Bird Bird Bird Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 It isn't worth upgrading for just 2 channels in HD.I'll wait till more channels are available though I am tempted by Wimbledon in HD.Also they are ripping off existing customers - only freebie is an annual subsciption to NGC & Discovery in HD. BTW does this set top box function as a DVR too? It's 3.. ESPN HD also.. And I guess for at least a year, all HD channels will be under the HD Gold Pack which is being offered FREE for the annum (existing subscribers only).. Not a bad deal I guess, considering you will only have to pay for the STB once and you can enjoy HD free for a year..!! Also as their FAQ says, it's an upgrade for Tata Sky, not Tata Sky Plus.. So forget the DVR.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jDaMn Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) here goes and i am Thanks! This would be so worth it.. the picture doesn't look very good on big TVs. 1080i, 5.1... all of that so that we can: Experience the latest Hrithik-Barbara starrer ‘Kites’ in HD, exclusively on Showcase. Edited June 20, 2010 by jDaMn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 ^^ .. Well, Kites WILL look good on HD due to the amazing cinematography and a rocking BG score.. .. If only we could mute the dialogues..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Tata Sky Plus HD is coming soon according to the website.ESPN HD is not mentioned by the site but I saw an ad today for the same.The gold pack covers just NGC and Discovery,@30rs per month its not much of a freebie IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) Tata Sky Plus HD is coming soon according to the website.ESPN HD is not mentioned by the site but I saw an ad today for the same.The gold pack covers just NGC and Discovery,@30rs per month its not much of a freebie IMO. 3 HD channels now.. Discovery HD, NGC HD and ESPN HD..Read a 1st hand user experience here..!! .. She should stick with Lux ads..!! Do you guys even read stuff posted here..!! .. Read the first hand account of the user on HiFiVison forums.. That guy already stated he has started receiving ESPN HD on his TS HD !!.. Edited June 20, 2010 by F@tm@n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) That doesn't mean what I posted is false. Edited June 20, 2010 by Rithvik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Well I guess they will be adding more HD channels under the HD Gold Pack in the coming months.. And they will keep it free for a year to boost the HD flavour in India..!! I just hope Colors/Star Plus/Sony and the likes never go HD.. :\ ..That would be the end of us all.. Moms and Aunties discussing ".. Look at the color of that saree.. How shiny her necklace is.. Blah ! Blah !! Blah !!!.." .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersim Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I have the annual pack of Tata sky . I am thinking of buying tata sky HD where does it say that annual pack users get 1 year free ? link please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersim Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 and Hifi wala link please too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jDaMn Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Moms and Aunties discussing ".. Look at the color of that saree.. How shiny her necklace is.. Blah ! Blah !! Blah !!!.." ..Everything looks the same in those soaps - bright yellow/red type colors and everyone is given a lighter skin tone. And every few seconds there is a sequence where everything goes into freeze frame and the camera will zoom in and out quickly on all the people in the scene, one by one, with some painful sound effects for the epic drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) I have the annual pack of Tata sky . I am thinking of buying tata sky HD where does it say that annual pack users get 1 year free ? link please. TS HD: FAQ .. 6th Question..!!.. Kids today need everything spoon fed.!! and Hifi wala link please too Read a 1st hand user experience here..!! Everything looks the same in those soaps - bright yellow/red type colors and everyone is given a lighter skin tone. And every few seconds there is a sequence where everything goes into freeze frame and the camera will zoom in and out quickly on all the people in the scene, one by one, with some painful sound effects for the epic drama That's just Edited June 20, 2010 by F@tm@n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersim Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 but I has a HD ready TV should I go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Now that I've seen specs of the tatasky+ set top box,I think HD & DVR don't go together.We have the power of the internet anyway.I will switch as soon as star sports is airing.Anyone here using Tata Sky HD right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabba Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 but I has a HD ready TV should I go for it me too... but it shud be an improvement since the lcd can do 1080i damn i didn't get to see the pics of the hd box that someone on the avforum put up (not a member)... thnx 4 the link fatman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersim Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 dabs it looks enticing My TV can manage 1080i coz it shows that when I select the PS3 resolution . I think am gonna go for it sports in HD Smaller better remote , free HD for one year I am sold fatman but even I cant see the pics , not a member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I just hope TS HD doesn't give us any pseudo-upscaling sh*t on Indian channels like BIG TV and SUN DTH do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhav Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) I have to get Tata Sky HD by all means necessary.... just for ESPN HD WC treat.... quote from fatman's link... Hi, The HD box has been activated today. HDMI cable,Component cable and analogue IC came with the box.If you have a HT receiver you have to buy a coaxial cable to get the 5.1 sound. After the software finished downloading the box was ready.We played the ESPN HD channel first.The Slovakia VS Paraguay WC match was about to start. And wow! The pictures were breathtaking.The colour combo on the channel was excellent.The red jerseys the players wearing were looking beautiful.The picture on all the three HD chanels are crystal clear.And yes Dolby Digital sound comes off all the HD channels.Its a treat to watch the NG and Discovery channels in 1080i and 5.1 sound.The Dolby sound off ESPN ie the sound from the football match gave a statdium like atmosphere.Guys with more high end HT than me can enjoy the sound still more.Hope they will add the Star Movies HD soon to the pack.I am sure watching movies in 1080i and 5.1 dolby sound movies off a TV channel will be a novelty.They have improved the interface also.Its more sleek and colourful.But the big Tataksy logo that appears when you try to surf the channels is an irritant. Guys, only three chanels in HD may seem too little.But i bought this cause it was given in a very competitive price and the HD pack(including the channels that will be added down the line) will be free for one year.The only downside is when you switch to SD channels its a big let down. Guys who have already watched the HD pictures in a TV will know what i mean. If you guys have any questions please go ahead and shoot.If they are not too technical i can try to answer them. cheers, sri Edited June 20, 2010 by Madhav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theneurotoxin Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Hi, The HD box has been activated today. HDMI cable,Component cable and analogue IC came with the box.If you have a HT receiver you have to buy a coaxial cable to get the 5.1 sound. After the software finished downloading the box was ready.We played the ESPN HD channel first.The Slovakia VS Paraguay WC match was about to start. And wow! The pictures were breathtaking.The colour combo on the channel was excellent.The red jerseys the players wearing were looking beautiful.The picture on all the three HD chanels are crystal clear.And yes Dolby Digital sound comes off all the HD channels.Its a treat to watch the NG and Discovery channels in 1080i and 5.1 sound.The Dolby sound off ESPN ie the sound from the football match gave a statdium like atmosphere.Guys with more high end HT than me can enjoy the sound still more.Hope they will add the Star Movies HD soon to the pack.I am sure watching movies in 1080i and 5.1 dolby sound movies off a TV channel will be a novelty.They have improved the interface also.Its more sleek and colourful.But the big Tataksy logo that appears when you try to surf the channels is an irritant. Guys, only three chanels in HD may seem too little.But i bought this cause it was given in a very competitive price and the HD pack(including the channels that will be added down the line) will be free for one year.The only downside is when you switch to SD channels its a big let down. Guys who have already watched the HD pictures in a TV will know what i mean. If you guys have any questions please go ahead and shoot.If they are not too technical i can try to answer them. cheers, sri And his sig reads like this: Panny PV8|Panny Tau 29'|Marantz PM44SE|Marantz CD53| Technics TT-SL1700 |Wharfedale 9.2 | Oppo 980H |WD TV Live |Seagate 1TB| Philips DVDP |Onkyo3100 |DAC 14AWG OFC |Tatasky|Philips UR|IPOD Touch| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AngerSmash Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) Grave of the fireflies is so depressing movie A gem of a movie but seriously depressing Edited June 20, 2010 by AngerSmash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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