DISCOVERY to Launch 4K

[Scott Greczkowski]

http://4k.com/news/discovery-offeri...ery-go-app-available-in-samsung-4k-tvs-11917/

 

[stardust3]

Weren't they 1 of the 1st to go hd way back when?

 

[gadgtfreek]

Cool.

 

[navychop]

I'm beginning to wonder if this VP9 business is going to equate to a short life for the H3.

 

[lakebum431]

I'm beginning to wonder if this VP9 business is going to equate to a short life for the H3.

So it is confirmed that the H3 cannot do VP9 or just is not able to at launch?

 

[gadgtfreek]

H265 is all that has been mentioned IIRC. I also do not think VP9 will have bearing on broadcast TV, and that is what concerns me most with the H3.

 

[mdonnelly]

Not a surprise. Discovery, ESPN and HDNET were the first to go to HD. I expect ESPN will have a 4K feed soon (maybe they already have one).

 

[goaliebob99]

Does anyone know if Mark Cuban is launching a 4KNET? That would be cool! I wish I had the cash to do it.

 

[dfergie]

Would love to see an 4Knet ran like the old HDnet (pre Ryan Seacrest) with a new "Get Out" series ...

 

[Foxbat]

Would love to see an 4Knet ran like the old HDnet (pre Ryan Seacrest) with a new "Get Out" series ...

...as long as we don't get Art Mann in 4k I loved his shows, but 720p was more than good enough for his mug.

I propose UHDnet instead of 4Knet. They could also carry NASA's UHD channel when they run out of UHD content.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

So it is confirmed that the H3 cannot do VP9 or just is not able to at launch?

Nope the Chipset was made before VP9 existed.

 

[lakebum431]

Well that stinks. Wonder how long until H4...

 

[dangue]

Well that stinks. Wonder how long until H4...

When is Dish's CES event next year?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Next January.

 

[harshness]

Does anyone know if Mark Cuban is launching a 4KNET?

Cuban may be able to launch a UHDNet, but DIRECTV owns the trademark for 4KNET to that's not an option.