Hi Def TV

[chris172]

I know Sky are launching early in the new year... mega bucks probably... but will BBc/Itv etc launch next year too??

Also anyone know if it will be available over Digital Terrestrial..IE through an existing Freeview type box or will it be another ad-on??

Need to feed me Plasma and LCD some Hi Def signals before they wear out!!!

 

[Griff]

I know Telewest have/are launching Hi-Def via Cable but none of the present Freeview boxes are compatible.

 

[chris172]

Mmmm... another add on then.
Or what about the new tv's that are being launched... IE Samsung ...LE26R41BDX... 26" LCD with integrated Freeview be comatible??

 

[Penfold1977]

I know Sky are launching early in the new year... mega bucks probably... but will BBc/Itv etc launch next year too??

Also anyone know if it will be available over Digital Terrestrial..IE through an existing Freeview type box or will it be another ad-on??

Need to feed me Plasma and LCD some Hi Def signals before they wear out!!!

Sky are launching next year, but are already recording stuff (sports etc) in HD so they will have an archive to call on. All football will be HD once it's launched.
BBC are starting to experiment with HD, but budget as ever is too high at the moment, but I think they are launching a service next year as well, I certainly know that they will be recording programmes in HD next year.
You'll need to change your Freeview box as it has to be able to pick up and process the HD signals once they are broadcast...

 

[martynh]

The beeb is already filing stuff in HD, some programme called Bleak House which is on a the moment is recorded in HD.
Sky will be showing Sky Sports and a couple of movie channels in HD when it all kicks off.

 

[Hippychick]

I know Telewest have/are launching Hi-Def via Cable but none of the present Freeview boxes are compatible.

HOW mad is that...

I need to save my pennies for a HD TV... other wise my lounge will never get decorated :dapprove:

READ*needs hanging on the chimney breast*