Comments on: Beating the competition – HDNet vs InHD

By: Chandu

Chandu — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

Mark,

Can you tell me what is the scoop on the KRON-HD channel in the San Francisco Bay area? I get it through Comcast HD service and carries some HDNet content. But does it really show the HDNet live sports events? Specifically I’m interested in the live MLS coverage once the season starts.

By: Chandu

Chandu — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

Mark,

By: Mike Ciric

Mike Ciric — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

In the scope of things HD Net is on the cutting edge of HDTV. The content is varied enough to give everyone a good mix of entertainment. The only concern I have is that frequency rates of repeat programming diminishes the quality. PBS HD and Discovery HD offer better quality fare than most. HD Net is right there – but, again the reruns take away from the overall product. I assume the expense of HD programming is limiting the expansion because the basic fact is most people aren’t up to speed yet with their home entertainment equipment. Until the airwaves are filled with HD programming as the FCC envisioned – I fear it is more of the same.

By: St.CLair

St.CLair — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

Hey mark I am currently a cablevision sub and i was wondering why you channel is nether on cablevision and voom. Is it cablevision being cheap as usual or do the dolans have something against you personally?

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

I have comcast and I want HDNET. Should we start a petition? Let me know what I/we can do to help.

BTW I still want to keep INHD. I really dig the cage fighting, NBA coverage, and IMAX films.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

I’d love to see somebody like you and your investors buy the controlling interest in Comcast and kick Brian Robert’s out on his coaxial cable.

If you guys would do with Comcast what you’ve done with Landmark Theaters and the Mavs, Comcast would run like a perfect servo on perpetually greased grooves.

Also enjoyed your appearance on Letterman a few weeks ago. The story about Trump was quite insightful and, sadly, not surprising.

Be well. Dream large. And live larger.

By: wow powerleveling

wow powerleveling — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

I’d say the that IMAX film catalog on INHD and the Lance Armstrong Chronicles is about the only thing really compelling I’ve seen from them (although, if I were a baseball fan, their MLB coverage…where not blacked out…would be enticing).

By: runescape money

runescape money — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:32 +0000

I remember the hockey games were really cool.. although i dont enjoy hocky. and even in HD good luck keeping up with that puck. lol. Overal, I think all the channels you mentioned have alot of room to grow… ALTHOUGH WATCHING BASEBALL ON INHD is awesome… but they still have alot of room to grow..

By: Jonathan Greene

Jonathan Greene — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:31 +0000

I hear you, but disagree that you are the only channels exclusive to HDTV. There’s a great PBSHD and also Discovery Theater HD which only show programs in HD – not generally converted, but designed and produced for HD.

BTW – I live in NYC, with Time Warner Cable and we had a month free of the newly expanded HD channels which included your two plus the INHDs… ESPN HD was also in there, but they cheated and only used HD for special bigger events, instead choosing to display vertical bars with their logo the other times.

I enjoyed what you guys were/are doing while I watched it, but decided not to extend my free trial to the pay package. I just did not see enough stuff that made me want to tune in often enough… I love HD, but the content has to be more than just a pretty picture.

By: Dean Roberts

Dean Roberts — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:01:31 +0000

Great job with HDNet. It’s no wonder why you are so successful. I may have to sign up for DirectTV or the Dish Network to watch.

Dean Roberts
Systems Manager/MBA Student