Is there any SD channel on B.yond that should get "digitally enhanced"?

The right term is EDTV. It's better than SD but not HD. 576p is possible?

Meanwhile, AFHD on ch124 is on.

what time till they close they operational? now can call?

but, isnt that Astro Hotline / Technical Assistance, I thought to install byond is

03-9543 7333 ?

Yes, 1st of June

yea it records everything one go... basically the idea is like ure downloading a .mkv/.ts file, where depending on the .mkv or .ts file having multiple audios or multiple subtitles, but of course you are downloading at a much higher bitrate being allocated to that channel... imagine 8Mbps hd channel... you are downloading and saving to ure hdd with that speed, ahahaha its freaking fast indeed =D

heck if you have a proper setup, u can record the whole frequency block the tuner is tuning to... so the file you get might have 5 video tracks with 5 audio tracks lol... it can be done with rtm digital, recording all the channels at one go for a specific frequency that is being tuned to, fun stuff indeed =D

dont trust rumours... no words from Astro yet...

any change in the layout?

not really noticed

wat changed so far?

is channel 124 permanent...if no, until when?

not heard of it.
there are 2 types of HD recording services

1) Byond
- using external USB HD (only works with 320GB Western digital AV HD)
- single tuner, only record and view max 1 channel at 1 time

2) PVR (Astro-MAX-like)
- internal HD
- dual tuner, can record and view max 2 channels at 1 time

Just scroll down to the bottom of the page and click desktop version

I wonder if i can swap the B.yond decoder with new PVR (Astro-Max like) from Astro instead?

How do i know which WD AV external HDD is fitting with B.yond decoder?

Yes, I know how 2-tuner PVRs work. I said SHOULD, as in the features the PVR should have to make the idea more interesting.

The reason for three tuners is simple: most people often want to record two programs that they want to watch over and over again. The third program they don't have to keep but to pass the time. 2-tuner PVRs work best when you're not at home or asleep when the programs are on but 3-tuner PVRs work better when you are at home and recording.

That said, launching the HD PVR service right now would be a minor disaster for Astro. Most people would likely use it to record SD content as HD content is still paltry and of those who want to record SD, they would have had Astro Max already. I reiterate: the PVR box should have 500GB HDD at least, three tuners, one e-SATA port for HDD extension and Wifi/LAN connectivity.

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Added on May 26, 2010, 11:01 am No, I didn't experience the same thing. Reset your B.yond. Disconnect and reconnect your HDMI cable from B.yond.
fuad

Agreed, I still think Astro's first priority is NOT to enhance/improve their intended services as promised, beside already making big $$, they'll still continue to "squeeze" more $$ .......

Instead of "playing" with these highly "misery" recording thingie, why can't they just focus on more HD channels ?

What to do, like I said before, we are merely at Astro's mercy, in such monopoly "setup" landscape ......

I have a strong feeling when come 1st June, it's going to be a totally new Byond box with that recording function, the current Byond customers perhaps can only upgrade firmware (which still don't know how & what), or pay some big $$ again to change the new box (and it's indeed the same box!) ....

This is really frustrating ..... 

Dont call them..they always KIV and delay our request..
Just do it online..the request will be done in 24 hours..
N yes..you add or you drop package, RM10 will be charged...

ya ya.. tru.. add or upgrade no charge lor.. only duwngrade or reconnecting after late payment..
and.. please upgrade by online.. very fast.. several hours later got msg to my handphone.. upgraded already 

I heard new HD channels is coming in JUNE... so that is not long from now... (Only if the news is true or should I say rumor)