Skip to Content

Go back to school with your Mac, iPhone and TUAW
AOL Tech

Posts with tag maryland

Comcast adds five new HD stations in Greater Baltimore area

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 19th 2008 at 7:40AM


Comcast subscribers in the Charm City have been clamoring for a bit of HD love for what seems like eons, and thankfully, said carrier has finally obliged. Just this week, the outfit added five new high-definition channels to its Greater Baltimore lineup: ABC Family HD, Disney Channel HD, Science HD, WUTB MyNetworkTV 24 and WGN HD. A good start to the second half of 2008, Comcast, but we're pretty sure we speak for all of Baltimore when we say "we want more."

Comcast relegating some stations to digital only in Washington, D.C.

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 11th 2008 at 4:57PM


Not like we haven't seen this happen a time or two already in the US, but we'd wager that Comcast's Washington, D.C. market is fairly sizable. Nevertheless, Comcast will be bumping a number of channels -- namely the D.C.-area ABC / NBC / FOX / CBS affiliates -- to digital only. In other words, those relying on analog service will have to upgrade to digital cable in order to continue viewing the affected stations. Granted, some 80% of subscribers in Annapolis and Anne Arundel already have digital cable (so says Comcast), and the changes are being made to open up space for potential HD expansion. Unfortunately, Comcast isn't following in the footsteps of certain other carriers and offering free digital adapters -- but hey, progress has to happen eventually, right?

[Image courtesy of Brent Nelson, thanks Harry]

Baltimore, MD gets local HD news courtesy of FOX 45

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 2nd 2008 at 11:55PM


Welcome to the 21st century, Baltimore! Thanks to WBFF (FOX 45), you too can finally watch your local anchors in stunning high-definition. As it stands, less than one-third of the homes in the area have HD-capable TV sets, but the station is banking on that changing in the future as more individuals slowly see the light. Comically enough, special consultants were even called in to arrange "softer, more forgiving lighting" on the set -- those wrinkles and fine lines sure do stand out more in high-def, we hear. It's also noted that newscasts entirely in HD are still a couple months away, and rival stations WBAL and WJZ could take this transformation as all the encouragement they need to follow suit. So, Baltimore residents -- how's new news?

[Thanks, Rob]

Comcast expands its favorite trio to Montgomery County, Maryland

by Darren Murph, posted May 16th 2008 at 2:10AM

Check it -- Comcast subscribers in Montgomery County, Maryland are apparently the next bunch to receive the carrier's favorite trifecta: Science HD, Disney HD and ABC Family HD. According to a local, the lineup is still missing others like CNN HD and AMC HD, which have picked up by nearby Comcast systems already, but we suspect something is better than nothing. Oh, and if you haven't picked up on it yet, stay on the lookout for these three in your area -- odds are they're coming soon.

[Thanks, Jerry]

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center: now with HDTVs in every room

by Darren Murph, posted May 3rd 2008 at 1:11AM


Ever wonder what a $6.2 million renovation can do? It'll buy 284 32-inch LCD HDTVs, that's for sure. At the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that's exactly what has been added to its guest rooms, and all eleven floors have now been refreshed with the oh-so-useful "plug-in panel" that enables patrons to sync up their travel gadgetry with the in-room flat-panel. You'll also find wireless internet and more HDTVs in the lobby downstairs, and the free on-site parking makes you feel as if you're much further away from D.C. than just a half hour.

DISH Network brings HD locals to three more cities

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 16th 2008 at 11:31AM

While a few Baltimore, MD and Columbia, SC residents were lamenting the fact that May-bound launches such as Richmond, VA occurred before they got their own taste of HD locals, hopefully we can now put aside all that angst. Announced today, Baltimore and Columbia are joining Green Bay, WI in the HD locals parade, and seeing that there is no mention of any networks being left out, we're going to hesitantly assume that the trio of markets all have access to their respective ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX stations. Fire up the HD DVR and let us know how it goes, would you?

Comcast brings five more HD channels to Greater Baltimore area

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 11th 2008 at 11:57AM

What do you know? The same five HD channels Comcast rolled out to its home crowd on April 4th are now heading south to the Greater Baltimore, Maryland region. Effective immediately, users in Charm City can forget a hard day by feasting their eyes on AMC HD, Animal Planet HD, CNN HD, History HD and TLC HD. The additions bring the grand total of high-def offerings in the area to 36, but with Verizon snaking in to steal away market share and both major satcasters edging closer towards triple-digits, we'd say it shouldn't be resting on its laurels.

[Thanks, Scott]

Comcast adding CNN HD, History HD and TLC HD in Howard Co., Maryland

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 8th 2008 at 5:44PM


Comcast has been making the HD lineup around the DC Metro a bit more palatable over the past few months, but the above message was shot out to one particular subscriber situated in Howard County, Maryland. As you can tell, the carrier will soon be adding CNN HD (234), History HD (237) and TLC HD (240) along with four other SD networks. Judging from history, we wouldn't put it past Comcast to actually spread these newcomers to more of the region, so feel free to drop your location below if the trio shows up in your EPG, too.

[Thanks, WheelSee]

Comcast beefs up HD lineup in DC Metro area

by Darren Murph, posted Dec 23rd 2007 at 11:10PM

We could certainly get used to hearing all these HD expansion stories, but the ones most excited about Comcast's latest additions are housed all around our nation's capital. According to tipster Casey, customers in and around Baltimore, Maryland and Northern Virginia are just now receiving six new high-definition channels: Discovery Channel HD, CNN HD, TLC HD, USA HD, Animal Planet HD, and yes, Sci-Fi HD, too. Interestingly, it's said that subscribers in Washington, D.C. have yet to see the newcomers, but feel free to toss a comment in below if that status changes.

[Thanks, Casey B.]




    Weblogs, Inc. Network

    AOL News

    Other Weblogs Inc. Network blogs you might be interested in:

    Joystiq
    Download Squad
    The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
    BloggingStocks
    Xbox 360 Fanboy
    Autoblog
    Big Download Blog
    Fanhouse NFL Blog