Just received a call form Astro.

1. The installation charges is free if I return my existing astro set (dish, decoder, remote control) and they only giving 20m free coaxial cable. The cost for the extra cable is subject to the installer pricing.

2. I can keep the existing set, but I will need to pay RM80 for the installation for the new astro byond.

3. It will be additional charges Rm20 into you bill which will start on April 2010 onwards. She did not mentioned anything about the contractual period though. She also did mentioned that there will be a RM10 stamp duty which I can't remember whether it is one off charges or recurring charges.

4. You still need to pay RM20 even though you only subscribe to Learning package which mean you can only enjoy watching NAT Geo in HD. You need to subscribe to movie, sports, metro and learning package if you want to enjoy to watch all 5 HD channels in Byond. There will be an hour delay for all HD channels except for sports HD channel.

5. The installer will come to your house in 10 days time from the day you received the call from Astro. She also reminded to check the installer identification to ensure that they are from Astro authorized agents.

like i said b4...the picture like u r in tv shop using bd movie...its clearer than sd(surela)..then sound more crispy...

I called Astro about this b.yond thing this morning... they did mention about extending a year from present contract. like if you have 2 years contract with Astro so a total 3 years (2+1 years) will be given. Tadaa...

Still waiting for astro come come and fix mine......





Some audio stuff for sale
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...96&hl=celestion

promotion now for new subscriber is rm30 for the decoder+installation+free 20m cable,.. already subcribe.. after activate the account only can subscribe HD

waiting astro calling me...astro faster call me n confirm the date...

on a related note, does anyone know where to buy 50ft and 100ft composite cable? (in Klang valley). Thanks

Try look around at Jalan Pasar.

branded type or basic ones..

I've also received call from astro just now, registered last friday. They promised to install by next Monday as i told them that im going outstation on Tuesday.

Hopefully they can keep their words..

You mean composite, or component cable? If it's just for composite video (RG59?) or audio, can get Belden or Japanese/China cable in Pasar Road in 90 ft coils... For component, you could try using the same, but I'm not sure about the distance limit on component cabling...

hmm... i also registered last friday on their website...
but until now, nobody from astro call me....

i also received a call from astro,
yesterday i plan to subscribe and they called me to tell me the t & c,
and they promise will proceed within 10 working days.

same as others,
she also called me i only have to pay RM20 on april onwards,
but she called me second time for my IC number,
i wonder they are not have my IC number since she gave me the call?
she asked my IC number for 3 times...

y i not yet get the call???

I did not get any calls from ASTRO yet. Should I call them up and ask or they just dont care about me

their business is booming, customers are queuing up to get served, economy definitely is recovering.

Finally.. astro called me about this byond..
they asked for my IC no and asked me whether I confirm to take byond...
I gave my Ic no and said wanna take byond..hehe...
The RM20 will need to pay starting from April 2010.. so 4 months free and for the first month after installation..probably January bill, there will be RM10 extra for stamp duty charge (one time charge only).
They promised to install new byond set within 10 working days starting from today...
I also want to keep my astro max decoder, so he said that I need to pay RM80 to the installer on the day of installation.

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Added on December 15, 2009, 4:35 pmThe selling of the flat panel screen (Plasma/LCD) also maybe will be increasing since Malaysia already have HD channels.

This post has been edited by AjkR06: Dec 15 2009, 04:35 PM

Apexg2...
Can you take picture for the SD channels (eg normal National Geographic, TV3, RTM) ?
I wanna see whether it has pillarbox or not..

hmm...they called me yesterday..n told gonna call me again today..but i'm still patiently waiting..
i'm still curious bout sd decoder..if keep it..u can still use it or need new registrations..?

I asked the customer service rep who called me about the Astro B.yond. If you keep the sd decoder, you cannot use it as your current account will be upgraded to Astro B.yond account and will be registered to the new Astro B.yond Smart Card, thus you cannot use your old decoder and Smart Card unless I guess you register for a new account.