Thread: VOD Netflix/Streaming Services
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Old 30-07-2016, 12:53   #2900
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Re: Netflix/Streaming Services
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 View Post
It states 720p on NOW TV, Roku and YouView boxes, Windows 7 (or later), iOS and Android.

1080i on compatible Sky boxes.

I'm pretty sure 5.1 is available via Sky boxes but the others could be just stereo. Obviously you would get 5.1 via your physical copy which comes through the post although being it's DVD for now only SD picture.

I can understand the thinking behind Sky's reluctance to make Now TV 1080p although it should be a given with purchases considering all the other purchase options available have it as standard and digital sales aren't exactly cheap are they. You'd like to think with all the new boxes having 1080p as an option that they'll introduce it at some stage.
I quickly compared a couple of titles on Amazon. They were cheaper and 1080p and 5.1. Ok, so you don't get the DVD; but why would you need it? I rip any DVDs that I buy anyway, to make the content easily accessible via various devices.

I understand why Sky TV shows via Now TV are 720p and stereo, but there is no reason why purchased titles should be limited to that, given that the black Now TV box is capable of 1080p/5.1.
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