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Post by econ on Sept 14, 2004 9:09:39 GMT -5
Yhis is what Time Warner in Raliegh NC is offering HD SUITE Click here to order! ESPN HD - Channel 290 ESPN HD features live, high-profile telecasts including games from Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, NCAA College Football, NCAA College Basketball and much more. * SportsCenter * NFL Sunday Night Football * NCAA College Football and Basketball * Major League Baseball * NFL Countdown INHD - Channel 291 INHD is a 24/7 high definition cable channel featuring movies, sports and general entertainment programming including: * Major League Baseball - 3 games a week!* * Cathedrals of the Game - a look at America's historic ballparks * Olympic Treasures - past Olympics footage from 1948, '56, '60, '64, '68, '72, '76, '80, '84, '88 and '92 * IMAX Films * Reel Look * Fields of Glory (coming soon) - a look at college football's stadiums and the excitement and history that go along with it * College Sports coverage (coming soon) INHD2 - Channel 292 INHD2 is a second HD channel featuring similar general entertainment programming scheduled at varying times from INHD to give more viewing options at any given time. Through a partnership with Fox Sports Net, INHD2 carried Carolina Hurricanes games this past season. For more information on INHD and INHD2, visit their Web site at www.inhd.com. HDNet Channel 293 HDNet produces and televises more hours of original programming in HD than any other domestic network including: * Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone * Hollywood HD * True Music * Hotlines * Across America * Major League Soccer * HDNet World Reports * Eye for an Eye * Smallville (coming this Fall) HDNet Movies Channel 294 HDNet Movies delivers a full schedule of feature films in High Definition and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. For more information on HDNet and HDNet Movies, visit their Web site at www.hd.net. * Our market is blacked out for Baltimore Orioles games. HDTV and HD Box required to receive High Definition programming from Time Warner Cable. Digital service required at a minimum. Free month trial offer applies to new HD Suite customers only. HD Suite is priced at $6.95/month. |
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Post by OldMatador on Sept 14, 2004 9:15:00 GMT -5
I have been notified by a very good source that the info hypothesized in the above two posts is indeed correct. Then just do it already, TWC. I'm very anxious. Need my ESPN fill... |
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Post by budgetguy on Sept 14, 2004 10:07:35 GMT -5
I don't think there's any need for anxiety here...if one looks at the ESPN HD website the next live HD event is a college football game on Thursday 9/16...I'm betting that TWC has the issue resolved and the service available by then...till that time all you are missing on ESPN HD are the Sports Center "motor mouth/wise guys" in Hi Def....personally I can't stomach watching those clowns in normal reso...give me games...not faces and "too slick" wisecracks!!!!
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Post by OldMatador on Sept 14, 2004 10:28:55 GMT -5
I don't think there's any need for anxiety here...if one looks at the ESPN HD website the next live HD event is a college football game on Thursday 9/16...I'm betting that TWC has the issue resolved and the service available by then...till that time all you are missing on ESPN HD are the Sports Center "motor mouth/wise guys" in Hi Def....personally I can't stomach watching those clowns in normal reso...give me games...not faces and "too slick" wisecracks!!!! But Mel Kiper Jr.'s hair and Mort himself must be viewed in Hi-Def ASAP... It just has to happen...  Honestly, I'm just excited, that's all. |
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Post by econ on Sept 14, 2004 11:03:50 GMT -5
I want ESPN HD as much as anyone.I also think everyone is going to disagree with me but here's my opinion about TWC adding ESPN HD and putting it in a package for $6.95. I am currently paying about $110 per month for TW Roadrunner and Digital Cable. For this I'm getting INDH and INDH2 included.I am not getting HDNET and HDNET Movies. Now if this package is the case I am either going to be paying the same and LOSE 2 stations or pay $6.95 more and get 2 stations I was already getting and ESPN HD while I'm already getting ESPN SD. Is TWC going to charge us more when ESPN2 comes on board? Or are they going to put ESPN2 in a package with TNT and the DVR? Where does it stop?If the cable companies are going to force us to buy packages they should also allow us to get rid of stations which we don't watch. Just a little venting.
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Post by Luther on Sept 14, 2004 13:46:38 GMT -5
I want ESPN HD as much as anyone.I also think everyone is going to disagree with me but here's my opinion about TWC adding ESPN HD and putting it in a package for $6.95. I am currently paying about $110 per month for TW Roadrunner and Digital Cable. For this I'm getting INDH and INDH2 included.I am not getting HDNET and HDNET Movies. Now if this package is the case I am either going to be paying the same and LOSE 2 stations or pay $6.95 more and get 2 stations I was already getting and ESPN HD while I'm already getting ESPN SD. Is TWC going to charge us more when ESPN2 comes on board? Or are they going to put ESPN2 in a package with TNT and the DVR? Where does it stop?If the cable companies are going to force us to buy packages they should also allow us to get rid of stations which we don't watch. Just a little venting. I agree. I had a long conversation with a TWC rep who insisted that viewers would not have to pay additional for HD channels that were already broadcast in SD. However, this was a few months ago and times have definitely changed. |
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Post by Skaggs on Sept 14, 2004 14:33:13 GMT -5
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Post by Skaggs on Sept 14, 2004 14:41:16 GMT -5
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Post by OldMatador on Sept 14, 2004 14:51:04 GMT -5
Hmmm, when will TWAlbany follow suit? If we are going to pay for it, should I let TW know now that I want it since it's in the pipeline? And if it IS activated, would it require a STB reboot, which means that it won't come until the next day?
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Post by Skaggs on Sept 14, 2004 15:03:29 GMT -5
Hmmm, when will TWAlbany follow suit? If we are going to pay for it, should I let TW know now that I want it since it's in the pipeline? And if it IS activated, would it require a STB reboot, which means that it won't come until the next day? You can manually reboot the STB by unplugging the A/C cord, let it sit for a minute, plug the cord back in the wall, do nothing and wait for the time to appear on the STB. The TWC customer service reps can also reboot the box remotely from their location. SONY007 says it will be on AlbanyTWC by the end of the week. |
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Post by SONY007 on Sept 14, 2004 18:42:17 GMT -5
Had to fill the rest of the HD world in on what us Albany HD' ers were up to (ESPN Wise) Channel will be be added overnight, no word on pricing info, just know TWC is doing its part to have our ESPN HD up and running! Rumor has it channel 1869 will be ESPN HD. |
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Post by slayerav on Sept 15, 2004 10:48:41 GMT -5
Wasn't one of Time Warner's beefs about ESPN-HD was that they had to pay more for the same content, just in a different format?
If so, I find it odd that they would make viewers pay more to see the same content, just in a different format.
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Post by kia303 on Sept 16, 2004 17:13:49 GMT -5
I want ESPN HD as much as anyone.I also think everyone is going to disagree with me but here's my opinion about TWC adding ESPN HD and putting it in a package for $6.95. I am currently paying about $110 per month for TW Roadrunner and Digital Cable. For this I'm getting INDH and INDH2 included.I am not getting HDNET and HDNET Movies. Now if this package is the case I am either going to be paying the same and LOSE 2 stations or pay $6.95 more and get 2 stations I was already getting and ESPN HD while I'm already getting ESPN SD. Is TWC going to charge us more when ESPN2 comes on board? Or are they going to put ESPN2 in a package with TNT and the DVR? Where does it stop?If the cable companies are going to force us to buy packages they should also allow us to get rid of stations which we don't watch. Just a little venting. I agree with you completely econ, as much as I would like to see another NFL game in HD each week I will not pay another $6.95 a month. My bill is also the same as yours, about $110 a month with RR, and that is already outrageous and a source of disdain with my wife. If this keeps up we will soon be paying for all HD content, might be time for a switch to satellite and OTA. |
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Post by MasterFX1 on Sept 16, 2004 18:36:24 GMT -5
Not only will they ask you for more money, kia303, if you don't pay it you're going to lose two HD channels you already had. (INHD and INHD2)
It's all speculation thus far, but probably true.
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Post by SONY007 on Sept 16, 2004 20:10:21 GMT -5
Satellite, I pay $10 for their HD Tier, and thats only for Bravo HD, Discovery HD, INhd 1 & 2 and ESPN HD. Plus $500 up front cost on Equipment with a new dish and an HD reciever. I do this all of course for the Sunday NFL Ticket in HD. Otherwise, TWC more than supplies what I need, with a ton of less frustration.
You also have to keep in mind TWC fought to save you money, thats why it took so long to get ESPN HD. The only channel we are missing now is WRGB. Sure Starz HD and Cinemax HD are out there, however they really have no content worth bugging TWC to get. Whatever the cost ends up being, if any, I will be more than willing to pay. ESPN HD is a necessity, not a want.
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