High Definition Video on Demand Coming From Dish Network & L

Post by **Shane** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:15 pm

DISH Network™ satellite TV service today announced an agreement with Lionsgate Entertainment to carry the studio's titles on its Video On Demand platform, DISH On Demand, as well as Pay-Per-View services, including high definition.

DISH Network's DISH On Demand service gives customers the power to enjoy movies and other programs whenever they want and is currently available on the DISH Player-DVR 508, DISH Player-DVR 510, DISH Player-DVR 625, and ViP622 DVR receivers. Customers have immediate access to...

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hdtvjim · Post by **hdtvjim** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:42 am

I wonder what kind of quality this VOD will have? It's not in HD I would expect. From some of the cable systems VOD I've seen It not great technically. But we'll see. :wink:

Post by **Shane** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 7:50 am

Since there's no way for the satellite companies to support VOD via streaming or spot-beaming due to bandwidth limitations, it will undoubtedly download all of the VOD movies to your DVR as soon as they are available for ordering. Then when you decide to order it, you'll watch it directly from your local box. In that case, it will be HD (or as HD as satellite can be), and the quality should be quite good.

- Shane