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Will D* Use Some of the Additional Bandwidth for More SD Channels?

Will all of that bandwidth from the new bird be used for HD? What about those of us who don't have and can't afford HD sets, not to mention the extra fee that D* tacks on for getting HD? Can we get something out of this too?
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It owuld be nice since there are probably....oh I dont know...maybe about 12 million or so of us? I guess Directv doesnt think we are important though only those 3 or 4 million with hdtv sets should be catered to the rest of us can go and take a long walk off a short peir in their view. Dont get me wrong though...I am glad that people who can affortd and have Hd got new channels but I am sick of seeing it under every forum. Cant us regular people have a forum as well without telling me everday how bad my SD sucks? I like my SD...it looks good to me and I dont have 3000 dollars to spend on a hd tv with 10 billion mirrors in it and displays pictures in 1080xyz. Anyway sorry about the rant but HD guys please dont make us feel bad because we dont have HD.
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I have two thoughts on this:

1. While I'm sure there are people out there who want more SD channels, and I don't begrudge you that, I think you have to face the fact that you're in the minority (not in terms of number of subscribers, but in terms of those who are actively clamoring for more/different SD channels) at this point, that things are moving toward digital/HD TV whether you like it or not (been in a Best Buy or Circuit City lately?) and, more importantly (at least from D*'s standpoint), HD and DVR is where they think they are going to make their money in the next few years, and early indications are that they're right.

2. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm not as up on the technical side of things, at least with SD: Can they change over the SD channels from MPEG2 to MPEG4 to save bandwidth, improve PQ and/or add channels? Yes, I realize everyone with standard boxes would probably have to change them out.... honestly, I'm not even sure MPEG2/MPEG4 comes into the equation with SD, but it's a thought.
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ONUOsFan said:
I have two thoughts on this:

1. While I'm sure there are people out there who want more SD channels, and I don't begrudge you that, I think you have to face the fact that you're in the minority (not in terms of number of subscribers, but in terms of those who are actively clamoring for more/different SD channels) at this point, that things are moving toward digital/HD TV whether you like it or not (been in a Best Buy or Circuit City lately?) and, more importantly (at least from D*'s standpoint), HD and DVR is where they think they are going to make their money in the next few years, and early indications are that they're right.

2. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm not as up on the technical side of things, at least with SD: Can they change over the SD channels from MPEG2 to MPEG4 to save bandwidth, improve PQ and/or add channels? Yes, I realize everyone with standard boxes would probably have to change them out.... honestly, I'm not even sure MPEG2/MPEG4 comes into the equation with SD, but it's a thought.
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In response to thought #2....yes, SD channels can be changed to MPEG4 and would save bandwith and hopefully deliver picture quality superior to the over-compressed mess that most of the SD is at the moment. MPEG2/MPEG4 are compression schemes that can be used with any digital material. Since a great deal of TV programming will remain SD for a long time to come, all program suppliers should attempt to deliver the best quality SD possible for optimum viewing on both analog and digital TV receivers. Properly handled SD can look quite good on a digital system....one example to check this out is the studio portion of TWC-HD.
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It owuld be nice since there are probably....oh I dont know...maybe about 12 million or so of us? I guess Directv doesnt think we are important though only those 3 or 4 million with hdtv sets should be catered to the rest of us can go and take a long walk off a short peir in their view. Dont get me wrong though...I am glad that people who can affortd and have Hd got new channels but I am sick of seeing it under every forum. Cant us regular people have a forum as well without telling me everday how bad my SD sucks? I like my SD...it looks good to me and I dont have 3000 dollars to spend on a hd tv with 10 billion mirrors in it and displays pictures in 1080xyz. Anyway sorry about the rant but HD guys please dont make us feel bad because we dont have HD.
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Do you have $500 for an HD TV? Nobody said you had to have a $3000 big screen. What is wrong with a normal sized HD set for $500? They exist. Just check this weeks Office Depot circular. You could also buy a used HD set. I am getting ready to sell my first generation 32 inch living room TV (I have two HD sets) and get a newer set. I'll probably sell this old unit for $200-$300. It won't do you any good unless you live in or around Tampa FL but check your local paper. It is false to think you have to spend $3K on an HD set. My 47" Sony is excellent and was only around $1300.

HD is the future and DirecTV knows it.

Having that said, I can't help but notice that DirecTV is missing a lot of the multichannels of HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime. Between HBO/Max I get 26 multichannels in standard def. I am not sure if DirecTV users have even heard of Outermax, @max, Wmax, HBO Zone, etc.... Showtime Beoynd.. and so forth. There are lots of standard def channels they could add.
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bmer said:
It owuld be nice since there are probably....oh I dont know...maybe about 12 million or so of us? I guess Directv doesnt think we are important though only those 3 or 4 million with hdtv sets should be catered to the rest of us can go and take a long walk off a short peir in their view. Dont get me wrong though...I am glad that people who can affortd and have Hd got new channels but I am sick of seeing it under every forum. Cant us regular people have a forum as well without telling me everday how bad my SD sucks? I like my SD...it looks good to me and I dont have 3000 dollars to spend on a hd tv with 10 billion mirrors in it and displays pictures in 1080xyz. Anyway sorry about the rant but HD guys please dont make us feel bad because we dont have HD.
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I honestly don't think that is the right ratio 12million-3million. I think there are a lot more people than that who own HD sets. Plus keep your eye out there, prices are going down everyday, especially with the holidays coming out. After you get one then, you will be very happy..:rolleyes:
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I honestly don't think that is the right ratio 12million-3million. I think there are a lot more people than that who own HD sets. Plus keep your eye out there, prices are going down everyday, especially with the holidays coming out. After you get one then, you will be very happy..:rolleyes:
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Even so, he quotes a 4 to 1 ratio of sd to hd users yet the channels are skewed 10 to 1 in favor of sd,,,,, so who has been being catered to?
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Even so, he quotes a 4 to 1 ratio of sd to hd users yet the channels are skewed 10 to 1 in favor of sd,,,,, so who has been being catered to?
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It's called progress.

There was also a day when DVD movies were getting released in greater numbers than VHS tapes while there were more VCRs than DVD players.

Getting from point A (few HD subscribers compared to SD subscribers) to point B (a greater number of HD subscribers than SD subscribers) requires this transition.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
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They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
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Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
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It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
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I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
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it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
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Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
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Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
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If I understand your question, O'Neill had the Ancient's knowledge in the "Lost City" two-part episode. That was when Anubis attacked Earth and there was a big battle over Antarctica.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
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