Dish Network is proving that even though they are the number 2 satellite broadcaster for numbers of customers, they are number 1 when it comes to technology.
Today, Dish Network is beginning to roll out upgrades for compatible DVRs and receivers which will provide 1080p HD programming. You can real all about HDTV and 1080p here, if you are unfamiliar with the technology, but if all you want is the quick and simple explanation, 1080p is the highest and best HD picture available today.
DirecTV does not yet offer 1080p and neither does Comcast — at least in my area they don’t. Unfortunately for me, my TV has only 1080i capability which is a step below 1080p. I guess that’s a good excuse to put a new TV in the budget sometime!
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In addition, Dish Network is bringing 17 new HD channels online today, which brings the total offering of national HD channels to 114 and plans to offer 150 HD channels by the end of the year.
There has been some pretty fierce competition between the two big satellite broadcasters for bragging rights for the most HD channel. It appears that this latest addition by Dish Network puts them ahead of DirecTV once again.
Dish Network is also offering a new all-HD programming package called TurboHD, which start at $24.99 per month.
The new HD channels that are being added today are: ActionMax HD, CBS College Sports HD, Lifetime HD, Lifetime Movie Network HD, Planet Green HD, Encore HD, HBO 2 HD, HBO Comedy HD, HBO Family HD, HBO Latino HD, HBO Signature HD, HBO West HD, HBO Zone HD, Starz Comedy HD, Starz Edge HD, Starz Kids & Family HD, and Starz West HD.
August 1st, 2008 - 8:12 pm
does any one know if and when Dish will launch a new satellite ,this way we can elevate the angle and clear the trees?
August 1st, 2008 - 9:04 pm
I don’t believe a new satellite will help with your situation.
All stationary (in relation to the Earth) satellites have to be above the Equator, which means that the elevation will be basically the same for any Dish Network satellite that is launched.
Your only solution is to cut the trees down or move as far I know.