DISH NETWORK® UNVEILS BIGGEST HIGH DEFINITION UPGRADE IN TV HISTORY

**nlk10010** · 07-31-2008 08:43 AM

Normally I'm skeptical of new channel promises, especially national HD, but I do have to say that Charlie has more-or-less come through so far.

So while I am right now perfectly happy with NetFlix/Blu-Ray/HDDVD for my movies I am very much interested in the new national HD channels announced. Am I correct in inferring from an earlier post that by 8/14 we may get some in addition to those already announced? IAC I really am hoping for non-premium/non-shopping nationals.

FX-HD, RFD-HD anyone?

**dlsnyder** · 07-31-2008 08:44 AM

Good thing I just dumped my component cables in favor of HDMI. It wouldn't surprise me at all if HDMI were the only connection out of the 622/722 that supports 1080p. That's the way it is on my Blu-ray player, and I fear it may be the only configuration officially sanctioned by the content providers.

**rey_1178** · 07-31-2008 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

Did you know that the existing DVR's could be upgraded to 1080p?

i for one posted several times that a software upgrade was enough to make this happen. i compared it to what was done to the xbox360 . a firmware upgrade updated the 360 to display 1080p and i saw the improvement immediately.

**dlsnyder** · 07-31-2008 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Hemi 6.1

WE DID? What major differences do the 622 and 722 have , besides the 722 having a larger harddrive,and being a different color? I would say there are far more 622's out there then 722's.

He probably meant the 722s coming out next year. There has already been some discussion about that model supporting 1080p VOD.

**dlsnyder** · 07-31-2008 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by REY_1178

i for one posted several times that a software upgrade was enough to make this happen. i compared it to what was done to the xbox360 . a firmware upgrade updated the 360 to display 1080p and i saw the improvement immediately.

If only they could do that with the Wii.

**gdodd12** · 07-31-2008 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by dlsnyder

Good thing I just dumped my component cables in favor of HDMI. It wouldn't surprise me at all if HDMI were the only connection out of the 622/722 that supports 1080p. That's the way it is on my Blu-ray player, and I fear it may be the only configuration officially sanctioned by the content providers.

I would be SHOCKED if 1080p can be output via component cables. HDMI is the only true digital connection. Everything else is analog.

**darrencp22** · 07-31-2008 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by msmith198025

I didnt KNOW it, however I think several suspected that it could be.

Edit: I dont mean to complain about the info scott. It IS good news for sat subs

Same here. Not a complaint. I just dont think it's big news. I had never thought on whether or nto the hardware would support it. Never crossed my mind.

**SarKen** · 07-31-2008 08:47 AM

150 channels will mean I might actually be able to view 100. This is great news!!!

I wonder how much the VOD movies will cost to rent....

**Geronimo** · 07-31-2008 08:49 AM

1080p is great news. What are the 150 channels? Oesa list exist?

**rey_1178** · 07-31-2008 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by hall

They are using the DVR's hard drives to hold/store the 1080p movie until you're ready to view it. There simply isn't the bandwidth to stream 1080p content and watch it on-the-fly.

this is why the pic will be better.