Channel 9’s HD Channel Now Playing Unique Programming, HD Quality Questionable
According to TV Tonight, a couple of days ago Channel 9 finally started airing breakout programming during the day on their high definition channel. But is it really worth it if the TV shows being aired are over 40 years old?Included in the lineup of programs being aired on NineHD that are different to the regular nine channel are classics like Charlie’s Angels, Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. There are also more recent sitcoms like Seinfeld and Just Shoot Me. Plus movies and repeat screenings.
The question is – is this really what Channel 9 thinks of HD? As much as I Dream of Jeannie was a classic in its day, it doesn’t quite stack up to 1080p HD quality. Or are Channel 9 just testing the waters for their second SD channel which is set to launch later this year? Considering the lack of fanfare about this change of programming, the answer to that question looks to be a resounding yes.
Now we just need someone – anyone – to start giving us good quality TV shows in true HD, rather than just sport or (admittedly brilliant) nature documentaries.
Comments
When did Nine get the rights to Seinfeld?
At least it is something different, but not really worth the HD, I want widescreen shows, not black bars all the time!
Just a question for you Nick;
Why is it on 7HD that AFL football is never as good quality as the 10HD (oneHD) broadcast??
It seems as if they don’t even broadcast HD. Just watching it looks crap, I rather watch the repeats on oneHD than the live games on 7HD.
Do you or does anyone find this?
Thanks
The worst thing about these changeovers is that most people wouldn’t even know the difference. The majority of people still think that Ten is broadcasting HD content on their regular channel; they’ll undoubtedly carry the same understanding over to this. “Oh, it’s on 9HD? It must be in HD!”
That’s nice all for you metro people.
Now where’s the HD channels from Nine (and Ten’s) regional affiliates? All we get now are ‘HD Demonstration’ loops.
In regards to HD/SD programming can someone explain to me why when I compare the 2 SD channels Channel 10 has (10 and One SD) why does the One SD look so much worse then the normal channel 10. My conspiracy theory is that they have degraded the quality on One SD on purpose to make One HD look alot better.
Trust 9 to fill a brand new channel with repeats…
I noticed WIN HD is showing the same now when TiVo decided I’d like it.
The quality looks fine, but you’re right, HD is being wasted on sixties-era TV.
I figure at least after 8-10years they are finally putting something on other then waterfalls… another channell to surf, better then waterfalls and trains
i reckon the only good think on “ONE HD” is baseball
and also now there is something other then guthy rencker (however u spell the crap) to put on in the background while u try to go to sleep!
good news rural sports fans i noticed today southern cross ten hd (channel 50) now says one hd coming in the next few months yay!! but still all there showing is bloody ballerat trams
I live in Brisbane & was rapt when able to watch AFL footy show at 9.30 instead of midnight HOWEVER last week 9 HD did not show it at 9.30 & the TV guide says not on at 9.30 this week either!!!!!
Can some one tell me why all of a sudden its not on, ?
AFL footy show 9 hd bring it back on 9.30