I'd be happy if Astro can deliver a low-compression 16:9 480i signal, nevermind about the HD. Right now they can't even deliver a DVD-quality picture. No use having a 720p/1080i signal if it's compressed like hell.

with the current KU band astro.... what 4 la.. everytime rain our tv will go into screen saver mode hahahahha

Guys for your Plasma's and LCD's what surge protection devices do you have in place, belkin etc...where is the best place to get

This post has been edited by gsdev: Sep 8 2008, 04:35 PM

I use an APC UPS for my LCD and Receiver.

Then what is the current Astro picture resolution rite now ??

But it looks quite clear in panny plasma. How about the"Big" satelite disc that we use to watch China HK movies so on. I think they are in digital format. I havent tried but wish to try to see the difference in my panny screen....

why do you think astro's broadcast is not 480i? or 576i? those are standard definition. 480 for NTSC, 576 for PAL.

im using belkin gold, i bought at IT Hypermart at lowyat, sri computer also got.

Oh.. Im using belkin gold too. Bought at ALL IT HYPERMART. Price slightly higher than Sri Com, but I would prefer ALL IT anyday for their service. I had many bad experiences at Sri Com.

good one bro

Correct me if i am wrong but i beleive astro is already brodcasting in 576i...maybe their re-compression sucks...

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Added on September 8, 2008, 11:45 pmHow many watts?...what happens during power failiure can the UPS hold the sets...

This post has been edited by gsdev: Sep 8 2008, 11:49 PM

that's what i thought....how much lower can they get to? think its either 480i or 576i.

I know it's 576i, I'm emphasizing on the "low-compression" part.

I'm just saying that it's no point paying a premium for 720p/1080i Astro if it's just going to be heavily-compressed like now.

About the surge protector, I'm using Belkin Gold, bought from Tesco at 219.00. I liked it's RM25,000 equipment warranty, plus free replacement when the surge protector burns out (at least that's what it says on the warranty sheet).

Wah so many using belkin gold, looks like will need to get one very soon. Does it have protection for the Astro Dish cable coming in to the decoder...or its not necesarry?

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Added on September 9, 2008, 10:20 amIs that the 7 socket or 8 socket one?

This post has been edited by gsdev: Sep 9 2008, 10:20 AM

If I remember correctly, 1000.. during a power blackout, the units still hold but I just turn everything off immediately.
In my area (Bangsar), i don't usually get blackouts but I do get occasional brownouts..so I guess a UPS is perfect for my situation.

r u suggesting that ASTRO to go with C-Band ? Then u must willing to pay extra for :
1. Bigger dish
2. High power satellite transmission
3. High installation fee

and last but not least, u must have enough and proper place to put the 1.8m antenna dish (check out the size of C-Band dish at any Gas station)

btw, I'm not an ASS-tro supporter...but I understand their limitation on Ku vs C-Band

This post has been edited by abahwafi: Sep 9 2008, 02:12 PM

Bro and sis , i wanna ask some noob question here.

currently looking for a 40inchi lcd tv.

my main question is go 720 or 1080p ?

because my family always watch astro ja , if get 1080 would be a little waste , no ?

but at another side , 1080p image quality definitely is when watching blu-ray movie.

another question is , will 1080p tv give blur/bad image when playing 720p movie ?

do you guys think astro will upgrade to HD channel ?

Significance of getting 720 or 1080 depends on your viewing distance? How far is your TV from your sofa? If it is more than 5 ft, not much difference can be seen. For astro, better get plasma. 1080p tv will not blur with 720p movie. But if you really want to get a 1080p, get a bigger size >42inch

viewing distance err around 6-7m

why you suggest to get > 42inch if going 1080p ?

8 sockets, 2 of which are rotatable, plus ports for phone line and TV antenna. Doesn't look like the antenna port will fit the Astro antenna though (although I could be wrong since I'm not a cable expert.).

Supposedly, there is a RM25,000 warranty on connected equipment based on prevailing market value of your stuff (less depreciation). And free replacement of your surge protector if a power surge knocks it out. At least that's what it says on its warranty sheet. All claims have to be made though their Singapore office.

i see newspapers panasonic having raya bundles wif their lcd and plasmas