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HD462 · 31-03-2006, 23:25

Yes, I read that when I was looking at it when I first heard about it next year, sounds like a really good bit of kit...so not surprising if ntl does mess up and not use it.

It was announced on this forum itself, that they were using this box, so as Ignition says, I wouldn't be surprised if SA do take action if it's true. Surely ntl will have signed a contract to supply the boxes before SA would start manufacture?

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/...tas-mpeg-4-pvr

Question is how long are people prepared to wait, we know the history of ntl moving the goalposts all the time. You'd think if they know these rumours are around (which I'm sure they will), that they'd make another announcement to reassure people that they're still on course.

The other thing stuck me. People have said it's not such an issue using mpeg2 as there will be plenty of bandwidth released when they turn analogue off. This may be so, but surely saving bandwidth is better is possible, especially looking to the future when they might need more if they intend to push broadband speeds ever upwards.

My understanding is mpeg 2 is DVD format, where mpeg4 does for video what mp3 does for audio, ie smaller sizes with no noticeable loss of quality..got to be worth investing in. Plus it would be easier now, to change the smaller number of Telewest customers to this new system, than try to make the larger number of ntl customers play catch up getting it all to work together later on.

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HD462 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Teesside UK Age: 59 Services: Digital Cable TV V+ Freeview Virgin Phone 10Mb Broadband Home WiFi Network Virgin Mobile BB Posts: 100	Re: Where Is Hdtv From Ntl.....when? Yes, I read that when I was looking at it when I first heard about it next year, sounds like a really good bit of kit...so not surprising if ntl does mess up and not use it. It was announced on this forum itself, that they were using this box, so as Ignition says, I wouldn't be surprised if SA do take action if it's true. Surely ntl will have signed a contract to supply the boxes before SA would start manufacture? http://www.cableforum.co.uk/article/...tas-mpeg-4-pvr Question is how long are people prepared to wait, we know the history of ntl moving the goalposts all the time. You'd think if they know these rumours are around (which I'm sure they will), that they'd make another announcement to reassure people that they're still on course. The other thing stuck me. People have said it's not such an issue using mpeg2 as there will be plenty of bandwidth released when they turn analogue off. This may be so, but surely saving bandwidth is better is possible, especially looking to the future when they might need more if they intend to push broadband speeds ever upwards. My understanding is mpeg 2 is DVD format, where mpeg4 does for video what mp3 does for audio, ie smaller sizes with no noticeable loss of quality..got to be worth investing in. Plus it would be easier now, to change the smaller number of Telewest customers to this new system, than try to make the larger number of ntl customers play catch up getting it all to work together later on.