well, its not like i think they will give the ntl users an HD box able to play back the raw BBC HD content any time soon, but it may end up being a box that is based on this reference design.
http://www.scientificatlanta.com/cus...ce/7009100.pdf
the 8450DVB HD onboard GFX engine doesnt look like its able to exelerate the current Liberate gfx
middleware anywere near needed for todays ntl market though, it might be considered good enough from NTL's POV just like the other older stbs before it.