Compare with the previous software, the missing settings and features on beta v1.1 are:
1. Change aspect ratio button - Unable to temporary change aspect ratio, as the button will open "TV Settings" where once u change there, it will apply to all channels.
2. Recording Preferences
Review Buffer depth, recording start time  and recording end time extension, Hard Disk management mode
3. For PVR, you can't skip 15 mins by pressing fast forward again and again. 
4. Programme reminder
4. Block channels
5. Set Favourite Channels
6. Change channel banner duration, screensaver
7. Tuner Diagnostics, Connection Info (to check transponder frequency)
8. Transponder Scan

New settings to highlight:
1. Now allow 1080p output
2. Separate digital audio output (HDMI Audio, S/PDIF) and Dolby Digital Plus.
If you previously experience "no sound when watch HD channels" issue on your TV when set to Dolby 5.1 output, well, it is now solved in this new update.
3. Experimental cloud DVR
Some channels allow you to "Play from Start", where the channel video will load from Internet instead of satellite, so that you can watch the parts you missed earlier.
4. ABR streaming on VOD content
Adaptive bitrate streaming. Slow internet, poor quality. Fast internet, good quality.

*Don't panic. Now it's just beta testing version, means it's pre-released and unfinished. Those missing features might come back in the final version.

Yeap.
The same consistent experience everywhere.

Apparently yes. Astro has the world class customer service that doesn't give a **** about customers problems. What they care is as long you pay your bills on time.

Try email them to wecare@astro.com.my along with your Astro account number for further assistance.

Guys - anyone using Astro go on LG smart TV? All of the sudden Astro go apps no longer available from LG store?

Anyone know that happened? Call Astro they told me it’s LG issue.

I just checked with Astro customer service via Facebook, they replied me with 2 messages:

"We are sorry to inform you that Astro will be decommissioning the Astro Go Smart TV app. We have since removed the app from LG store from downloads."

"We are updating the Smart TV app which shall include disabling the service from the LG Smart TV until further notice"
Do you have a link or screenshot of that post? I couldn't find it on Astro Facebook page.

Their 4K decoder available now??

Oh interesting...

Well astro is desperate now... Must find new ways to earn additional $$$..

>4K UHD channel will not be available for recording

wonder if normal PVR (with slow 500GB) users is also affected...

Plus, is there still A LOT of PVR users today still do programme recordings anyway? Or they would catch up and watch their shows On Demand or Astro Go instead?

I think a better option for Astro is to allow external hard disk based recording to all 4K UHD box users, instead of forcing all 4K UHD box users to use only cloud recording.
They can allow the 4K UHD box user to connect their own external hard disk via USB 3.0 port to allow them to do recording that saves directly to their hard disk, as well as timeshift feature (Review Buffer Depth) to allow user to have PVR functions (rewind, fast forward, pause) without having any internet connection just like the current PVR box users. The external hard disk got to be formatted before use of course.
However, the performance, storage, reliability, etc. will be the user's own responsibility. If the hard disk is faulty, the recordings will be gone for good. Or, Astro can allow its users to do own backup or migration to another external hard disk.  biggrin.gif
All recordings are encrypted of course, and it can't be played on computer or any devices that is not from 4K UHD box.

NAS? You mean Astro Go users can stream their recorded shows directly from the NAS connected to their 4K UHD box to their devices. Woah that's a good idea too. It rely on user's Internet connection more. Even lesser strain to Astro servers. But I don't think many users would do that, but still a good idea. And with RAID, users won't have to worry on losing their recordings anymore, and the hard disks involved will be the expense of user's liability. But does that means their 4K UHD box will have to support RAID configuration and build up? Sounds like it's complicated...
Alternatively, they could allow user to transfer or migrate from Hard Disk A to Hard Disk B (another hard disk) in case if hard disk A is going to be faulty, hence recordings won't be lost. Not as good as RAID, but it's simpler and consumer friendly though.

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Astro Ultra.

only manage to try for a short time since i'm working, arrange with the installer to come during lunch break. 

- they will change the LNB receiver
- old remote still can use with the new decoder
- use 'sim card' instead of the old smart card

My guess the function is same as the old smart card, just smaller size which is similar to sim card as we use for mobile phone. The installer use the word 'sim card' which also make me curious.    I will check the manual book when I'm home.

Yes, just the LNB receiver, still using the same dish for byond.
I'm on superpack 1, RM150++

No, still use HDMI cable to connect to TV and also cable connected from power supply . The picture is from the box, I didn't manage to snap photo of  the actual decoder as I was in rush. It's very small, save space. 

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The worst is coming soon ? Seems like compared to BN, PH is working very hard and close with astro and trying to ensure its profits

managed to swap my laggy PVR to UHD Box without 4k tv, without 10mbps connection, without Sport package on yesterday morning. only thing is can't select the UHD resolution, nice design, smoother user interface, 1 year warranty for new box. they only change the LNB, sim card, remote control.