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DirecTV delivers 31 new HD channels -- kind of
When DirecTV recently promised it'd have 130 HD channels on August 14th, we have to say this isn't exactly what we had in mind. What we expected was 31 new HD channels that would match the lineup that Dish recently revealed, but what we got was 4 real HD channels (Planet Green HD, ABC Family, Showtime Showcase HD, Showtime Extreme HD), 12 HD regional sports networks and 18 HD PPV channels. Sure, technically this is 31 new HD channels, but what about; Travel Channel HD, Outdoor Channel 2 HD, a whole slew of HBO and Cinemax HD channels, and finally all the Starz and Encore channels? According to DirecTV, all the HD PPV channels are simply place holders until the rest are brought online, but even with that excuse, this is just yet another reason why we take DirecTV's press releases with a grain of salt.
ATMC Cable adds Travel Channel HD, has more in the pipeline
For the love of mom 'n pop cable carriers! Just days after North Carolina's own ATMC Cable gave its tiny, but loyal subscriber base Speed HD and FX HD, it's already delivering on that promise of "more soon." With the (very) recent addition of Travel Channel HD on channel 912, the company is now beaming out some 25 high-definition stations. Better still, PBS HD, Animal Planet HD, Discovery Channel HD, Science Channel HD and TLC HD are slated to arrive "in the coming weeks," and judging by the short, but meaningful track record, we'd certainly count on it. Hey, big boys -- you getting all this?
Travel Channel HD launches
Just as promised, Travel Channel HD has debuted in the first quarter of 2008. It's a happy coincidence -- a survey showed that the Travel Channel was the most anticipated HD programming among existing HD subscribers, and now it's arrived ahead of schedule. HD and exotic locales go hand in hand, and the clarity of HD definitely helps transport the viewer out of the living room. Not surprisingly, the ad campaign being rolled out behind the new channel is themed "Some Things Are Meant for HD." Look (or just start asking) for it from your provider soon!
