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OLDGOLD · 17-02-2011, 22:41

I just recently switched from Sky+ HD and HD programs never used to take up anywhere near the amount of space that they do on V+. I think I've seen somewhere that VM use a different type of compression?? or video format?? to Sky, which is why there is a difference.

If that is the case, why don't VM start using the same compression or video format that Sky do? I appreciate TiVo is just around the corner, but even with a 1TB hard drive, the drive will still fill up quicker than if a better compression or video format was used (especially if it is as good as finding things for you to watch as the promos suggest).

17-02-2011, 22:41	#5
OLDGOLD Inactive Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 282	Re: + Box fills faster with HD? I just recently switched from Sky+ HD and HD programs never used to take up anywhere near the amount of space that they do on V+. I think I've seen somewhere that VM use a different type of compression?? or video format?? to Sky, which is why there is a difference. If that is the case, why don't VM start using the same compression or video format that Sky do? I appreciate TiVo is just around the corner, but even with a 1TB hard drive, the drive will still fill up quicker than if a better compression or video format was used (especially if it is as good as finding things for you to watch as the promos suggest).