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 Astro B.yond, HD Content Available

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post Dec 11 2009, 07:01 PM

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Now waiting for their call to install new decoder....hehe...Can't wait to see the quality of the channel... biggrin.gif
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post Dec 14 2009, 07:05 AM

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It it worth is u subscribe to all 5 channel, HBO, Discovery, History, and Sport package....and since non of us have a hand on astro hd, for the time being I will say yes, it worth it beside 1 year contract...
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post Dec 15 2009, 09:13 PM

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Waiting for Astro representative to call me today as they promise last saturday...but...until now, still waiting...Guess their calling list is too long to be completed by today...
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post Dec 18 2009, 08:46 PM

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QUOTE(minimize @ Dec 18 2009, 08:29 PM)
Maybe it depend on installer availability. So high subcriber on klang valley and it will take time.
Most installer dont work on weekend.  sad.gif
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But Astro said 10 days from the confirmation date, including Saturday and Sunday~ They call me last Wednesday, so suppose they will install it for me by late on next Friday, 25th Dec~ Really hope can enjoy HD before that~
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post Dec 18 2009, 11:37 PM

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QUOTE(echoesian @ Dec 18 2009, 11:33 PM)
Fee chargable only on April 2010? Means if I got the HD today, I do not need to pay extra RM20 til next year?
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No la...You got it wrong..From now till before April 2010, they will NOT charge you the extra RM20. They will Charge you the extra RM20 starting from April 2010, where at the same time your 1 year contract will activate till April 2011.
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post Dec 19 2009, 02:10 PM

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QUOTE(jonrulezz @ Dec 19 2009, 01:54 PM)
setiawangsa...i was one of the first to subscribe...hehehe...countdown: 6 minutes...lol....u want some pics?
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if only the installer can come and install the hardware for me..BTW, I'm in Wangsa Maju, still waiting a call from Astro installer..haih~ yawn.gif
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post Dec 19 2009, 03:20 PM

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QUOTE(low98944 @ Dec 19 2009, 03:19 PM)
So, I think the easier way for condo to upgrade to Astro B.yond is to install a standalone dish.  I think this method is easier than persuade everyone in the same condo to upgrade all together.  Alternatively, force Astro to come out new dish that can be used by both normal Astro and Astro B.yond.
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But the problem is that most condo management does not allow resident to install their own dish..need to use centralize dish..
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post Dec 24 2009, 08:55 AM

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QUOTE(MX510 @ Dec 24 2009, 02:27 AM)
Getting my decoder and disc tommorow
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Wah...Wangsa Melawati and Setiawangsa area have B.yond installed..When the technician gonna call me...huhu
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post Dec 25 2009, 03:39 PM

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Called Astro 2 times already regarding the installation, but being told to wait and wait and wait and wait....People who subscribe later than me also have their Byond installed...haih....first come first serve konon....
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post Dec 25 2009, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(qwerty79 @ Dec 25 2009, 08:03 PM)
Installerr just came to my house yesterday. I already register online last week but after I didn't receive any call, I call Astro customer service for registration on 21st Dec (Monday) evening (18:45). The next day, they call me for confirmation(10:00). On Wednesday morning Installer called me to set time and at 5 pm as promised, they come and installed. 5 hours later, the card activated. So, they only take 4 days from registration, installed and activated. I think for those who registered online, better call them for confirmation.

As explain by customer service and also in T&C, they asked me my old stb, remote, and satelite dish. What shocked me, they also want the rca audio and video cable. I lost the yellow video cable because previously I used s-video. So they give me a hard time bcoz I need to find another yellow cable as replacement. Luckily I have my old cable (don't know from which equipment).

I also ask them to change my satelite cable although it quite new (2-3 years, I think...) The 20m long cable is free of charge, so better change if not, rugi lor.

For picture quality, I hook up to my 32" lcd tv using hdmi cable and for hd channel, the picture are so clear with 720p setting but not 1080i (my lcd only hd ready sad.gif not full hd). In my case, for 1080i, the picture is not as sharp as 720p. For other channel, I think using s-video is much more better than hdmi. I can't compare them side by side but for what I remembered, my tv give shaper and less jagged image if compare to hdmi. Or may be I need to change some astro or tv setting?

I still not familiar with the new interface and sadly to say I hate the Ok menu. Last time it just simple small menu and faster to navigate, but now it cover almost quater of my lcd screen. When I click Info, additional box appear to hide another part of the screen. Really hate the new interface.
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See...you registered later than me already got Byond installed..Astro cannot keep their word, first come, first serve..Anyway, enjoy ur Byond .. smile.gif

p/s: They want the cable also? Haiyoo...where did I put the cable ar...
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post Dec 25 2009, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(kuekss @ Dec 25 2009, 10:37 PM)
anyone get the b-yond set can watch the ESPNHD dy??coz i see astro website got timetable dy..
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ESPN HD not available right now...Coming in January 2010..
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post Dec 29 2009, 08:05 AM

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QUOTE(jimmydotnet @ Dec 29 2009, 07:22 AM)
guys...i heard ESPN HD still not broadcast yet ??
next month will be available..issit true ??
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Yes....
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post Dec 29 2009, 07:49 PM

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Finally got my Byond.. After waiting more than 2 weeks..AT first got problem with the decoder. When on the decoder, the screen blank. No picture. Then let it on standby mode for around 30 minutes, then the decoder auto update the firmware. Walla, Astro Byond work well. Audio for SD and HD channel is quite same. Not facing any decrease in sound when change from HD to SD..
Connect thru HDMI port.. smile.gif

The controller on the other hand, work well with my Philip LCD. I guess the controller auto detect my TV. Not doing any setting for the remote...

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