Freeview HD 2009

BBC seem to be puioneering this now, good news, might finally get some value from the outrageous tv money we have to pay!!!

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The roll-out of Freesat looks to make more high-definition content available to the average consumer, but the news that everyone really wants to hear might be just right around the corner.

If you're not overly happy with the way the beeb spends the license fee money you're forced to pay, this might cheer you up a bit.

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Trials are currently underway for transmissions of HD broadcasts through Freeview, with mass adoption slated for the end of 2009. This was tried a few years ago, but bandwidth and compatibility issues prevented a full scale roll-out.

The BBC has since been researching all-new DVB-T2 compression, which offers 30% more data carrying capacity than DVB-T used by current Freeview.

While existing boxes won't be compatible, what this means is that HD quality broadcasts can be sent across terrestrial airwaves, negating the need for a satellite dish.

What Satellite and Digital TV editor Alex Lane says that "This technology will make it possible for anyone to watch hi-def TV through their aerial in just a few years' time, and it just proves how important it is that the BBC continues to do research and development for the benefit of us all".

http://uk.gizmodo.com/2008/06/27/bbc_to_send_hd_over_terrestria.html

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has given the green light for 3 new high definition (HD) channels on Freeview, starting next year.

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Channel 4 together with Welsh-language broadcaster S4C, and Channel 3 licensees (ITV plc, Channel TV, stv and UTV) will be able to broadcast new HD services on digital terrestrial television (DTT). The newcomers join BBC and the services will start rolling out to the Granada region first from Autumn 2009.

C4's line up will include:

* a strong film component (4HD expects to broadcast over 150 hours of films in HD during the first twelve months, with the majority shown in peak-time);
* drama, comedy, science programmes and documentaries made in the UK in HD and programmes imported from the US such as Desperate Housewives; and
* viewers of S4C HD will be able to watch Welsh-language programmes such as children's programmes and European Cup Rugby games in HD.

Channel 3

ITV plc, Channel TV, stv and UTV have stated that they will simultaneously broadcast the current peak-time (18.00-23.00) ITV1 schedule in HD. This will mean that ITV1's most popular programmes, such as Lewis, will be available in HD.

The new ITV HD service will also include:

* sport programmes, such as the FA Cup and the 2010 Football World Cup, in HD;
* newly-commissioned drama series such as Miss Marple in HD; and
* programmes about the UK's nations and regions in place of the early evening and late night regional news services.

BBC

As previously stated in April 2008, the BBC Trust will decide on the service to be carried on one of the three slots currently available. A BBC HD service is currently available on BSkyB, Virgin Media and Freesat which includes programmes such as Torchwood and Strictly Come Dancing.

The downside of course is that along with a HDTV, viewers will need new HD-capable set-top boxes.


http://uk.gizmodo.com/2008/10/20/freeview_getting_3_new_hd_chan.html

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[R-con]ice_killer wrote:

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Fo us poor people who live in a country run by lunatics who charge us tax for having a poo, this kind of stuff is a bonus

[ABA]UNDIES wrote:

[R-con]ice_killer wrote:

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Fo us poor people who live in a country run by lunatics who charge us tax for having a poo, this kind of stuff is a bonus

lol GB goverment is an epic fail right ?


na its cool to have HD

Personally i must admit i think all this HD stuff is overrated. We are being sold a resolution that pc gamers have been doing for years, and these days 1080p is almost behind the times with pc games.

Undies, I am gonna have to reign you in mate, you have been talking far too much sense lately.

go play with a yellow submarine for a bit

can I have the submarine to play with after you, ive been taking life to seriously , need something to occupy my mind...as the long haired general and carpet munchers are driving me mad...:@)

Sounds like time for a few rounds of max violence to me it is Wednesday after all