Update:
Comcast's lineup in Chicago is now showing G4 HD, Style HD and E! HD, according to the cable op's web site. However, it appears that the channels are not available throughout the city. There are also reports that they are available in Seattle, but they can not be confirmed.
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Comcast Launches 3 New HD Channels
But it's unclear where they can be seen.
By Swanni
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Comcast's lineup in Chicago is now showing G4 HD, Style HD and E! HD, according to the cable op's web site. However, it appears that the channels are not available throughout the city. There are also reports that they are available in Seattle, but they can not be confirmed.
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Comcast Launches 3 New HD Channels
But it's unclear where they can be seen.
By Swanni
Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2008) -- Comcast said today that E! Entertainment Television, G4 and the Style channel, all owned by the cable operator, launched High-Definition channels on December 8.
However, watching the three new channels in high-def is another matter.
Kate Noel, a Comcast spokeswoman, said she could not confirm whether any local Comcast system is carrying the new high-def networks.
TVPredictions.com did find a listing for E! HD in Comcast's Jacksonville, Florida lineup posted at Comcast's web site, but could not find G4 HD or Style HD listed anywhere. (See update above.)
There are also no reports that any other TV provider is carrying the three channels.
In addition to the three new HD channels, Comcast has launched separate HD channels for Versus and The Golf Channel, which previously shared one HD channel with golf programming available during the day and Versus' lineup of hockey and other sports on at night.
If you have seen one of the new HD channels in your lineup, comment below.
However, watching the three new channels in high-def is another matter.
Kate Noel, a Comcast spokeswoman, said she could not confirm whether any local Comcast system is carrying the new high-def networks.
TVPredictions.com did find a listing for E! HD in Comcast's Jacksonville, Florida lineup posted at Comcast's web site, but could not find G4 HD or Style HD listed anywhere. (See update above.)
There are also no reports that any other TV provider is carrying the three channels.
In addition to the three new HD channels, Comcast has launched separate HD channels for Versus and The Golf Channel, which previously shared one HD channel with golf programming available during the day and Versus' lineup of hockey and other sports on at night.
If you have seen one of the new HD channels in your lineup, comment below.
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