Shaw Direct 2012 New Channels Discussion - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2012-01-01, 04:13 PM

New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2012.

You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to Shaw Direct in 2012 but PLEASE unless it's been confirmed by an official press release, be clear about what is speculation and what is fact.

A post saying "a CSR said it was coming" is NOT official, however, it does put it in the "highly" likely category.

If its posted on the CRTC site that its been approved by the CRTC but Shaw Direct has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category.

Replaces Shaw Direct 2011 New Channels Discussion

GaryE · 2012-01-01, 07:56 PM

Will be available on the channel currently occupied by the HD Fireplace. 268/338.

byron · 2012-01-02, 03:38 PM

Are they dropping The Frame or is it being moved elsewhere?

bigoranget · 2012-01-02, 08:33 PM

They are dropping The Frame. Enjoy Food Network HD. It's probably the only new HD channel until the launch of Anik G1. It's going to be a long painful year for Shaw Direct customers.

QualityIsJobOne · 2012-01-02, 08:59 PM

We have been with Star Choice/Shaw Direct since 1998...

.....a few more months waiting for G1 is no big deal.

adit · 2012-01-03, 11:04 AM

I was hoping for Space HD

. To bad, I don't watch Food Network. In fact once they get Space in HD I will hardly watch any Sdandard Def channels at all. Would be nice to have in the future an "HD only" package (cheaper of course than current offerings).If any provider would offer this at half the price I'm paying now (over $100) I would switch to it.They are also missing 2 Movie Network channels in HD. Fortunately most movies will play on the HD channel at some time, so I just check the guide and set it to record it on the DVR when it plays in HD.Still, I pay for Movie Network and would expect to have ALL available channels in HD, not just some. I guess will wait and see how it's going after the new SAT gets active.

newshawatcher · 2012-01-04, 10:45 AM

Shaw CSR said that as of Jan 6 Food Network HD will be on promo for free until the end of April - FYI.

noah12 · 2012-03-20, 10:49 PM

Anyone seen what channel Space hd is on, it was supposed to be on today.

gonkster · 2012-03-20, 11:05 PM

Same channel HDNet was

d_source · 2012-03-21, 11:21 AM

Advanced 363. Guide info won't start until the 22nd though.

noah12 · 2012-03-21, 06:08 PM

Thanks it is there

Momorider · 2012-03-22, 09:41 PM

Not impressed that HDNet is gone

adit · 2012-03-22, 10:53 PM

Hmmm...still no Guide info.I hope is comming soon without the guide hard to set any recordings.

Bayguy · 2012-04-25, 04:20 PM

We just got Shaw and its working fine but we're very surprised to see that the Seattle PBS station isnt in HD. Anyone know why??

smsat · 2012-04-25, 05:20 PM

I would say bandwidth but I'm no expert. There is a long list of HD channels we don't get with SD.

2012-01-01, 04:13 PM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Shaw Direct 2012 New Channels Discussion New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2012. You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to Shaw Direct in 2012 but PLEASE unless it's been confirmed by an official press release, be clear about what is speculation and what is fact. A post saying "a CSR said it was coming" is NOT official, however, it does put it in the "highly" likely category. If its posted on the CRTC site that its been approved by the CRTC but Shaw Direct has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category. Replaces Shaw Direct 2011 New Channels Discussion __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2012-01-01, 07:56 PM	#2
GaryE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 1,421	FOOD HD coming January 6th! Will be available on the channel currently occupied by the HD Fireplace. 268/338. __________________ ~Gary Shaw Direct 630 HD/PVR \| WD My Book AV eHDD \| Sharp Aquos 46" 120Hz LCD TV \| Watch me LIVE!

2012-01-02, 08:59 PM	#5
QualityIsJobOne Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bedford NS Posts: 668	We have been with Star Choice/Shaw Direct since 1998... .....a few more months waiting for G1 is no big deal. __________________ DirecTV 1994-98...StarChoice/ShawDirect 1998-

2012-01-04, 10:45 AM	#7
newshawatcher Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Food HD Shaw CSR said that as of Jan 6 Food Network HD will be on promo for free until the end of April - FYI.

2012-03-20, 10:49 PM	#8
noah12 DHC Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 453	Space HD Anyone seen what channel Space hd is on, it was supposed to be on today.

2012-01-02, 03:38 PM	#3
byron Rookie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oh, over there. Posts: 12	Are they dropping The Frame or is it being moved elsewhere?

2012-01-02, 08:33 PM	#4
bigoranget Veteran Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hamilton Posts: 2,938	They are dropping The Frame. Enjoy Food Network HD. It's probably the only new HD channel until the launch of Anik G1. It's going to be a long painful year for Shaw Direct customers.

2012-01-03, 11:04 AM	#6
adit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oakville,ON Posts: 1,405	I was hoping for Space HD . To bad, I don't watch Food Network. In fact once they get Space in HD I will hardly watch any Sdandard Def channels at all. Would be nice to have in the future an "HD only" package (cheaper of course than current offerings).If any provider would offer this at half the price I'm paying now (over $100) I would switch to it.They are also missing 2 Movie Network channels in HD. Fortunately most movies will play on the HD channel at some time, so I just check the guide and set it to record it on the DVR when it plays in HD.Still, I pay for Movie Network and would expect to have ALL available channels in HD, not just some. I guess will wait and see how it's going after the new SAT gets active.

2012-03-20, 11:05 PM	#9
gonkster Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Medicine Hat, AB Posts: 227	Same channel HDNet was

2012-03-21, 11:21 AM	#10
d_source Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 466	Advanced 363. Guide info won't start until the 22nd though.

2012-03-21, 06:08 PM	#11
noah12 DHC Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 453	Thanks it is there

2012-03-22, 09:41 PM	#12
Momorider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 91	Not impressed that HDNet is gone

2012-03-22, 10:53 PM	#13
adit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oakville,ON Posts: 1,405	Hmmm...still no Guide info.I hope is comming soon without the guide hard to set any recordings.

2012-04-25, 04:20 PM	#14
Bayguy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baja BC Posts: 430	Why doesn't SHaw have PBS West in HD? We just got Shaw and its working fine but we're very surprised to see that the Seattle PBS station isnt in HD. Anyone know why??

2012-04-25, 05:20 PM	#15
smsat Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 75	I would say bandwidth but I'm no expert. There is a long list of HD channels we don't get with SD.

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