SatelliteGuys.US DishNetwork Uplink Activity Discussion- Week Ending 10/13/2007
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Huh? Translation please...
Regarding E* additions, I have to wonder about exclusivity on launches. I know that it's been brought up before, but I suppose that it's possible that D* got the content providers (NBCU, etc.) to give D* some period of exclusivity where they wouldn't offer the feeds to anyone else. After all, D* did make it sound that way in their advertising campaign, so it's possible that Charlie simply can't launch some of these channels until said exclusivity period is finished. That does bring up some interesting questions regarding anti-competitive behavior and how certain elements of the federal government might feel about this. It makes me think of the CSNPhilly deal where the only reason/loophole that Comcast can keep that RSN exclusive is because all distribution is done via fiber.
No more HD until new platform.
They should also think "about" us the SD customers.
Thank you BigTim.
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Really?? MPEG 4 uses far less bits than MPEG 2..and MPEG 4 looks a heck of alot better than MPEG 2
In order of preference, my HD desires:
Locals in HD;
Speed Channel in HD (maybe coming in Feb. 2008);
ESPNU in HD;
CSTV in HD;
SciFi in HD;
CNBC in HD;
other stuff, including USA HD (which I never watch unless they're carrying sports programming.
As I recall Charlie's comments about continuing to be the HD leader, he acknowledged that there will be a leadership deficit until Dish can get their new birds up. His recommendations, if you can't wait, were as follows: OTA, local cable, DirecTV. Nonetheless, Dish is "planning" to continue to be the HD leader. I'm sure Charlie hopes his plans work out for the better.
The thing Charlie seems to know for sure is that the better product produces the most money for the stockholders, because satisfied customers buy more product. I spend way, way more for Dish services that I did for my local cable service, but the reason is that I think its worth it.
Regarding bit rate and resolution, I would like to hear anyone's explanation as to why increased resolution would not result in a better HD picture. (And I'm not talking about some artsy explanation that soft, fuzzy pictures are better, which I would not believe even for one second.)
Regards,
Fitzie
Locals in HD;
Speed Channel in HD (maybe coming in Feb. 2008);
ESPNU in HD;
CSTV in HD;
SciFi in HD;
CNBC in HD;
other stuff, including USA HD (which I never watch unless they're carrying sports programming.
As I recall Charlie's comments about continuing to be the HD leader, he acknowledged that there will be a leadership deficit until Dish can get their new birds up. His recommendations, if you can't wait, were as follows: OTA, local cable, DirecTV. Nonetheless, Dish is "planning" to continue to be the HD leader. I'm sure Charlie hopes his plans work out for the better.
The thing Charlie seems to know for sure is that the better product produces the most money for the stockholders, because satisfied customers buy more product. I spend way, way more for Dish services that I did for my local cable service, but the reason is that I think its worth it.
Regarding bit rate and resolution, I would like to hear anyone's explanation as to why increased resolution would not result in a better HD picture. (And I'm not talking about some artsy explanation that soft, fuzzy pictures are better, which I would not believe even for one second.)
Regards,
Fitzie
are you sure about that speed in hd comming feb 08 i am just curious cause dtv on their web site claims comming this month
Essentially, if you increase the resolution without increasing the bitrate, you "starve" the image of the data it needs to a crisp, clear picture. You'd end up with something that would look like HD extra-lite...
I was originally talking about episodes shown in HD at the same time as they debuted for the first time.
Although I like Monk, I'm not interested in seeing old episodes again merely because they are now in HD.
(In fact, Monk doesn't particularly work in repeats, because you already know how he solves the mystery.)
My overall point is - just because a channel launches in HD, doesn't mean that you will be seeing your favorite show on that channel in HD.
Speed to Launch HD Network In Feb. 2008
The launch will coincide with coverage of Daytona 500.
By Swanni
Washington, D.C. (October 1, 2007) -- Speed, the network devoted to motor racing, will launch a High-Definition channel in February 2008.
That's according to an article by Multichannel News.
The publication reports that Speed will turn on the high-def channel during its pre-race coverage of the 2008 Daytona 500.
Speed HD will offer more than 100 hours of Daytona reports beginning February 7 and running through February 17, the day of the race.
Additionally, Speed HD will offer original programming including NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Duel Days.
Speed network officials acknowledge that going HD is more expensive, but they note that Fox, TNT and ABC are now shooting NASCAR races in high-def. "There is no sport that’s more technological than motor sports. The action, the colors and particularly the night races are really going to pop,” Speed senior vice president Rick Miner told Multichannel News. “The more horizontal look, like with hockey or soccer, really works well for auto racing. You can get a much better feel, for instance, of how a passing sequence begins.”
Miner did not reveal whether any TV providers have agreed to carry the new high-def channel. But DIRECTV has Speed HD listed in its future HD channel list at its web site.
Here is a link to their web site stating it will go live for speed weeks next year.
SPEEDtv.com - The Online Motorsports Authority | Nextel Cup | SPEED Goes High Definition | by Erik Arneson | Automotive Industry headlines, governmental issues, policy, investment, mergers, Detroit, and more. | GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, BMW,
SPEEDtv.com - The Online Motorsports Authority | Nextel Cup | SPEED Goes High Definition | by Erik Arneson | Automotive Industry headlines, governmental issues, policy, investment, mergers, Detroit, and more. | GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, BMW,
Every channel is a "must have" for some one!
I love motor sports, but the last time I watched Speed Channel, it was called "Speedvision"!
See ya
Tony
I love motor sports, but the last time I watched Speed Channel, it was called "Speedvision"!
See ya
Tony
