Astro B.yond, HD Content Available
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 Dec 11 2009, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE(barry @ Dec 11 2009, 11:19 AM) if astro is going to broadcast in 1080i instead of 720p, then all the more reason for me to skip it although i still hate to see the aspect-ratio distortion (fat and short people like me). |
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Dec 11 2009, 11:44 AM
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what i mean to say, ar188, is that since i will still stick to the non-hd astro, i will still see the stinking distorted 4:3 playing on my 16:9 plasma tv.
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Dec 11 2009, 11:46 AM
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QUOTE(barry @ Dec 11 2009, 11:44 AM) what i mean to say, ar188, is that since i will still stick to the non-hd astro, i will still see the stinking distorted 4:3 playing on my 16:9 plasma tv. I thougt the PV80 shd have a "Just" mode that does the stretching quite well to fit the screen. As long as you do not select the Full Mode u shd be fine. |
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Dec 11 2009, 12:07 PM
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anfield,
this 'just' mode helps a little but the peope remain short and fat, definitely not the correct aspect ratio. it's only when i set it to 4:3 that i get the correct a-r with the 2 empty blue/grey bars on the sides. |
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Dec 11 2009, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(barry @ Dec 11 2009, 11:44 AM) what i mean to say, ar188, is that since i will still stick to the non-hd astro, i will still see the stinking distorted 4:3 playing on my 16:9 plasma tv. you can always keep it in 4:3 mode on your plasma (just ignore the black bars on the left/right side and if able to try not to worry about IR  ), it looks really good.. try it and see.. reminds me of watching astro on 34inch 4:3 CRT 100HZ TV... |
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Dec 11 2009, 12:17 PM
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I want news about the priceee.......
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Dec 11 2009, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE(barry @ Dec 11 2009, 12:07 PM) anfield, same here oso,this 'just' mode helps a little but the peope remain short and fat, definitely not the correct aspect ratio. it's only when i set it to 4:3 that i get the correct a-r with the 2 empty blue/grey bars on the sides. i dont mind watching the 4:3 in 16:9 in wide zoom, really get a full 16:9 50" feel, but my HM prefer 4:3  |
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Dec 11 2009, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(attentional @ Dec 11 2009, 09:00 AM) huhuhu, this proves that some people here don't know sh1t and just trying to act pro. Finger point to ecam. 720p is always better than 1080i. That's the fact. Bro, u got a crooked finger lah. Did I say anything about 720p vs 1080i? Failed... |
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Dec 11 2009, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(moomoos @ Dec 11 2009, 11:18 AM) the beginning and the end of the sorrowfull....painless.... suspense..... wait for astro HD news so, astro will not launch their HD decoder today? called up my frendly astro retailer. word is not launch yet, just receive the demo set, havent installed also, and dont know how's the procedure like....  so nothing is officially confirmed yet  |
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Dec 11 2009, 12:52 PM
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Maybe just launch for registration only.
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Dec 11 2009, 01:38 PM
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Source: Astro FB page
The Astro B.yond HD media launch just ended! The High Defininition service will launch on 18 December with: Astro SuperSport HD National Geographic Channel HD History HD HBO HD while ESPN HD will be on air January 2010. We'll also be the only one to broadcast all World Cup 2010 matches next year! |
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Dec 11 2009, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE(pirateguy @ Dec 11 2009, 12:52 PM) Maybe just launch for registration only. I thought today they wld reveal the price and channels !  Added on December 11, 2009, 1:41 pm QUOTE(Edmund86 @ Dec 11 2009, 01:38 PM) Source: Astro FB page I wonder how we subscribe ! The Astro B.yond HD media launch just ended! The High Defininition service will launch on 18 December with: Astro SuperSport HD National Geographic Channel HD History HD HBO HD while ESPN HD will be on air January 2010. We'll also be the only one to broadcast all World Cup 2010 matches next year! This post has been edited by smileguy: Dec 11 2009, 01:41 PM |
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Dec 11 2009, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(smileguy @ Dec 11 2009, 01:39 PM) I thought today they wld reveal the price and channels ! even the astro retailers themselfs had the slightest idea, when launching, registration processes, etc Added on December 11, 2009, 1:41 pm I wonder how we subscribe ! |
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Dec 11 2009, 02:08 PM
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got this reply on the FB page
AstroHello Adrian, we'll give you a new HD capable dish, decoder, and smartcard called B.yond in exchange for your old box for an additional RM 20 HD service fee per month. On other words, we'll change your entire setup for you. |
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Dec 11 2009, 02:14 PM
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But other than the mentioned 4 channel, the rest will be in 4:3 ratio ??
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Dec 11 2009, 02:23 PM
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aiyoooo...
their official website for beyond still not launch yet.... |
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Dec 11 2009, 02:38 PM
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i called astro this morning around 10.45am to ask if i can change my philip decoder to thompson with component output... then dat lady mentioned astro b-yond just launch... here the details i got from her...
theres 3 options if want to convert to astro b-yond... 1) astro take back all the old decoder components (decoder, dish, remote control, card) and replace with the new astro b-yond and its cabling for free. 2) we can keep the old decoder and register for the new astro b-yond with rm80 payment... this option will allow us to use astro b-yond and also the old decoder to view astro... meaning we have 2 cards... 3) we can keep the old decoder for sentimental value and get the new astro b-yond for rm80... but we need to give back the astro card... * the new astro b-yond card cannot work with the old decoder... * the old decoder cannot work with the new astro b-yond dish... * theres one year contract if we accept the astro b-yond... need to subscribe to at least one of the HD channel... Astro SuperSport HD National Geographic Channel HD History HD HBO HD |
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Dec 11 2009, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(faidzal1982 @ Dec 11 2009, 02:38 PM) i called astro this morning around 10.45am to ask if i can change my philip decoder to thompson with component output... then dat lady mentioned astro b-yond just launch... here the details i got from her... wah... thanks for the info... theres 3 options if want to convert to astro b-yond... 1) astro take back all the old decoder components (decoder, dish, remote control, card) and replace with the new astro b-yond and its cabling for free. 2) we can keep the old decoder and register for the new astro b-yond with rm80 payment... this option will allow us to use astro b-yond and also the old decoder to view astro... meaning we have 2 cards... 3) we can keep the old decoder for sentimental value and get the new astro b-yond for rm80... but we need to give back the astro card... * the new astro b-yond card cannot work with the old decoder... * the old decoder cannot work with the new astro b-yond dish... * theres one year contract if we accept the astro b-yond... need to subscribe to at least one of the HD channel... Astro SuperSport HD National Geographic Channel HD History HD HBO HD  and when can the subscriber start to subscribe this new beyond... i really interested with this beyond, but beyond can't do like what my current astro max can do... beyond only have HD channel but beyond can't record astro programmes, rewind, pause live tv, doing slow motion....  |
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Dec 11 2009, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(AjkR06 @ Dec 11 2009, 02:46 PM) wah... thanks for the info... Is it? you'll be surprised in future. and when can the subscriber start to subscribe this new beyond... i really interested with this beyond, but beyond can't do like what my current astro max can do... beyond only have HD channel but beyond can't record astro programmes, rewind, pause live tv, doing slow motion....  I read in this thread it says: 2. What is Astro B.yond? Astro B.yond is the future of entertainment. It is a brand new offering in television broadcast which offers the first ever High-Definition broadcast in Malaysia. For a start, five exclusive high definition channels will be introduced at the time of launch, with more to come in the future. With Astro B.yond, employees will be able to enjoy true high definition details such as with superior resolution, sound and clarity. Astro B.yond will have future interactive features like Personal Video Recording (PVR), new Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) and internet connectivity. Source: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1017325/+620 As for the subscription, we'll look and see. Today is just media launch and 18th is the official launch. This post has been edited by ecam: Dec 11 2009, 03:00 PM |
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Dec 11 2009, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(anfieldude @ Dec 11 2009, 11:00 AM) Very true. However, not all have good deinterlacers. Waahhh.. i'm so excited to finally be able to watch sports in HD.. hehe.. One good example would be the Panny X and S series. They do not handle interlaced signals well....And most people in Malaysia have these sets and will complain when they get the Astro HD saying that the image is not as sharp as the expected.... anyway, mr anfieldude, about the interlaced signal thingy, do u know how my system will perform, good/normal/poor? i'm using samsung series 5, 37" full hd set. thanks dude!  . |
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