DISH Network launches SCI FI HD and USA HD!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
braindead360 @ Apr 18th 2008 5:23PM
HELL YESSS!!!!! Just in time for BSG!!! Thanks DISH!!!
Will @ Apr 18th 2008 5:26PM
Anyone know when scifi hd plays Stargate SG1 or Atlantis at around 4 and 5pm everyday .. are either of them in HD? Or how about when they have a marathon of Atlantis or battlestar all day .. are they in HD? Or is it just the weekly new episodes? Preparing myself for dissapointment when scifi hd comes to Eugene Or. on May 1st.
thanks
CharlieX @ Apr 18th 2008 6:16PM
I know up until recently if they had 1st or 2nd season BSG reruns on SCI-FI HD they were in standard def. I imagine the next time they have a marathon it will be all HD.
mugatu @ Apr 18th 2008 7:09PM
The Atlantis episodes this afternoon were full HD. The older Star Gate was SD with side bars.
joe @ Apr 18th 2008 5:40PM
ye syes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes!
Craig Korinko @ Apr 18th 2008 5:51PM
Was just about to call DTV to make the switch. Not sure now. Looks like Dish is trying at least.
mugatu @ Apr 18th 2008 7:41PM
I used to be a skeptic, but now I have a feeling more HD channels are really on the way. I'd wait another month before switching. What do you have to lose?
SAMe @ Apr 18th 2008 6:12PM
I hope USA does not do stretch o rama like TBS.
JO @ Apr 18th 2008 6:28PM
Now, that everyone can stop complaining about USA and Sci-Fi, can I start crying about FX???
Big Sam @ Apr 18th 2008 7:31PM
Welcome to the party. FX-HD is awesome, btw.
Pipe @ Apr 18th 2008 10:25PM
yea same here, thats the one HD channel I REALLY want
joe @ Apr 21st 2008 6:29PM
sooooo.. i went home Friday night so ready to watch BSG in HD, and guess what it wasn't working, the channels showed in the high range (9432 I think) but they were red like ididnt get them, after a LONG call arguing with DISH operators who had no clue that DISH had flipped these channels on, I got my precious look at Starbuck in HD.
Now while i had the guy on the phone, i said so what other channels are coming up.. (this or next month was 'what he was told')
The guy surprisingly listed off ALLOT of channels, all the ones you expect, MTV, VH1, SPIKE, etc etc, the one noted NOT on his list was FX. I too and bummed about that, but as long as I get Flavor of Love 22 in HD, I'm a happy DISH DVR!!
Kimbo Slice @ Apr 18th 2008 6:36PM
Couldn't have happened soon enough. Just two days ago I was on here talking dish subscribers off the ledge ready to jump ship to DirecTV. Patience does pay off.
Jonathan Titus @ Apr 18th 2008 6:37PM
No, the SG1 at 4 or so are not in HD... not sure what is, but I am happy they are both finally here.
Kaiser @ Apr 18th 2008 6:43PM
Now it's time to switch to DishTV and get a real DVR.
Seriously, I am a long time Tivo user. Currently have a Tivo Series 3 (nice, but a but slow, ugly and barely any HD channels on TWC) and DirecTV HDR21 (ugly and even slower).
I have used the Dish DVR and can tell you honestly it is better than even my Tivo. The response time is lighning fast, the interface is modern (anti-aliased even!). Can't wait to move to it. It was just SCIFI-HD that was keeping me on DirecTV.
Kaiser @ Apr 18th 2008 6:44PM
Now it's time to switch to DishTV and get a real DVR.
Seriously, I am a long time Tivo user. Currently have a Tivo Series 3 (nice, but a but slow, ugly and barely any HD channels on TWC) and DirecTV HDR21 (ugly and even slower).
I have used the Dish DVR and can tell you honestly it is better than even my Tivo. The response time is lighning fast, the interface is modern (anti-aliased even!). Can't wait to move to it. It was just SCIFI-HD that was keeping me on DirecTV.
Kaiser @ Apr 18th 2008 6:45PM
Now it's time to switch to DishTV and get a real DVR.
Seriously, I am a long time Tivo user. Currently have a Tivo Series 3 (nice, but a but slow, ugly and barely any HD channels on TWC) and DirecTV HDR21 (ugly and even slower).
I have used the Dish DVR and can tell you honestly it is better than even my Tivo. The response time is lighning fast, the interface is modern (anti-aliased even!). Can't wait to move to it. It was just SCIFI-HD that was keeping me on DirecTV.
servo_fan @ Apr 18th 2008 6:52PM
This is great news! Monk and Psych are good shows, so I'm excited I'll be able to see them in HD. Now all I want is FX-HD so I can enjoy Rescue Me and The Riches even more.
VP @ Apr 18th 2008 7:05PM
About damn time. I don't really care for Scifi, but i need USA. Got to go home and check it out.
mugatu @ Apr 18th 2008 7:13PM
Dear EngadgetHD,
WTF IS WRONG WITH YOUR COMMENTS SECTION?
Ever since the update, the comments are all screwed up. The count is different than those displayed, and sometimes nothing shows up at all. I'm looking at "Comments(15)" and it shows 4 comments.
Also, fix the f***ing images on the main page. They dance around the screen on mouse-overs. It makes me not want to read your site.
It's been at least a week since the update rolled out, fix it.
Charles M @ Apr 18th 2008 7:17PM
Its on 122 (HD) and 122 (SD)?!!!?
I had to go to HD listings and select that 122. Right now Stargate is playing,
but its letterboxed with black bars all arounds (sides,top,bottom). But it does
look like a less compress signal vs 122 (SD)
CMM
Charles M @ Apr 18th 2008 7:21PM
I'm having trouble with my password. Sorry if this show up twice.
Its on 122 (HD) and 122 (SD)?!!!?
I had to go to HD listings and select that 122. Right now Stargate is playing,
but its letterboxed with black bars all arounds (sides,top,bottom). But it does
look like a less compress signal vs 122 (SD)
CMM
Charles M @ Apr 18th 2008 7:59PM
Sci-Fi shows up on 122 (HD) and on 122 (SD)!!!??? I had to go to HD listings and click on that 122. Stargate is showing right now, but its not filling the screen - black bars on sides and top and bottom
mugatu @ Apr 18th 2008 8:15PM
Yep, I see the black bars on all sides as well. That's weird. This episode of SG1 should be in HD but it is little-ized. Hopefully this will adjust itself in the days ahead as they iron out the bugs.
Jason @ Apr 18th 2008 8:39PM
HD channels share the same number as their SD counterparts. You just and the HD version of that same channel number to your guide,or just display all in that guide, and you have HD.
Nick @ Apr 18th 2008 10:09PM
wow i cant believe I'm watching BSG in HD on dish right now... today is a good day.
locke6854 @ Apr 18th 2008 10:11PM
Ok, let me say this:
I'm sure theres SOME hd content on CNN HD, but as many times as I've checked it, i haven't SEEN it yet. Just side-bars and clear scrolling text.
BUT sci-fi and USA have come through. YES dr. who had pillar-bars, but for some reason it still seemed high-res (clearer than a pillar-bar'ed sd channel) Battlestar galactica IS true HD.
And for USA, Law and Order: SVU is true HD. Thank you, dish.
Darth_Tubbie @ Apr 19th 2008 1:30PM
Not bad. Not bad. You have slowly restored my faith in you, Charlie! Now, let's really get back on track on getting more HD channels, chap!
smona977 @ Apr 19th 2008 6:58PM
Not sure what gives. USA seems to have shows in full HD but nothing I've seen on SciFi so far is. Dolby 5.1, but not full 16x9 HD. The picture size is the exact same as on the SD channel. Any know if this is a Dish issue or a SciFi issue??
comptr @ Apr 19th 2008 9:50PM
Yes This is great news woohoo!!!!!!!
Jody Seven @ Apr 20th 2008 8:39PM
Bout time Dish, just FX and Spike left and I'll be happy. Need Nip/Tuck, Dirt, and UFC in HD. WOAI in san antonio would be nice too. Greedy jerks.
Sam @ Apr 22nd 2008 12:19AM
Thats not that big of a deal.
Fact: Bears beat Battlestar Galactica.