New National HD channels on Dish Network in 2006

[Sean Mota]

Food Networks HD, HGTV HD, Starz HD and 5-10 more HD National channels by the end of 2006.

Besides the 5 Voom HD and Espn HD and UHD

Besides Local HD.

 

[bk63ross]

Sean that is very good news, seeing is believing. Hopefully by Summer of 06 right? Also was your source a reliable one?

 

[Sean Mota]

It was all on the Charlie Chat.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

I can't wait to a see a cheese souffle prepared in high definition!

 

[BFG]

I've seen food on ultra on that reservations show

 

[SatinKzo]

I can't wait to a see a cheese souffle prepared in high definition!

As long as Rachel Ray or Giada De Laurentis is in HD, then I will be happy! Hell they can boil dirt for all I care. Just mute and enjoy!

 

[bk63ross]

Hey maybe now we can convince the wifees to get another HD set...

 

[Bountykiller]

hah. Tried the whole convincing thing after watching via the food channel. didnt fly as she splashed out for xmas and got me a sony 9000es amp (thats a big "ouch" to the pocketbook, didnt dare tell her i wanted the crazy ass new denon one for fear of death!) Anyways, at 299 or 99 if u wait the 622 sounds like a great deal.

 

[CubsWin]

Was there any mention of Starz HD on the chat or did I miss it? I saw the name flash up on the screen during one of the videos, but didn't hear anyone ever confirm the channel was coming.

 

[Sean Mota]

I do not think they confirm it because the contract was not done. But it looks like they have intention of doing so. Just the fact that it was there makes you think that it can happen.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

As long as Rachel Ray or Giada De Laurentis is in HD, then I will be happy! Hell they can boil dirt for all I care. Just mute and enjoy!

Never heard of them before.

But I guess I could watch this woman in HD:
http://homepage.mac.com/quinlanenterprises/pics/ray.jpg

and maybe her too:
http://www.foodsavvywebsite.com/About/IMAG001.JPG

 

[Lucky]

Yes, Food Network in HD will be really something. I was wondering does this mean that the Food Network and HGTV will be carried right at its inception ? Does Dish already have a deal with Scripps to carry these on day one of their HD channels ?

 

[Sean Mota]

According to Charlie. If you have a 211 or 622 you could see the New Voom channels today. Food Network, HGTV, UHD, and ESPN2 HD Feb 1. Those are already under contract. (again, someone correct me if I am wrong)

 

[Sean Mota]

Rumor has it that MHD (MTV HD) maybe in the works as well.

 

[Kirby Baker]

According to Charlie. If you have a 211 or 622 you could see the New Voom channels today. Food Network, HGTV, UHD, and ESPN2 HD Feb 1. Those are already under contract. (again, someone correct me if I am wrong)

Wouldnt that also include 411 owners?

 

[Lucky]

Food Network and HGTV are not out yet. I think Scripps will debut these in 2Q, so that is what I think Charlie meant.

 

[Cyclone]

According to Charlie. If you have a 211 or 622 you could see the New Voom channels today. Food Network, HGTV, UHD, and ESPN2 HD Feb 1. Those are already under contract. (again, someone correct me if I am wrong)

Slight error here.

The Food Network and HGTV where listed as "2nd quarter" and not Feb 1st. They likely won't be lauched by Feb 1st anyway.

 

[Sean Mota]

Thanks for the correction. I knew something was missing from that. Is the 411 MPEG-4 compatible. With all these receivers numbers is hard to keep track of them all

 

[Kirby Baker]

Yup, 411 is mpeg4, and from what I can tell, its the same as the 211, sans ethernet port.

 

[Sean Mota]

then you should not have a problem. I believe.