I didnt understand this paragraph

So, what they told is this year we have to get the HDD addon if we want to use PVR function and next year they will introduce new b.yond HD decoder that build in HDD...


we'll see bout that

From that paragraph, it explains that Astro actually wanna to introduce 2 versions of HD decoder.

First version is our "proud" Byond.., it actually the standard version decoder that can receive HD as well as SD Channels. It can also be functioned as PVR with the firmware update and adding the external HDD (it was not confirm yet whether we can use any external HDD or astro supplied HDD, but from the trusted sources, it can only support WD AV HDD) . But the functions are limited. The great example is Byond can record the TV shows. But only what are you watching on that time. You can't record the one channel while watching other channel. And you actually stuck at that channels. It is because, Normal Byond only have one Tuner.

Second version, yes, this is the "real" PVR. Don't know what Astro want to name it. But many forumers here always said it as Byond Max It was schedule to launch sometimes in June. Probably before the WC kick-off . It will functions really like PVR and has internal HD inside it. It has 2 tuners, whether you can record one channel while watching other channel. One forumer here (if i'm not mistaken, Writesimply@Fuad) said that we can actually record 2 channels at one time. This new PVR can receive HD as well SD. Upgraded version from earlier Astro Max.

All this actually are not confirm yet, no official announcement from Astro until now. But I have read one article from the Star online, that Astro will launch the new PVR on 1st June 2010. I think, someone has posted the article here, maybe you can browse the previous pages.

WAIT2..

that article was November last year LOL..
no wonder some of the things were weird

This post has been edited by dxjb: May 28 2010, 11:14 PM

Look how much Singaporean have to pay to watch WC 2010

agree..before this, EPL in Singapore, they got crap presenters and comentators..
Not from ESPN and Sky Sports..
Cant wait for new EPL season
all 380 matches LIVE!!!

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1427823

Thanks..Now i understand.
Astro Max if i not mistaken cost us RM900 to get it. Hurm, i wonder how much the new "Byond Max" decoder will cost..

Probably around RM500-RM700?

AXN HD [Family]
FX HD [Variety]
chinese HD [Dynasty]




guys, about the pricing of PVR, its way cheaper and more affordable than you guys have been discussing here. Be patient and wait for the launching next month.

Cheers! :-)

Is it the price i've always though it'll be?

Huhu,,, need to revamp my packages to get more HD channels... Hope the PVR is affordable and not like MAX

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Added on May 29, 2010, 12:18 amHope also the PVR will be charged as installment in the astro bill

This post has been edited by azrin_kiko: May 29 2010, 12:18 AM

for those who not subscribe astro variety package u need to put extra charge la 5 ringgit

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Added on May 29, 2010, 12:39 am

yeaaa

This post has been edited by art6969: May 29 2010, 12:39 AM

hey guys just wanna ask la... my HD channel is not in HD rite now... why aa?? it is displayed with two black bars on top and at the bottom...

someone else with this problem?? or just me... damn it..

what programme on FX HD channel?

anyone know?

If taken from UK version:

American Dad!
Babylon 5
Blind Justice (HD)
Breaking Bad (HD)
Brotherhood (HD)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Burn Notice (HD)
Carnivàle
Chappelle's Show
Charlie Jade
Cheers
COPS
Dexter (HD)
E-Ring (HD)
Eastbound & Down (HD)
Family Guy
Forensic Investigators
From the Earth to the Moon
Generation Kill (HD)
Highlander
Huff
JAG (HD)
Kenny vs. Spenny
King of the Hill
Life on Mars USA
MacGyver
Nash Bridges (HD)
NCIS (HD for certain episodes)
Nip/Tuck (HD)
Playmakers
Raven
Reno 911!
To Catch a Predator
The Showbiz Show with David Spade
Third Watch (HD)
True Blood (HD)
Sleeper Cell (HD)
Unhitched
Water Rats
The Wire
10 Items or Less
The X-Files
No Signal!
The Listener

Also, anyone have the updates for this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FX_Networks#Malaysia

This post has been edited by Qash-M: May 29 2010, 01:21 AM

i taught, FX HD got prison break, lost, heroes

look like bored HD programme

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Added on May 29, 2010, 1:23 amMalaysia
FX is scheduled to be launched on Astro sometime in the future, along with Fox Crime.



This post has been edited by art6969: May 29 2010, 01:23 AM

lol judging by the list of show on fox hd
i think the censorship gonna ruin a lot of shows :/

FX Asia also lineup:

Californication
Frasier
Free Radio
Ghost Hunters International
Mad Men
My Name Is Earl
Peep Show
Saving Grace
Seinfeld
Sons Of Anarchy
Spooks

Seem less... But, if Astro take FOX Crime, can watch MacGyver too.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: May 29 2010, 01:29 AM

eh..yelah..FX HD programmes macam boring je..
yeah i know a lot of the programmes are from the 90's and early 2000..
but urgh..better if Astro take better HD channels that are available..
worth it or not to add variety package now..?
FX n FOX different meh? I mean the FX that is said to be launched in the future..not same with FOX is it?

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Added on May 29, 2010, 1:31 amthis FX list refers to the FX HD that is coming next month or the FX that is in the future?


This post has been edited by dxjb: May 29 2010, 01:31 AM

Viewers can look forward to AXN’s latest exclusive hits in true HD, including 2009 TV season’s top-rated new investigative action drama series from the US, NCIS: Los Angeles, starring Chris O’Donnell (Batman and Robin) and LL Cool J (S.W.A.T.); the region’s perennial favourite CSI crime and investigation franchise including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY and CSI: Miami; along with the slick and stylish heist series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton (Kidnapped), amongst many others.



i think axn hd better from fx hd

Current only.