Since when did Shaw have Score and History Channel HD? - Page 2 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Red · 10-23-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DuffMan

when will the pron be in hd?

It's on on VOD and PPV, or so I heard

Does

Red · 10-23-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DuffMan

when will the pron be in hd?

It's on on VOD and PPV, or so I heard

united · 10-23-2009, 11:49 AM

Thanks for this thread. I had no idea.
Great news.

GirlySports · 10-23-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DuffMan

when will the pron be in hd?

Isn't that a bit TOO detailed?

Shazam · 10-23-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

What's the all-Korean channel? I think the Filipino channel is still free #186.

It's called ALLTV. Can't remember the channel number.

GirlySports · 10-23-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shazam

It's called ALLTV. Can't remember the channel number.

Ah found it, just one below at #185, but it's not free :P

DuffMan · 10-23-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlySports

Isn't that a bit TOO detailed?

not sure, only one way to find out!

HOOT · 10-23-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Bell does not have History HD

http://www.digitalhome.ca/2009/10/hi...to-shaw-cable/

I bet he is thinking National Geographics but the Score has been around forever.

getbak · 10-23-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

Meanwhile, Bell has had these channels for almost two years.

I know Bell advertises it has the "most HD in Canada", but I was looking at their channel lineup online, and it looks like they just have a lot of time-shifted and French channels. As far as channels I would actually watch, Shaw appears to be in the lead.

I don't see any channel on Bell's line-up that Shaw doesn't have that I would actually watch. The Score was pretty much the only one previously.

On the other hand, AMC-HD stands out as a big Shaw-only channel right now.

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Originally Posted by HOOT

I bet he is thinking National Geographics but the Score has been around forever.

Shaw had National Geographic HD long before Bell did, as well as Showcase, I believe. They seem to get a certain exclusivity window with CanWest owned stations.

Since History is owned by CanWest, like NG and Showcase, I assume half their programming will be either upconverted SD, or worse, upconverted widescreen SD, so your picture floats in the middle of the screen with a big black border around it.

HOOT · 10-23-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by getbak

Shaw had National Geographic HD long before Bell did, as well as Showcase, I believe. They seem to get a certain exclusivity window with CanWest owned stations.

I never said Bell had it first or longer. I am saying maybe he was thinking NG was History.

Channels wise it is a coin flip on what you like to watch, quality Bell is must better. Shaw HD makes my eyes hurt!

Red · 10-23-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

I never said Bell had it first or longer. I am saying maybe he was thinking NG was History.

Channels wise it is a coin flip on what you like to watch, quality Bell is must better. Shaw HD makes my eyes hurt!

I know, my inlaws have Bell and the reception is fantastic everytime it is raining or snowing outside

HOOT · 10-23-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

I know, my inlaws have Bell and the reception is fantastic everytime it is raining or snowing outside

Well they have it installed wrong. I live in Victoria where rain and wind seem to be a big factor and I have ZERO problems. I lived in Calgary and I hear it snows and thunder showers there too, ZERO problems.

Anyways just my opinion. I have a ton of friends with Shaw and when I go to their place to watch a game in HD it never seems to be as clear as when I'm at home.

Red · 10-23-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

Well they have it installed wrong. I live in Victoria where rain and wind seem to be a big factor and I have ZERO problems. I lived in Calgary and I hear it snows and thunder showers there too, ZERO problems.

Anyways just my opinion. I have a ton of friends with Shaw and when I go to their place to watch a game in HD it never seems to be as clear as when I'm at home.

To each its own. Some people only see what they want to see.

worth · 10-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Battles BC in HD on History is awesome BTW.

HOOT · 10-23-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

To each its own. Some people only see what they want to see.

HAHAHAHA So why do I pay for HD when I could just watch SD and see what I want to see?

Old Yeller · 10-23-2009, 02:26 PM

I don't see how you can compare the quality of the picture without having the same TV setup side by side with one showing bell and one showing shaw.

Red · 10-23-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

HAHAHAHA So why do I pay for HD when I could just watch SD and see what I want to see?

Not what I ment. Bias blinds people.

HOOT · 10-23-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Not what I ment. Bias blinds people.

Why would I be bias? I nothing to gain by choosing Bell, Shaw or Starchoice over the other. I have had all three and Bell is by far a superior product IMO. If there was a better product out there I would have it but quality, programing, reliability, remote control, receiver features, etc, are all above the rest. Nothing more than my opinion.

thesmugger · 10-23-2009, 03:08 PM

Don't understand the picture quality debate as both are producing 720p for HD broadcasts.

Red · 10-23-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOT

Why would I be bias? I nothing to gain by choosing Bell, Shaw or Starchoice over the other. I have had all three and Bell is by far a superior product IMO. If there was a better product out there I would have it but quality, programing, reliability, remote control, receiver features, etc, are all above the rest. Nothing more than my opinion.

Really? I think the Shaw PVR is a lot better that Bell. One button recording and "upcoming times" for a specific programs being on top of the list.
VOD is another one.
Then there is contracts and having to buy a recevier for each room.

But again, to each its own.