Is it really called Astro B-yond, not Astro Beyond?
Astro B.yond, HD Content Available
Astro B.yond, HD Content Available
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Dec 9 2009, 09:58 AM
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Is it really called Astro B-yond, not Astro Beyond?
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Dec 9 2009, 04:27 PM
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Anyone know where I can sign up to pre-order the dish/decoder?
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Dec 9 2009, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(moomoos @ Dec 9 2009, 08:04 PM) the funny thing is the launch is just around the corner, and consumers still not updated, on the extra charges and how to change the set top boxes/dish Its not officially launched lah. How can explain the package price to the public? |
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Dec 10 2009, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(moomoos @ Dec 10 2009, 10:38 AM) i "very know" its not launch yet.... astro is a monopoly business concept, so are the decoders... Why are you arguing about this? We all know about it lah.QUOTE decoders are not expensive like vehicles, Why compare with vehicles? Unlike decoder, vehicles has a different kind of market.for vehicles...you book at the launch date, and take delivery on the 1st phase of ready stocks, 1st come 1st delivered basis.. we do know Malaysian TV network, going HD broadcast rite?? in the NEAR future, Even its in the NEAR future, we can still buy HD receiver LCD's mind not, dvico ( which many of our forumers had already invested in one). so what i basically mean, is we just get ourself ready, so if Malaysian TV goes HD on the 18th, those who have the equipment will be able to enjoy on that very day itself !!! correct Look at iPhone, they announce it during Mac expo, but no one can order it straight away. Intel also announce their CPU, but you cannot get it straight away at lowyat plaza. Same thing with Astro HD. 11th is the official announcement and people can start registering. This post has been edited by pirateguy: Dec 10 2009, 12:01 PM |
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Dec 10 2009, 12:00 PM
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Dec 10 2009, 01:14 PM
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Dec 11 2009, 09:01 AM
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Well today is the day. I even stayed up hoping the byond website goes up on Astro site. Till this morning nothing was updated.
Maybe Screamyx is throttling Astro websites too. |
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Dec 11 2009, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(anfieldude @ Dec 11 2009, 09:30 AM) The main problem with all HD broadcasts are bit rate compression. That is what you guys/gal shd worry abt. Astro is notorious for that.... That is true. On Astro, the Asia Food Channel looks good but on the other hand Cinemax looks like shit as if you are playing movies off the VCD. |
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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, 05:29 PM
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I saw the demo at Astro centre. The new decoder is really small! Even smaller than the current one. Picture quality was nice too. Already applied for one, let's see how long it takes to arrive here!
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Dec 11 2009, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(moomoos @ Dec 11 2009, 05:51 PM) I don't know if it was in 720p or 1080i. All I know is that it look much better.Actually, when I went to the Astro centre around 3pm, they have not set up the decoder. I told them if they know about the launch and they said they do but no idea when they can start registering. They told me to give them my number in case any news about HD registration. So I went hang out for a while at a nearby shopping complex and at about 4pm to call me to let me know they have the demo unit ready for preview. I quickly rush back and lo & behold, HBO HD!! Saw the preview for Incredible Hulk, Shrek, all very sharp. |
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Dec 11 2009, 07:06 PM
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QUOTE(AjkR06 @ Dec 11 2009, 06:52 PM) I managed to get the pictures of new dish and decoder... That is the exact same unit that I saw at Astro today!all pictures are credit to BUDIEY.COM (http://www.budiey.com/astro-byond-high-definition-tv-pertama-dilancarkan/) [attachmentid=1351130] [attachmentid=1351131] * CREDIT TO : BUDIEY.COM [URL=i managed to get the pictures of new dish and decoder... all pictures are credit to BUDIEY.COM (http://www.budiey.com/astro-byond-high-definition-tv-pertama-dilancarkan/)]SOURCE[/URL] Added on December 11, 2009, 6:54 pmwow... the dish look very greynish.... Added on December 11, 2009, 6:56 pm Ok... Thanks for your explaination..... I really appreciate it..... |
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Dec 11 2009, 10:55 PM
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I don't mind giving away my dish and decoder. Both are old and perform poorly.
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Dec 12 2009, 01:15 AM
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Dec 12 2009, 01:26 AM
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Dec 12 2009, 08:08 AM
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Dec 12 2009, 11:22 AM
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Dec 12 2009, 12:01 PM
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Astro agent called me today. Says something about contacting me again on the 17th Dec. I ask how long does it take for them to process the registration to installing the dish, and they said 14 days.
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Dec 12 2009, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(spikey2506 @ Dec 12 2009, 03:43 PM) Anybody can recommend me a good panel below 2K? 3K would do too, but needs a lot of thinking and budgeting first. Below 2K would get me max 720p, but good enough I guess for Astro HD. I'm really tempted by BPL, World Cup and NatGeo in HD. Can we leave out discussion about what HDTV to get ? There is plenty of such thread under Home Entertainment. This thread is about Astro HD. |
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Dec 12 2009, 09:09 PM
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QUOTE(ahhazazi @ Dec 12 2009, 08:21 PM) so if i were to view the SD channels, i have to view with the two black bars la?? Now thats just annoying! Of course lah. Even current Astro shows two black bars unless you set your tv to stretch. This has all to do with the 4:3 aspect ratio commonly used on most SD transmission. hehe.. i'm in Kota bharu, the demo unit at KB astro center... |
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