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Posted by Mike_C on 10/25/05 10:54
"loz" <lawrencenospam@nospamwilkesworld.co.uk> wrote in message
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> "andrew.upton4" <andrew.upton4@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:4Md7f.6662$Jl3.5925@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
>>I am just about to buy a High Definition Ready 42" Philips plasma
>> television.
>> When HD starts broadcasting, will I need to buy any additional equipment ?
>> I already subscribe to Sky via NTL.
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> In the near term, HD will only be available via Sky Satellite AFAIK.
> The service that starts in the new year requires a new HD compatible Sky+ box (the only HD box available on launch
> will be a PVR type box like Sky+) which is expected to cost around 300-400
> And is expected to require a premium HD subscription in addition to the normal sky subscription. This is expected to
> cost 10 a month on top of your sky subscription.
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> I don't know if NTL have any HD plans.
> But one assumes if they do, it will be a premium product like Sky to start with.
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> Loz
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TW claim they "might" have their HD STB out by the end of the year after
the totally expected delays although no word on content or TV requirements.
NTL have done a deal for a US sourced STB (using mpeg4) and mention
the end of 2006 for their launch but again no word on content or TV needs.
Both the TW and NTL boxes look far superior to SKY+ and SKY+ HD
(making allowances for how little we know of the new boxes) but it'll
be interesting what content the cable companies have and how they price the
STB and the recording facilities and HD service.
If they sell it at a loss or just very aggressive pricing it could have an impact
on SKY which is good for their subscribers.
Mike C
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