When will we (if ever) be getting BBC News HD????
pinkteddyx64
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I know this might have been mentioned before, but who here think (if ever) the BBC will relocate the news to new HD compatible studios and launch an HD version of BBC News? Now I know you might be thinking what benefit there would be in that, but I can think of 2 reasons: 1. Sky already have an HD version of their news channel. 2. The on screen graphics such as the scrolling headline bar at the bottom would look more clearer.
Also, even if C5 take the last Freeview HD slot, room could be made bon the terrestrial network by getting rid of some of these repeats channels like Dave, and not launching Challenge etc.
So who here thinks an HD version of BBC News would be viable and could launch within the next few years?
Also, even if C5 take the last Freeview HD slot, room could be made bon the terrestrial network by getting rid of some of these repeats channels like Dave, and not launching Challenge etc.
So who here thinks an HD version of BBC News would be viable and could launch within the next few years?
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Your suggestion about the terrestrial slot would not be possible because it would mean the mux would have to change from DVB-T to DVB-T2.
If, however, a second T2 mux became available after DSO following the auction next year of the 600MHz band, the commercial services could move to that and the existing one revert to use by the BBC. That would allow all the entertainment and children's channels to have HD slots and leave one open for BBC News.
True, Sky News HD was 'different'when it first started, but now I really can't see the point, bad news is bad news beit SD or HD, I find myself just hitting 501 now, and don't bother with 517!
as for Sky Sports HD they could switch that off overnight and I would not miss it (many might tho
Dave is actually one of the better channels on Freeview.
Heh, Not unless 3D camera rigs become easier to use. Otherwise it isn't worth the cost.
Me too. News is news, I don't watch it for the picture quality...
From February will you hit 517 so you can watch in SD?
It's not just the pictures though, the smaller and additional graphics are worth it.
Sky news isn't worth it, full stop.... in a lot of people's opinion!!
See the dead bodies coming toward you in 3D
No, no doubt it will be the HD version, but not bothered either way, as i say News is News, it's not as if you sit down and watch it all day, dip in, dip out, in some respects the additional graphics are a distraction.
I'm sure the HD channel used could have been put to better use and SSN HD
So you enter a 3 digit number either way, and you would rather choose 501, because you can't be bothered to enter 517 for a HD version you have access for?
To me, its not just about better picture, but smaller graphics and more information.