Yeah! our sifu already came and give very good description about the new astro PVR.. Congratulations for your new born baby girl.... She's so cute...
Actually, I'm more interested for the new PVR box than connecting external HDD to my present Byond
May I know, is that possible for me who already owned Byond to change to new Astro PVR?
And I need to change the new dish + lnb also?

Good News! but I'm more concern on the cost incurred for both external HDD and new PVR decoder. Any hints Justin?

Nah sorry I don't know the costing info.

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Added on May 30, 2010, 5:15 pmYes you can change and it will mean a new LNB, whether they change the dish I'm not sure? The dish is actually the same it is only the LNB that is different.

This post has been edited by TallJustin: May 30 2010, 05:15 PM

Is it possible to playback video from HD-PVR to PC?

I do have some questions though bro..
1) For the 1st functions, do current Byond customers get the HDD through Astro or they have to get it themselves in the open market? coz it may be difficult for some to find the required HDD for the decoder..

2) For the 2nd function, what is needed go be changed by the customers? It sounds like maybe the dish and the decoder needs to be changed perhaps?

3)n for the little secrets that u have given away, which PVR does that apply to? the 1st or the 2nd?

is it safe to say Byonders need to at least upgrade to the 1st function to have a taste of these PVR features?

Thanks in advance bro

This post has been edited by dxjb: May 30 2010, 05:19 PM

Good questions,
I don't know the answer but will find out for you. Give me a few days.

Nah its all controlled by the conditional access system that controls your card.

The dual LNB is basically 2 recievers built into the casing of one thus allowing 2 outputs.

Yes that was what I was describing.

huhu

this thread is damn active when TallJustin comes in

I hope the new PVR will be much more stable than the Astro Max as I'm still keeping it aside since last December.

I already 'surrender' my Max for Byond....

I didn't surrender it because it cost more than "RM80". Hope this decision are right.

By the way, will Astro remove your Astro Max for waiver of the Installation Fees?

Astro B.Yond FAQ:
How do I sign up for Astro B.yond Box?

You may click here to subscribe online, call Astro Customer Service at 1300 82 3838 or visit an Astro service centre, to get the new Astro B.yond Box and subscribe to the High-Definition service.
Existing Astro Customers:
Astro customers can swap out your current Astro box with the new Astro B.yond Box by clicking here to subscribe online or by calling Astro customer Service on 1300 82 3838.
You will receive the Astro B.yond Box, a new smartcard, a new outdoor dish unit (ODU), new remote control, and HDMI cables free of charge, on the condition that you return your current Astro box and commit to take up the high definition channels at RM20.00 per month, for a minimum of 12 months, which will allow you to enjoy the high definition channels of the standard definition channels available on your current subscription. If you want to keep your current Astro box, you are required to pay a RM100.00 standard installation fee.
Once you have confirmed your interest and agree to the Terms & Condition, we will process your requests accordingly on a first come, first served basis.Please note that Astro Max will not be swapped out.
New customers:
If you are new to Astro and would like to get the new Astro B.yond Box and subsequently view the high definition channels, you will have to sign up to the current Astro standard definition packages while we process your application for the new Astro B.yond Box.
You will be given the standard definition Astro box, complete with the free standard installation, while waiting for the new Astro B.yond Box. Once the Astro B.yond Box is available, we will call you to arrange for an exchange.
You will receive the Astro B.yond Box, a new smartcard, a new outdoor dish unit (ODU), a new remote control, and HDMI cables free of charge on the condition that you return the other Astro box, remote control, smartcard, ODU and commit to take up the high definition channels at RM20.00 per month for a minimum of 12 months, which will allow you to enjoy the high definition channels of the standard definition channels available on your current subscription.

This post has been edited by dannychen: May 30 2010, 05:36 PM

cost rm80 to surrender?

care to elaborate?

I share your views, One must be humble not talk too much act like pro

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Added on May 30, 2010, 5:35 pmI gave up my Max cos it is not gonna serve any purpose there went my RM900 !

This post has been edited by smileguy: May 30 2010, 05:35 PM

Does the recording enabled for early b.yond adopter now or just in time for World Cup? Thanks.

I dont mind they sell the PVR for a nominal price But pls no extra monthly fees , budget banyak lari !!! Beh tahan !!

Yes, I surrender my Max for installation fee waiver.
Because I think, Max will be useless if I keep it.., so I gave up it.
The installer who came to my house to install Byond last December feel really shocked that I'm willing to change my decoder to Byond that did not have any PVR function like Max.
eh, but I can swapped my Max....

This post has been edited by AjkR06: May 30 2010, 05:41 PM

this is Astro selling point now

May be your installer fork out his RM 80 and keep the Astro Max for his own use.

Hmm.. I have no idea for your statement. But who know what they, installer will do "behind the scene"...

I said this because they can either keep it for their own use or sell it to someone else at higher cost. For example, RM150 or etc.

Max had many problems keeping it served no purpose to me. But in future we shld not fork too much money to buy any devices like this. Just like Beyond box bettter take it for free if kong get another one, free cannot open new a/c and get it free RM900 for Max and to swap for RM80 was a costly mistake

This post has been edited by smileguy: May 30 2010, 06:04 PM