500GB but 100GB will be reserved for VOD..

This post has been edited by willkso: Jun 1 2010, 10:05 PM

The GUI the same.

There is now the 3rd option for viewing a channel.

Pillar Box and Fit to screen (the current options) and the 3rd one specifically for 4:3 channels that letterbox their output (like Discovery). this option is called LB Expand (for LetteBox Expand). Basically it is the zoom feature that was on briefly before but tweaked a little bit so it's not so much zoom as before. Anyway as I said it is not for use as a default setting but to be used when a programme on a 4:3 channel letterboxes their programme. Like the other aspect ratio change you can control this directly from your remotes AR button.

The firmware upgrade is for all b.yond decoders.

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Added on June 1, 2010, 10:06 pmyeah Pace.

This post has been edited by TallJustin: Jun 1 2010, 10:06 PM

if i apply for the astro b.yond PVR, when the technician will come and fix it? my astro max is spoil now.

This post has been edited by deShinyDevil: Jun 1 2010, 10:07 PM

dun worry they wont knoe

jux dun on your max when they come

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Added on June 1, 2010, 10:11 pmwe nid your advice, which option to take for current Byond users?

the rm5 or the rm10 / mth option?

wat time is the update start and how long will tat take?

thx

This post has been edited by digilife: Jun 1 2010, 10:11 PM

haha.

I can't tell you what to do.

Do you want a dual tuner with built in HDD then get the PVR. If you want the ability to record and understand that you can't watch another channel during the record then get the plug and play option.

I don't know what time the upgrade starts or how long it takes sorry, it's best just to put your decoder into standby when you go to bed and in the morning it will have done it. history says that it will be after midnight and probably before 1am. Remember this is not a dynamic update you must put your decoder into standby and it could take 5 minutes before it even detects that there is an update ready to install before it begins the upgrade process.

i mean if i apply tomorrow, do i have to bring the decorder to the office? and how long does it take for them to come to my house and install the astro b.yond pvr after i apply?

the RM300 for upgrading to byond PVR we have to pay to installer or they will include in the next bill?

pay to installer... just like Byond

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Added on June 1, 2010, 10:41 pmIt looked really complicated to me...
That's why they charge RM300 for that devices...
same price as other set of Byond PVR

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Added on June 1, 2010, 10:41 pmThanks... all for the translations
So, the english for that channel will be Astro Extreme HD

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Added on June 1, 2010, 10:47 pmI think, I will opt for the new PVR instead. really missed my moments with Max six moths ago...

This post has been edited by AjkR06: Jun 1 2010, 10:48 PM

Tall Justin,
Can I use any WD My Passport AV after byond PVR function enable?
I mean, if my 1st HDD is full, I just swap with new HDD & use it straight away?
Another thing is HDD need to format for initial use?

i think it's unfair for max users who switched to beyond just 6 months ago and are denied the new pvr for free. I still have my max since i opted to pay for installation when i fixed beyond, but cs says nothing doing...still have to pay 300 bucks!! A huge load of bullshit if you ask me and typical kampung mentality of a so called international broadcaster!! I'm making a report at the consumer tribunal in the morning on this issue. At least astro should provide the pvr for free for those who still keep their max decoders. Astro = monopoly=unethical practices!!

We are on the same boat.

Try this:
http://aduan.skmm.gov.my
http://complaint.cfm.org.my

If power is a constraints, how about HDD using external power?

You guys are crying over spill milk. What's the use complaining to the authorities? When Byond first came out and you saw the hardware and noticed the "recording" button, you should have asked what's that all about. If they had fail to give you an answer (of which they have no answer anyway), then adopt the wait and see attitude. You don't go complaining when for example you buy a car today with no airbag but lo and behold they install one on the next batch for about the same price? Same with you don't go complain to Intel when they come with a faster processor when you just bought yours. Ditto mobile phones or any other gadgets.

The thing is, there will always be an upgrade. It's whether you have the patience to wait for next one. But since you didn't..oh well.

gud point...

According to the guy I signup with, within a week. I am still awaiting somebody to give me a call.

Yeah, that's what I was repling about, use of an externally powered HDD. None meet the requirements yet.

This is a world first guys, no where in the world has this option. It will I'm sure make other HDD manufactures step up their game.

This post has been edited by TallJustin: Jun 1 2010, 11:49 PM

I honestly do not think this is due to power constraints, but rather firmware / drivers issues. I am sure when Astro develop the current decoder's software, they have that external hdd in mind. Depending on how much time / effort (man hour = cost) they want to spend to develop for any other external HDD. They will definitely offer more than just one, but don't expect a lot.

Who knows some other external hdd might also work... will know once more ppl pay for the additional RM5 fee

i signed up at Midvalley today for the pvr. think it is worth it especially i would now be able to watch on demand rather than linear stream. the time saved is money. so 10ringgit is well worth.
But notice the pvr is without ff, so we would have to watch axn will all the commercial.

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Added on June 2, 2010, 12:00 amshould be together with AXN else it would be in the Starworld range of numbering
so at least Astro did not make us take the Starworld package to watch FX

This post has been edited by fhdclub: Jun 2 2010, 12:00 AM

What! No fast-forward!!??
so, i only can rewind program? Like that? OMG!!

discovery hd could be one of the channel
perhaps starsports hd
or another could be pegging with starworld package so something like 731??

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Added on June 2, 2010, 12:05 amso that some channels subsidized by ad revenue will not complain eg AXN HD

This post has been edited by fhdclub: Jun 2 2010, 12:05 AM