astro b.yond : High Definition

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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby ajay » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:52 pm

next question : how does the new setup perform during rain?
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby dvpro » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:53 pm

ajay wrote:next question : how does the new setup perform during rain?

Good one bro, would like to know the answer too. =P~
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby stimix » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:47 am

I notice that too but I don't think the current astro DTU having the HDMI socket.

Anyway, I'm abit slow. Called them after saw the advert on Sunday ..yeah too long din on astro dy :oops: & they called me Y'day to confirm.. Now waiting for the installer...
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tympg wrote:But there'll still be an improvement over current non-HD broadcast, right?

yes, indeed. in fact even the non HD channels are much clearer now, probably due to the new satellite dish and also the HDMI connection method.
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby ashman » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:00 pm

ajay wrote:next question : how does the new setup perform during rain?

Last night it was raining in Subang Jaya and for the first time I have no drop in sat signal whatsoever.Astro B.yond is really awesome..
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby wwloon » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:05 pm

aceedburn wrote:
tympg wrote:But there'll still be an improvement over current non-HD broadcast, right?

yes, indeed. in fact even the non HD channels are much clearer now, probably due to the new satellite dish and also the HDMI connection method.


So, does the new satellite dish connect to the decoder using HDMI cable?
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby ashman » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:26 pm

The High Defination are transmitted in totally new channels namely HBOhd,So now I got 2 HBOs one normal and another HD.I notice there is also one channel that I never seen before that is Granada Tv.Was told that waiting period is 2 months now and Astro entertain email application more than call in.
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby alyem » Wed Dec 23, 2009 2:08 pm

And I understand that, this is only for existing Astro customer.
Is that correct?
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby pumbaa » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:16 pm

Anyone know Y they have to change the dish ??

They r still using the same band and our old dish should be able to receive it rite ??

Can anyone explain ??

Thanks in advance...

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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby doraemon » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:33 pm

pumbaa wrote:Anyone know Y they have to change the dish ??

They r still using the same band and our old dish should be able to receive it rite ??

Can anyone explain ??

Thanks in advance...

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Bigger dish to accompany higher data rate and better signal recipient.
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Re: astro b.yond : High Definition

Postby drpukal » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:36 pm

pumbaa wrote:Anyone know Y they have to change the dish ??

They r still using the same band and our old dish should be able to receive it rite ??

Can anyone explain ??

Thanks in advance...

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The new dish slightly larger by few centimeters from what I heard.
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