[mythtv-users] OT: Do we have HD in the UK?

[Paul Gardiner]

Simon Hobson wrote:
>> I haven't been able
>> to find out what to expect in HD from Freesat. I know I'd
>> get ITV HD and BBC HD and I've been monitoring their
>> schedules, but I've only seen one or two programs on
>> those channels that I'd usually watch. Is that it?
> 
> At the moment, that's it. I'd imagine other stuff will appear at some 
> point - at the moment there probably isn't the critical mass to justify 
> the investment for most program makers/broadcasters. Also, don't forget 
> that some channels may still be under contract to Sky - I believe that 
> was a reason for Channel 4 being late to the freesat party.
> 
> HD isn't on Freeview yet - and when it does arrive, all those "HD Ready" 
> sets won't show it without going back to a separate box. And freesat is 
> relatively new, so there aren't yet all that many viewers with it (and 
> even fewer TV sets with it built in).
> 
> When there's more viewers able to watch it, I'd expect to see more HD 
> channels popping up.

Thanks. That's useful to know. I guess I can stay with my current set
up for now and not feel I'm missing out on too much.

"HD isn't on Freeview yet"? Is its eventual arrival pretty certain then?

P.