Thanks mate, great help you are!

Just interesting to know the difference between Unifi, for example, and ASTRO. Because when I subscribed to Unifi half a year ago, and moved after 3 months, I got all new modems, phone sets, boxes, etc etc. I asked if I didn't have to return the "old" ones or use the "old" ones in my new place, they simply said "no". So I guess these are mine to keep now? Interesting ...

Hi,
Where can I get WD Passport 320GB external hard disk for Astro Byond.
Jackdon

WWE is now in HD on Astro

Missed it bro,can i have the showtimes please

At Astro SuperSport HD 2 (Same programs as Astro SuperSport 2).

So go here to check... http://www.astro.com.my/epg/event.php?id=6296852

Thanks buddy wl catch up with it!

Assthrow is charging one time RM50 for those who add on Sport Package from 1st Apr and this amt will be refunded next year January.  If you want to add on Sport Package, please do before 1st April.

Why Jan. next year?

Just saw announcement in Astro Beyond HD today 22-03-12,... AXN Beyond changes name to BeTV on 2nd April 2012. So AXN Beyond HD also to BeTV HD. I think someone here have previously mentioned about the "new" BeTV channel. Not "new", only name change.

I think they are afraid we don't believe if they choose 1st April because of "ah-hem fools day" so they picked 2nd April. Strange, isn't it ?

More info here... http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/03/08/12/axn-beyond-be-rebranded-betv

Here was what the vice president (communications, marketing and digital) of Sony Pictures Televisions Asia, said ... "BeTV will have the three Es: entertaining, engaging and easy viewing...It will be very different from AXN".

Mmm... "will be very different from AXN" ??? What ? Was he kidding everyone ?

Nay, just a statement for publicity only. He just talk stupid rubbish. Shows and programs still remain the same and the many repeats will still be there, hehe.

In my opinion, BeTV can be twisted to mean "Bullshit Entertainment TV".    Sorry for the mildly foul language.

Same thing happened for Star Movies name changed over to Fox Movies Premium, and "maybe" the only change was more movies with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio. Using my Home Theatre audio system, some of such newer movies have good surround effects from rear to front speakers and good vocal placement in the centre speaker but not for those movies with only Dolby 2.0 surround using only 2 main speakers. I seem to feel that HBO HD show more upscaled from SD to HD quality movies when compared to Fox M.P. Of course the Astro HD channels Dolby Digital 2.0 or 5.1 audio is way way below the quality from blu-ray discs with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby True-HD audio (5.1 or 7.1 audio channels).

Maybe in future Astro change Wah Lai Toi to "Wo Bu Qan" in mandarin which means "I don't watch". Poking at Astro and joking only (只是开个玩笑).

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Added on March 22, 2012, 6:02 pm
My pleasure, you are welcome.

Assthrow is charging one time RM50 for those who add on Sport Package from 1st Apr and this amt will be refunded next year January.  If you want to add on Sport Package, please do before 1st April.

Assthrow is charging one time RM50 for those who add on Sport Package from 1st Apr and this amt will be refunded next year January.  If you want to add on Sport Package, please do before 1st April.

At Astro SuperSport HD 2 (Same programs as Astro SuperSport 2).

So go here to check... http://www.astro.com.my/epg/event.php?id=6296852

I didn't subscribe to Sport Package as I am one of the few idiots who seldom watch daily sports events from BPL football, Golf, etc. However, I do go or stay in my sister's house to watch football World Cup (from 2nd round matches to final) and Olympics. I cannot possibly miss those.

I do remember that Astro completely telecast live for ALL events of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games from Opening to Closing Ceremony using many interactive channels. All subscribers to Sports Package could watch these Beijing Games channels at NO extra charge !

I did not call Astro to enquire for clearer explanation. However, I do suspect that something is not right with Astro "Unmissable" promo to persuade people to subscribe to Sports Package and then "Add-On" EURO 2012 and London 2012 Olympic Games with one-time charge of RM 50.

Very fishy and maybe some trick to hook us to Sports Package. Look at my phone screenshots I took from HBO HD channel (pressed Red button on remote) ...

This "Unmissable Offer" include these 2 coming live events in 2012... UEFA EURO 2012 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.

From the above image, subscribers to Astro Sports Pack do NOT have to pay additional charge. Ok, good, which "seem" to be as usual like before. But only "free add-on" before 01-04-12 ? What ?

Now this image above is where I cannot really understand, maybe I am too stupid. It stated that this promo ends on 31-Mar-2012 ! I feel something is NOT right here.

Question 1
Ok, if I call and subscribe to Sports Pack before 01-04-12, that means I can watch all the sports channels AND including EURO 2012 and London 2012 Olympic Games ?? Extra "Add-On" charge of RM 50 will be refunded next year !

Question 2
No, I did not call and waited till after promo ends on 31-03-12 and then subscribe to Sports Pack on 02-04-2012. Yea, I can watch all the usual sports channels ... BUT this does NOT include EURO 2012 and London 2012 Olympic Games ? I have to pay extra (RM 50 ?) to watch these 2 said events ? If this is true, I do feel CHEATED since Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was included "free" in Sports Pack !

Question 3
What about those existing subscribers who already have Sports Pack, such as those who have this Pack already included in their SuperPack 3 ? Do existing Sport Pack subscribers need to "inform" Astro before 01-04-12 to watch these 2 events ? If they informed Astro before promo ends, then the "extra RM 50" charged will be refunded NEXT YEAR 2013 ?

What happens if any existing Sports Pack subscribers were ignorant and did not know about it until after the promo ends ? Even if such subscribers knew about the promo, maybe they did not bother to call or forgot to call or did not know that they must call Astro. Ok, if existing Sport Pack subscribers failed to contact Astro during promo period... then they will be charged RM 50 and cannot get a refund next year ?

What rubbish is Astro trying to do ? Too expensive to include in Sports Pack or want to suck subscribers for more fat profits ? Does it mean that Astro now says that the EURO 2012 and the London 2012 Olympic Games is "Add-On" and is NOT included in Sports Pack ?

Does it mean that people who already have Sports Pack must inform Astro before promo ends and if did not, then no RM 50 refund ?

What about those people who came in late as new Astro subscribers after 01-04-12 ? If anyone signed-in as new Astro subscriber on or after 01-04-12 and took the Sports Pack, did not know about it and found they cannot watch the 2 events... called Astro and was informed to pay extra RM 50 as "add-on" to Sports Pack (with no refund after promo period)... I can GUARANTEE that the unfortunate subscriber will SHOUT WHAT THE HELL ! And Astro may lose one more customer after the 1 year contract is over.

Of course I did not call Astro to seek clarification on this yet. But if I logically assumed corrrectly, then I can only say ..."This is ridiculous !"... for using very cunning and foxy method to try and "rob" subscribers of more money. I feel that Astro used vague and confusing tactics in their "Unmissable Promo" and maybe trying to fool us by not explaining clearly or in detail !

Could anyone in this forum please correct me if I am wrong anywhere or provide more clearer info ? Hehe... lazy to call Astro again... have called so many times in previous months lah.

It can be bought from any computer shops but prices for different harddisks have increased a LOT because of floods in Thailand (december) last year.

It depends on which location you are staying. KL, PJ, Penang or Malacca ?

If KL, go to Low Yat Plaza, at No. 7 Jalan Bintang, Off Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang Central, Kuala Lumpur. Refer here.. http://plazalowyat.com/ Got many computer shops there such as Cycom Sales And Service, Viewnet Computer System, Thundermatch Technology, Compu-Zone. etc.

If, Petaling Jaya, go to Digital Mall at No. 2, Jalan 14/20 Section 14, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Refer here... http://www.digitalmall.com.my. Also got many shops there such as Jayacom Information S/B, Thundermatch Technology, ALL-IT Hypermarket, etc.

For many years I often travel from Pahang to KL and usually go to Lowyat Plaza... don't have any special preference so I bought from a few shops there since about year 2000... when only a few shops opened at that time. Bought a few WD My Passport AV (320GB, 2.5 in) at RM 230 each in 2010 BUT price have increased a lot now so please check yourself.

You can also find people in this forum who sell it at ... http://forum.lowyat.net/Memory&Drives. Be careful if you choose online payment and postage. Of course there are many reliable and trustworthy sellers in this forum but a few have been known to be conmen. I have bought from a few "trusted" ones by postage but I cannot let you know who, so find out on your own. Don't blame me if you got cheated so its advisable to COD (personally meet seller and then pay after checking items).

I believe someone mentioned that they are gonna introduce the one off payment to enjoy the euro and olympics 2012 for those that does not subscribe to sports package... For those already subscribing, they would get it without any additional charges.

Meaning, RM50 will be charged to customers that does not subscribe to sports pack if they want to subscribe this "temporary sports package" that includes euro and olympics 2012 channels?