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TSdavidgoh
post Jun 11 2018, 02:44 PM, updated 8y ago

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Astro Movie Pack

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Is it worth it to add RM25 per month for Astro Movie Package ?

SD Channels = HBO + Cinemax + Fox Movies

HD Channels = HB0 HD + Fox Family Movie HD + Fox Movie HD + Fox Action Movies HD + tvN Movies HD


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post Jun 11 2018, 02:54 PM

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just take Netflix better

Astro useless if not for the Sports package
TSdavidgoh
post Jun 11 2018, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(mpyw @ Jun 11 2018, 02:54 PM)
just take Netflix better

Astro useless if not for the Sports package
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Online TV not so HD ( clear ) compare to Astro HD Channels .. and I dont like lagging...
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post Jun 11 2018, 03:30 PM

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Cannot use existing astro topic ahh...
Later Lowyat ban u for opening duplicate topic whistling.gif

Anyhow.. Astro movies a lot repetitive...
And censored too.. Me don't like tongue.gif
TSdavidgoh
post Jun 11 2018, 03:33 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Jun 11 2018, 03:30 PM)
Cannot use existing astro topic ahh...
Later Lowyat ban u for opening duplicate topic whistling.gif

Anyhow.. Astro movies a lot repetitive...
And censored too.. Me don't like tongue.gif
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Sorry
First, I dont know where to start on existing topic, ( maybe can redirect this topic )

Second, just sometime boring can on the channels " look see look see " I know Astro program always repeating...
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post Jun 11 2018, 03:39 PM

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QUOTE(davidgoh @ Jun 11 2018, 03:33 PM)
Sorry
First, I dont know where to start on existing topic, ( maybe can redirect this topic )

Second,  just sometime boring can on the channels " look see look see " I know Astro program always repeating...
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https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4574137/+160
Existing topic 😁
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post Jun 11 2018, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(davidgoh @ Jun 11 2018, 03:25 PM)
Online TV not so HD ( clear ) compare to Astro HD Channels .. and I dont like lagging...
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In my experience, its the other way around. Astro HD PQ is not as good as what's available via Netflix or Amazon Prime Videos and no lag. Of course you will need a good broadband service as well as good hardware. I had 30mbps previously and 50mbps now, with Ethernet and a good tv box or smart tv. If anything in your network chain is weak, then it may buffer frequently and you may get poor quality video.
If you use ahem service then for sure the quality and user experience will usually suck.

Astro is good for channel surfing. I have the movie pack included and hardly use it. For me its not worth it for movies, better get Netflix.
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post Jun 11 2018, 04:53 PM

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QUOTE(jdgobio @ Jun 11 2018, 04:23 PM)
In my experience, its the other way around. Astro HD PQ is not as good as what's available via Netflix or Amazon Prime Videos and no lag. Of course you will need a good broadband service as well as good hardware. I had 30mbps previously and 50mbps now, with Ethernet and a good tv box or smart tv. If anything in your network chain is weak, then it may buffer frequently and you may get poor quality video.
If you use ahem service then for sure the quality and user experience will usually suck.

Astro is good for channel surfing. I have the movie pack included and hardly use it. For me its not worth it for movies, better get Netflix.
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Im using unifi lite .. Astro is easier to operate for family members, online a bit difficult for them too turn on , and for HQ u need faster speed on net

is it not worth it to throw a RM25 for this few channels ?
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post Jun 11 2018, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(davidgoh @ Jun 11 2018, 04:53 PM)
Im using unifi lite .. Astro is easier to operate for family members, online a bit difficult for them too turn on , and for HQ u need faster speed on net

is it not worth it to throw a RM25 for this few channels ?
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If it suits your use case, then by all means go ahead and get it. That's the reason I still have it as well, some family members prefer to use Astro since its easy to channel surf instead of having to choose what to watch.
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post Jun 24 2018, 06:54 PM

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Just wondering to potong movie package. Keep repeating the same movies all the year.
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post Jun 24 2018, 07:52 PM

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QUOTE(davidgoh @ Jun 11 2018, 02:44 PM)
Astro Movie Pack

Bro & Sis,

Is it worth it to add RM25 per month for Astro Movie Package ?

SD Channels = HBO + Cinemax + Fox Movies

HD Channels = HB0 HD + Fox Family Movie HD + Fox Movie HD + Fox Action Movies HD + tvN Movies HD
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QUOTE(davidgoh @ Jun 11 2018, 03:25 PM)
Online TV not so HD ( clear ) compare to Astro HD Channels .. and I dont like lagging...
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Depends your need. My house Astro left Chinese show package only and long ago unsubscribe those mostly dated English channel.

I subscribe Netflix because Netflix is freaking clear from Full HD up to 4K HDR with 0 lagging issue. Also Netflix original series is freaking awesome where only Netflix can see.

But off course you need to have 10mbps line for Full HD stream and minimum 30mbps for 4K stream, recommended 40mbps and above for no quality drop stream in 4K HDR.

Video quality is where Astro unmanaged to compete especially their English channel video quality is bad. Astro Chinese or Malay or Hindi HD is good quality but still cannot compete with Netflix quality where minimum near blu-ray quality for HD title up to near Ultra-HD blu-ray quality for 4K title.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jun 24 2018, 08:23 PM
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post Jun 24 2018, 08:07 PM

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QUOTE(hack87 @ Jun 24 2018, 06:54 PM)
Just wondering to potong movie package. Keep repeating the same movies all the year.
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Astro movies channels is useless..
They only good for Malay & news (awani) content..
Others can throw dustbin 😈
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post Jun 25 2018, 02:45 AM

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No 4K no subtitles. Rubbish.
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post Jun 25 2018, 09:32 AM

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QUOTE(davidgoh @ Jun 11 2018, 02:44 PM)
Astro Movie Pack

Bro & Sis,

Is it worth it to add RM25 per month for Astro Movie Package ?

SD Channels = HBO + Cinemax + Fox Movies

HD Channels = HB0 HD + Fox Family Movie HD + Fox Movie HD + Fox Action Movies HD + tvN Movies HD
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If only RM25/monthly include movies with HD channels (Include family HD), then acceptable.
Else, you just ignore the ads.. Nothing much attractive for their campaign..

Unless you like to watch ball..

QUOTE(nexona88 @ Jun 11 2018, 03:30 PM)
Cannot use existing astro topic ahh...
Later Lowyat ban u for opening duplicate topic whistling.gif

Anyhow.. Astro movies a lot repetitive...
And censored too.. Me don't like tongue.gif
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Maybe after few days the admin will saw this straight away close thread.
If HBO Asia, then it's ok for it.. Bcoz there is no censored under Asia feed but different in Malaysia feed.
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post Jun 25 2018, 10:25 AM

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Malaysia feed all censored one..
Its government policy...
Any channel must follows the rule set...
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post Jun 25 2018, 01:57 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Jun 24 2018, 07:52 PM)
Depends your need. My house Astro left Chinese show package only and long ago unsubscribe those mostly dated English channel.

I subscribe Netflix because Netflix is freaking clear from Full HD up to 4K HDR with 0 lagging issue. Also Netflix original series is freaking awesome where only Netflix can see.

But off course you need to have 10mbps line for Full HD stream and minimum 30mbps for 4K stream, recommended 40mbps and above for no quality drop stream in 4K HDR.

Video quality is where Astro unmanaged to compete especially their English channel video quality is bad. Astro Chinese or Malay or Hindi HD is good quality but still cannot compete with Netflix quality where minimum near blu-ray quality for HD title up to near Ultra-HD blu-ray quality for 4K title.
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How to know which quality movie is playing on Netflix? Internet speed not so stable hmm.gif
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post Jun 25 2018, 05:06 PM

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QUOTE(enkil @ Jun 25 2018, 01:57 PM)
How to know which quality movie is playing on Netflix? Internet speed not so stable   hmm.gif
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If internet not stable, it is not good do streaming as you will keep seen pixelate image from time to time due to resolution drop.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Jun 26 2018, 01:37 AM
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post Jun 25 2018, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Jun 25 2018, 05:06 PM)
If internet not stable, it is not good do streaming as you will keep seen Vet pixelate image from time to time due to resolution drop.
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Ic.. ok noted thanks

 

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