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Old 22-05-2008, 13:50   #54
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Re: Freesat: Free satellite TV by BBC and ITV tv to launch!

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Originally Posted by Chris T View Post
They are still pre-launch, which means you're viewing test transmissions - I doubt what you're seeing now will bear much resemblance to the final product.

In any case, ITV is planning to offer its HD content as a red-button option when the SD equivalent is broadcast on ITV1, rather than on a separate channel number, so when it comes to it you won't need to worry about tuning your receiver.
I beg to differ, unless they manage to get some extra bitrate allocated to ITV HD then theres not a lot extra they can do to improve the picture quality especially for Sport.
I won't be buying a Freesat box.

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Originally Posted by Chris T View Post
Yes, you can.

Ditch your Sky box if you still have it - you might be able to flog it on eBay. Then wait a couple of months until the HD Freesat boxes with ethernet connectivity start to appear. These boxes have a higher spec than the Sky ones and will future-proof your TV viewing.
Sorry Chris, but what will this ethernet port on the box offer the consumer?
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