[mythtv-users] BBC One HD to start in test at least on 3rd November.

[David Knight]

On Fri, November 5, 2010 4:23 pm, Andre wrote:

> Yes, far too many, 2x DVBS, 3x DVBS2 & 2xDVBT, I work on the principle of
> having lots of stuff recorded and available so I can watch what I'm in the
> mood for not what the broadcasters choose to air.
>
> I hadn't tried adding some priority to the HD channels after various dire
> warnings on here about futzing with priorities without studying the docs
> for a least a couple of seasons and acing the written exam ;-) but that
> sounds like it should make the difference.
>
> I don't have any reservations about deleting SD channels, I find there is
> so much TV and so little spare time that with very very few exceptions if
> it's not in HD I'll just watch something else that is. With so many of the
> SD channels in the UK being sub SD resolution and excruciatingly low bit
> rate even the upscaled HD looks miles better. EVEN when the BBC insist on
> broadcasting sub HD resolution with heavy handed compression.
>
> I do have a 90" projected screen though so HD is a necessity not a luxury
> :-)
>
>

90" screen :) thats crazy lol - I'm viewing on my Panasonic 42" plasma
(only 720p native) was planning on upgrading to a 1080p version and using
the funds from sale of existing one.

I've still only got a single LNB on my satellite dish, I've not found that
I need more as I hardly ever have any recording conflicts (I guess I just
don't watch enough TV) :)

Yes it is a shame about the BBC changing properties of the BBC HD
transmission (IMO this was planned a long time ago so that they could fit
it into the available bandwidth on Freeview HD). Still have a couple of
recording pre-major compression and the difference is phenomenal even when
viewing on my 720p display.

Dave