Direct TV HD Channels/On Demand ?
#1
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Direct TV HD Channels/On Demand ?
I'm getting a free HD upgrade tomorrow and there doesn't seem to be much information online about their HD channels or On Demand service.
All I know is I have to have their HD DVR connected to the internet too receive On Demand programming. Do they offer more than Cable On Demand or less or about the same?
How are you suppose too know what channels are HD and which are not unless you want to go up and down the schedule guide?
All I know is I have to have their HD DVR connected to the internet too receive On Demand programming. Do they offer more than Cable On Demand or less or about the same?
How are you suppose too know what channels are HD and which are not unless you want to go up and down the schedule guide?
#2
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I can't give a complete list on what HD channels are available for the cable networks. Because there is quite a few.
Here's what I know off the top off my head for their on demand:
CBS - Standard def
NBC. - HD
ABC - Standard def
All the premiums - HD
FX - Standard Def
BBC America - Standard def
USA - HD
SyFy - HD
TNT - Standard def
Just play around with it for yourself. You'll see what's available and not in HD. There is usually a little HD icon next to the show or movie.
Here's what I know off the top off my head for their on demand:
CBS - Standard def
NBC. - HD
ABC - Standard def
All the premiums - HD
FX - Standard Def
BBC America - Standard def
USA - HD
SyFy - HD
TNT - Standard def
Just play around with it for yourself. You'll see what's available and not in HD. There is usually a little HD icon next to the show or movie.
#3
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Do all the pro sports packages(NHL Center Ice,MLB Extra Innings,NBA League Pass,NHL Center Ice) come in HD?
#5
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I know DTV's NHL Center Ice are almost all HD, depending on the feed. They're the best carrier for the package as most cable carriers only offer 1 or 2 channels in HD with the rest being SD.
#6
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Only sports channels not in HD I can think of is Universal Sports and TVG. A few of the Fox Sports RSNs aren't in HD unless you subscribe to one of the sports packages.
#7
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It seems most of the NBC or Comcast Universal channels all have HD programs on demand though I would not always rely on on demand since they sometimes you have to wait longer for a episode to arrive on demand or some episodes stay on demand for a short time and disappear quickly or never show up at all.
#8
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DirecTV's on-demand is ass. As you can see above, a lot channels STILL only have SD on-demand. And it looks hideous. Cropped for 4x3 and blurry as 1998 internet video. Not only that, but they only carry a random selection of shows from a season. It's almost like they have on-demand just so they can say they have it. it's decent on the premiums though I guess.
One thing I really like about DirecTV is that the HD & SD channels have exactly the same number. And you can choose the option to hide the SD duplicates so you never end up recording from or watching the SD channel by mistake. You just don't even realize they're there.
One thing I really like about DirecTV is that the HD & SD channels have exactly the same number. And you can choose the option to hide the SD duplicates so you never end up recording from or watching the SD channel by mistake. You just don't even realize they're there.
#9
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I also have Charter and trying to remember all the channels is a major headache. Direct TV's channel line-up makes a lot more sense.
#10
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Anyone here watch ESPN Classic? I was watching a baseball game on there the other day and a dude hit a foul ball. Fuckin' classic, man.
-Mitch Hedberg
-Mitch Hedberg
#11
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Yes, ESPN Classic has always been SD.
TVG recently upgraded their broadcasts to HD. You can see their HD telecasts on FOX Sports Prime Ticket, if you get the sports pack. However, Directv only carries the actual channel in SD.
TVG recently upgraded their broadcasts to HD. You can see their HD telecasts on FOX Sports Prime Ticket, if you get the sports pack. However, Directv only carries the actual channel in SD.
#12
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I wish it was in HD. I've become pretty much a full-on HD snob but there are times I'm tempted by what's on ESPNC...and yeah I know that much of what they show is from SD source material but even that looks much, much better on an HD feed. SD content on an SD feed is unwatchable on a big screen.
#13
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FOX on demand is now available thought it seems you get only latest episode of shows like New Girl and not the older ones.
#14
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DirecTV's on-demand is ass. As you can see above, a lot channels STILL only have SD on-demand. And it looks hideous. Cropped for 4x3 and blurry as 1998 internet video. Not only that, but they only carry a random selection of shows from a season. It's almost like they have on-demand just so they can say they have it. it's decent on the premiums though I guess.
#15
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Just noticed last night that CBS on demand on Directv is finally in HD.
It's about time, especially with the freaking rate increase they instigated this year. It better have went somewhere.
One thing I've noticed that downloading content on demand (for me at least) has been horrendously sluggish. It can sometimes take up to 2 hours to download a 1 hour show. I don't know if it's because my Internet is not fast enough? I'm currently around 60-65 MBPS speed.
It's about time, especially with the freaking rate increase they instigated this year. It better have went somewhere.
One thing I've noticed that downloading content on demand (for me at least) has been horrendously sluggish. It can sometimes take up to 2 hours to download a 1 hour show. I don't know if it's because my Internet is not fast enough? I'm currently around 60-65 MBPS speed.
#16
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Nope. It's slow regardless of your speed. I have gigabit internet and it will take me 30 mins or so to download an entire episode.
#18
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What about Fox Soccer Plus Channel with Direct TV? Its in SD with Charter Spectrum but looks HD on Charter Spectrum streaming channel.
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#20
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Don't know why the CW, FOX News (Don't watch but that is a big network), and the CBS Sports Network are not available on demand.
#21
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After 9 years The CW is finally on demand on Directv.
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