their HD channels are all supposedly broadcast in either 720p or 1080i as advertised, right?

just last night after watching my downloaded 720p Walking Dead S03E01, then switch to Astro, just in time to catch the same episode on Starworld HD

As my memory is still very fresh from just watching the downloaded version, i noticed that the Astro version is darker, dimmer, grainier and not as clear as the downloaded 720p version I've just watch

Is Astro actually broadcast in lower res than advertised?

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Added on October 24, 2012, 5:19 pmI guess it pretty much depends on the installer in your area
mine installed 3 times, all responded within 1 week
subscribe Superpack on Tuesday, Friday came install liao
then took the free upgrade to PVR on Monday, Thursday came
then took the 2nd decoder @ RM50 on Friday eve, Monday morning want to came install liao
all by different installer, and when I check with them on their schedules, they are uber packed, so many orders until hardly got time for a meal
all ever since Astro introduced the superpack packages

This post has been edited by greyshadow: Oct 24 2012, 05:19 PM

can't remember the exact figure, but prior to have my decoder upgraded to PVR, signal strength was full bar
change to PVR, it drop to around 90%
then when i got my 2nd decoder, it dropped again to around 75%
the installer claim it's normal since now I got 4 cables going from a single dish
anyone can verify if it's true?

but signal quality is always 100%

i wonder why the fook astro don't want to air the english sub in most of their programs
when they purchased those programs, native english sub is already bundled together, but they choose to air the non-native crappy translated BM sub pula

multiroom followed the primary decoder package
doesn't matter how much you're paying for your primary package, every single multiroom decoder is fixed at monthly RM50, following whatever programs your primary package has

so it's more worth it if the primary package has more programs

just need to call Astro CS to fix

recently my HBO HD quality is really like sh1t!
bloody grainy
whereas KBSW HD and S1 HD are bloody sharp & crisp

just got a call from TMnet yesterday, told me my area's line (copper, no fiber yet) has been upgraded to IPTV ready, asking me if I wanted to upgrade me screamyx package to the new 8MB package or not, but contract for 1 year with no promotion/discount whatsoever...
and i thought Assteruk IPTV is running on TIME fiber only

something fishy there, sounds like TM are afraid to lose more customer once IPTV is launched for my area for the landed properties

anyway... hopefully the package is attractive enough as I currently are paying more than RM300+ for Assteruk Superpack3+multiroom+1mb screamyx

crap~ why the heck that telesales lady told me the line there its upgraded to IPTV ready?

won't work
1) now the smartcard is tied to the decoder, means the smartcard won't work on other decoder
2) HD channel need extra RM20 monthly, it doesn't come free with the byond decoder

best bet is to contact assteruk CS to tell them want upgrade to HD
usually they'll replace the old decoder with the new one FOC with 12 month contract

usually they'll reuse back the card, the technician will call the Service center and update them on the new ID and such

has anyone tried their VOD services?
just notice there's a Catch-up VOD, which is already included in my superpack

but dunno how fast the internet line speed need to be...

not this again...

only applies to analog signals, not applicable for digital signals

If getting a short HDMI cable (less than 3M), any brand and the cheapest one will do, no need to pay extra for those super expensive branded HDMI cable. Just make sure the version is latest one.

brand, packaging & build material