COMCAST/ESPN2-HD Seattle Added

zachjen · 06-14-2006, 08:47 AM

Woke up this morning turned to channel 174 in hopes that it was finally there and yes it was. Now INHD2 is gone, what's up with that? Damn Comcast! Do something good but of course it has it's price. Chatted with a rep about it and he said "Unfortunately it is being removed, that channel was scheduled to be removed in late July anyways, so when we had the opportunity to add ESPN2-HD we took INHD2 offline a little early".

picaso · 06-14-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zachjen

Woke up this morning turned to channel 174 in hopes that it was finally there and yes it was. Now INHD2 is gone, ..... "Unfortunately it is being removed, that channel was scheduled to be removed in late July anyways, so when we had the opportunity to add ESPN2-HD we took INHD2 offline a little early".

Strange, here in Chicago ESPNHD2 was added last Friday on 203 and the INHD and INHD2 were untouched. My past experience with customer service and installers from Comcast is that they are the last to know what channels are being added or dropped. The INHD channels are partly owned by Comcast and I find it very strange that they would drop any of them, if anything I expect them to add a third INHD.

Kirwin · 06-14-2006, 09:55 AM

I have Comcast down here in central Florida. Receiving HD ESPN and HD ESPN2. Also still receiving INHD and INHD2. I would hope they wouldn't cut one of the INHD channels.

racmenlo · 06-14-2006, 11:05 AM

comcast in SF... just got espn2 over the weekend. still have INHD1 and INHD2. they better not take one of those away... but I have learned not to trust comcast so they prob will.

CC TV GUY · 06-14-2006, 11:27 AM

anyone have any idea if Time Warner is supposed to be adding ESPN 2 HD. It sure would be nice to get to watch the rest of the World Cup since most of the games are on ESPN 2

meek99 · 06-14-2006, 11:54 AM

yeah, i'm getting seriously tired of comcast's service...i rec'd espn2hd this morning for a while (at the expense of inhd2 of course) and then 20 minutes later, it was not available at all...and neither was inhd2.

compounded with the awful performance and features of the comcast/motorola/microsoft dvr, i am so done with comcast and going back to directv as of aug 1.

grrrrrrrr.

hippdef · 06-14-2006, 12:36 PM

I live in Lakewood California, so far no new ESPN2 HD- even though it would be great to have. Comcast service just gives you the typical keep watching for new channels etc etc.

Mike Wolf · 06-14-2006, 03:11 PM

Yup, stated on Comcast's press release... http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....634&highlight=

Comcast added the new channel on June 9th in New Jersey. Hopefully they will get around to broadcasting UPN and TNT soon. I miss Universal HD, which took the place of either INHD or INHD2 during the Olympics. It would be nice to have that channel back, but not at the expense of losing a channel.

On a seprate note, I spoke to one of the reps during a meeting and he said that Comcast also upgraded firmware for their Scientific Atlanta set top boxes a few weeks ago, and so far I havent seen any improvement from that. Im a little curious about when Comcast's new TiVo set top boxes will be shipping out. So far I havent heard anything.

Batai · 06-15-2006, 01:16 AM

In the Seattle area and no more INHD2. If Comcast is dropping INHD2 permanantly then in the end we will lose a lot of High Def programming. Don't get me wrong I am excited to finally have ESPN2HD added to the lineup but has anyone but myself noticed that most of the programming is not being broadcast in High Def?? Only certain events and programs will be broadcast in HD on the duece where as on INHD2 it is 24 hours of all High Def. Whats more is that the 'INHD' channel seems to show mostly Tennis and Boxing and not much variety. Where as INHD2 has all the cool concerts and programming. Seems to me Comcast is ripping us off if in fact they are removing INHD2 permanantly. I for one would like to have it back in my lineup.

Steve

louf3 · 06-15-2006, 05:01 PM

I was surprised to find out that INHD2 has been replaced with ESPN2-HD. I liked INHD2 and frankly am a little annoyed with Comcast. With the amount of money that I am spending for their "service" I would expect that I would be able to get both. I thought their intention was to add more channels not get into a now you see it now you don't game.

Does anyone know if this is a permanent solution or is this a temporary setup much like the Olympics and the Universal HD debacle.
Verizon can't deliver their Fios solution quick enough to the Bellevue, WA area. I intend to drop Comcast like a bad habit when it becomes available.

Geez Comcast sucks!!!

bboncorr · 06-15-2006, 05:52 PM

we have had espn2 hd for a week now. we also got mtvhd and nesn hd today. we also didnt lose inhd2. which bring our total here to 22 hd channels. i dont think i sould have counted weatherhd though. its not even in hd ever.

zachjen · 08-23-2006, 03:06 PM

INHD finally replied back to an email I sent them back in June asking if INHD2 was "going dark" like Comcast had said and this is what they replied with for whatever it's worth.....

Thank you for contacting us and for sharing your concerns about INHD2. It is gratifying to know that the channel is among your high-def favorites.

As noted from visiting our web site, we continue to offer cable TV providers two hi-def channels (INHD and INHD2) to offer to you. It is, however, ultimately, the decision of your cable providers as to whether they offer you one, none or both of the channels as part of their HD offering.

We are aware that some cable providers may choose to only offer INHD so we have scheduled much of our most popular programming on INHD including MLB, IMAX® movies and two nights of INHD original shows during our brand new MOJO block on Sunday and Wednesday nights.

If you provide us with the name of your cable provider and your zip code, we will be sure to bring your concerns to their attention.

Again, we thank you for your interest and patronage.

Sincerely,

INHD Customer Care Center

06-14-2006, 08:47 AM	#1
zachjen Can't get enough HD Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	COMCAST/ESPN2-HD Seattle Added Woke up this morning turned to channel 174 in hopes that it was finally there and yes it was. Now INHD2 is gone, what's up with that? Damn Comcast! Do something good but of course it has it's price. Chatted with a rep about it and he said "Unfortunately it is being removed, that channel was scheduled to be removed in late July anyways, so when we had the opportunity to add ESPN2-HD we took INHD2 offline a little early". Last edited by zachjen; 06-14-2006 at 09:07 AM.

06-14-2006, 09:55 AM	#3
Kirwin Hot Dog Tee Vee Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 34	I have Comcast down here in central Florida. Receiving HD ESPN and HD ESPN2. Also still receiving INHD and INHD2. I would hope they wouldn't cut one of the INHD channels. __________________ Regards, Kirwin

06-14-2006, 11:27 AM	#5
CC TV GUY High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 211	anyone have any idea if Time Warner is supposed to be adding ESPN 2 HD. It sure would be nice to get to watch the rest of the World Cup since most of the games are on ESPN 2 __________________ Sony 46" XBR3 LCD connected with Sony BDP S1 Blu Ray Sony Viao computer tower Sci Atl 8300 HD DVR (sucks) Yamaha RX V2500 receiver with Sapphire ST3 IIB front speakers, and Denon speakers for the rest Monster AVS2000 voltage regulator Harmony 890 remote XBOX 360 with HD DVD add on Bedroom= 32" Sony XBR1 weekend toy= 700 rwhp 94 Z28 Camaro Formerly Sears TV Guy now CC TV GUY!

06-14-2006, 12:36 PM	#7
hippdef High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 31	Nothing in so. Cal I live in Lakewood California, so far no new ESPN2 HD- even though it would be great to have. Comcast service just gives you the typical keep watching for new channels etc etc.

06-14-2006, 03:11 PM	#8
Mike Wolf Associate Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toms River, New Jersey Posts: 309	Yup, stated on Comcast's press release... http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix....634&highlight= Comcast added the new channel on June 9th in New Jersey. Hopefully they will get around to broadcasting UPN and TNT soon. I miss Universal HD, which took the place of either INHD or INHD2 during the Olympics. It would be nice to have that channel back, but not at the expense of losing a channel. On a seprate note, I spoke to one of the reps during a meeting and he said that Comcast also upgraded firmware for their Scientific Atlanta set top boxes a few weeks ago, and so far I havent seen any improvement from that. Im a little curious about when Comcast's new TiVo set top boxes will be shipping out. So far I havent heard anything. __________________ Panasonic CT-27HL15 Direct view Tau HDTV Monitor Kenwood VR-715 A/V Surround Receiver Kenwood SW-07HT Subwoofer Kenwood KS- 207HT Speaker System Panasonic DMR-E30S DVD Video Recorder Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVR via Comcast Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or its associate companies. Last edited by Mike Wolf; 06-14-2006 at 03:15 PM.

06-14-2006, 11:05 AM	#4
racmenlo A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	comcast in SF... just got espn2 over the weekend. still have INHD1 and INHD2. they better not take one of those away... but I have learned not to trust comcast so they prob will.

06-14-2006, 11:54 AM	#6
meek99 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 97	yeah, i'm getting seriously tired of comcast's service...i rec'd espn2hd this morning for a while (at the expense of inhd2 of course) and then 20 minutes later, it was not available at all...and neither was inhd2. compounded with the awful performance and features of the comcast/motorola/microsoft dvr, i am so done with comcast and going back to directv as of aug 1. grrrrrrrr.

06-15-2006, 01:16 AM	#9
Batai What is HD? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	Inhd2 In the Seattle area and no more INHD2. If Comcast is dropping INHD2 permanantly then in the end we will lose a lot of High Def programming. Don't get me wrong I am excited to finally have ESPN2HD added to the lineup but has anyone but myself noticed that most of the programming is not being broadcast in High Def?? Only certain events and programs will be broadcast in HD on the duece where as on INHD2 it is 24 hours of all High Def. Whats more is that the 'INHD' channel seems to show mostly Tennis and Boxing and not much variety. Where as INHD2 has all the cool concerts and programming. Seems to me Comcast is ripping us off if in fact they are removing INHD2 permanantly. I for one would like to have it back in my lineup. Steve

06-15-2006, 05:01 PM	#10
louf3 What is HD? Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	INHD2 - Seattle - What up???? I was surprised to find out that INHD2 has been replaced with ESPN2-HD. I liked INHD2 and frankly am a little annoyed with Comcast. With the amount of money that I am spending for their "service" I would expect that I would be able to get both. I thought their intention was to add more channels not get into a now you see it now you don't game. Does anyone know if this is a permanent solution or is this a temporary setup much like the Olympics and the Universal HD debacle. Verizon can't deliver their Fios solution quick enough to the Bellevue, WA area. I intend to drop Comcast like a bad habit when it becomes available. Geez Comcast sucks!!!

06-15-2006, 05:52 PM	#11
bboncorr High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,418	we have had espn2 hd for a week now. we also got mtvhd and nesn hd today. we also didnt lose inhd2. which bring our total here to 22 hd channels. i dont think i sould have counted weatherhd though. its not even in hd ever. __________________ Living Room pioneer kuro plasma PDP-5010FD (9.9) Denon 4308CI (9.5) B&W 683's, HTM61, 685's (9.0) Sony PS3 (9.0) Sony BD-S350 (9.5) HSU VTF-3 MK3 sub (9.0) Harmony 1000 (9.5) XBOX360 + HD DVD (9.2) Nintendo Wii (7.5) Netflix Roku (9.0) Gaming Room 60A3000 (8.7) Halcro ssp200 (10. perfection) Deftech BP7004, C/L/R2002, BP2X (8.7) Sony Remote Commander (7.0) Toshiba HDA35 (7.9) Samsung 1400 (5.0) Bedroom Panasonic TH-42PZ85U (8.7) Tivo HD (9.7)

08-23-2006, 03:06 PM	#12
zachjen Can't get enough HD Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12	INHD finally replied back to an email I sent them back in June asking if INHD2 was "going dark" like Comcast had said and this is what they replied with for whatever it's worth..... Thank you for contacting us and for sharing your concerns about INHD2. It is gratifying to know that the channel is among your high-def favorites. As noted from visiting our web site, we continue to offer cable TV providers two hi-def channels (INHD and INHD2) to offer to you. It is, however, ultimately, the decision of your cable providers as to whether they offer you one, none or both of the channels as part of their HD offering. We are aware that some cable providers may choose to only offer INHD so we have scheduled much of our most popular programming on INHD including MLB, IMAX® movies and two nights of INHD original shows during our brand new MOJO block on Sunday and Wednesday nights. If you provide us with the name of your cable provider and your zip code, we will be sure to bring your concerns to their attention. Again, we thank you for your interest and patronage. Sincerely, INHD Customer Care Center