CompoNENT cables (IE the one with 3 connectors on each end) DOES support 1080p. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Component_cable

1080p requires a huge bandwidth compared to 1080i/720p , think of an economist's point of view instead of an engineer's point of view - it would be pretty expensive to get the cables , equipment and other stuff. Its just a matter of time , in the world currently the preferred broadcast is 720p for sports and 1080i for other shows and stuff

The good news is that SPORTS channel is finally getting progressive scan. Meaning that motion should rapid and it should be pretty good ;P

yes, component can support analog HD up to 1080p, ask your lecturer surf the internet more

Dude , you gotta read up first

720p/1080i = same bandwidth

You can read more about it http://www.highdefinitionblog.com/?page_id=88
Its only 1080p that requires huge amount of bandwidth , thats out of the question for now. It would be stupid if ASTRO broadcasts sports @ 1080i - cause its going to be bit blur

Secondly , every TV is able to tell its broadcasting mode and secondly the setup box can determine it. You should read up on HDMI v1.3 specifications (which I believe the protocol ASTRO would be using). The reason why they want HD broadcasts via HDMI is because of HDCP

As for this:

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/conte...assetId=3720002

Don't get confused please. 1080p is possible through internet streaming and also background downloading when you standby.

You select a title and it will download to your box. Thus it is called ON DEMAND. See it says "The hottest titles are now available in 1080p on DIRECTV on DEMAND. Experience them like never before. "

It is unlike AOD as AOD use multiple channel to broadcast multiple episode at multiple time. In other word when you want to see an episode, you don't have to wait long.

Direct TV 1080p is not a real time live broadcast.

the astro lady called me this evening... (at bloody 7pm when i was having dinner!!!)
but it was to confirm my order and assure me i will get my astro within next 10 days...

will hook up to my receiver.... so i will be able to see what sound is streaming from the decoder

mmm...soon to be seeing footie in HD...*dreams*

Which mean if raw video recorded from the recorder, it will show .ts files?

Guys you're jumping ahead of yourself. The b.yond box isn't a DVR. It is s ingle tuner with no hard disk.
They are doing an update later to enable the usb port to take a hard disk to act as the dvr.

If my HDTV could de-interlace properly, I would be gladly be using 1080i to watch movies & tv shows.

I have yet to see how Astro Byond is going to handle live events at 1080i but should the difference be minimal, I probably won't care much (also, I hate sports, so I'm less concern about it).

I'm just trying to get some fact straight about the whole 720p vs 1080i.

Easy to spot. Just watch at close range for the images to distort. The effect should look like this:

Very good quality. Looking at it now. Worth every cent.

Looks Like it, from what I know here nobody has HD    all awaiting installation.
The other channels on HD is everyone's guess. The next target wld be Dynasty,Metro,News ,Fun & Variety packages Astro wld ensure all packages are subsribed !  

Wikipedia has this

Viewers will only get HD channels for packages that they have already suscribed for. For an example, if you do not currently have the sports package, then you will not be given the sports HD channels. For starters, Astro B.yond offers 5 new channels in HD mainly in 1080i:

Astro Supersport HD - Channel 831
ESPN HD - Channel 832 (Launches 1 January)
HBO HD - Channel 431
National Geographic Channel HD - Channel 573
History HD - Channel 575
Astro plans to include more channels by next year. Some channels that could be added are :

Disney HD
Cinemax HD
CNN HD
Cartoon Network HD
MTV HD

One thing I hate bout astro byond is the scoreboard and logo position. It is too center. The picture below is taken by my iphone.
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i also feel surprise,
i jz plan to call the number that mansorlow provided,
so called my mother 1st,
in case she has received any call,
but she told me already installed,
just no any digit display on the screen while she press the number on the remote controller..

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Added on December 18, 2009, 6:20 pm

Astro called me on 14th to answer my questions on the email,
2nd called on 15th and today they delivered the all new decoder to my house,
hehe..

GRANADA TV. wat channel??malay or chinese??