More HD 7/27

[Ronnie-]

Im pretty excited about ESPN 3D going full time.

 

[Ramy]

Im pretty excited about ESPN 3D going full time.

Me too.

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[satjay]

In all this excitement don't forget universal sports was added in the sports pack as freeview...yawn

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[Scott Greczkowski]

I am happy about ESPN 3D going full time.

Now I wish DISH would get off their asses with their 3D launches...

 

[ETS]

DirecTV's facebook says on ch 625 Universal Sports is now on, it will be free until September

It's official: Universal Sports Network is here and free now through September 30th! Featuring the World Swimming Championship, Rugby World Cup and other sports exclusives. Tune to Channel 625. What are you excited to see?

 

[satjay]

Going to check out the new movie channels, apreciate the hd adds, maybe in the future some basic hd-though good to see basic 3d added for the 3D viewers

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[mwgiii]

DirecTV's facebook says on ch 625 Universal Sports is now on, it will be free until September

That is the best channel add in a long time. The only other channel I would love is CSS (Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast).

 

[Will94]

That is the best channel add in a long time. The only other channel I would love is CSS (Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast).

That and CSN Philly!

 

[satjay]

In regards to universal I have seen quite a bit on OTA, maybe now being added to direct universal will add more programing

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[K4LK]

106 ESPN3D - Now Full Time
505 HB2wHD
520 5MAXHD
521 WMAXHD
523 @MAXHD

This brings HBO and Cinemax to 8 HD channels each.

Is ESPN still in 720p side-by-side (not a mandatory 3D mode)?

 

[goaliebob99]

Is ESPN still in 720p side-by-side (not a mandatory 3D mode)?

As far as I'm aware side by side is a standard. I haven't seen a tv yet that that can't handle the format.

 

[K4LK]

1080i side-by-side is mandatory, 720p side-by-side is not.

 

[K4LK]

Here are the mandatory 3D formats

For movie content:
Frame Packing
1080p @ 23.98/24Hz
For game content:
Frame Packing
720p @ 50 or 59.94/60Hz
For broadcast content:
Side-by-Side Horizontal
1080i @ 50 or 59.94/60Hz
Top-and-Bottom
720p @ 50 or 59.94/60Hz
1080p @ 23.97/24Hz

My Sony AV receiver doesn't support 720p side-by-side, so I'm forced to bypass and plug the HR24 directly into my display.

 

[teachsac]

As K4LK posted. Those are the mandatory formats. D* broadcasts ESPN in 720p SbS and PPV 3D in 1080p SbS, both optional formats. They should be doing both of those in T/B. Besides Sony, JVC and 2010 Pioneers do not support 720p SbS. I'm sure there are others.

S~

 

[Jimbo]

Thats interesting, I thought all 3D was suppose to be 1080p

I didn't know that it varied, then again, I don't have a 3D set either.

 

[MattJ2124]

As a premium subscriber I am very happy. We have a boat load of HD movie channels now, love it.

 

[JerryVolunteer]

As a premium subscriber I am very happy. We have a boat load of HD movie channels now, love it.

I agree, any HD that is added is a plus. These channels were long overdue. Great Add!

 

[goaliebob99]

Thats good to know as i have never had an issue! I have a dennon avr.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Just picked up free HBO for 3 months. Which is very nice with all of the HD channels now. But I also picked up FIVE channel banners in my guide along with it. Very annoying when scanning to see what is on. Didn't have any in my fav list before.

D* is being nice to me. I cut back my programming all the way to Select, but retained my free HD access, and they offered me 3 free months of HD Extra Pack and HBO. Oh and for my anniversary gift, 3 free months of the Games, which I turned down and they gave me $5/mo credit for 3 months. So instead of paying $44 for Select, I'm paying $39 for Select, HD access, HBO and HD Extra.

 

[raoul5788]

I'm surprised they gave you hd for free. The lowest you are supposed to maintain to keep it is Choice, I think. I would check your bill and make sure they are giving it to you.