DirecTV on Demand adds Quantum of Solace in 1080p
By Richard Lawler 
posted Apr 23rd 2009 11:56AM
posted Apr 23rd 2009 11:56AM
posted Apr 23rd 2009 11:56AM
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hey im happy they added it to Directv on Demand in 1080p, BUT.... the big problem i have is directv now automatically put 10 movies on your DVR. now they are starting to make them be 1080p versions. which TAKE UP ALOT of hard drive space.
so... as always with directv, mixed blessings.
Not exactly. The VOD uses reserved HD space, it's always been there unaccessible to normal DVR space and now they are finally using it.
You can also just put an eSATA on the DVR if you want more space, too as well.
i know they reserved some space, but it kinda feels like Directv UPPED the amount they take in a recent service update. it was just a little before, now it feels like alot more.
"one of the easiest to use on demand interfaces"
I'd have to disagree there. I haven't seen On Demand screen from Comcast, U-Verse, etc., but DirecTV's is pretty cumbersome and slow, IMO.
Yeah, our Directv DVR is a slow chunk of turd. We've never used on-demand because the guy that set it up said you need a land line, otherwise you have to call it in. Screw that. Do you still need a land line to partake in the on-demand features of a satellite provider? Either way, we're getting rid of directv as soon as our contract is up in about 3 weeks. Got my HD Homerun, got my netflix, got my media center. Goodbye directv, hello +$85/mo.
You no longer need a land line for VOD. You never needed it for any of the HD DVRs.
Actually it's far better than Comcast and U-verses VOD menus. Also, it's not that big a deal that this is on there. If you look up the HD options I would say more than half of the more recent films have 1080P available, I like the logo too, it makes it very clear what is 1080P. The movies look awesome too, I just wish it didn't have to switch to 1080P mode, since I have my receiver set only to 1080P now, but it reverts to 1080i for regular content.
My brother has Directv and the menus are horrid! I am so glad that I have Dish Network. Granted I don't have all the HD channels he does but I have the ones I need. He has to get his locals from Salt Lake City in HD and I get mine from here in Boise. And Dish has had 1080P VOD for a while now. I haven't used it because I have a PS3 and when I want to watch 1080P I will rent a movie for a cheaper price and for a week to watch it as many times as I want. I have thought about making a switch to Directv but the menus are horrible and they are not easy to get to your DVR like Dish Network is.
Ditto, Dish Network here (and very happy I have it, friend has DirecTV no thanks). Still, I have no interest in 1080p on Sat.and have yet (and won't) purchased any 1080p from Dish (havn't purchased anything actually as far as pay per view or download). Give me a great Blu-ray disc with lossless audio (something none of them can do because of the limited bandwidth) and I am very happy.
Great. Now, just give us the new Direct TV HD Tivo boxen and we'll be good to go!
Bluray is still better than everything that comes by satellite or cable. Though, I'm starting to wonder if Bluray is catching on fast enough to succeed because most people don't care that much about quality and audio/videophiles are concerned about the DRM. They're starting to download 24/192 music which I had thought would be delivered by Bluray.
Fine and dandy, so MAYBE they can come close to the blu-ray picture, but I doubt it. There are alot of wires and air space the signal has to travel before it gets to your tv, where on a blu-ray player it's one HDMI cable and a much more direct and stable signal. But my big reason that I have no interest is that we are still dealing with SEVERLY compressed Dolby Digital soundtracks. I'll take lossless tracks any day, there's no comparison. I speak for myself and I am sure most home theater fans who care about the soundtracks as much as the picture, not for the people who don't care.
Sadly, the Blu-ray disc association doesn't seem to feel that promoting lossless sound is worthwhile, and that's a shame because it is!
Has anyone here actually watched Quantum on DirectTV 1080p? It is OAR?