Dish Network® Unveils Biggest High Definition Upgrade In Tv History

[spokybob]

Originally Posted by Joe Las Vegas

I've been TURBO CHARGED, they confirmed the software upgrade, the 150 HD channels by the end of the year and the 1080p VOD movies, and I got 4 more HD channels, WOOHOO!

How do I check to see if I've been TurboCharged?

[jim5506]

Nevermind!

[18 is # 1]

Originally Posted by Joe Las Vegas

I noticed UniversalHD is red now, what's up with that, they turned it into a premium channels? I have the top 250.

I have 250 and UNIHD its still good for me on 366.

[mantiz]

This is the copy of the email I got yesterday from Dish. I am Legend doesnt say anything about 1080p.

it also shows it as a cost of 4.99 on ch 532 not 501 I don't even have channel 501?






Watch the box office smash I Am Legend in 1080p HD for only $2.99
August 1 - 30 on DISH On Demand!



Somehow immune to an unstoppable, incurable virus, military virologist Robert Neville (Will Smith) is now the last human survivor in New York City and maybe the world. But he is not alone. Mutant victims of the plague lurk in the shadows... watching Neville's every move... waiting for him to make a fatal mistake.

Rated PG-13.

(c) 2007 A Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.



To order:*

Using your DISH Network remote August 1 - 30, go to channel 501, select the 1080p HD listing for I Am Legend and follow the on-screen ordering instructions.


*Not available on all receiver models.







For one weekend only, enjoy a variety of great HD movies for the special price of $2.99 each - August 1- 3 on DISH Network Pay-Per-View!





Other HD hits include...



• Drillbit Taylor (channel 531)
• The Ruins (channel 534)
• Definitely, Maybe (channel 535)
• National Treasure: Book of Secrets (channel 536)
• The Bucket List (channel 537)
• The Eye (channel 540)
• Cloverfield (channel 539/9467 August 1-2 only)
• 10,000 B.C. (channel 539/9467 August 3 only)
• Semi Pro (channel 539/9467 August 1 only)
• Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (channel 539/9467 August 2-3 only)














To order:*

Using your DISH Network remote, select your movie from the designated channel and follow the on-screen ordering instructions.


*Not available on all receiver models.





$1.00 ordering fee applies.

DISH 500 or DISH 1000 may be required. Primary receiver activation only. Schedule information subject to change. Online ordering may not be available if you are being billed for DISH Network by a third party.

To make changes to your email preferences visit eDISH at dishnetwork.com. Certain email accounts block messages that you intend to receive. To make sure that you continue to receive updates from DISH Network add dishnetwork@dishnetwork.messages1.com to your address book.

©2008, DISH Network L.L.C. All rights reserved.
9601 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood, CO 80112

[jmu1992]

Apparently, this new software update is a gradual rollout starting August 1. It does not get out to everyone on the 1st, but you should have it within the first two weeks of August. The new HD channels are up, but that does not have anything to do with the update. You will know you have the update if you are getting channel 501. If you do not have it yet, then you have not yet been updated (assuming you have a capable receiver).

[mantiz]

Originally Posted by jmu1992

Apparently, this new software update is a gradual rollout starting August 1. It does not get out to everyone on the 1st, but you should have it within the first two weeks of August. The new HD channels are up, but that does not have anything to do with the update. You will know you have the update if you are getting channel 501. If you do not have it yet, then you have not yet been updated (assuming you have a capable receiver).

Well according to Dish website it says all current customers had the update installed Aug. 1st nothing about it being a gradual rollout.


http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/o...ed/index.shtml

[Joe Las Vegas]

Originally Posted by 18 is # 1

I have 250 and UNIHD its still good for me on 366.

UNIHD is part of the platinum package now: http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/o...HD/index.shtml
I have 250 + gold, I would have to pay $10 more a month to get Platinum HD, I might do it.

[18 is # 1]

Originally Posted by jmu1992

You will know you have the update if you are getting channel 501. If you do not have it yet, then you have not yet been updated (assuming you have a capable receiver).

I don't have channel 501 available...but I do have 6799 telling me I've been turbocharged.
I feel so fortunate

[dettch]

Just spent about 45 minutes with Dish support and they couldn't figure out why I was not getting channel 501. They didn't say another about gradual roll outs. They thought I should be getting it. She was stumped and passing on the issue to another department.

Bob

[mantiz]

Originally Posted by dettch

Just spent about 45 minutes with Dish support and they couldn't figure out why I was not getting channel 501. They didn't say another about gradual roll outs. They thought I should be getting it. She was stumped and passing on the issue to another department.

Bob

I also called tech support and they had me do a check switch and asked what the current software version was ( L512 ) and a few other things. Well still no ch. 501
I think there was a problem with the download.

[polo708]

pretty lame that DISH is somewhat shrugging off us loyal subscribers, but with gas prices lately... VOD vs Blockbuster for 1080P content is a deal IMO. and of course you cant download it to your harddrive and "buy" it for $5. Get with the times, blue ray sales would plummet. It gives you just enough time to watch the movie at your convenience and save some gas money.

[spokybob]

Originally Posted by 18 is # 1

I do have 6799 telling me I've been turbocharged.
I feel so fortunate

Gracias

[jmu1992]

nmh

[jmu1992]

Originally Posted by mantiz

Well according to Dish website it says all current customers had the update installed Aug. 1st nothing about it being a gradual rollout.


http://www.dishnetwork.com/content/o...ed/index.shtml

They do not really say anything about it, but this does, in fact, appear to be the case from what I have been able to dig up on other forums and through talking to Dish Network. It seams they started with VIP722 models. Take a look at your current software and if it says L610 then it has been updated.

[18 is # 1]

Originally Posted by jmu1992

They do not really say anything about it, but this does, in fact, appear to be the case from what I have been able to dig up on other forums and through talking to Dish Network. It seams they started with VIP722 models. Take a look at your current software and if it says L610 then it has been updated.

I'm still L512...then again I have a 622.
I feel so unfortunate