM
In the mornings there is. When I first got my HDTV last year, I had basic cable because Comcrap forced it on me with my cable modem. PBS HD had several HD kids shows on in the mornings. My little guy really likes Barney and Elmo, and my older son loves his Nick and Cartoon Network. It makes it more tolerable for me if they are HD! :grin:
Although CN is fine the way it is.... for now...
Check out Sprout (used to be PBS Kids) on 294. It has many of these shows nested into a longer show. Also, try an OTA. We picked up several channels for our two boys using the OTA.
xman111
09-28-07, 12:24 AM
im embarrased to say i know this but Sprout is on 295 (have a 1 and 4 year old) :)
Harsh, what is your next complaint? Is it because these channels didn't get delayed until September?I'm not complaining. I'm pointing out that while the numbers look good, without premiums, the new channel count is only "up to" 14 channels. Other restrictions apply.
Doug Brott
09-28-07, 12:32 AM
How many of these 30+1 channels do you get?
How many will you get come December 15th?
There are only a few channels on this list that are rumored to be moving to the HD Xtra tier. Also, if anyone adds the HD Xtra tier to their programming package, they will continue to receive them if and when any changes are implemented.
Kheldar
09-28-07, 12:48 AM
Here is the HD Extra Pack information:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageNR.jsp?assetId=P4370078
paulman182
09-28-07, 05:34 AM
I'm not complaining. I'm pointing out that while the numbers look good, without premiums, the new channel count is only "up to" 14 channels. Other restrictions apply.
It is not unreasonable to assume that everyone knows many of the new channels are premiums, is it?
Many of the SD channels are premiums. too!:)
wilbur_the_goose
09-28-07, 05:41 AM
Why is Versus/Golf HD listed as one? Are they sharing something?
D* isn't doing the sharing - Comcast (the owner) has combined them.
And forget about PBS HD - it's not happening. But I get PBS_HD over the air, and there's very little HD programming.... Nova, Farmers Almanac, Rick Steves, and not a much else here.
dthreet
09-28-07, 05:47 AM
be happy, you got alot of new hd channels. everyone is a basher, sure i would like my 150 now. but lord, its nice to have more than 9. I am not going on the run. I am happy with directv. I still like my Tivo, but I am sticking in there. DirecTv has been the best at adding channels. hell they have more than anyone. So they get this down watch out and hold on to your seats.
purtman
09-28-07, 06:18 AM
I'm not complaining. I'm pointing out that while the numbers look good, without premiums, the new channel count is only "up to" 14 channels. Other restrictions apply.
So if somebody only has the Family Package, D* "only offers" 40 channels? Those premium channels are still offered and still count. There are people who do have the Premier Package.
uncrules
09-28-07, 06:18 AM
How many of these 30+1 channels do you get?
I get them all. It's silly to try to not count premium channels. If it is a channel you can get if you're willing to pay for it then it should count.
im embarrased to say i know this but Sprout is on 295 (have a 1 and 4 year old) :)
Don't be, between 7am and 7pm our TV is basically only in the 290s. Any parent with a kid under 6 who says otherwise is lying.
BlueSnake
09-28-07, 06:20 AM
How many of these 30+1 channels do you get?
How many will you get come December 15th?
I get them all and I will continue to get them all for only another $5. How much do you pay for HD access? :D
How many of these 30+1 channels do you get?
How many will you get come December 15th?
...sour grapes. Imagine that. :lol:
There are only a few channels on this list that are rumored to be moving to the HD Xtra tier.Five:
1. Discovery HD Theater
2. HD Net
3. HD Net Movies
4. Smithsonian
5. UniversalAlso, if anyone adds the HD Xtra tier to their programming package, they will continue to receive them if and when any changes are implemented.This kinda flies in the face of "we won't raise taxes prices".:shrug:
In the net, if you don't subscribe to Showtime or Starz and you want to preserve your promised $9.99 HD access fee, you'll end up with "up to" 17 of the current 30 channels.
skaeight
09-28-07, 07:42 AM
That page also lists MHD & MGMHD. I was on fence about whether or not I'd get the HD Extra pack or not before that, but I really do want MHD. I really liked what I saw during the free preview.
I also really like channels that were designed from the ground up with HD in mind. Some of these new "HD" channels we just got leave a little bit to be desired. I know they'll eventually catch up, but stretch-o-vision and playing replays of football games in SD that were originally in HD isn't very cool.
bonscott87
09-28-07, 07:45 AM
In the net, if you don't subscribe to Showtime or Starz and you want to preserve your promised $9.99 HD access fee, you'll end up with "up to" 17 of the current 30 channels.
Come on now Harsh. If I don't subscribe to Showtime or Starz or any premiums I'll only end up with 90 of the "250" current SD channels.
Sighhhhhh.
I get them all and I will continue to get them all for only another $5. How much do you pay for HD access? :DHD Access through E* means OTA HD only and that's $6.99. DishHD is $20 which is a little less than 34% more ($20 versus $14.98?) for 70% more channels (in my case as I don't subscribe to SHO, TMC or Starz! which represent nine of the 30 channels).
For those who subscribe to everything, the cost per channel is about the same on both sides.
I note that BTN will likely move to the sports package later this year on E*.
donshan
09-28-07, 08:34 AM
It is not unreasonable to assume that everyone knows many of the new channels are premiums, is it?
Many of the SD channels are premiums. too!:)
+1. Further I understand that when the "100 channels by the end of the year" arrive that number includes the HD channels in NFL Sunday Ticket, and the other premium sports packages for baseball, NASCAR etc plus PPV HD. You will have a big D* bill to get ALL 100 of those HD channels, but they are not misrepresenting what they will provide.
Doug Brott
09-28-07, 09:51 AM
HD Access through E* means OTA HD only and that's $6.99. DishHD is $20 which is a little less than 34% more ($20 versus $14.98?) for 70% more channels (in my case as I don't subscribe to SHO, TMC or Starz! which represent nine of the 30 channels).
For those who subscribe to everything, the cost per channel is about the same on both sides.
I note that BTN will likely move to the sports package later this year on E*.
I'll be right on that switch to Dish .. oh wait .. can't do it. I like my NFL ST which happens to have something like 6 HD channels on Sundays. That should count for something considering that's one of the big reasons a lot of people subscribe to DIRECTV period.
Also, many people will opt to get only the HD Access which is $9.99 .. depends on whether or not they want to get the channels in the HD Xtra pack. Some will and some won't. Sure, folks can complain about the price increase on those channels, I'm just not sure how this issue is a Dish Network vs. DIRECTV problem ..
Doug Brott
09-28-07, 09:54 AM
+1. Further I understand that when the "100 channels by the end of the year" arrive that number includes the HD channels in NFL Sunday Ticket, and the other premium sports packages for baseball, NASCAR etc plus PPV HD. You will have a big D* bill to get ALL 100 of those HD channels, but they are not misrepresenting what they will provide.
Agreed. A misrepresentation would be if they count 60+ ABCs, NBCs, CBSs and FOXs. Of course no legit subscriber could get all of those 240ish channels. However, I'm sure that DIRECTV will count that as 4 HD channels which for the most part is true. There will of course be 25% or so of the country where these 4 channels will not be available.
And forget about PBS HD - it's not happening. But I get PBS_HD over the air, and there's very little HD programming.... Nova, Farmers Almanac, Rick Steves, and not a much else here.
I'm very sad to be missing The War in HD :nono2:
purtman
09-28-07, 11:19 AM
HD Access through E* means OTA HD only and that's $6.99. DishHD is $20 which is a little less than 34% more ($20 versus $14.98?) for 70% more channels (in my case as I don't subscribe to SHO, TMC or Starz! which represent nine of the 30 channels).
For those who subscribe to everything, the cost per channel is about the same on both sides.
I note that BTN will likely move to the sports package later this year on E*.
Harsh, there are 30 channels available. Just because somebody doesn't subscribe to a particular channel doesn't mean it isn't available. Are you an accountant, trying to twist numbers? If people don't get those premium channels, then you say they only offer 14 channels. Okay, for all of the people who do not pay the HD Access fee, then D* offers no HD, correct? According to your logic, that is what you are saying.
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