View Full Version : Not impressed by new HD channels
jason williams
09-27-07, 03:17 PM
I am not impressed by the 21 supposedly HD channels..The only one giving good HD performance or that has anything that has not been recycled 50 times is the Smithsonian channel and that is giving audio dropouts about every 2 minutes with some pixelation..Most others like the movie channel, CNN, Science ect. are not even showing anything in HD or just showing cropped versions of SD..Most of stuff on the history channel was HD lite. And do we really need the weather channel in HD. and even that is not in HD most of the time.
Its time to stop all of the Hype and get with reality.
say-what
09-27-07, 03:19 PM
Huh? OK. I'm not having any problems with reception.
Sure some stuff is upconverted SD, but that's the fault of the channel. They'll be creating new stuff in HD, but they have to fill the time somehow.
hilmar2k
09-27-07, 03:19 PM
Hard to blame D* for the lack of HD content. All they can do is pass along what is provided to them.
bobpenn
09-27-07, 03:20 PM
I like the 8 or so additional movie channels in HD. Much better than only having two pay movie channels in HD. I think HD and the movies are perfect for each other, and having these new channels is, to me, the biggest benefit of the new channel selection.
morgantown
09-27-07, 03:21 PM
patience grasshopper
+1
rrrick8
09-27-07, 03:29 PM
I don't know what your problem is, Jason except for maybe you just like attention or like to stir things up.
I really enjoyed your post from Tuesday "Its all a hoax..D10 did not attain orbit and is now lost in space..All the stuff you are seeing is from the old satellite...The Russians are launching or have already launched a new satellite but it will be months before you get anything...In the meantime the will be delays and more delays with fake signals." Link (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1158353#post1158353)
And this beauty from a week ago also...
"I thought I would start this early for the "POSSIBLE" new HD channels that may be coming next week. I predict that the following will occur:
1. Pixelation and audio dropouts
2. HD channels that look like SD
3. Channels which don't show up on the guide
4. CSR' and Installers which don't have a clue about any of this.
5. Billing problems and people not getting the channel they are suppose to
And lots of new problems too come"
Link. (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1147844#post1147844)
Personally, I think you're here to just stir up crap. :nono: :nono2:
eaglesfan27
09-27-07, 03:30 PM
I was watching some movie on Stars last night (I can't even remember the name) that was a lame movie, but I was mesmorized by how good it looked in HD. Sure, there isn't enough content for 24 hour HD on a lot of the new channels at this time, but at least we can see what HD movies are shown in their full glory and more content will be HD soon.
reds1963
09-27-07, 03:33 PM
here here , i got up watching OPEN SEASON this morning ,,,wow looks great ..
armophob
09-27-07, 03:34 PM
I was watching some movie on Stars last night (I can't even remember the name) that was a lame movie, but I was mesmorized by how good it looked in HD. Sure, there isn't enough content for 24 hour HD on a lot of the new channels at this time, but at least we can see what HD movies are shown in their full glory and more content will be HD soon.
I have been paying for the premium package for a year now. I have found that it has been worth that price for 2 days now. I only watched 2 of the 40-50 movie channels before. I now can watch with pleasure, many more. I am like a giddy school girl bouncing from channel to channel watching the pretty pictures.
TBoneit
09-27-07, 03:40 PM
Welcome to the current state of HD as it is now.
In several years the situation will reversed and Upconverted content will be the exception.
It doesn't have to be 16:9 to be HD.
Even upconverted content will look better over the HD channel than the SD channel.
hilmar2k
09-27-07, 03:40 PM
I don't know what your problem is, Jason except for maybe you just like attention or like to stir things up.
I really enjoyed your post from Tuesday "Its all a hoax..D10 did not attain orbit and is now lost in space..All the stuff you are seeing is from the old satellite...The Russians are launching or have already launched a new satellite but it will be months before you get anything...In the meantime the will be delays and more delays with fake signals." Link (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1158353#post1158353)
And this beauty from a week ago also...
"I thought I would start this early for the "POSSIBLE" new HD channels that may be coming next week. I predict that the following will occur:
1. Pixelation and audio dropouts
2. HD channels that look like SD
3. Channels which don't show up on the guide
4. CSR' and Installers which don't have a clue about any of this.
5. Billing problems and people not getting the channel they are suppose to
And lots of new problems too come"
Link. (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1147844#post1147844)
Personally, I think you're here to just stir up crap. :nono: :nono2:
I completely missed that this thread was started by jason williams. Had I noticed, I would have moved on. It definitely seems like his modus operandi is to make an inflammtory post and watch everyone's reaction. I try not to give him the staisfaction. He won this round....
DrJohnC
09-27-07, 03:41 PM
We've come a looooong way.
Remember when you watched, and re-watched, and re-watched, and re-watched, and ... the Purdue football game, the bees gathering nectar from the flowers, the garden scenes all on PBS because that was the only HD picture available? And, oh yea, don't forget Bruce Springsteen!
This is what I've paid many thousands of $ like many other folks to watch ... HD (even though some of it may be upscaled or "HD-Lite" - still far better than SD).
Anyone know when the Purdue game is re-scheduled for showing :) :)
Don't forget that not every HD show shows up as HD in the guide. I've seen at least 2 HD movies that were not marked as such.
Sirshagg
09-27-07, 03:49 PM
So far everything I've seen on Starz HD looks awesome.
I am not impressed by the 21 supposedly HD channels..The only one giving good HD performance or that has anything that has not been recycled 50 times is the Smithsonian channel and that is giving audio dropouts about every 2 minutes with some pixelation..Most others like the movie channel, CNN, Science ect. are not even showing anything in HD or just showing cropped versions of SD..Most of stuff on the history channel was HD lite. And do we really need the weather channel in HD. and even that is not in HD most of the time.
Its time to stop all of the Hype and get with reality.
This guy is BS. All channels got great picture quality. Some don't have DD 5.1 but I haven't got any audio drop out or pixelation on any of these new channels. The only thing I don't like is the stretch-o-picture which is not D*'s fault. It is the stupid provider. Stop posting BS stuff, go back and watch your Dish and comcrap channels. You don't have D*.
Milominderbinder2
09-27-07, 03:52 PM
Jason,
We are loving our "fake" signals.
They are great! We could not be happier.
Let me predict your reply:
What has all these posts got to do with my original post about HD channels coming and going...ARE YOU ALL A BUNCH OF IDIOTS OR WHAT...
Just like Jason's D10 is a Hoax Thread, (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1158353#post1158353) could someone close this thread?
- Craig
GordonT
09-27-07, 03:54 PM
I am not impressed by the 21 supposedly HD channels..The only one giving good HD performance or that has anything that has not been recycled 50 times is the Smithsonian channel and that is giving audio dropouts about every 2 minutes with some pixelation..Most others like the movie channel, CNN, Science ect. are not even showing anything in HD or just showing cropped versions of SD..Most of stuff on the history channel was HD lite. And do we really need the weather channel in HD. and even that is not in HD most of the time.
Its time to stop all of the Hype and get with reality.
"Always with the negative waves Moriarty, always with the negative waves. "
Stuart Sweet
09-27-07, 03:55 PM
Fair warning...
no reason to bash other members. Let's respect each other, and if you don't like the way the thread is going, don't read it.
Personally to answer the OP, I'm impressed with the quality and sure there are reruns but that's just the way it is with advertiser-supported, non-broadcast content providers (we used to call 'em "basic cable") in September when the focus is on the networks.
To answer my friend Milominderbinder2... if this thread keeps on heading toward a "bash-fest", it will be closed.
Azdeadwood
09-27-07, 03:55 PM
I am not impressed by the 21 supposedly HD channels..The only one giving good HD performance or that has anything that has not been recycled 50 times is the Smithsonian channel and that is giving audio dropouts about every 2 minutes with some pixelation..Most others like the movie channel, CNN, Science ect. are not even showing anything in HD or just showing cropped versions of SD..Most of stuff on the history channel was HD lite. And do we really need the weather channel in HD. and even that is not in HD most of the time.
Its time to stop all of the Hype and get with reality.
It sounds like you believed the hype about this being the "Year of the HD"!
I feel suckered too but this at least is a start in the right Direction. In fact 2008 actually might be the year of the HD. Meanwhile I'm out over $1,500 to Directv for promises not kept.
Unfortunately you must either accept this situation and give up your anger or your going to be mad every time you turn on the TV. I chose acceptance.
medic4jc7
09-27-07, 03:56 PM
Just having Smith-HD,HistoryHD, DiscHD, is fine with me. The new Smith-HD is awesome!:icon_da:
LameLefty
09-27-07, 03:56 PM
I am like a giddy school girl bouncing from channel to channel watching the pretty pictures.
For some reason I picture Homer Simpson in a tutu dancing around the living room and singing in a high falsetto . . . :lol:
Brandon428
09-27-07, 03:58 PM
I'm sorry but IMHO this thread is gay,gay,gay. The channels are absolutely spectacular!!
Some of you might have forgotten, and some of you may not know, but the OP has a habit of starting debate threads and never posting in them again. Don't feed them.
jason williams
09-27-07, 04:00 PM
Jason,
We are loving our "fake" signals.
They are great! We could not be happier.
Let me predict your reply:
Just like Jason's D10 is a Hoax Thread, (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1158353#post1158353) could someone close this thread?
- Craig
IS THAT THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW TO ANSWER SOMEONE WHO STATES WHAT HE WANTS..JUST CLOSE IT AND IT WILL ALL GO AWAY. JUST LIKE BURNING BOOKS
rrrick8
09-27-07, 04:00 PM
Some of you might have forgotten, and some of you may not know, but the OP has a habit of starting debate threads and never posting in them again. Don't feed them.
That's why I posted some of his prior posts. So everyone can hopefully see the history.
Maybe he should buy a good tv. The Starz movie channels are spectacular as well as the Smithsonian channel.
I haven't been reading this board long but I know a troll when I see one. I'm looking for the "ignore" option now...
IS THAT THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW TO ANSWER SOMEONE WHO STATES WHAT HE WANTS..JUST CLOSE IT AND IT WILL ALL GO AWAY. JUST LIKE BURNING BOOKS
hehe, his age is showing here...
medic4jc7
09-27-07, 04:02 PM
Later Dude!
Sirshagg
09-27-07, 04:04 PM
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1065/donotfeedtrolleg7.jpg
I am not impressed by the 21 supposedly HD channels..The only one giving good HD performance or that has anything that has not been recycled 50 times is the Smithsonian channel and that is giving audio dropouts about every 2 minutes with some pixelation..Most others like the movie channel, CNN, Science ect. are not even showing anything in HD or just showing cropped versions of SD..Most of stuff on the history channel was HD lite. And do we really need the weather channel in HD. and even that is not in HD most of the time.
Its time to stop all of the Hype and get with reality.
I am not impressed by your post. Every two words you start to pixelate. Your posts never have any new content, just the same old tripe that you've recycled 50 times. Do we really need to listen to your made up silliness about HD? And even that is not coherent most of the time.
It's time to stop all the trolling and get with reality.
Ed Campbell
09-27-07, 04:16 PM
I forget who reminded me of this, the other day - but, remember one of the better practices aided by the forum software. You can go to User CP and instruct the system to ignore specific trolls.
It actually makes reading this thread funnier than you'd expect - not having to read the OP jive.
jason williams
09-27-07, 04:23 PM
You Have Seen The Last Of Jason Williams ...but I Shall Return....hehehehehe
I am not impressed by the 21 supposedly HD channels..The only one giving good HD performance or that has anything that has not been recycled 50 times is the Smithsonian channel and that is giving audio dropouts about every 2 minutes with some pixelation..Most others like the movie channel, CNN, Science ect. are not even showing anything in HD or just showing cropped versions of SD..Most of stuff on the history channel was HD lite. And do we really need the weather channel in HD. and even that is not in HD most of the time.
Its time to stop all of the Hype and get with reality.
Smithsonian HD Has been rock solid here not any audio or video problems. and anyway what did you think HD versions of those channels would be it's all "recycled" content, That's what happens when we get to 250+ video broadcasts.
Edit.....Ignore, I didn't realize I was feeding the Troll.....
TexasTodd
09-27-07, 04:38 PM
i knew a jason williams once. he grew up in the same neck of the woods as i did in west virginia. he was an arrogant S.O.B. too. he now plays for the Miami Heat. i guess it has something to do with that name. :rolleyes:
I haven't had any issue, things on my setups are working as they should. I'm heading home now to go enjoy them some more!:D
I don't think Jason is impressed with the PQ of Blu-ray, he is one of those people that is never satisfied with anything. Held too much or not enough as a child, last picked at kickball?
IS THAT THE ONLY WAY YOU KNOW TO ANSWER SOMEONE WHO STATES WHAT HE WANTS..JUST CLOSE IT AND IT WILL ALL GO AWAY. JUST LIKE BURNING BOOKS
That's what you do with trolls. Stop feeding them, and they'll go elsewhere. :new_popco
upgrade lately?
09-27-07, 05:30 PM
D* is currently laying the foundation for future HD content right in front of us. Sure there is still a ton of content that is not broadcast in HD, but within the next few years 80%-90% of all broadcasts will be HD. Have some patience!!!
Guitar Hero
09-27-07, 06:29 PM
You Have Seen The Last Of Jason Williams ...but I Shall Return....hehehehehe
Why? To apologize when constant HD content starts rolling in? You weren't an early adopter of HD, like I was, were you? You should have seen what the "Big 3" were trying to pass off as HD. I think you would've had a stroke.
Like was suggested, give it some time.
gregory
09-27-07, 06:51 PM
i knew a jason williams once. he grew up in the same neck of the woods as i did in west virginia. he was an arrogant S.O.B. too. he now plays for the Miami Heat. i guess it has something to do with that name. :rolleyes:
I knew one too, he shot a limo driver with a shotgun.
armophob
09-27-07, 07:20 PM
Motion to close this thread. Can I get a second?
purtman
09-27-07, 07:37 PM
Jason, unfortunately in each post I've read from you it was dripping with negativity. I think if there was an announcement about a doctor finding a cure for cancer, you would say, "yeah, but he didn't find it yesterday." This is a site to learn things, help each other, and post issues and solutions, not to just and crap on something whenever you get the opportunity.
You Have Seen The Last Of Jason Williams ...but I Shall Return....hehehehehe
That makes exactly as much sense as all of your other posts.
vertigo235
09-27-07, 07:57 PM
Gotta start somewhere...
Motion to close this thread. Can I get a second?
I second the motion!
Please close, this is useless.
Jason,
Ahhh, never mind.
Peace and blessings,
Azeke
laxcoach
09-27-07, 09:40 PM
admin should do a reverse dns on his IP and see if he works for any of D*s competition.
Stuart Sweet
09-27-07, 10:17 PM
Too many requests to close this thread, it's far past being productive...
request granted.
Tom Robertson
09-27-07, 10:37 PM
I add to fellow Moderator Stuart's comments. Please do not request closure within a thread. Use the report post button to report a post or thread to the moderators instead. Much more likely to get our attention and leaves the thread more professional looking.
Also, please don't call people trolls, as insulting members will get you in trouble, not the person about whom you speak. The best advice is if you sense a troll at work, ignore it. the thread will die, but only if you stop feeding the thread, bumping it to the top.
Thanks,
Tom
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