Details about DirecTV's new HDTV channels continue to emerge

Ahh, the anticipation of new HDTV channels. You know, It's one thing when you're waiting for new channels to launch, but when there are so many expected all at once from your provider, well, it's more than most of us can handle. We don't know about anyone else, but we're ready; we got our MPEG4 hardware, our 5 LNB dish and even our B-Band converter, all there is to do now is wait. No one seems to know, exactly which day is the day, but our best guess is about Sept 15th. The other thing that still seems to be up in the air, is exactly how many channels will be available. DirecTV only says there will be 100 this year, and while some networks seem to be ready whenever they are, others have yet to make an announcement. Satellite guys has received a list, also without dates. CSRs have also been telling customers what they can expect at launch -- we know how reliable they can be. While the list of 57 channels is certainly impressive and will make them the new HD leader -- assuming DISH doesn't add the same channels, it is still a far cry from the 100 promised.

Here is the list DirecTV customer service reps have reported, the full list from DirecTV after the jump.

1. A&E HD
   

2. Big Ten Network HD
   

3. Cartoon Network

4. CNN HD
   

5. Food Network HD
   

6. Versus HD\Golf HD
   

7. HGTV-HD
   

8. History Channel HD
   

9. NFL Network HD
   

10. National Geographic HD
    

11. Smithsonian (channel 267)

12. TBS in HD
    

Channels that they will market to customers, but no exact dates.

1. A&E HD

2. ABC Family HD

3. Bravo HD

4. ESPNews HD

5. Food Network HD

6. Fuel TV HD

7. FX HD

8. HGTV-HD

9. Cartoon Network

10. Chiller HD

11. CNBC HD

12. CNN HD

13. History Channel HD

14. MHD

15. USA Network HD

16. National Geographic HD

17. Discovery Channel HD

18. Disney Channel HD

19. TBS in HD

20. Animal Planet HD

21. The 101 HD

22. TLC HD

23. Toon Disney HD

24. Weather Channel HD

25. Big Ten Network HD

26. Tennis Channel HD

27. Speed Channel HD

28. NFL Network HD

29. Versus HD/Golf Ch HD

30. Sci-Fi Network HD

31. Science Channel HD

Channels they plan to add, but carriage agreements have not be finalized.

1. HBO HD West

2. HBO2 HD East

3. HBO2 HD West

4. HBO Family East

5. HBO Family West

6. HBO Latino

7. HBO Signature

8. Showtime HD West

9. Cinemax HD East

10. Cinemax HD West

11. MoreMax

12. The Movie Channel HD East

13. Starz HD East

14. Starz HD West

15. Starz Edge HD

16. Starz Comedy HD

17. Starz Kids & Family HD