That's great. I don't care about the other two, but Speed-HD can't come soon enough. I hope it reaches the west coast soon.

SPEED HD?

Left turn Clyde.

Do they show F1 in HD?

Do they show F1 in HD?

Probably not true HD, but widescreen like the recent four races on Fox. I don't think the coverage is available in HD. I'd be happy with widescreen, but even happier with real HD.

What about other races? Do they (will they) show any races in HD, or will it just be their own shows like Pinks?

Generally all of the NASCAR events are in HD (or widescreen SD if their truck is at a Cup event and the truck race is somewhere else). I've seen ARCA and ALMS in widescreen SD as well.

This makes me think back to a post on the previous page mentioning how each market's Comcast office acts like a franchise would, and is basically in control of the channels it wants to add.

The good news there is that it sounds like there aren't any cable companies carrying FSN Detroit or FSN Indiana around there. If the MLB TV restructuring really happens, the Tigers and Reds should be dropped from your area, meaning that they'll be available to watch on ESPN, TBS, and MLB Extra Innings.
Cable companies hate to add regional sports networks since they are usually the most expensive channels besides ESPN. My area has two, CSN DC and MASN, but they cover the same region. Connecticut has the most RSN's that cable companies actually carry (4 from NY and 1 from BOS), but there's huge demand for all of them there and they're paying more for it.
There's still no reason I can think of for them to not carry CSN HD where you live, especially as popular as Chicago sports are around there.

The good news there is that it sounds like there aren't any cable companies carrying FSN Detroit or FSN Indiana around there. If the MLB TV restructuring really happens, the Tigers and Reds should be dropped from your area, meaning that they'll be available to watch on ESPN, TBS, and MLB Extra Innings.
Cable companies hate to add regional sports networks since they are usually the most expensive channels besides ESPN. My area has two, CSN DC and MASN, but they cover the same region. Connecticut has the most RSN's that cable companies actually carry (4 from NY and 1 from BOS), but there's huge demand for all of them there and they're paying more for it.
There's still no reason I can think of for them to not carry CSN HD where you live, especially as popular as Chicago sports are around there.

Does it cost our local office extra to add CSN HD when they already offer CSN (non HD), or is it a matter of bandwidth and or moving around channels? I'd also be curious to know if our fellow poster from Con. is paying that much more than those of us who don't receive the same number of RSNs.

Does it cost our local office extra to add CSN HD when they already offer CSN (non HD), or is it a matter of bandwidth and or moving around channels?

It's probably more of a bandwidth issue. Keep after them though. I went through the same thing with Comcast and CSN a couple years ago.

Each RSN generally costs about $2 a month per subscriber. While this is an insignificant cost for local sports fans, cable companies hate to add them since it drives up everyone's cable bills. RSN's will not accept anything other than basic cable placement, so it's either basic cable or no games at all from the team(s) they carry. Ironically, Comcast started the shift towards RSN's on basic cable with Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.

It's probably more of a bandwidth issue. Keep after them though. I went through the same thing with Comcast and CSN a couple years ago.

Each RSN generally costs about $2 a month per subscriber. While this is an insignificant cost for local sports fans, cable companies hate to add them since it drives up everyone's cable bills. RSN's will not accept anything other than basic cable placement, so it's either basic cable or no games at all from the team(s) they carry. Ironically, Comcast started the shift towards RSN's on basic cable with Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.

and Media One in Boston with NESN was the last holdout. Extended went up $1.50 a month when it finally went to Standard.

Updated 7/30/08

Available on many systems:
NFL Network HD
Discovery HD
The Learning Channel HD
Animal Planet HD
Sci-Fi HD
USA HD
TBS HD
Food Channel HD
HGTV HD
National Geographic HD
A&E HD
Regional Sports Net(s)
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
TNT HD
HD Theater
MOJO (NBA HD)
Golf Channel HD / Versus HD (NHL, PGA)
Universal HD
MHD
The Science Channel HD
The History Channel HD
CNN HD
HBO HD
Cinemax HD
AMC HD
Showtime HD
Starz HD
ABC Family HD
Disney HD
ABC HD
NBC HD
CBS HD
FOX HD
My Network TV HD
The CW HD
PBS Digital

Available on select systems:
Fox Business Channel HD
NHL Network HD
MGM HD
Fox News Channel HD
Speed HD
FX HD
WGN HD
Weather Channel HD
The Movie Channel HD
Showtime 2 HD

Available August 15th:
Big Ten Network HD

Signed contract:
ESPNews HD
Hallmark Movie Channel HD
RFD HD

Rumored to be coming soon:
MSNBC HD
CNBC HD+

Currently available on most systems:
NFL Network HD
Discovery HD
The Learning Channel HD
Animal Planet HD
Sci-Fi HD
USA HD
Food Channel HD
HGTV HD
A&E HD
Regional Sports Net(s)
The Science Channel HD
The History Channel HD
CNN HD
AMC HD
ABC Family HD
Disney HD
My Network TV HD


I don't have those.

I don't have those.That's why it says most systems.

I thought nobody in USA had ESPNewsHD

Ken H, when you say most systems, what exactly do you mean? like 50%? More? Reason:Out of the ones listed by tamahome, my system only carries 2 RSNs in HD: YES and SNY and MY network HD.

I thought nobody in USA had ESPNewsHD

I've had USA since December.

I've had USA since December.

Must have been quite a bender you had over the weekend.

;)

Must have been quite a bender you had over the weekend.

;)

Forgot the ":D".

Ken H, when you say most systems, what exactly do you mean? like 50%? More? Reason:Out of the ones listed by tamahome, my system only carries 2Based on what's posted across the forum, I believe on at least half of the systems, or more. Since I can't state this with 100% certainty, I've changed the header to read 'Available on many systems'.

Currently available on most systems:
Discovery HD
Sci-Fi HD
USA HD
The History Channel HD
CNN HD
AMC HD


I'd like the definition of "most", too, since we're short a few channels here in Denver, as shown above. We also don't have a dedicated RSN - any local sports in HD gets shown on MOJO.

I thought nobody in USA had ESPNewsHD

I thought it had been reported, but can not find the post, so I've moved it to another category, thanks.

I'd like the definition of "most", too, since we're short a few channels here in Denver, as shown above. We also don't have a dedicated RSN - any local sports in HD gets shown on MOJO.See my post directly above yours.

From Multichanel News:

Comcast Center Adds 14 HD Channels to HITS Lineup

Orlando – Comcast Media Center has signed transport agreements for 14 additional HD channels, bringing to 20 the roster of HDTV channels that will be available through HITS.

The additional HDTV services, which represent eight programming groups, will be delivered via the Comcast Media Center’s Quantum MPEG-2 programming service,

The center’s most recent transport agreements will add: History HD from A & E Television Networks; Animal Planet HD, Discovery Channel HD, HD Theater, Science Channel HD and TLC HD from Discovery Communications; ABC Family HD and Disney Channel HD from the Disney-ABC Television Group; Fox News HD from Fox News Channel; Lifetime Movie Network HD from Lifetime Networks; USA HD and SCI FI HD from NBC Universal; Outdoor Channel HD from Outdoor Channel; and Travel Channel HD from Travel Channel Media.

These HDTV networks join A&E HD, HGTV HD, Food Network HD, National Geographic Channel HD, Starz HD and Universal HD, which all launched on HITS Quantum last year. HITS Quantum’s HD channel lineup is delivered via SES AMERICOM’s AMC-18 HD-PRIME satellite.

“The demand for HD is expected to grow to over 47 million households by the end of this year and the CMC and our colleagues in the video programming community are working to continuously give cable operators programming to meet this growing demand,” Gary Traver, Comcast Media Center’s chief operating officer, said in a statement. “HITS Quantum’s HD programming solution provides cable systems operators with a more efficient option for expanding their HD channel lineups.”

HITS Quantum’s linear programming lineups currently include more than 210 digital video and audio services that are designed to support the cable industry’s migration to all digital. By converting more of their analog channels to standard-definition or HDTV digital formats, cable operators can reclaim bandwidth for offering additional advanced video and broadband services.

HITS Quantum’s MPEG-2 programming services include the HITS Quantum Classic lineup of more than 150 digital video and audio services typically carried on digital tiers; the HITS Quantum standard-definition lineup of digital feeds for nearly 70 widely carried basic and expanded basic channels; and an expanding lineup of HDTV channels.

The linear channels, as well as VOD programming available via the VOD In a Box service, may be received with one “triple-feed” antenna. The all-digital platform, which features secured authorization, optimized DPI triggers for the insertion of ads, and high-quality video and audio, also provides television networks with greater potential for additional penetration on HITS Quantum’s cable systems affiliates.

Additional HITS Quantum services available from Comcast Media Center include HITS Broadband, a carrier-class IP connectivity service, and HITS AxIS, a centralized resource to support the development, delivery and management of advanced interactive applications that use the ETV Enhanced Television-Binary Interchange Format platform, as well as the emerging tru2way platform.The three HD channels in bold are not currently on Comcast, but I would expect them to start showing up soon.

Signed contract:
Hallmark Movie Channel HD
RFD HD

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=887558&highlight=hallmark

http://www.rfdtv.com/Press/Releases/HTML/Comcast.asp

Signed contract:
Hallmark Movie Channel HD
RFD HD


Thanks for all your help, Marcus.

From Multichanel News:

The three HD channels in bold are not currently on Comcast, but I would expect them to start showing up soon.

For the others, that are on Comcast systems, does the article mean they weren't distributed via HITS until now? If so, how were they distributed?

And, does their addition to HITS make it more likely that Comcast systems not currently carrying them will start? We in Philly don't have:

Discovery Channel HD
Science Channel HD
Fox News HD
Lifetime Movie Network HD
USA HD
SCI FI HD
Outdoor Channel HD
Travel Channel HD

For the others, that are on Comcast systems, does the article mean they weren't distributed via HITS until now? If so, how were they distributed? Conventional C or Ku bands.


And, does their addition to HITS make it more likely that Comcast systems not currently carrying them will start?I'd think maybe yes.

Does anyone know if the Fox News, Speed, and FX HD channels reported in Richmond, VA are HITS packaged?

What is HITS?

What is HITS?

Try reading the topic.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=14383627&postcount=6773

Does anyone know if the Fox News, Speed, and FX HD channels reported in Richmond, VA are HITS packaged?

Based on the article above, I'd guess no, but that's just a guess.

Each RSN generally costs about $2 a month per subscriber. While this is an insignificant cost for local sports fans, cable companies hate to add them since it drives up everyone's cable bills. RSN's will not accept anything other than basic cable placement, so it's either basic cable or no games at all from the team(s) they carry. Ironically, Comcast started the shift towards RSN's on basic cable with Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.[/QUOTE]

If we already get Comcast Sportsnet Chicago (non HD), would the local office still have to charge the $2 per month customer fee, or is there some kind of a break if you already get the standard def version of the channel?

Comcast had no problem charging $2 a month for MASN without a word to customers once a deal was done.

Based on the article above, I'd guess no, but that's just a guess.

Too bad. Since all three are owned by Fox I was hoping it would increase the probability of getting Speed HD. I'd be willing to make a deal with that Devil to get F-1 in HD (eventually).

What is HITS?

HITS is an acronym for Headend In The Sky(a satellite). As the linked article notes, it's how Comcast delivers the bulk of it's programming to it's local systems and other cable companies that purchase the service. It's been the subject of discussion here recently due to the practice of re-compressing the original HD signal and then sending the signal back out to the local systems at 3 per QAM, arguably reducing the quality from the original received feed.

All I can say is I do not get these channels on the Garden State system.:(
Discovery HD
The Learning Channel HD
Animal Planet HD
Sci-Fi HD
USA HD
Food Channel HD
HGTV HD
Versus HD (NHL, PGA)
The Science Channel HD
The History Channel HD
CNN HD
AMC HD
ABC Family HD
Disney HD
My Network TV HD
Fox Business Channel HD
MGM HD
Fox News Channel HD
Speed HD
FX HD
WGN HD
Weather Channel HD
Big Ten Network HD
ESPNews HD
Hallmark Movie Channel HD
RFD HD
MSNBC HD
CNBC HD+
This all that I can think of now.:eek:

Since we're all chiming in with what's carried on our systems, these are the ones I'm sure are carried on our system here (might be others carried I don't recall):

Discovery HD
Animal Planet HD
Sci-Fi HD
USA HD
TBS HD
Food Channel HD
HGTV HD
National Geographic HD
A&E HD
Regional Sports Net(s)
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
TNT HD
HD Theater
MOJO (NBA HD)
Golf Channel HD / Versus HD (NHL, PGA)
Universal HD
MHD
The Science Channel HD
The History Channel HD
CNN HD
HBO HD
Cinemax HD
Showtime HD
Starz HD
ABC Family HD
Disney HD
ABC HD
NBC HD
CBS HD
FOX HD
My Network TV HD
The CW HD
PBS Digital

The Movie Channel HD and SHO TOO HD added in parts of MA and NH.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14388960#post14388960

I wish my system would add TLC HD, AMC HD, FX HD, Fox Business HD, CNN HD & Fox News HD. But even without those we still have 11 more HD channels than Comcast of NJ II.

I'm getting pretty sick of Comcast, I have all the movie channels, DTV has way more movie channels in hd. Plus I just read this sometime this morning

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/28/directv-to-boast-130-hd-channels-on-august-14th-1080p-movies-la/

I can't think comcast is planning 1080p anytime soon. Look how far behind they already are. The only reason I haven't switched yet is I have 3 dvr boxes already installed and I don't have 2 buy them which is nice and I like the fact it doesn't go out in the rain or snow and I do use the on demand here and there. But with dtv having so many hd ppv channels and a dvr it might as well be on demand. I dunno, I'm so split

I can't think comcast is planning 1080p anytime soon. Look how far behind they already are. You need to read the DirecTV topic about 1080p movies. They will be delivered via the Internet. This is an area that Comcast is already way ahead in.

You need to read the DirecTV topic about 1080p movies. They will be delivered via the Internet. This is an area that Comcast is already way ahead in.

well I guess thats a lil dif then, I heard the new dtv boxes can do 1080p, the motos can't or can they?

You need to read the DirecTV topic about 1080p movies. They will be delivered via the Internet. This is an area that Comcast is already way ahead in.

How is Comcast "way ahead"?
Comcast doesn't offer movie downloads via the Internet and their OnDemand is not 1080p. About the only thing Comcast has is FanCast, which is streaming and definitely not HD.

How is Comcast "way ahead"?
Comcast doesn't offer movie downloads via the Internet and their OnDemand is not 1080p. About the only thing Comcast has is FanCast, which is streaming and definitely not HD.Comcast doesn't need to use the Internet, they already have a direct pipe to the end user.

Anyone that's interested in 1080p must have a 1080p display. When a 1080p display properly deinterlaces a 1080i 24fps source (film), it's essentially the same as a native 1080p signal to the 1080p display.

This is exactly how existing DVD & the original FOX Widescreen, both 480i sources, became 480p.

The only real question is how much bandwidth will either provider use. This remains to be determined for DirecTV, but based on previous history, don't expect it to be vastly more than what the other market options offer.

I just wish they would put things Mythbusters and Battlestar Galactica in on demand hd, since I don't have those hd channels.

The Movie Channel HD and SHO TOO HD added in parts of MA and NH.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14388960#post14388960


As more and more Comcast customers select digital cable - more than 70 percent of New England customers now subscribe to digital service - the company will continue to launch more HD and On Demand programming.


http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080729/BIZ/80729020&sfad=1

As more and more Comcast customers select digital cable - more than 70 percent of New England customers now subscribe to digital service - the company will continue to launch more HD and On Demand programming.

And remove more analog channels.

And remove more analog channels.As they should, everywhere! :)

I'm getting pretty sick of Comcast, I have all the movie channels, DTV has way more movie channels in hd.That is about all DirecTV is better at, from what I could see from my time with a DirecTV MPEG-2 box -- so if you have a MPEG-4 box that's just two aspects that DirecTV is better at. There are so many other aspects of video service that matter to people: VOD, billing accuracy, price, performance in bad weather, etc. and as much people like to complain about these things with respect to Comcast, people love to complain about these things with respect to DirecTV and all the rest of the video providers as well, and with respect so some of those, Comcast is unquestionably better than even DirecTV (for the reasons you gave for why you haven't switched yet!!!!!!!!!) And while Comcast does require a box on every television in a few areas, in most places they still don't and that's an aspect that DirecTV cannot come close on -- an aspect where Comcast is so much better than DirecTV that that one advantage alone overrules, for many people, all other advantages DirecTV may offer.

Look how far behind they already are.They're only behind with regard to one or two aspects, with respect to one of many service providers. I've also recently had a chance to check out Cablevision and TWC, and my Comcast service was better than both.

I think you're exaggerating the contrasts.

Last week 3 new Hd's (Disney, Family, and Science)
Today we have 2 new HD's (AMC and TLC)
I don't have SHO, so I dont know if the new SHOHD was added
Maybe next week FXHD, or the weather channel........

As they should, everywhere! :)

I wasn't complaining, I was just stating what Comcast wasn't.

As they should, everywhere! :)

Since 67% of their video subscribers nationwide have digital, (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6582739.html) hopefully they will pick up the pace soon.

From seacoastonline.com:

Comcast adds seven new HD channels in NH

PORTSMOUTH - Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, announced Tuesday that it has launched seven new High Definition (HD) networks in traditional Comcast communities in New Hampshire

The seven new HD channels can be found on the Comcast lineup as follows:

• Disney HD
• ABC Family HD
• TLC HD
• AMC HD
• Science Channel HD

And 2 channels that are new additions to Comcast nationwide:
• TMC (The Movie Channel) HD, which is now available to subscribers of The Movie Channel, features theatricals, cult classics and indie films. Plus, The Movie Channel airs programming stunts like The Good Stuff and Splatterday on Saturdays, film facts, movie trivia, celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes extras.

• Showtime 2 HD is available to all Showtime subscribers. Showtime 2 HD is home to “catch-up marathons” of Showtime Original Series and SHO Sports Presents, an exclusive series airing every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET/PT featuring the best of Showtime Championship Boxing, ShoBox: The New Generation, mixed martial arts (MMA) matches and the ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series.

From seacoastonline.com:

Comcast adds seven new HD channels in NH

PORTSMOUTH - Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, announced Tuesday that it has launched seven new High Definition (HD) networks in traditional Comcast communities in New Hampshire

The seven new HD channels can be found on the Comcast lineup as follows:

• Disney HD
• ABC Family HD
• TLC HD
• AMC HD
• Science Channel HD

And 2 channels that are new additions to Comcast nationwide:
• TMC (The Movie Channel) HD, which is now available to subscribers of The Movie Channel, features theatricals, cult classics and indie films. Plus, The Movie Channel airs programming stunts like The Good Stuff and Splatterday on Saturdays, film facts, movie trivia, celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes extras.

• Showtime 2 HD is available to all Showtime subscribers. Showtime 2 HD is home to “catch-up marathons” of Showtime Original Series and SHO Sports Presents, an exclusive series airing every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET/PT featuring the best of Showtime Championship Boxing, ShoBox: The New Generation, mixed martial arts (MMA) matches and the ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series.

Yep, we got all these out in Western MA as well.

And 2 channels that are new additions available to Comcast systems nationwide:
• TMC (The Movie Channel) HD, which is now available to subscribers of The Movie Channel, features theatricals, cult classics and indie films. Plus, The Movie Channel airs programming stunts like The Good Stuff and Splatterday on Saturdays, film facts, movie trivia, celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes extras.

• Showtime 2 HD is available to all Showtime subscribers. Showtime 2 HD is home to “catch-up marathons” of Showtime Original Series and SHO Sports Presents, an exclusive series airing every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET/PT featuring the best of Showtime Championship Boxing, ShoBox: The New Generation, mixed martial arts (MMA) matches and the ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series.

I guess that should say 'mostly nationwide'.

I guess that should say 'mostly nationwide'.I worded it wrong. This should be better:

And 2 channels that are new additions available to Comcast systems nationwide:

Right now Comcast got this promotional deal that anyone who gets the triple package-cable, phone, & internet-will get a free Wii video game system. It's just another attempt to keep customers from switching to the satellites & telcos as well as to lure new subscribers. Comcast is just so desperate.

It's just another attempt to keep customers from switching to the satellites & telcos as well as to lure new subscribers. Comcast is just so desperate.

Yes! SHAME on Comcast for using marketing ploys to increase or retain business.

:rolleyes:

Comcast is HARDLY desperate.

2nd Quarter, 2008:
Consolidated Revenue Increased 11%
Pro Forma Growth of 8%
Consolidated Operating Cash Flow Increased 11%
Pro Forma Growth of 8%
Consolidated Operating Income Increased 19%
EPS Increased 11% to $0.21
Free Cash Flow Increased 216% to $1.2 Billion
Repurchased 48 Million Common Shares for $1.0 Billion

Any updated word on comcast carrying the NBC Olympic soccer and basketball channels? I know there was an article stating comcast had a signed contract for them, but i don't know of any local markets confirming they will be carrying them (or if they will be in HD or not).

Heres an article (biased of course) about the lack of responses in local markets:
http://www.worldcupblog.org/olympics-2008/comcast-doesnt-care-whether-you-can-watch-olympic-soccer-or-not.html

Yes! SHAME on Comcast for using marketing ploys to increase or retain business.

:rolleyes:

Comcast is HARDLY desperate.

2nd Quarter, 2008:
Consolidated Revenue Increased 11%
Pro Forma Growth of 8%
Consolidated Operating Cash Flow Increased 11%
Pro Forma Growth of 8%
Consolidated Operating Income Increased 19%
EPS Increased 11% to $0.21
Free Cash Flow Increased 216% to $1.2 Billion
Repurchased 48 Million Common Shares for $1.0 Billion








They are probably doing a whole lot better with their digital phone & internet services, but when it comes to adding more HD channels like other providers, Comcast sucks!

They aren't in business to add HD channels. They're in business to make profit. They've added the HD channels they need to to safeguard their profits, in appopriate measure given the ramifications of adding too many HD channels (i.e., the more HD channels they provide, the worse their service is to their analog-dependent customers, and the more HD video quality is subject to the impact of 3:1 muxing).

Right now Comcast got this promotional deal that anyone who gets the triple package-cable, phone, & internet-will get a free Wii video game system. It's just another attempt to keep customers from switching to the satellites & telcos as well as to lure new subscribers. Comcast is just so desperate.

Is it desperation for Verizon FIOS to give out Free HDTVs and $200 gift checks?

They aren't in business to add HD channels. They're in business to make profit.

EXACTLY.

As a Comcast shareholder, I'm just fine with them making money - any way they can.

:D

They aren't in business to add HD channels. They're in business to make profit. They've added the HD channels they need to to safeguard their profits, in appopriate measure given the ramifications of adding too many HD channels (i.e., the more HD channels they provide, the worse their service is to their analog-dependent customers, and the more HD video quality is subject to the impact of 3:1 muxing).

There goes bicker1 throwing a cold bucket of reality onto the situation :D

They aren't in business to add HD channels. They're in business to make profit. They've added the HD channels they need to to safeguard their profits, in appopriate measure given the ramifications of adding too many HD channels (i.e., the more HD channels they provide, the worse their service is to their analog-dependent customers, and the more HD video quality is subject to the impact of 3:1 muxing).

Comcast is starting to greatly reduce the number of analog channels to free up bandwidth. They will probably keep (in most areas) a core analog lineup similar to basic cable for about two years until they can get cheap digital to analog converters in place. To stay competitive I would bet in most parts of the country they will double their HD lineup by the end of the year. Switched video and getting new boxed that have mpeg4 along with upgrading their bandwidth to the 850 to 1ghz range will add enough flexibility for them to stay competitive. Hopefully they will view 3:1 muxing as a short term solution. The satellite competitors learned their lesson with "HD light" and are now delivering a better quality picture using mpeg4.

Is it desperation for Verizon FIOS to give out Free HDTVs and $200 gift checks?

Hold on now! Here in South Jersey Comcast has offerd a free HD TV and now they are offering a free Wii if you sighn up for the tripples play.
So do not make Verizon look bad!

...To stay competitive I would bet in most parts of the country they will double their HD lineup by the end of the year...
Seriously?

Comcast seems to be hitting a bandwidth wall in many locations right now. SDV, MPEG4 and other technical solutions will not be arriving this year (IMHO). Instead, they will slowly migrate some analog channels to digital and then perhaps add a hand-full of the more promising HD channels this year, but it won’t be a doubling. I’m not sure they will do anything dramatic until they see a mass exodus to the competition.

Mickey

Seriously?

Comcast seems to be hitting a bandwidth wall in many locations right now. SDV, MPEG4 and other technical solutions will not be arriving this year (IMHO). Instead, they will slowly migrate some analog channels to digital and then perhaps add a hand-full of the more promising HD channels this year, but it won’t be a doubling. I’m not sure they will do anything dramatic until they see a mass exodus to the competition.

Mickey

When RCN did the "analog crush" in Dedham, the DTE was flooded with complaints and people overran their office. Slowly moving channels in all areas to digital was a much wiser decision then what RCN went through.

I just noticed the following channels added to the guide in the Jacksonville, FL market:

428 FNC HD
450 Speed HD
451 FX HD

I just noticed the following channels added to the guide in the Jacksonville, FL market:

428 FNC HD
450 Speed HD
451 FX HD

It must be nice to see new channels. All we get is channels removed:mad:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14245156#post14245156

There goes bicker1 throwing a cold bucket of reality onto the situation :D"7. We honor reality...." - Pantheist Credo

I just noticed the following channels added to the guide in the Jacksonville, FL market:

428 FNC HD
450 Speed HD
451 FX HD
Nashville also got those additions today.

I just noticed the following channels added to the guide in the Jacksonville, FL market:

428 FNC HD
450 Speed HD
451 FX HD

Nice to see Speed HD finally showing up. This makes 3 places where these channels have shown up together so far. Looks like another HITS 3-pack, since all are Fox channels. I'll put up with FNC if I get to watch F-1 in HD (eventually).

Is there something wrong with the forum? I can only access as recent as page 228.

Is there something wrong with the forum? I can only access as recent as page 228.

Yes there was. Here is the message that appears at the top of the forum index.

AVS Forum Community:
On the morning of August 11, AVS Forum suffered a major failure in the database and backup storage. As such, we have no choice but to recover from August 2nd.

This represents tens of thousands of lost posts and new threads for the last week. There is nothing we can do about it at this time but move forward. We are sorry about the loss and will work to be sure this does not happen again. We are as upset about this as you may be, more than likely even more. Further details can be found in the Forum Operations section.

Regretfully,


AVS Forum

So, everything posted after August 1st until today has been lost.

Central Indiana will get NFL Network HD and Big Ten Network HD on August 15th.

I just saw an episode of Charmed, where 'The Cleaners' erase a day's worth of memories from the Charmed Ones. Hmmm...

Big Ten HD was added today on channel 256 & the SD version is on channel 255 in Chicago.

Big Ten HD was added today on channel 256 & the SD version is on channel 255 in Chicago.

Where are you located? Neither are showing up here in Schaumburg. Heck, they even removed 255 after months of listing it as a temporary channel.

Where are you located? Neither are showing up here in Schaumburg. Heck, they even removed 255 after months of listing it as a temporary channel.










I am in the Hyde Park area in Chicago. I just turned on the tv going through the channels & there it was on channel 256. The SD version is on channel
255.

Comcast today says it will add four new High-Definition channels in several New Jersey counties, including Warren, Hunterdon and Morris.

The new channels will be AMC HD, the home of the popular series, Mad Men, Speed HD, FX HD and Fox News HD.


http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcast081208.htm

http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcast081208.htm

Will NE NJ ever get any HD channels?????

They removed 255 here too btw.

Will NE NJ ever get any HD channels?????

Same with Burlington County South Jersey. A friend just dropped them for DirecTV. Don't think I'll be far behind. Talked to Comcast yesterday - nothing new. Supervisor promised to call me back. No surprise - she didn't.

I am in the Hyde Park area in Chicago. I just turned on the tv going through the channels & there it was on channel 256. The SD version is on channel
255.

Im also seeing these in lincoln park.

Same with Burlington County South Jersey. A friend just dropped them for DirecTV. Don't think I'll be far behind. Talked to Comcast yesterday - nothing new. Supervisor promised to call me back. No surprise - she didn't.

You are on the same system as me Garden State Cable System. Comcast has no plans for at least two years before the do any kind of upgrade to the system.:mad:

Here in Champaign-Urbana, IL Comcast is going to start broadcasting the Big Ten Network on Friday, August 15. I thought that Comcast was waiting until that date for all the systems to start broadcasting the BTN.

I got it in Virginia about a month ago (in SD only). It looks like they are rolling it out at different times depending on system, but are probably contractually obligated to have it on by 8-15 at the latest.

*In my area, it's on the sports tier.

You are on the same system as me Garden State Cable System. Comcast has no plans for at least two years before the do any kind of upgrade to the system.:mad:

What bugs me is that they obviously CAN add channels. They've temproarily added two channels for soccer and basketball Olympic HD events. So they obviously have the capability to add them. They just choose not to. (But the raise rates every year, while providing nothing to the consumer.)

Unfortunately, there are too many trees around for me to get satellite. And FIOS doesn't seem to be in any rush to come to town either. Just wish I could dump Comcast for Cablevision.

What bugs me is that they obviously CAN add channels. They've temproarily added two channels for soccer and basketball Olympic HD events. So they obviously have the capability to add them. They just choose not to. (But the raise rates every year, while providing nothing to the consumer.)

Unfortunately, there are too many trees around for me to get satellite. And FIOS doesn't seem to be in any rush to come to town either. Just wish I could dump Comcast for Cablevision.

The best part is that they take away channels, raise the rates and we get no HD channels. Bend over and ComCast will feed it to us again.

I just turned on Mojo (206 on my box) and it was USA HD. To my knowledge, we've never had USA HD before, I wonder if they are re-arranging channels in the Trenton/Lambertville Area.

The best part is that they take away channels, raise the rates and we get no HD channels. Bend over and ComCast will feed it to us again.

I cut back my service twice this year and let them know it was because they aren't adding any more HD channels and that I wasn't going to pay them more money for SD channels that I don't watch. I'm now paying well under 1/2 what I was last year (over $125/month just for TV service, not including Internet).

My friend who just dumped Comcast is having his DirecTV installed tomorrow. I can't wait to find out what his experience is 'cause I'm ready to jump too. This is ridiculous - Comcast isn't going to add any more HD here and my TV is just getting old waiting on them while everybody else gets 2x, 3x & 4x the HD channels I do.

I just turned on Mojo (206 on my box) and it was USA HD. To my knowledge, we've never had USA HD before, I wonder if they are re-arranging channels in the Trenton/Lambertville Area.

Mojo is being pre-empted every day for USA HD olympic coverage. Once the olmypics are over, the channel will go back to just plain old Mojo.

Mojo is being pre-empted every day for USA HD olympic coverage. Once the olmypics are over, the channel will go back to just plain old Mojo.
Thankfully, USA was an HD channel that was added to our system in April. Comcast is pre-empting Mojo with the alternative Comcast Sport Channel so we can see the Cubs vs. Braves game.

Too bad they can't add channels in the on demand section.

I got the starz on demand hd stuff fixed. They had me marked down with cinemax hd instead (I don't have cinemax.)

Where's hbo on demand? I can't find it.

Where's hbo on demand? I can't find it.

HBO rarely offers HD on Demand content to Comcast. They put up some Sopranos episodes on HD on Demand during their last half season, but that's been about it for the last 12 months.

Actually, I did see John Adams in HBO HD on demand, but it was in the SD section.

Any former Adelphia subs in here? I'd be curious to see what you're getting for HD. We were supposed to get approx. 7 new HD channels last week and still nothing here in NH. As a former Adelphia sub, I think we get about 70% of what existing Comcast subs get for HD , yet still pay the same. :-(

HBO rarely offers HD on Demand content to Comcast. They put up some Sopranos episodes on HD on Demand during their last half season, but that's been about it for the last 12 months.

I wonder why they restrict the OnDemand -- if anyone wants to steal their precious intellectual property it's a lot easier to do with the regular channel than with OnDemand.

Some interesting thread-relevant news from Boston. The City of Boston proper (and neighboring Brookline) now have a big lead in channels over The Rest Of Us in the surrounding areas due to Expanded Basic having gone all-digital (those two cities were acquired as one system years ago, and always required a box for Expanded).

Several of yesterday's additions seem to be firsts for Comcast nationally. Here's the list:

793 FUSED
794 BRAVO HD
795 CNBC HD
796 ESPN News HD
797 BIO HD
798 IFC HD
799 WE HD
830 FX HD
841 Fox News HD

I've seen FX and Fox News mentioned here before, but not the 700-series entries. It may be months before I see any of these here in Watertown, but we just got seven adds in July (when service began in 2003, there were five channels total), so I suppose I shouldn't complain too much.

Holy hell!!! ESPNewsHD!!!! Lucky!!!

Any sign of the Big Ten Network in the Ann Arbor area? and what channel is it supposed to be on? any news on any other new channels? FX espnnews etc.

My friend who just dumped Comcast is having his DirecTV installed tomorrow. I can't wait to find out what his experience is 'cause I'm ready to jump too. This is ridiculous - Comcast isn't going to add any more HD here and my TV is just getting old waiting on them while everybody else gets 2x, 3x & 4x the HD channels I do.

Let us know how it goes. Maybe I'll get a chainsaw and level the trees just to dump Comcast!

Maxmam I was on the phone with DirecTV today and they might be able to put a dish on a small poll in my back yard. My house has a new roof and siding. If I put a dish on the roof or siding it will void the warranty.

Any former Adelphia subs in here? I'd be curious to see what you're getting for HD. We were supposed to get approx. 7 new HD channels last week and still nothing here in NH. As a former Adelphia sub, I think we get about 70% of what existing Comcast subs get for HD , yet still pay the same. :-(

We do OK in Colorado Springs. You can check here (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1011955) for our lineup.

Any sign of the Big Ten Network in the Ann Arbor area? and what channel is it supposed to be on? any news on any other new channels? FX espnnews etc.

Big Ten Network HD (Along with the SD channels) tomorrow. Channel 256.

Big Ten Network HD (Along with the SD channels) tomorrow. Channel 256.

Same here.

I guess those of us in non-Big Ten areas who get the BTN are just waiiting to see if we get HD. Probably not, since we are not in the proper area. A little frustrating, although I probably won't watch too many games there, but I do love HD sports.

Rich N.

Several of yesterday's additions seem to be firsts for Comcast nationally. Here's the list:

793 FUSED
794 BRAVO HD
795 CNBC HD
796 ESPN News HD
797 BIO HD
798 IFC HD
799 WE HD
830 FX HD
841 Fox News HD


The first post of this topic lists all the known HD channels Comcast carries. Of those you listed above, these are totally new:
FUSE HD
BRAVO HD
BIO HD
IFC HD
WE HD

ESPNews HD was known as being a signed deal but not available as yet.

Fox News HD & FX HD were available on at least some systems.

CNBC+ HD was rumored.

Thanks for the update.

Big Ten Network showed up today here in the Chicago area[255 SD 256 HD]btw.

Let us know how it goes. Maybe I'll get a chainsaw and level the trees just to dump Comcast!

They just installed it on his roof. He said the box has no display (can't tell what channel you're on) and that there have to be 2 lines coming from the dish to the box in order to record 2 programs at the same time. He had to go so I'll keep you posted...

Maxmam I was on the phone with DirecTV today and they might be able to put a dish on a small poll in my back yard. My house has a new roof and siding. If I put a dish on the roof or siding it will void the warranty.

I don't want holes in my roof or siding either. I do have a brick chimney, but a pole would be great since the dish would be easily accessable (my neighbor was on his roof clearing snow off his dish one winter).

Some interesting thread-relevant news from Boston. The City of Boston proper (and neighboring Brookline) now have a big lead in channels over The Rest Of Us in the surrounding areas due to Expanded Basic having gone all-digital (those two cities were acquired as one system years ago, and always required a box for Expanded).

Several of yesterday's additions seem to be firsts for Comcast nationally. Here's the list:

793 FUSED
794 BRAVO HD
795 CNBC HD
796 ESPN News HD
797 BIO HD
798 IFC HD
799 WE HD
830 FX HD
841 Fox News HD

I've seen FX and Fox News mentioned here before, but not the 700-series entries. It may be months before I see any of these here in Watertown, but we just got seven adds in July (when service began in 2003, there were five channels total), so I suppose I shouldn't complain too much.

Dang...I would love to have IFC HD and Bravo HD, possibly ESPN News HD (even though it's just SD framed with tickers). Hope we get those down here soon.

I'll be blocking Fox News HD, however. ;)

Maxmam I have seen the mounted on brick chimney but you get to see the rust running down the bricks from the clamps. That is no go for me. I will see what they say when they come out.

The first post of this topic lists all the known HD channels Comcast carries. Of those you listed above, these are totally new:
FUSE HD
BRAVO HD
BIO HD
IFC HD
WE HD

ESPNews HD was known as being a signed deal but not available as yet.

Fox News HD & FX HD were available on at least some systems.

CNBC+ HD was rumored.

Thanks for the update.

You're welcome! And I should have namechecked scorpion74, who broke the news in the Comcast Boston forum:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14440614#post14440614

More HD Channels for Comcast’s Keystone State Subscribers

AMC HD, Speed Channel HD Among New Offerings in Hershey and Harrisburg

By Larry Barrett -- Multichannel News, 8/14/2008 2:24:00 PM

Comcast customers in suburban Harrisburg and Hershey, Pa. will have 10 more HD channels and four more standard-definition channels to choose from Friday when the cable operator completes its latest channel expansion in the area.

In January, the company announced plans to give consumers more than 1,000 HD choices in 2008 and detailed its strategy to begin adding additional HD movies.

“Our customers requested the most popular movies, sports, nature and lifestyle programming in HD and we are delivering it,” Jim Samaha, senior vice president, Comcast Central Pennsylvania region, said in a statement. “We will continue to offer more HD choices and better HD picture quality, anytime and anywhere our customers want to watch.”

Additional HD networks that will be added to the Comcast lineup in Hershey and Harrisburg’s suburban areas include: AMC HD, Animal Planet HD, Big Ten Network HD, CNN HD, Fox News Channel HD, FX HD, The History Channel HD, NHL Network HD, Speed Channel HD and The Weather Channel HD.

It will also add 3ABN, Inspiration, TBN and The Word to its subscribers’ channel lineup.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6587672.html

I dont understand why we cant get any new channels in chicago. We have been on an ADS for a long time.

HBO rarely offers HD on Demand content to Comcast. They put up some Sopranos episodes on HD on Demand during their last half season, but that's been about it for the last 12 months.

Didn't HBO say they were going to add a second (or more) HD channel about the time they virtually eliminated their VOD offerings (with the few notable exceptions already mentioned). I know we still only have one HD HBO channel on Comcast in Chicago, does any region have more than one?

Maxmam I have seen the mounted on brick chimney but you get to see the rust running down the bricks from the clamps. That is no go for me. I will see what they say when they come out.

Not the way to go then. Thanks for the head's up. Keep me updated please. I am interested in the pole mount.

I am interested in the pole mount.

Aren't we all??

And then the shot put.

Not the way to go then. Thanks for the head's up. Keep me updated please. I am interested in the pole mount.

This is off topic, and needs it's own topic or off line.

Comcast Launches Nine New HD Networks in Vermont

Disney HD
ABC Family HD
TLC HD
AMC HD
Science Channel HD
Animal Planet HD
Sci-Fi HD
TMC (The Movie Channel) HD
Showtime 2 HD

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/comcast-launches-nine-new-hd/story.aspx?guid={98A10172-FF5A-4E52-A724-9ABD81A29B24}&dist=hppr

I dont understand why we cant get any new channels in chicago. We have been on an ADS for a long time.

NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up

//NEWSWIRE
//AUG 14, 2008

On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago.

In addition to the Big Ten Network HD, this bumps the city of Chicago from 38 current HD channels to a total of 54 HD channels, beating U-Verse which only offers a total of 49 HD channels at this time.

The new channels include: Weather Channel HD on Digital HD Channel 270 which is a simulcast of the nationwide weather channel feed; FX HD on channel 267; Fox News Channel HD on Ch. 265; Bravo HD Ch. 278; CNBC HD on Ch. 266; and QVC HD on Channel 282. These will all require subscription to Digital Starter.

We also are launching Independent Film Channel HD on Ch. 280; WE HD on Ch. 281; Fuse HD on Ch. 279; Encore HD on Ch. 263; and Fox Business Network on Ch. 264.

Customers will need a subscription to Digital Classic.

We are also launching four HD channels on our Sports Entertainment Package including: NBA TV HD on Ch. 235; NHL Network HD on Ch. 234; Hallmark Movie Channel HD on 227 and Speed Channel HD on 237

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952045-NEWS-HD-channels-added-to-city-of-Chicago-lineup


First announcement of QVC HD, NBA TV HD, Encore HD.

Not the way to go then. Thanks for the head's up. Keep me updated please. I am interested in the pole mount.

Aren't we all??

As soon as I find out I will let you all know.

Aren't we all??

:):):)

This is off topic, and needs it's own topic or off line.

You're right. Daniel, please PM me w/updates.

NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up

//NEWSWIRE
//AUG 14, 2008

On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago.

In addition to the Big Ten Network HD, this bumps the city of Chicago from 38 current HD channels to a total of 54 HD channels, beating U-Verse which only offers a total of 49 HD channels at this time.

The new channels include: Weather Channel HD on Digital HD Channel 270 which is a simulcast of the nationwide weather channel feed; FX HD on channel 267; Fox News Channel HD on Ch. 265; Bravo HD Ch. 278; CNBC HD on Ch. 266; and QVC HD on Channel 282. These will all require subscription to Digital Starter.

We also are launching Independent Film Channel HD on Ch. 280; WE HD on Ch. 281; Fuse HD on Ch. 279; Encore HD on Ch. 263; and Fox Business Network on Ch. 264.

Customers will need a subscription to Digital Classic.

We are also launching four HD channels on our Sports Entertainment Package including: NBA TV HD on Ch. 235; NHL Network HD on Ch. 234; Hallmark Movie Channel HD on 227 and Speed Channel HD on 237

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952045-NEWS-HD-channels-added-to-city-of-Chicago-lineup


First announcement of QVC HD, NBA TV HD, Encore HD.


Excellent, thanks. Now just give us ESPN news HD.

We just picked up BigTen Network here in Eastern Ohio, however they gave us 2 SD versions (one in basic/one in digital tier) which is something they love to do for no reason. However, we didn't get BigTenHD and we are in the Big Ten 'area'. Hopefully it comes in the next few days.

Comcast Launches Nine New HD Networks in Vermont

Disney HD
ABC Family HD
TLC HD
AMC HD
Science Channel HD
Animal Planet HD
Sci-Fi HD
TMC (The Movie Channel) HD
Showtime 2 HD

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/comcast-launches-nine-new-hd/story.aspx?guid={98A10172-FF5A-4E52-A724-9ABD81A29B24}&dist=hppr

BTW...These channels were actually added. Now if they could get moving on Big Ten Network and other Premium Channels in HD that would be greeeeaaaaat!

NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up

//NEWSWIRE
//AUG 14, 2008

On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago.

In addition to the Big Ten Network HD, this bumps the city of Chicago from 38 current HD channels to a total of 54 HD channels, beating U-Verse which only offers a total of 49 HD channels at this time.

The new channels include: Weather Channel HD on Digital HD Channel 270 which is a simulcast of the nationwide weather channel feed; FX HD on channel 267; Fox News Channel HD on Ch. 265; Bravo HD Ch. 278; CNBC HD on Ch. 266; and QVC HD on Channel 282. These will all require subscription to Digital Starter.

We also are launching Independent Film Channel HD on Ch. 280; WE HD on Ch. 281; Fuse HD on Ch. 279; Encore HD on Ch. 263; and Fox Business Network on Ch. 264.

Customers will need a subscription to Digital Classic.

We are also launching four HD channels on our Sports Entertainment Package including: NBA TV HD on Ch. 235; NHL Network HD on Ch. 234; Hallmark Movie Channel HD on 227 and Speed Channel HD on 237

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952045-NEWS-HD-channels-added-to-city-of-Chicago-lineup


First announcement of QVC HD, NBA TV HD, Encore HD.


Wow, more to add to the list. I didn't even know some of those existed.

Comcast just started broadcasting the Big Ten Network today. The channel is located among the premium channels, right above Jenna Channel, which at this moment is showing something called Anal Crazed Milfs. I'm wondering how many parents are going to complain about this?

It would be nice to see, here in downstate Illinois, some of the new channels that Chicago is getting. My wife would especially like the Weather Channel in HD, and I would like the NBA channel in HD.

Thanks Comcast for adding the Big Ten Network, but did you know that this channel is avialable in HD?

No sign of the Big Ten Network in MA. :(

Thanks Comcast for adding the Big Ten Network, but did you know that this channel is avialable in HD?

They have it in HD, at least in some areas.

They have it in HD.

I know It just has not been added to the Reading, PA lineup

No sign of the Big Ten Network in MA. :(

Added today Boston (backbay)

885 Big 10 HD

I am totally shocked & amazed that Comcast is adding 15 new HD channels on August 19for the Chicago area & I know that more are on the way, e.g. Biography, ESPNews, The Movie Channel, Showtime 2, MGM, Planet Green, Spike, Nickelodeon, & hopefully Cartoon Network or Travel Channel. Good job Comcast & keep up the good work!

I am totally shocked & amazed that Comcast is adding 15 new HD channels on August 19for the Chicago area & I know that more are on the way, e.g. Biography, ESPNews, The Movie Channel, Showtime 2, MGM, Planet Green, Spike, Nickelodeon, & hopefully Cartoon Network or Travel Channel. Good job Comcast & keep up the good work!

The article says for the "city of Chicago". I don't know if that will be extended to the 'burbs. As far as the Big Ten Network it is my understanding Comcast was going to have it available in SD and HD in all states of the Big Ten Conference. It is also my understanding that Comcast was going to be selective in states that the Big Ten Conference does not have a presence.

I am glad I will now be able to see the University of Illinois on BTN, especially since we seem to finally have a decent football team.

They just finished laying Fios on my street. probably will be available in 90 days or so. I gotta say if Comcast doesn't get with it here in Union NJ system, I am outta here. We are missing so much of what the other systems have. No Sci Fi hd, no Disney family hd, no HGTV HD, No Lifetime Hd, no USA HD, excetera, excetera, excetera.

They just finished laying Fios on my street. probably will be available in 90 days or so. I gotta say if Comcast doesn't get with it here in Union NJ system, I am outta here. We are missing so much of what the other systems have. No Sci Fi hd, no Disney family hd, no HGTV HD, No Lifetime Hd, no USA HD, excetera, excetera, excetera.

I feel your pain

I feel your pain

Same here. Fios vs Comcast seems to be a no-brainer. Comcast just added a 'on demand in any room' feature. Isn't that cute?

They just finished laying Fios on my street. probably will be available in 90 days or so. I gotta say if Comcast doesn't get with it here in Union NJ system, I am outta here. We are missing so much of what the other systems have. No Sci Fi hd, no Disney family hd, no HGTV HD, No Lifetime Hd, no USA HD, excetera, excetera, excetera.

Verizon strung new cable on my street almost a year ago and still nothing, so don't hold your breath waiting. :rolleyes::mad:

Verizon strung new cable on my street almost a year ago and still nothing, so don't hold your breath waiting. :rolleyes::mad:

They just did that in July along Woodlane road and Smithville road. But My Town wants $500,000 Plus from Verizon to hook up to the streets. All of my Hook ups are under ground. So I Do not think I will see Fios any time soon.
But I can Hope:)

Verizon strung new cable on my street almost a year ago and still nothing, so don't hold your breath waiting. :rolleyes::mad:It's now been two years, here, since they strung the fiber down my street, and still nothing.

Here in Detroit:
2 Big Ten Network feeds added (one in basic tier, one in digital)
Big Ten Network HD added

It's now been two years, here, since they strung the fiber down my street, and still nothing.

Have you called them to ask?

Yes. I've actually spoken to the local engineer, and his supervisor. (As a matter of fact, the supervisor and I have been paying phone-tag this week, as I'm looking for another update.) They have not been optimistic about the situation changing soon, so far.

Anyone find it funny that comcast started a website to help subscribers to figure out which channels will be moving to digital and new hd channels. http://www.comcastdigitalworld.com/ But they have not updated it in a month. We have 7 more hd channels in our lineup and they still did not add those yet either.
CLASSIC COMCAST.........Like VOD they are too lazy to update it

Comcast's websites in general are garbage.

Comcast will launch the following HD channels on December 8, 2008: Versus, the Golf Channel, Entertainment(E!), Style Network, & G4. Currently, Versus & the Golf Channel is one whole network until December 8th & after that the two will have their own HD networks. To find out more just log on to the following website:comcastnetworks.com

Anyone find it funny that comcast started a website to help subscribers to figure out which channels will be moving to digital and new hd channels. http://www.comcastdigitalworld.com/ But they have not updated it in a month. We have 7 more hd channels in our lineup and they still did not add those yet either.
I think the main site you list is only certain regions. I put in my zip code and get nothing. I go to http://www.comcastdigitalworld.com/houston/ (which was on the bottom of my last bill) and put in my zip code to get the list of analog channels moving to digital next week.

It would be nice if they would put all this stuff on one website.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952045-NEWS-HD-channels-added-to-city-of-Chicago-lineup

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=14447565#post14447565

Isn't Chicago all digital? That's probably the only reason they keep getting more HD channels. Most Comcast cable systems can't handle 54 HD channels.

My area just got the HD channels that most other Comcast areas got last year (36 HD channels, 38 if you count the 2 Olympic ones). I doubt we'll get any more HD channels in the next year unless they swap out the 2 Olympic HD channels for something else. We did get BigTen, but not BigTen-HD.

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952045-NEWS-HD-channels-added-to-city-of-Chicago-lineup

Read the topic before posting.

Comcast will launch the following HD channels on December 8, 2008: Versus, the Golf Channel, Entertainment(E!), Style Network, & G4. Currently, Versus & the Golf Channel is one whole network until December 8th & after that the two will have their own HD networks. To find out more just log on to the following website:comcastnetworks.com

First post updated, thanks.

wow chicago is lucky, doubt any of those will come to michigan. I havent seen a new HD channel is a very long time.

Mom says Anne Arundel Co., MD is moving a bunch of basic channels (TCM, etc.) to higher numbers on 8/23. Sounds like they are removing a lot of analog channels. Maybe we will get these new HD channels in Central Maryland soon.

They calle dmy house a week ago telling me that they would be adding and changing channels. So far i got big ten and fox business channel. My dad was mad that they took off tvland.

Mom says Anne Arundel Co., MD is moving a bunch of basic channels (TCM, etc.) to higher numbers on 8/23. Sounds like they are removing a lot of analog channels. Maybe we will get these new HD channels in Central Maryland soon.

Howard County as well. Just about everything other than the Baltimore broadcast channels are moving to be "grouped for our convenience".:confused:

Sounds promising.

wow chicago is lucky, doubt any of those will come to michigan. I havent seen a new HD channel is a very long time.

we got Big Ten Network HD here in Michigan on friday

Tivo just added all the channels for me, but none come in yet. I have Digital Starter in Chicago, north side.

NEWS - HD channels added to city of Chicago line-up

//NEWSWIRE
//AUG 14, 2008

On August 19 Comcast will launch 15 HD channels in the city of Chicago.

......

We are also launching four HD channels on our Sports Entertainment Package including: NBA TV HD on Ch. 235; NHL Network HD on Ch. 234; Hallmark Movie Channel HD on 227 and Speed Channel HD on 237

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20952045-NEWS-HD-channels-added-to-city-of-Chicago-lineup

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I didn't see anyone ask this question, so I'll ask. I assume it may just have been a rushed press release, or maybe just a typo. Why are they listing the "Hallmark Movie Channel HD" as part of the four new HD channels on the "Sports Entertainment Package"? I may have missed something, but did Hallmark Movie Channel HD sign a deal to run WNBA games? Did they start an NFL highlights program?

Just seemed an odd place to put it; thats all. :confused:

I didn't see anyone ask this question, so I'll ask. I assume it may just have been a rushed press release, or maybe just a typo. Why are they listing the "Hallmark Movie Channel HD" as part of the four new HD channels on the "Sports Entertainment Package"? I may have missed something, but did Hallmark Movie Channel HD sign a deal to run WNBA games? Did they start an NFL highlights program?

Just seemed an odd place to put it; thats all. :confused:

Why? Fox movies is already in the package (at least for me it is).

It is not JUST sports - it is sports AND entertainment.

with the addition of all these HD channels, might we soon see HD channels for NBA league pass?

Thanks for the information. I didn't realize that, and I stand corrected. My area's Sports Entertainment Package (and you are right, they should emphasize the and) I thought consistent only of sports. I will have to check to see if they have added more to it here.

with the addition of all these HD channels, might we soon see HD channels for NBA league pass?

Or for MLB Extra Innings?

Or for MLB Extra Innings?

SDV seems like an ideal solution for MLB EI, NBA LP. and NHL CI.

TEAM HD and GAME HD cover baseball, hockey, and basketball. They are offered to cable companies at no extra charge by iNDemand. When one of the channel appears, so should the other. I've been sending an e-mail to my local office about once a month for about a year. My message is that if they have the HD channel, I'll buy the package. If not, I simply won't pay anything extra for it.

Or for MLB Extra Innings?

I have a problem in that I do enjoy EI since I root for teams outside my area. But it does anger me that we have to pay the same as other providers for the EI package and don't get the HD games (often 3 a day, usually 2) in HD. My complaints have gone unheeded. As far as HD channels go, this is my only complaint, although I'd still like to know if the BTN here in Maryland is HD or not. Nobody seems to know.

...I'd still like to know if the BTN here in Maryland is HD or not. Nobody seems to know.
I think I remember reading that Comcast would only guarantee BTN in HD in the states that have a Big Ten team. Here in Illinois we got the HD channel at the same time the BTN started broadcasting on Comcast, August 15.

Your memory is correct.

I sure hope they don't waste bandwidth on offering BTN in HD around here. :mad:

Your memory is correct.

I sure hope they don't waste bandwidth on offering BTN in HD around here. :mad:

I couldn't agree more.....wait I'm agreeing with Bicker1 ???

Fuse tv looks great.

Fuse tv looks great.

We don't even have Food & HGTV yet.

I think I remember reading that Comcast would only guarantee BTN in HD in the states that have a Big Ten team. Here in Illinois we got the HD channel at the same time the BTN started broadcasting on Comcast, August 15.

Oh man, I just realized why we aren't getting BTN in HD. While I live in Ohio, the Comcast 'hub' is out of Pittsburgh.

So, using this technicality, they can get around giving me the channel in HD.

Oh man, I just realized why we aren't getting BTN in HD. While I live in Ohio, the Comcast 'hub' is out of Pittsburgh.

So, using this technicality, they can get around giving me the channel in HD.

Penn State... call and complain.

What the F**K with comcast now. I was Just watching INHD and it gose to USA HD. But there is no USA HD in channel line up. Now one hour later it back to INHD.
Funny they tell me they can not add any HD channels to the Garden State system but they put two on for the Olympics and USA HD for one Hour. Funny They can't do it but they did!!
Now I see they are just bending us over again.

Funny they tell me they can not add any HD channels to the Garden State system...

Who told you that?

Who told you that?

Comcast when I called the local branch to find out when I would see more HD Channles.

Comcast when I called the local branch to find out when I would see more HD Channles.

...and you believed them??

CSRs are almost always clueless. Often they are purposely not told of new upcoming channel additions.

You can't accept the word from a CSR as Gospel.

The point is, they didn't add a new channel, just changed one out for another. Maybe they don't have the bandwidth to do add a new channel, as the CSR said, and maybe they do, but chose not to. But your example does not contradict what the CSR said.

The point is, they didn't add a new channel, just changed one out for another. Maybe they don't have the bandwidth to do add a new channel, as the CSR said, and maybe they do, but chose not to. But your example does not contradict what the CSR said.

I think this is the story. For those areas that don't have enough bandwidth to add more HD channels, Comcast is using the MOJO channel (do we even have INHD anymore?) to air the USA channel only for the Olympics events that on on USA. After this weekend all will go back to normal.

I remember during the Olympics in 2006, my local system showed Universal HD in place of INHD for the two weeks, then switched back afterwards. Universal HD showed up full time in 2007.

Yeah, but Daniel said it was only on for an hour.

Yeah, but Daniel said it was only on for an hour.

yep and the Olympic coverage on USA was 1 hour that particular period.

What gets me was I was watching Deep Sea Free Diving on INHD and it went to USA-HD but the info was for INHD.

I don't believe either Tribune nor Gemstar are cable of presenting a mix guide data from two different channels for the same channel, switching off by hour. The two services operate either all one way or the other. I suspect that there isn't even a way to submit the data indicating that the service provider will be switching back and forth. If it happens enough, perhaps Tribune and Gemstar will consider designing a way to handle it.

What gets me was I was watching Deep Sea Free Diving on INHD and it went to USA-HD but the info was for INHD.

There is no such channel as INHD anymore, it was renamed MOJO more than a year ago.

-Ken

Maybe he means 201 - INH2+, which is SD.

There is no such channel as INHD anymore, it was renamed MOJO more than a year ago.

Maybe you should tell the Comcast channel guide people that.:)

Mine says INHD and it is in 1080i. I bet Maxman is the same way as mine.

Comcast makes every channel the same resolution to the tv. If I set 4:3 override to 480p, it affects inh2+. It doesn't look HD either.

does anyone get regular MTV in HD? I get MHD and MTV2HD (which for all i can tell is a rebroadcast of regular MTV2 in digital).

Interesting. MTV2HD is not on the list. Ken, please add that one. I didn't even know the channel existed.

Motorola makes every channel the same resolution to the tv. If I set 4:3 override to 480p, it affects inh2+. It doesn't look HD either.
Fixed your post.

I have Comcast, and have some channels 720p while other channels 1080i, because my DVR outputs native resolution.

Fixed your post.

I have Comcast, and have some channels 720p while other channels 1080i, because my DVR outputs native resolution.

What dvr do you have?

TiVo S3.

does anyone get regular MTV in HD? I get MHD and MTV2HD (which for all i can tell is a rebroadcast of regular MTV2 in digital).?

There is no HD version of MTV2.

Also can confirm INHD & INHD2 are no longer in existence. INHD2 was combined with INHD in January 2007, and INHD was converted into MOJO in May 2007.

Mine says INHD and it is in 1080i. I bet Maxman is the same way as mine.

Same. Comcast owns both the channel and the guide yet the guide stills says INHD. Incredible.

Spoke to Comcast today. They at first tried to tell me the digital Big10 channel was the hi-def one and it hadn't been 'turned on yet'. I told her that other areas received all 3 channels on the 'roll-out'. She tried to tell me no one had gotten the Big Ten in HD. I told her I knew for a fact people in Chicago and Detroit had it.

She then backtracked and told me they had a meeting this morning and that it (along with other HD channels should couldn't remember) were going to be coming by the end of the year. She finally relented and said the Big10HD will be coming out on August 29th on channel 250. I told her 250 was FSNPittsburghHD. She said, yeah, they are dumping that channel but will provide all the FSNHD programming on MOJO should the need arise. They make no promise of bringing FSNHD back.

I got a little heated telling her I was upset that they were going to give us a channel and then take it away from us and then tore into her a bit about the fact that Time Warner, Armstrong and later this month DirectTV will be offering the 'local' networks all in hi-def while Comcast still refuses to offer FOX.

I also told her that mydigitalworld.com hasn't been updated since July 15th, and she said she would bring it up in their next 'meeting'.

So, long story short...Pittsburgh area will be losing FSNHD on August 29th and be gaining BIG10HD.

They are probably replacing it with BTN because they are contrctually obligated but don't have the bandwidth to add another channel. I wouldn't be too terribly concerned about FSN though, because they have to show all the HD content, which (unless things have changed) consisits of only live games. My local system does this with MASN games, and they do a great job of switching the channel correctly and keeping the program guide current. In any case, I would just about guarantee that a full time FSN HD channel will be back when there's more bandwidth and more HD content.
We went through the same thing with no HD for our local FOX affiliate, too. It wasn't the fault of the network, but the station's owner, Sinclair, who believed that they deserved more money than any other local station. The dispute was eventually resolved.

I know everyone's cable system is difrent but is there any consensus on which channels will be moving to the temp. Olympic channels after tonight when the Olympics close out, or will they just remove them and not put any new channels in the lineup?

Also, why not show other sports or something else around the clock? 'Cause I couldnt watch either channel, they were both showing nothing whenever I tuned into either of them? I guess is they wanted ratings only for the main NBC channels?

I haven't seen any message expressed consistently enough to be considered a consensus regarding what they would do with the two extra channels once the Olympic games were over. I think it is a sound assumption that they will do something with the bandwidth rather than leaving it unused, but remember that there are other things they need to do with bandwidth other than just adding new HD channels.

Regarding the "around the clock" issue, indeed it is evident that NBC deliberately kept these two extra channels dark when they wanted the bulk of the viewers watching their flagship channel. That's really an NBC issue, though, so probably not relevant to this thread.

Comcast Picks Up FX, Speed in HD

by Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 8/25/2008

Fox Cable Networks has inked a pact with Comcast to carry the enhanced version of FX and Speed across its systems, giving the networks HD positioning with telco, satellite and cable providers.

FX HD and Speed HD have already bowed on Comcast systems serving Chicago and the networks' rollouts are expected to pick up in the fourth quarter. Largely scheduled to be positioned on HD basic, the enhanced versions of Speed and FX, presented in the 720p format, should be available to all of the operator's HD customers by the end of 2009, according to Fox Cable Networks officials.

Deal terms were not disclosed.

With the launch on Comcast and its other carriage agreements, which include the No. 1 satellite service DirecTV and the leading telco TV provider, Verizon Communications, Fox Cable Networks officials said FX HD and Speed HD will build their enhanced counts to more than 10 million and 9 million homes, respectively.

FX HD bowed last October, while Speed HD went on track with its enhanced presentation of events and programming from Speedweek in Daytona, Fla. in February.

Mike Hopkins, president of affiliate sales and marketing for Fox Cable Networks, is pleased with the networks' market reception and their launch pace.

“The networks offer quality programming and there has been an explosion in the demand from our affiliates for HD. We appreciate that Comcast and other distributors are endorsing two of our most popular networks,” said Hopkins, who noted sports, movies and nature programming represent three of the categories that look best in HD.

“FX has a lineup of original series that has produced double-digit [11] Emmy nominations and it has a strong stable of movies,” he said. “In early February, Speed began making NASCAR events and its original series programming available in HD.”

Relative to nature footage, Hopkins noted that National Geographic Channel, with some 17 million subscribers, is one of the most widely distributed networks in the multichannel HD universe, currently estimated at some 20 million homes that have such packages.

“Since its launch [in January 2006], Nat Geo has always been one of the most requested services in all of the Beta Research surveys,” he said. “It's a matter of rolling it out to the remaining homes with our affiliates.”

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6589782.html

nice, just hen the hell will michigan get them or anything good at that? i would like FX before the new season of sunny starts.

nice, just hen the hell will michigan get them or anything good at that? i would like FX before the new season of sunny starts.Cross your fingers that they'll put FX-HD and Speed-HD in for the two Olympic channels...

Cross your fingers that they'll put FX-HD and Speed-HD in for the two Olympic channels...

Which sucks for those of us that didn't get the 2 Olympic Channels. :rolleyes:

Comcast Picks Up FX, Speed in HD
the networks' rollouts are expected to pick up in the fourth quarter. Largely scheduled to be positioned on HD basic, the enhanced versions of Speed and FX, presented in the 720p format, should be available to all of the operator's HD customers by the end of 2009,

A whole year to roll out two channels?!?

A whole year to roll out two channels?!?

Same thing crossed my mind, they're giving themselves 16 months to get these 2 channels out everywhere? :p

Sometimes there's just nothing like the simplicity of satellite, flip a switch and all 17m plus subs have instant access. :)

It does underscore just how much more work it is to run a terrestrial video distribution system. By the same token, with satellite, you've got more complicated (literally, rocket scientist-type) technology at the outset, and the inherent risks of something going wrong "up there".

A whole year to roll out two channels?!?

No surprise there. We still don't have Food & HGTV.

A whole year to roll out two channels?!?

Where does it say that it is ONLY going to be 2 by the end of the year?

This is beginning to get a little frustrating. At first we saw people with other providers getting all sorts of new HD goodness. But then Comcast subscribers in the rest of the country start getting all sorts of additional HD channels as well. Comcast subscribers in NJ? Nothing.

I also used to use the "HD-Lite" argument when telling people why I chose Comcast over DirecTV. But now, not even that argument works because Comcast has added so much compression to their signal, it doesn't look remotely like it did when I first got HD service almost 5 years ago.

Dish subscribers now get more channels, and better quality. Other Comcast systems get all of these new channels, we get squat.

What the heck is going on in NJ? North Jersey is part of the largest DMA in the country, and we get nothing?

If my condo had a south-facing balcony, I would have jumped ship to satellite a long time ago. FIOS will be available by the end of the year (hopefully...). I can't wait until then.

Even my wife, who historically really hasn't cared all that much, is wondering what the heck is going on. That's how you know it's bad! ;)

C'mon Comcast... this is getting ridiculous...

-JF

Size of DMA has very little impact on the actual reality of the installed facilities in an area (and the installed facilities is one of the most significant factors in what additional services are made available in that area).

You explained why you are sticking with Comcast. Many folks have similar reasons, and still other folks have other reasons. Altogether, it adds up to more than enough foundation for Comcast to defer the rather substantial capital investment that would probably be necessary to upgrade the installed facilities in your area up to the level of the installed facilities here in Massachusetts. When that balance changes, you'll see a change in how rapidly new services are made available to you. A lot of it, though, would be the willingness of folks in your area to do without Comcast.

No surprise there. We still don't have Food & HGTV.

This is beginning to get a little frustrating. At first we saw people with other providers getting all sorts of new HD goodness. But then Comcast subscribers in the rest of the country start getting all sorts of additional HD channels as well. Comcast subscribers in NJ? Nothing.

I also used to use the "HD-Lite" argument when telling people why I chose Comcast over DirecTV. But now, not even that argument works because Comcast has added so much compression to their signal, it doesn't look remotely like it did when I first got HD service almost 5 years ago.

Dish subscribers now get more channels, and better quality. Other Comcast systems get all of these new channels, we get squat.

What the heck is going on in NJ? North Jersey is part of the largest DMA in the country, and we get nothing?

If my condo had a south-facing balcony, I would have jumped ship to satellite a long time ago. FIOS will be available by the end of the year (hopefully...). I can't wait until then.

Even my wife, who historically really hasn't cared all that much, is wondering what the heck is going on. That's how you know it's bad! ;)

C'mon Comcast... this is getting ridiculous...

-JF

i FEEL ALL YOUR PAIN:mad:

comcast sucks, any info on when anyone other then chicago people that will be getting all these new HD channels that are now out?

During a conference call announcing ESPN’s 15-year far-reaching agreement with the Southeastern Conference, senior vice president college sports programming Burke Magnus said the programmer was in “active conversations” with Comcast about carrying ESPNU.

...has a major hole in its carriage lineup, especially in the nine-states homes to SEC schools, without Comcast on its roster.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6590153.html

comcast sucks, any info on when anyone other then chicago people that will be getting all these new HD channels that are now out?

I called last week (regarding something different) and for fun I asked if suburbs will be getting 15 channels that Chicago got. After looking around for few minutes I was told that on 8/26 we will get History HD, AMC HD, Science HD. I asked her then if she maybe read from 8/2607 since we had those channels for a while :)

At least she took time to look it up.

Comcast doesn't care about HD here in NJ. End of story.

Topic title change.

Comcast doesn't care about HD here in NJ. End of story.

Very true. Proof of that is that they were able to add 2 HD channels (182 and 183) for the Olympics. Now that the games are over, both channels are gone. It shoiws that they have the capacity to add new channels, but refuse to do it. Never have I seen a company show more contempt for its subscribers. (And they continue with unjustified annual rate increases!)

They are a reprehensible company and deserve to lose as many subscribers as are able to switch.

im contemplating switching to direct tv, the only thing stopping me is the dish.:(

I saw on EngadgetHD that Dish just went to mpeg4. Maybe Comcast should.

I saw on EngadgetHD that Dish just went to mpeg4. Maybe Comcast should.

They are moving that way. Check back around this time next year.

They are moving that way. Check back around this time next year.

For those who don't understand "Comcast Speak"...(no offense blitzen :D)

"this time next year" refers to the fact that we really are in 2009 already and therefore the delivery expectation should be 2010, ie: "next year". *

* Note: All delivery dates and times are subject to change as we really don't have a handle on how long it will actually take to do accomplish any given task at any given location for any given customer or potential customer. This does not apply in situations where any given customer or potential customer will be billed more money for less service - we know exactly when the delivery of this upgrade will occur, but choose not to notify any given customer or potential customer. Note that you agreed to these terms of service when you didn't read the egregious legalese in the tiny pamphlet which was or was not delivered at the time of "service".

Later this year ESPNU is expected to announce an agreement with Comcast Cable to add the channel to its system to serve as many as 14 million homes in the SEC footprint.

http://www.ajc.com/news/content/sports/stories/2008/08/25/espn_sec_football_contract.html

i'm really getting sick of HD channels showing movies and TV (that are available in widescreen easily) in 4X3 SD. what's the point of an HD channel with that? wasting a tuner.

ESPNU would be good, but on which tier? Sports or a mainstream digital lineup?

ESPNU would be good, but on which tier? Sports or a mainstream digital lineup?

Maybe mainstream digital in the SEC footprint, Sports/Entertainment Tier everywhere else? (ala Big Ten Network)

Very true. Proof of that is that they were able to add 2 HD channels (182 and 183) for the Olympics. Now that the games are over, both channels are gone. It shoiws that they have the capacity to add new channels, but refuse to do it.Uh, wait. First, they took those channels away from us here in Eastern Massachusetts, where they treat us very very well. They also took them away from folks in Chicago and Brookline/Boston, where they have even more HD channels than we do here in Burlington. The Olympic games are over... there is no more programming on those two channels. Channel ADDS are typically done on Tuesday. Check for new adds tomorrow or next Tuesday or the Tuesday after that before you get overwrought about the loss of these two channels. It isn't a simple switch to change one channel into another.

Beyond that, there are other things they need bandwidth for, faster HSI, for example. That bandwidth can be re-purposed, not necessarily for HD channels -- completely and totally respecting what their customers (plural, i.e., not just one customer) want, as indicated by what they're willing to pay for.

i'm really getting sick of HD channels showing movies and TV (that are available in widescreen easily) in 4X3 SD. what's the point of an HD channel with that? wasting a tuner.Which channels are you referring to?

usually TNT or FX.

also, why have a "Disney HD" or "Family Channel" HD with no HD content? Harry Potter 3 was on yesterday in 4X3. why?

also, why have a "Disney HD" or "Family Channel" HD with no HD content? Harry Potter 3 was on yesterday in 4X3. why?I only watch one show on ABC Family and it's in HD: The Middleman (http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/path/section_Shows+Middleman/page_Detail)

I saw on EngadgetHD that Dish just went to mpeg4.

So is Dish, but ALL channels on Dish, both SD & HD will be MPEG-4.

usually TNT or FX.I don't know about FX, but we love the series "The Closer" and "Saving Grace" in HD, on TNT.

also, why have a "Disney HD" or "Family Channel" HD with no HD content?Again, I don't know about Disney, but we love the series "The Middleman" and "Kyle XY" in HD on ABC Family HD.

usually TNT or FX.

also, why have a "Disney HD" or "Family Channel" HD with no HD content? Harry Potter 3 was on yesterday in 4X3. why?

This has been a pet peeve of mine for quite some time now, everyone gets excited when they hear they are adding new HD channels only to realize there is hardly any HD on them. One recent mid-afternoon out of my so called 35 HD channels I believe there were only half a dozen that were actually showing true HD programming. But everyone wants to jump up and down in celebration for many channels that are really nothing more than a waste of bandwidth. I believe the word I'm looking for is DECEPTION, yeah, thats the ticket.

ABC Family also shows The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Greek, and the 700 Club in HD.

Disney shows cartoon series and Bunnytown in HD. Also Finding Nemo.

So is Dish, but ALL channels on Dish, both SD & HD will be MPEG-4.

EngadgetHD is just a news website. I read it on my phone all the time: http://engadgethd.com

I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Comcast has started moving channels around---for instance, WGN America moved from 53 to 99 and FX moved from 32 to 16. Will this free up bandwidth space for possible HD additions, or is this just random channel number switching?

I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Comcast has started moving channels around---for instance, WGN America moved from 53 to 99 and FX moved from 32 to 16. Will this free up bandwidth space for possible HD additions, or is this just random channel number switching?On many systems, channel numbers below 100 are analog while those over 99 are digital. So if a channel moves up across the digital divide, it will save space. Otherwise, I think it's just rearranging things...

This has been a pet peeve of mine for quite some time now, everyone gets excited when they hear they are adding new HD channels only to realize there is hardly any HD on them. One recent mid-afternoon out of my so called 35 HD channels I believe there were only half a dozen that were actually showing true HD programming. But everyone wants to jump up and down in celebration for many channels that are really nothing more than a waste of bandwidth. I believe the word I'm looking for is DECEPTION, yeah, thats the ticket.

agreed. and yes to those that posted examples, there are SOME TV shows that are in HD (albeit not one I watch so I don't notice), but as for movies stuff for example the Potter movies that are available in HD should never be shown as SD 4X3. One of them was an attempt at it, Goblet of Fire, but even that was in 16X9 cropped (OAR is 2.35:1).

On many systems, channel numbers below 100 are analog while those over 99 are digital. So if a channel moves up across the digital divide, it will save space. Otherwise, I think it's just rearranging things...

For some reason or another they took a few channels on my system (old Adelphia) which were already in the 100s and also added them to the 80s so they are in 2 places. Why? Only Comcast would know becuase I sure don't.

usually TNT

Show on TNT that are in Hi-Def:
The Closer
Saving Grace
Without a Trace
Cold Case
Law and Order
Charmed (although some older episodes are upconverted and stretched)
NBA on TNT
NASCAR on TNT

That's off the top of my head.

Is there a way to force stereo on a 5.1 channel? Sometimes the vocals are too quiet in one speaker.

Will Comcast move to switched digital video next year as well?

Show on TNT that are in Hi-Def:
The Closer
Saving Grace
Without a Trace
Cold Case
Law and Order
Charmed (although some older episodes are upconverted and stretched)
NBA on TNT
NASCAR on TNT

That's off the top of my head.

thanks. yeah, i don't watch any of those and i should've focused on just the movies in my assessment. i rarely see a movie on there in OAR HD 16X9, or on FX.

On many systems, channel numbers below 100 are analog while those over 99 are digital. So if a channel moves up across the digital divide, it will save space. Otherwise, I think it's just rearranging things...

That is what I was afraid of---what is the point of rearranging things when it won't free up any space?

That is what I was afraid of---what is the point of rearranging things when it won't free up any space?I don't know your channel layout, but one reason to move channels is to group "similar" channels together. Say, all the news channels or all the sports channels...

Another reason is to move channels into or away from the frequencies that can be trapped.