DIRECTV statement regarding NFL HD 2007

[iceturkee]

at the request of one of our members and RAD you know who you are, i finally have a statement from Bob Mercer regarding NFL ST HD for 2007.

``NFL HD this year will still be on Ku/MPEG2........that will change next year.

For 2007, we may need to use the HD capacity of TNT to carry NFL HD. It will be on a week by week basis and we will not take down TNT if they are carrying live sports.''

 

[richiephx]

I thought they had enough capacity on D10 for HD. Why would they need to do this if that is true?

 

[Voyager6]

I thought they had enough capacity on D10 for HD. Why would they need to do this if that is true?

I think that the clue is "mpeg2". Still too many subs with the mpeg2 receivers.

 

[bonscott87]

I thought they had enough capacity on D10 for HD. Why would they need to do this if that is true?

Because like he said, it will be in MPEG2. That's on the current sats, not the new ones.

 

[bonscott87]

And this is pretty much exactly like many of us said it would go. And NFL ST 2008 to MPEG4 only will be the last gasp before MPEG2 HD shutdown. MLB EI HD was already announced as MPEG4 only next season.

 

[iceturkee]

Because like he said, it will be in MPEG2. That's on the current sats, not the new ones.

i don't think you can spin what he said any differently. those of you who still have either the h10 and/or h20, there's your answer......you are safe this year.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

But next year your out.

Hopefully Tivo is working on a MPEG4 version for DirecTV.

 

[PaulieORF]

Not that I care since I don't have DirecTV, but I think it's only fair that they reward the MPEG-4 adopters by offering TNT HD in MPEG-4 format on the new satellite, so that they can watch TNT HD on Sunday afternoons if they so desire, this upcoming football season.

 

[richiephx]

Not that I care since I don't have DirecTV, but I think it's only fair that they reward the MPEG-4 adopters by offering TNT HD in MPEG-4 format on the new satellite, so that they can watch TNT HD on Sunday afternoons if they so desire, this upcoming football season.

I would agree with that.

 

[iceturkee]

not a bad idea. nor is scott's idea of an mpeg-4 tivo.

 

[timmac]

Who would want to watch TNT on Sunday.... Are You Ready For Some Football!

 

[Brewer4]

Who would want to watch TNT on Sunday.... Are You Ready For Some Football!

NASCAR fans.

 

[bjs188]

NASCAR fans.

NASCAR is not on TNT this year (football season). The rest of the races are on ESPN/ABC.

 

[Brewer4]

NASCAR is not on TNT this year (football season). The rest of the races are on ESPN/ABC.

Then lets shut that puppy down!!

 

[iceturkee]

right, TNT has already shown their quota of NASCAR races this season.

none of the mlb playoff games are suppose to be shown on TNT, are they? i think its just TBS and fox.

 

[timmac]

A new word for the dictionary. If you don't have room for something... what do you do with it.. You TNT it, Baby!

 

[vurbano]

But next year your out.

Hopefully Tivo is working on a MPEG4 version for DirecTV.

Dear lord yes....please!!!!!!!

 

[vurbano]

Then lets shut that puppy down!!

Yeah Lets continue screw the majority of HD customers for the continued benefit of a group of subscribers who get ST.

 

[Brewer4]

Yeah Lets continue screw the majority of HD customers for the continued benefit of a group of subscribers who get ST.

Oh but V, we dont know if its just MPEG2 version or an MPEG4 version. So we understand that some dont want to move to MPEG4 because they like their Tivo, but something has to give.

 

[bonscott87]

Not that I care since I don't have DirecTV, but I think it's only fair that they reward the MPEG-4 adopters by offering TNT HD in MPEG-4 format on the new satellite, so that they can watch TNT HD on Sunday afternoons if they so desire, this upcoming football season.

This has actually been another thing I've been saying for a while. I'm sure they plan to light up all the current MPEG2 HD channels in MPEG4 on D10 at launch. And then if someone calls in to complain that they can't watch Law and Order on Sunday afternoon on TNT-HD then they can be offered a free MPEG4 receiver upgrade. Will quicken the pace of MPEG4 adoption even more.

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