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[Stalker]

The following is an email I receieved from D*

Subject
When are the new HD channels arriving?

Discussion Thread
Response (Rebecca T) 09/15/2007 07:16 PM
Dear Sir,

Thanks for letting us know about your concern regarding DIRECTV's HD programming service. After years of preparation, we’re excited that the first wave of new HD channels should be on the air by the end of September. Here are the channels we expect to be available first:

A&E HD
Big Ten Network HD
Cartoon Network
Cinemax HD East
Cinemax HD West
CNN HD
ESPNews HD
Food Network HD
FSN New York HD
HBO HD West
HGTV-HD
The History Channel HD
Madison Square Garden HD
NFL Network HD
National Geographic Channel HD
Showtime HD West
Smithsonian Channel HD
Starz Comedy HD
Starz Edge HD
Starz Kids & Family HD
Starz HD East
Starz HD West
TBS in HD
The Movie Channel HD
Versus HD / Golf Channel HD
The Weather Channel HD

While details are still being finalized, we’re planning to bring up the following channels in October:

Animal Planet HD
Bravo HD
Comcast SportsNet Chicago HD
Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic HD
Discovery Channel HD
Fox Business Channel HD
FSN Detroit HD
FSN Prime Ticket HD
FSN Southwest HD
FSN West HD
Fuel TV HD
FX HD
The Learning Channel HD
MGM HD
NBA TV HD
New England Sports Network HD
The Science Channel HD
Sci-Fi Network HD
Speed Channel HD
SportsNet New York HD
USA Network HD
Yankees Entertainment & Sports HD (YES)

And that’s not all! Even though we don’t have a definite schedule yet, we’re expecting to bring you even more HD channels in the near future. Stay tuned to directv.com/hd to keep up with the latest HD news.

Thanks again for writing and stay tuned to DIRECTV.com for the latest news and information about our service.

Sincerely,

Rebecca T
Employee ID ##########
DIRECTV Customer Service

 

[volntitan]

So the premium channels, like Starz HD, will go going on line soon?

 

[lovswr]

If this does not happen by THIS FREAKEN WEDNESDAY it will totally suck

End of September my a..

 

[Sharpie]

Magic 8 ball said "Yes," when I asked.
Magic Eight Ball CGI

 

[iceturkee]

funny, espnnews isn't going hd until early january 2008.

and the official company line has always been by the end of 3rd quarter which is sept. 30.

 

[beast37799]

i would think all the discovery hd channels would go up with the intital launch

 

[Will S]

Check your program guide on Wed (tomorrow) at 6:00a EST - first wave is coming. Get your HD DVR's ready

 

[KE4EST]

Well it will be interesting to see if they provide as promised.

 

[KE4EST]

to SatelliteGuys.US Will S!!!

 

[mi_old_bull]

Magic 8 ball said "Yes," when I asked.
Magic Eight Ball CGI

Magic 8 Ball also said yes a long time ago in high school when I asked if Valerie would ever give me a Lewinsky. She never did and I have had no faith in Magic 8 Ball ever since.

 

[Neutronite]

Magic 8 Ball also said yes a long time ago in high school when I asked if Valerie would ever give me a Lewinsky. She never did and I have had no faith in Magic 8 Ball ever since.

Who cares bout your hormonal fantasies?:down,

 

[kcromeis]

so basically all the HD channels i dont want to see get launched tomorrow. ugh..just give me FX and Bravo already!

 

[TulsaCoker]

Waht about Staz pack, Cinemax and Showtime?

 

[kcromeis]

Waht about Staz pack, Cinemax and Showtime?

i dont get all the movie channels..which is all the HD content. just HBO

 

[fxstsb]

The following is an email I receieved from D*

Subject
When are the new HD channels arriving?

Discussion Thread
Response (Rebecca T) 09/15/2007 07:16 PM
Dear Sir,

Thanks for letting us know about your concern regarding DIRECTV's HD programming service. After years of preparation, we’re excited that the first wave of new HD channels should be on the air by the end of September. Here are the channels we expect to be available first:

A&E HD
Big Ten Network HD
Cartoon Network
Cinemax HD East
Cinemax HD West
CNN HD
ESPNews HD
Food Network HD
FSN New York HD
HBO HD West
HGTV-HD
The History Channel HD
Madison Square Garden HD
NFL Network HD
National Geographic Channel HD
Showtime HD West
Smithsonian Channel HD
Starz Comedy HD
Starz Edge HD
Starz Kids & Family HD
Starz HD East
Starz HD West
TBS in HD
The Movie Channel HD
Versus HD / Golf Channel HD
The Weather Channel HD

While details are still being finalized, we’re planning to bring up the following channels in October:

Animal Planet HD
Bravo HD
Comcast SportsNet Chicago HD
Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic HD
Discovery Channel HD
Fox Business Channel HD
FSN Detroit HD
FSN Prime Ticket HD
FSN Southwest HD
FSN West HD
Fuel TV HD
FX HD
The Learning Channel HD
MGM HD
NBA TV HD
New England Sports Network HD
The Science Channel HD
Sci-Fi Network HD
Speed Channel HD
SportsNet New York HD
USA Network HD
Yankees Entertainment & Sports HD (YES)

And that’s not all! Even though we don’t have a definite schedule yet, we’re expecting to bring you even more HD channels in the near future. Stay tuned to directv.com/hd to keep up with the latest HD news.

Thanks again for writing and stay tuned to DIRECTV.com for the latest news and information about our service.

Sincerely,

Rebecca T
Employee ID ##########
DIRECTV Customer Service

BS I probably would have hung up on thu bichiz