History HD Announced

[gadgtfreek]

As always, the article states it'll be carried by the "Great Directv".

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[gadgtfreek]

Just realized this should be in the programming forum so can someone move when they get a chance.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

It says they will simulcast History channel. But will they use real HD or stretch-o-vision???

 

[JohnH]

The channel has been testing on the same mux as A&E HD for the same amount of time. It likely will use the same tactics as A&E HD.

 

[mcbeevee]

DIRECTV First to Launch The History Channel HD in September 2007

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=127160&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=997179&highlight=

 

[Ramy]

Wonder if it will be MPEG-2 or MPEG-4?

 

[rad]

Wonder if it will be MPEG-2 or MPEG-4?

D*'s has said that all new HD channels will be in MPEG4.

 

[Questioner]

 

[roachxp]

D* is the 2nd to lauch History Channel HD, SKY HD was the first about a year ago or more, not sure Fall 05 or 06.

 

[satjay]

I wonder if with this announcement and the other hd channels they may be offering in the fall if we will see a different price tier for HD in the fall??

 

[Ramy]

Just realized this should be in the programming forum so can someone move when they get a chance.

Done.

 

[hdtvtechno]

LOL

 

[Sean Mota]

DIRECTV First to Launch The History Channel HD (THC HD) Set to Debut in September 2007
by Shane Sturgeon

Excerpt: The History Channel® and DIRECTV, Inc. today announced that DIRECTV will be the first to launch The History Channel HD, a new 24-hour high definition television network, scheduled to debut in September 2007. In addition, A&E HD, which debuted in 4Q 2006, will also launch on DIRECTV in September. The announcement was made by David Zagin, Executive Vice President of Distribution AETN.

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[Peter Parker]

D* is the 2nd to lauch History Channel HD, SKY HD was the first about a year ago or more, not sure Fall 05 or 06.

how is this possible if the channel does not exist yet? But i have to admit they list it---as an HD channel on their website. According to wikipedia there is a separate British version of the channel in HD and SD. I guess that D8 can be the first weith the American version.

 

[kstuart]

I think the UK channel only has the same name...

 

[Hemi 6.1]

I wonder if with this announcement and the other hd channels they may be offering in the fall if we will see a different price tier for HD in the fall??

Directv claims Price for HD will remain for now,even with launch of new channels. But I bet come 2008 there will be an increase.

 

[atp1313]

Directv claims Price for HD will remain for now,even with launch of new channels. But I bet come 2008 there will be an increase.

Heck, I don't mind paying more....so long as I am getting more

 

[jpn]

Heck, I don't mind paying more....so long as I am getting more

Agreed. D* does not usually give price increases every time they add a channel; and when they do raise rates, it's on the order of $1-$3 / month. Not back-breakers by any means. Besides, HD content is still something of a luxury; you aren't cut-off from the world if you have to watch SD.

 

[Hemi 6.1]

I agree as well! Maybe I could lose some of my premium channels,and save myself some money.

 

[KwestJones]

I'm starting to believe D* will make their 100 HD Channels...