Discovery HD Discussion. - Page 7 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Michel · 2005-12-21, 09:23 AM

Only one comment.... I'm Pi**** off and VERY frustrated....

cm_soo · 2005-12-21, 09:53 AM

'Great Canadian Rivers' looked absolutely breathtaking, I watched the one on the Churchill River and it was incredible.

arminia · 2005-12-21, 01:33 PM

I have the 6000 but 853 is still red in my guide. So who is getting the free preview?

Angelfish · 2005-12-21, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arminia

I have the 6000 but 853 is still red in my guide. So who is getting the free preview?

I have been getting it on my 6100 since the channel launched. I get the SD version of Discovery (if that makes a difference).

james99 · 2005-12-21, 03:55 PM

One of the best Canadian HD shows is Over Canada, which used to air regularly on HDNET (along with Over BC). It's also available on DVD but hopefully it will air in Canada on this channel.

arminia · 2005-12-21, 04:00 PM

I also have the sd version of Discovery.

candrusiak · 2005-12-21, 04:28 PM

I guess we poor Shaw customers need to pour on the pressure again to get them to move on Discovery HD. That said I will be too busy watching the Oilers pound the Canucks in HD tonight to notice that I dont have it.

faston · 2005-12-21, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james99

One of the best Canadian HD shows is Over Canada, which used to air regularly on HDNET (along with Over BC). It's also available on DVD but hopefully it will air in Canada on this channel.

Thank you. I edited that show.

LeavingSC · 2005-12-21, 09:28 PM

"Solar Eclipse Live From Antarctica" is on right now. Most of the coverage seems to be 16:9 HD but the studio shots are 4:3 (and look like upconverted SD)

Ironic (or sad?) that the camera in Antarctica seems to be HD but in the Canadian studio it is not HD. They didn't even bother formatting the Canadian shots to 16:9.

Deezeex · 2005-12-21, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm_soo

'Great Canadian Rivers' looked absolutely breathtaking, I watched the one on the Churchill River and it was incredible.

Yes, I completely agree - especially the close ups of the bald eagle.
Amazing detail in a first class production!

avtechnoid · 2005-12-21, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faston

Thank you. I edited that show.

Wicked. I've had in on DVD for a year, pull it out from time to time on the 77" FP for guests, still get chills when i watch it. That's on DVD.

Man would i love to see it HD !

Michel · 2005-12-21, 11:42 PM

Is Rogers offering the new Discovery HD channel ?

If so, is there a free trial period and for how long ?

Michel · 2005-12-21, 11:47 PM

I am wondering if anyone has the new HD discovery channel.

If you do, could you please say who is your supplier ( BellExpressVu, Star Choice, Rogers, Cogeco or Shaw)

Could you also please say if it is part of your basic digital service or is it extra.

Is there a free trial period and if so, till when ???

Thank you

Q · 2005-12-22, 12:03 AM

Yes.
BEV
Was paying $1.99 for Discovery HD before.
No idea.

Lurker · 2005-12-22, 12:07 AM

Michel - question answered in the Cogeco forum.

2005-12-21, 09:23 AM	#91
Michel Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mont St-Hilaire, Québec Posts: 608	Re HD discovery and Videotron Only one comment.... I'm Pi**** off and VERY frustrated.... __________________ Sony 46 Bravia XBR2 , Yamaha HTR5860, Bose Acoustimass16, 8300 HD PVR, Quickview QVX 300 Gig, LRA537 dvd recorder,Oppo DV981 DVD player, Harmony 880

2005-12-21, 09:53 AM	#92
cm_soo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Posts: 204	Great Canadian Rivers 'Great Canadian Rivers' looked absolutely breathtaking, I watched the one on the Churchill River and it was incredible. __________________ Shaw 6412, Hitachi 46F510, Onkyo TXSR603B, XBMC, Squeezebox 3, Harmony 628, Garmin GPS Map 60, Cyclods Evolution

2005-12-21, 04:28 PM	#97
candrusiak Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Red Deer Posts: 150	I guess we poor Shaw customers need to pour on the pressure again to get them to move on Discovery HD. That said I will be too busy watching the Oilers pound the Canucks in HD tonight to notice that I dont have it. __________________ https://twitter.com/#!/ChrisFromYEG

2005-12-21, 11:42 PM	#102
Michel Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mont St-Hilaire, Québec Posts: 608	Question to Rogers subscribers Is Rogers offering the new Discovery HD channel ? If so, is there a free trial period and for how long ? __________________ Sony 46 Bravia XBR2 , Yamaha HTR5860, Bose Acoustimass16, 8300 HD PVR, Quickview QVX 300 Gig, LRA537 dvd recorder,Oppo DV981 DVD player, Harmony 880

2005-12-21, 11:47 PM	#103
Michel Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mont St-Hilaire, Québec Posts: 608	New HD Discovery channel I am wondering if anyone has the new HD discovery channel. If you do, could you please say who is your supplier ( BellExpressVu, Star Choice, Rogers, Cogeco or Shaw) Could you also please say if it is part of your basic digital service or is it extra. Is there a free trial period and if so, till when ??? Thank you __________________ Sony 46 Bravia XBR2 , Yamaha HTR5860, Bose Acoustimass16, 8300 HD PVR, Quickview QVX 300 Gig, LRA537 dvd recorder,Oppo DV981 DVD player, Harmony 880

2005-12-21, 01:33 PM	#93
arminia Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 235	I have the 6000 but 853 is still red in my guide. So who is getting the free preview?

2005-12-21, 03:55 PM	#95
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	One of the best Canadian HD shows is Over Canada, which used to air regularly on HDNET (along with Over BC). It's also available on DVD but hopefully it will air in Canada on this channel.

2005-12-21, 04:00 PM	#96
arminia Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 235	I also have the sd version of Discovery.

2005-12-21, 09:28 PM	#99
LeavingSC Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Elmira, Ontario Posts: 98	"Solar Eclipse Live From Antarctica" is on right now. Most of the coverage seems to be 16:9 HD but the studio shots are 4:3 (and look like upconverted SD) Ironic (or sad?) that the camera in Antarctica seems to be HD but in the Canadian studio it is not HD. They didn't even bother formatting the Canadian shots to 16:9.

2005-12-22, 12:03 AM	#104
Q Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oakville Posts: 3,974	Yes. BEV Was paying $1.99 for Discovery HD before. No idea.

2005-12-22, 12:07 AM	#105
Lurker Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oakville Posts: 800	Michel - question answered in the Cogeco forum.

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