Dish Network Announces 1080p Broadcasts
Posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:58:08 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
More Home Entertainment News
Dish Network made an interesting announcement today. After the successful launch of its Echo XI satellite Dish Network will soon be offering HD programming at full 1080p resolution. The 1080p service goes along with the roll out of the TurboHD program, which dish calls the industries first 100% all HD package.
Starting on August 1st Dish says that a proprietary update is being rolled out to all MPEG-4 HD DVR receivers that will enable the 1080p resolution. The update will make dish network the only set-top boxes capable of displaying 1080p programming.
I'm taking this with a grain of salt. My last experience with Dish Network was a farce. I was on its HD service for a total of 3 hours before I cancelled and went to DirecTV. I had Dish installed in my new home after being very specific about wanting HD locals. When the installer finished -- after 8 hours and complaining constantly that I wouldn't let him run a cable down the front of my house rather than through the attic -- HD locals weren't even offered in my area.
Via Dish Network
Posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:58:08 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
I4U Gadget Models
I4U News Product Reviews
All I4U News Categories
Latest News
- Ex-AOL boss looking to raise cash for Yahoo bid
2008-12-02 14:00:00
- Iomega Annoucnes New eGo Portable HDDs
2008-12-02 13:36:17
- Sierra Wireless to Acquire Wavecom
2008-12-02 13:00:00
100 Days until Thanksgiving Sale 2008 Countdown
August 19th marked the beginning of our 100 days Holiday Gift Guide 2008 countdown until the Thanksgiving Sales 2008 start. I4U News brings you a Holiday gift tip each day for the next 100 days. On Thanksgiving Day we will have 100 tech-gift tips in 10 categories online for you.
Explore the latest Holiday Tech Gift Tips now.

More stories
