Comments on: 7HD launches http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html Australia's leading TV blog Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:23:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Luke (sexyer1) http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14662 Luke (sexyer1) Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:52:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14662 Hi David, it worked today after the second attempt, the most current pdf guide worked instantly! Thanks.<br/><br/>Also note, 7 HD now has a mini ad/guide on rotation within ch7's TV Guide channel! If anyone wants fast access to that info! Hi David, it worked today after the second attempt, the most current pdf guide worked instantly! Thanks.

Also note, 7 HD now has a mini ad/guide on rotation within ch7′s TV Guide channel! If anyone wants fast access to that info!

]]> By: David Knox http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14573 David Knox Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:01:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14573 Worked fine for me then. Can u have another try? Worked fine for me then. Can u have another try?

]]> By: Luke (sexyer1) http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14572 Luke (sexyer1) Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:48:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14572 David, I tried to download your 7HD Programming in the Advance Guides, but that website your using to host the files timed out 3 times yesterday, so I wasn't able to get to the file. Hopefully Seven be more serious about 7HD eventually, if not sooner, then probably by December when the other networks' HD channels come along. David, I tried to download your 7HD Programming in the Advance Guides, but that website your using to host the files timed out 3 times yesterday, so I wasn’t able to get to the file. Hopefully Seven be more serious about 7HD eventually, if not sooner, then probably by December when the other networks’ HD channels come along.

]]> By: Neon Kitten http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14545 Neon Kitten Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:50:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14545 "John" said"<br/><br/>"First of all, Neon Kitten, do you really think you can download a TV show in better quailty then 7's SD? HAHAHA YOU IDIOT! There is no way you would be able to do that!"<br/><br/>Well, hate to break it to you John, but not only is it possible, it's very very common. 720p H.264 files of the big shows - including Heroes - are all over the torrent sites within hours of the show screening in the US. And in case you're not up with the tech, yes, 720p is most definitely better than 7's SD. <br/><br/>I've even seen some 1080p files turning up. And that's better quality than Seven *HD* :) “John” said”

“First of all, Neon Kitten, do you really think you can download a TV show in better quailty then 7′s SD? HAHAHA YOU IDIOT! There is no way you would be able to do that!”

Well, hate to break it to you John, but not only is it possible, it’s very very common. 720p H.264 files of the big shows – including Heroes – are all over the torrent sites within hours of the show screening in the US. And in case you’re not up with the tech, yes, 720p is most definitely better than 7′s SD.

I’ve even seen some 1080p files turning up. And that’s better quality than Seven *HD* :)

]]> By: David Knox http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14535 David Knox Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:19:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14535 It's hardly progressive yes.<br/><br/>TV Tonight hosts 7HD Programming in the Advance Guides downloads. It’s hardly progressive yes.

TV Tonight hosts 7HD Programming in the Advance Guides downloads.

]]> By: Luke (sexyer1) http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14529 Luke (sexyer1) Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14529 Seven's online TV Guide doesn't even list what they air on their HD channel!?<br/><br/>They suck!<br/><br/>They have a stupid blog style page for their HD channel, which lists up until last Wednesday... fat lot of use that is viewers today on a Sunday... Seven’s online TV Guide doesn’t even list what they air on their HD channel!?

They suck!

They have a stupid blog style page for their HD channel, which lists up until last Wednesday… fat lot of use that is viewers today on a Sunday…

]]> By: David Knox http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14447 David Knox Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:15:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14447 Nope. Even 7 SD doesn't screen thru Foxtel and they have TiVo set to compete with iQ so can't see any changes soon. Nope. Even 7 SD doesn’t screen thru Foxtel and they have TiVo set to compete with iQ so can’t see any changes soon.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14445 Anonymous Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:09:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14445 Are these channels actually going to be re-broadcast through Foxtel?<br/>I have Foxtel and a SD tuner. I feel somewhat ripped off. Are these channels actually going to be re-broadcast through Foxtel?
I have Foxtel and a SD tuner. I feel somewhat ripped off.

]]> By: JOHN http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14424 JOHN Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:09:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14424 First of all, Neon Kitten, do you really think you can download a TV show in better quailty then 7's SD? HAHAHA YOU IDIOT! There is no way you would be able to do that!<br/><br/>You rag out Channel 7 for doing what they have done, but I think its great... at least they have got the ball rolling. And it goes to show the other networks are trying to get everyone to buy new technology so they have ratings when they first launch. Channel 7 have made the best decision for television viewers First of all, Neon Kitten, do you really think you can download a TV show in better quailty then 7′s SD? HAHAHA YOU IDIOT! There is no way you would be able to do that!

You rag out Channel 7 for doing what they have done, but I think its great… at least they have got the ball rolling. And it goes to show the other networks are trying to get everyone to buy new technology so they have ratings when they first launch. Channel 7 have made the best decision for television viewers

]]> By: Jack! http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14411 Jack! Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:51:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14411 Thanks, Neon Kitten, for explaining it to me ... I do have a HD tuner in my TV and love to watch even the non-HD shows on there. I am pissed off that it will be alternate shows on the one and only 7HD Channel and think they should NOT do it unless it is a totally seperate channel to tune to other than 70!<br/>Half baked attention seeking clowns!<br/>Jack! Thanks, Neon Kitten, for explaining it to me … I do have a HD tuner in my TV and love to watch even the non-HD shows on there. I am pissed off that it will be alternate shows on the one and only 7HD Channel and think they should NOT do it unless it is a totally seperate channel to tune to other than 70!
Half baked attention seeking clowns!
Jack!

]]> By: Neon Kitten http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14376 Neon Kitten Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14376 To clarify a couple of points from questions above:<br/><br/>1. 7HD is of course not a new channel per se. It is the start of alternative programming at certain times of the day on the HD channel (70). Seven has done this in reaction to Ten's announcement last month of their upcoming seperate HD channel programming, and therefore they actually have no idea what they'll be showing on it or at what times of the day. All they have is a new logo and a middle finger stuck up at Nine and Ten, primary-school stylee.<br/><br/>2. None of the "new HD channels" will be actual new channels, but merely different programming on those already-existing HD channels now that the ridiculous mogul-driven Howard government restrictions on multicasting have been lifted. Thing is, those restrictions went away on January 1st, 2007, over 10 months ago. Nobody lifted a finger until Ten revealed their plans, and then the egos came out.<br/><br/>3. People with SD-only digital tuners or PVRs will NOT be able to see the "new" channels. You *will* need a HD set top box at a bare minimum. Fortunately HD STBs and PVRs are now reasonably priced, almost all flat panel TVs come with HD tuners built in and it'll take so long for these new channels to be actually compelling viewing that nobody should worry too much :)<br/><br/>4. Luke, increased demand for HD gear isn't going to bring prices down at the retailer level. Quite the opposite, actually, given all the attention these new channels will get. Prices of HD gear will continue to drop due to normal revovery-of-investment, technology-advancement and exchange rate reasons. To clarify a couple of points from questions above:

1. 7HD is of course not a new channel per se. It is the start of alternative programming at certain times of the day on the HD channel (70). Seven has done this in reaction to Ten’s announcement last month of their upcoming seperate HD channel programming, and therefore they actually have no idea what they’ll be showing on it or at what times of the day. All they have is a new logo and a middle finger stuck up at Nine and Ten, primary-school stylee.

2. None of the “new HD channels” will be actual new channels, but merely different programming on those already-existing HD channels now that the ridiculous mogul-driven Howard government restrictions on multicasting have been lifted. Thing is, those restrictions went away on January 1st, 2007, over 10 months ago. Nobody lifted a finger until Ten revealed their plans, and then the egos came out.

3. People with SD-only digital tuners or PVRs will NOT be able to see the “new” channels. You *will* need a HD set top box at a bare minimum. Fortunately HD STBs and PVRs are now reasonably priced, almost all flat panel TVs come with HD tuners built in and it’ll take so long for these new channels to be actually compelling viewing that nobody should worry too much :)

4. Luke, increased demand for HD gear isn’t going to bring prices down at the retailer level. Quite the opposite, actually, given all the attention these new channels will get. Prices of HD gear will continue to drop due to normal revovery-of-investment, technology-advancement and exchange rate reasons.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14373 Anonymous Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14373 I was waiting for boston legal to come on, and only saw this movie start, while i was a little confused to begin with, i found that it was quite interesting, if only all channels decided to do this, i would give the viewer more options on what they would like to watch at night, I was waiting for boston legal to come on, and only saw this movie start, while i was a little confused to begin with, i found that it was quite interesting, if only all channels decided to do this, i would give the viewer more options on what they would like to watch at night,

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14370 Anonymous Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14370 I see a lot of questions but no answers. I'm going to ask another question.<br/>1 in 10 digital set top owners have purchased HD Digital Tuners. The others all have SD. Will we be able to get the new TV station on the SD tuner? If not, there is going to be alot of people like myself who got told 'all you will need is SD, not HD' getting very angry as now they will feel that they have all been ripped off! I see a lot of questions but no answers. I’m going to ask another question.
1 in 10 digital set top owners have purchased HD Digital Tuners. The others all have SD. Will we be able to get the new TV station on the SD tuner? If not, there is going to be alot of people like myself who got told ‘all you will need is SD, not HD’ getting very angry as now they will feel that they have all been ripped off!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14347 Anonymous Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:14:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14347 This is so badly done and no word to viewers on how this is going to work. We already have 70 HD channel,(they also 71,72 & 73) that is, we can view normal 7 programs in HD, adding one or two programs a night is not in my books "a launch" of a new channel and what is going to happen to these current shows, are they how only be available in SD.<br/><br/>I saw the ad only two hours before and jumped on the net to find some information, only to find nothing, I was thinking OMG a new "channel" were is the guide, what is going to on, only to be disappointed when I did find information the next day, out of 5 nights of one or two programs a night they are already running repeats!!<br/><br/>This is a joke! We want detailed information on this and other channels. We want a EPG that works and is helpful and they update when they change programs. We want to know what is happening!<br/><br/>There is a lot of HD viewers out there and we all want answers. Seven, Nine and Ten we are not in Kindy so please treat us like the adults we are. This is so badly done and no word to viewers on how this is going to work. We already have 70 HD channel,(they also 71,72 & 73) that is, we can view normal 7 programs in HD, adding one or two programs a night is not in my books “a launch” of a new channel and what is going to happen to these current shows, are they how only be available in SD.

I saw the ad only two hours before and jumped on the net to find some information, only to find nothing, I was thinking OMG a new “channel” were is the guide, what is going to on, only to be disappointed when I did find information the next day, out of 5 nights of one or two programs a night they are already running repeats!!

This is a joke! We want detailed information on this and other channels. We want a EPG that works and is helpful and they update when they change programs. We want to know what is happening!

There is a lot of HD viewers out there and we all want answers. Seven, Nine and Ten we are not in Kindy so please treat us like the adults we are.

]]> By: Steve B http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14344 Steve B Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:47:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14344 Do we know if 7HD is in Sydney yet?<br/><br/>I immagine your HD tuner is probably not currently set to recieve the new 7HD channel.<br/><br/>At present at best (if you have an HD TV/Tuner) you will already have these chanels:<br/>7 (Standard Definition)<br/>70 (HD definition)and<br/>77 their EPG guide (useless).<br/><br/>You will probably have to manually tune the TV/tuner to locate and lock on to the new channel.<br/><br/>The 7HD hopefully will be a new channel. Do we know if 7HD is in Sydney yet?

I immagine your HD tuner is probably not currently set to recieve the new 7HD channel.

At present at best (if you have an HD TV/Tuner) you will already have these chanels:
7 (Standard Definition)
70 (HD definition)and
77 their EPG guide (useless).

You will probably have to manually tune the TV/tuner to locate and lock on to the new channel.

The 7HD hopefully will be a new channel.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html/comment-page-1#comment-14337 Anonymous Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2007/10/7hd-launches.html#comment-14337 Are you able to possibly find out what Prime's and SC10's plans are regarding these HD channels, please?<br/><br/>I suppose the regional viewers will miss out. Are you able to possibly find out what Prime’s and SC10′s plans are regarding these HD channels, please?

I suppose the regional viewers will miss out.

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