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 when is ASTRO going digital (HD) ?, beyond 720p

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post Jul 7 2009, 12:30 AM

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They better have a true HD instead of upscaling a 480p signal. No point of going HD if they cannot even give 720p.
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post Jul 7 2009, 09:11 AM

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QUOTE(richard912 @ Jul 7 2009, 08:47 AM)
With HSBB coming soon, IPTV around the corner too! Time to consider a HTPC then
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Problem with HSBB will also be the cost as well as the infrastructure.
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post Nov 4 2009, 04:15 PM

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Kind of ridiculous that the National Geographic channel on Astro promotes a show called "Top 10 HD".
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post Nov 25 2009, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(sg999 @ Nov 25 2009, 07:35 PM)
]i hate the code alwaus jump out at the screen
later got hd oledi also like that
so LAME
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I absolutely HATE it too. Why the hell do they do it?

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post Nov 25 2009, 10:00 PM

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Yeah, its ridiculous. They could have put the code at the corner of the screen where it would be barely noticeable.
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post Nov 26 2009, 03:09 PM

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Aiya open shows about old tv shows at TV/Movie section lah. We here to talk about Astro's HD.
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post Nov 26 2009, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(Lone*Wolf @ Nov 26 2009, 03:31 PM)
Just to add confirmation to the Astro HD issue.  My kawan from the press has been invited for Astro's media briefing on the impending arrival of HD to Astro next week.  Of course, the billion dollar question is still when, but hopefully we will know by next week  smile.gif
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hmm.gif Make sure your friend ask the Astro people during Q&A session on whether that stupid code still appear on HD.
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post Nov 30 2009, 08:15 PM

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QUOTE(myqd @ Nov 30 2009, 06:28 PM)
to all who might interested to know,Astro is not oways that bad lah,see below u will know  tongue.gif

from the inside info,astro plan(plan only,not sure) to EXCHANGE the HD decoder FREE to all existing good royal customer in the 1st batch ( but not sure how they define that ).The official press launching will be sometimes Dec.1st they will introduce 5 HDchannels for FREE,later they will get another 5 HD channels,only then they start to charge customer( see,FREE 5HD channel at 1st,good ler tongue.gif ). The 5 HD channels will be EspnHD,NgHD,HboHD....The new ODU disc will be arround 65mm compare to pevious 60mm.Customer will need to change new cable ( but still RG6 ) that come together with the decorder.The max resolution is 1080i or 720p with the HDMI output.There's a Coxial digital output which support DD 5.1 ( no DTS,no DTS HDMA,of cos ).

Not say to praise Astro too much but it's really SUPERB when watch with 50inches Panasonic Plasma ( not fullHD ). It's in FULL SCREEN at ratio 1.185:1,not like some BDs which still see black bar on top/bottom at diff ratio.

Last but not least,all infomations mentioned above are not officially confirm and might have some minor changes after their offcial press launching. thumbup.gif
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But what about the stupid codes?
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post Dec 2 2009, 08:21 PM

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Anyone know how to register astro hd before anyone else does?
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post Dec 8 2009, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(smileguy @ Dec 8 2009, 06:11 AM)
Look at Disney now showing Upah Dan Ipin !  My god ! Never thought Disney would stoop this low !
So because they showed Upin & Ipin, Disney became terrible?

Why Disney show constant repeats of Mr.Bean shows and you don't say anything about it? whistling.gif

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post Dec 8 2009, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(MyDevil @ Dec 8 2009, 08:12 PM)
I thought when Astro is for commercial like restaurant or hotel, there will be a small box on the left of the screen.
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I concur. The astro service that I saw at a hotel gym had such boxes.
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post Dec 11 2009, 01:47 PM

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They should add AXN HD. The travelling channel should also be in high def so I can count the grass blades.
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:07 PM

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QUOTE(Wan @ Dec 12 2009, 08:30 PM)
Why do they have to show us those rubbish codes?
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It was a stupid decision by Astro. If I see this on their HD channel I really will write a letter of complaints.
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post Dec 12 2009, 09:47 PM

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QUOTE(lamusiqa @ Dec 12 2009, 09:07 PM)
It's to identify you as a subscribed member. It's illegal for you to record the broadcast and sell the content like how pirates does.

And they've done it.
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Its a pointless 'security' measures. The law enforcers cannot even stop pirates from selling illegal movies, and codes like that can make any difference?

I saw a shop selling WWF pay per views with Astro logo on it. Lols! laugh.gif
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post Dec 16 2009, 12:12 AM

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Thread should be re-titled "Astro has gone HD since Dec 2009".

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