Even so, the fact remains that 720p is more suited for fast moving scene (which is sport) than 1080i. If Astro had to use 1080i for sport, its most likely because the source is of that format, but not because 1080i is better suited for sport.

After reading more, I'm pretty convinced that 720p is well suited for live action sports, while 1080i would be better for movies/tv shows.

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:

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Added on December 18, 2009, 1:03 amThat is still debatable. Just because ESPN UK uses 1080i doesn't mean the whole world will follow suit. It could be different from country to country, depending on the broadcaster. I got info (but not sure how accurate) from wikipedia about ESPN HD in Australia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESPN_Australia

Another one, read up about the ESPN HD.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/01/foxtels_...wn_around_room/

So, I think its wrong to say there are no sport channels outside US that uses 720p.

By the way Sky TV HD also supports 720p, not just 1080i. This is according to their website:

http://packages.sky.com/hd/faqs/


Who knows, it could be Sky prefer picture quality over better frame rates? But if 1080i is better, why would ESPN HD in US go for 720p instead of 1080i? So even that is debatable.

How is it 1080i trumps 720p for face-paced scenes? Can you provide me any evidence of such statement because I haven't found any website that supports the idea that 1080i is great for fast-paced scenes.


This post has been edited by pirateguy: Dec 18 2009, 01:03 AM

It doesn't matter what sort of ESPN source Australia gets, at the end of the day 720p sport broadcasting do exist outside of US.

Then the 720p from Sky suffers loss of framerates since the source is from a 1080i.


Like I said before, please provide me links. I already checked forums on 720p vs 1080i debate and it all comes down to the same conclusion that sport = 720p, movies = 1080i.

Yup. April 2010 is where they start charging, and you are bound to it until April 2011.

Still have not receive any calls from Astro installer though.

How about some reviews? More snapshots of the decoder / dish.

Also, do the dish point the same angle as old Astro?

I think he meant the annoying letter that kept appearing on screen.

Can you move a bit and give space for me? I also want to go in the same boat.

Do Astro installer work on weekends (Sunday)?

I register on Friday the 11th online, got 1st call on 12th, then got 2nd & 3rd call on 16th. Till now no news from installer.

Maybe that explains why mine is taking longer with me being in Sarawak.

The submarine advert was silly. They could have done more by explaining the advantage of Byond in terms of picture quality & features. What a waste.

Can you use an unbranded 'ahem' normal old astro remote on the Byond decoder?

I don't like having the new remote to be in the hands of kids given how they love to throw stuff.

Anyone with Byond can comment on the reception during heavy rain? Got same issue with loss of signal or has the slightly larger dish improve it?

But it is still far better than SD channels.

I think I'll give them a call later. If the 2 weeks after Klang Valley are true, it is unacceptable.

AstInst,

Any ideas on the silly codes that kept appearing on screen from time to time? They say its for security reason but I don't understand how this security works.

I have seen one installer try to set up a dish without using the satellite alighment device. They simply aim it until we get the signal.

Just called Astro on my Byond. They said they have yet to assign an installer for me.

Aiyaaaaa...

You cannot make SD channels, which all are filmed at 4:3, to become 16:9.

Only way they can do it without trying to fat/streched is to ZOOM in the 4:3 until the sides fills up the black pillar box. But then it means the top and bottom of the 4:3 picture will be crop up. Not to mention it becomes more pixalated.