Sky HD

[multiskilled]

Yep, but some channels use low bit rates and will look c**p on a large screen tv,even after up scaling.

[mc999]

Originally Posted by multiskilled

Yep, but some channels use low bit rates and will look c**p on a large screen tv,even after up scaling.

but better than using a sky+ box with a hd tv?

[multiskilled]

The up scaling doesn't improve the the bit rate as such, but increases the number of lines the picture is made up of.

If you sit further away from the screen you may not not notice the imperfections.Similarly to get the benefit of hd you have to sit closer to the screen.

[Ben B]

Originally Posted by mc999

so basically the sky hd box will upscale the channels in near hd format which you get in sky+ box?

Yes, it will upscale SD and let you view the FTA HD channels in HD.

Ben

Originally Posted by Matt D

Sky are rumoured to be slashing the Sky HD STB cost in July... £150 for new & existing customers (not including installation).

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-n...ge-sky-hd.html


But yeah, there is still the Sky HD subscription (to become the "Sky HD Mix" in July) at £10 per month, if you want the various Sky HD channels.

Although BBC HD & C4 HD are totally free - no need for a Sky HD subscription for those. But... if you get a Sky HD box from Sky and do not take out a Sky HD subscription, Sky charge you the full whack for the box (£400 IIRC).[so for that route, it's much cheaper to get one off eBay or somewhere & self-install, or wait for the Freesat HD PVR if you want Sky+ type features but also want free HD channels)]

I asked about it today while on the phone to Sky, got told that is a load of crap and the price isnt going to go down at all, wouldnt budge from £199 for me (even though we had an offer of £99+installation which they wouldnt stick to)...ended up cancelling all packages i was that annoyed (gfs house)

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by TraxData

I asked about it today while on the phone to Sky, got told that is a load of crap and the price isnt going to go down at all, wouldnt budge from £199 for me (even though we had an offer of £99+installation which they wouldnt stick to)...ended up cancelling all packages i was that annoyed (gfs house)

Well, they would say that, wouldn't they, seeing as it was not yet July when you phoned


Confirmed:

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-n...ly-2008-a.html


Check the Sky website...

http://packages.sky.com/buy

Originally Posted by Matt D

Well, they would say that, wouldn't they, seeing as it was not yet July when you phoned


Confirmed:

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-n...ly-2008-a.html


Check the Sky website...

http://packages.sky.com/buy

Ah well, too late, lost my custom now, they should learn to treat customers better.

[mc999]

what is needed for the sky hd-720,1080i or 1080p for the lcd tv?

[multiskilled]

1080i Is the maximum resolution of broadcasts at the moment, Most people will not be see a difference between 720p and 1080i at normal viewing distance.The sky box will either downscale or upscale depending on tv,and broadcast material.

Blue ray dvd players and some games machines will output at 1080p, so 1080p lcd tv's are worth considering if you might be getting either of these in the future.

Originally Posted by multiskilled

1080i Is the maximum resolution of broadcasts at the moment, Most people will not be see a difference between 720p and 1080i at normal viewing distance.The sky box will either downscale or upscale depending on tv,and broadcast material.

Blue ray dvd players and some games machines will output at 1080p, so 1080p lcd tv's are worth considering if you might be getting either of these in the future.

All HD broadcasts are 1080i, nobody yet seems to have gone the 720p route.
Additionally, as all LCD and plasma screens are by design progressive, you will struggle (but they do seem to exist) to find a 1080 line screen which doesn't support 1080p.
I would not buy a screen now that would not support 1080p, altho for now I'm told that I'm happy enough with our 28inch CRT.

[mc999]

Originally Posted by multiskilled

1080i Is the maximum resolution of broadcasts at the moment, Most people will not be see a difference between 720p and 1080i at normal viewing distance.The sky box will either downscale or upscale depending on tv,and broadcast material.

Blue ray dvd players and some games machines will output at 1080p, so 1080p lcd tv's are worth considering if you might be getting either of these in the future.

i do have a ps3 but the tv is going to be used mainly for watching the sky. should i then forget the 1080p and will this lcd tv be fine-http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@2081904104.121546752 0@@@@&BV_EngineID=cceeadeeidledjjcflgceggdhhmdgmh. 0&page=Product&fm=12&sm=0&tm=1&sku=935401&category _oid=
?

[Tezcatlipoca]

I'd say go for 1080p - especially as you have a PS3.

[mc999]

wudnt tht mean the sky hd channels cant cope with the 1080p since it broadcasts at 1080i?

[multiskilled]

A 1080p tv will cope with a 1080i input no problem, and you will be able to use the full potential of the 1080p output of your ps3.

[mc999]

any ideas on what lcd tvs are good to buylike would samsung be good?