Burklund

DIRECTV HDTV programming

I've had DirecTV for years. I have a HDTV now and I'm wanting to buy a HD receiver.
Just wondering if anyone here subscribes to DirecTV and has the HD channels. I know there isnt very many available right now, but hows the picture quality?
And what about locals? Are the local (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) stations that DTV offers in HD too?

Mike~Sileck

I have Directv and the hdtv selection is nice, but not near as fulfilling as i wish. ESPN is there, all the movie channels, theres a ppv High Def channel. As well as the HDNET and Discovery HD (plus some adult HD programming).

For local stations, all they have is CBS. Thats all. So .. no ABC, no NBC, no Fox. Also, there is no TNT (which annoyed me during NBA playoffs). Hopefully they pick up some new channels soon, because I hate missing sports action (like the NBA Finals .. grrrrr)

Mike

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Al (alweho)

DirecTV just added BravoHD, and they also sometimes show special programming (TNT has been on, and the NBCHD Olympic feed was just shown).

From their website:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/imagine/HDTV.dsp

The DIRECTV HD Package includes ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater™, HDNet, HDNet Movies and Bravo HD+ — all for $10.99 monthly.

HBO® HDTV or SHOWTIME® HD are included with a subscription to either regular service.

NFL SUNDAY TICKET in HD offers over 100 games, subscription required.

DIRECTV HD CHANNEL LINE-UP:

70 HBO
71 SHOWTIME
73 ESPN
74 BRAVO
76 DISCOVERY
78 HDNET MOVIES
79 HDNET
80 CBS EAST COAST FEED*
81 CBS WEST COAST FEED*
99 PPV MOVIES / ADULT
702-719 NFL SUNDAY TICKET

*available in selected markets

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Eric-S

The CBS HD feed is included if you live in an area where your local affiliate is an O & O (is owned and operated by the CBS network)

Todd Henry

Armando,

Not in Baltimore because we overlap with the DC market and DC will not grant a waiver for Baltimore.

However, you can use an antenna to get any of your locals with DirecTV.

Burklund

that sucks !! I thought they offered ABC, NBC, and FOX in HD.

Is Dish Network any better ?
How is their prices compared to DirecTV?

Mike Slade

Dish is pretty much the same except they have TNT-HD but don't have Bravo.

John Lloyd

You can always add an antenna for OTA reception of the local stations. I actually hope that DirecTV doesn't add local HD channels. I would prefer that they add HD content that is not available elsewhere.

BravoHD has been a great addition. This week you can watch the US Open simulcast in HD (from the main venue) while the standard feed plays on USA.

Todd Henry

Fox and NBC are coming soon to DirecTV but only in markets where FOX or NBC own or operate the local affilate.

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