Will BT Vision be having any HD channels/films ?

SilentLoner · 17-05-2007, 21:08

I am thinking about purchasing this, however, I am wondering, are there any HD channels or HD movies that I can get, seeing as it comes with a HDMI slot?

BBMF · 18-05-2007, 09:34

Afraid not. Well not yet - not sure what future plans are. There is a page in the settings that says something like 'Number of VOD streams SD/HD: 3/1'. Not sure what that actually refers to though.

The HDMI out of the box is just upconverted SD content at the moment.

gamercraig · 18-05-2007, 20:54

Thanks to Ofcom I can't see any HD content coming over the terrestrial way, and the current broadband speed wouldn't be fast enough. However, who knows what will happen in te future. At a guess, BT's 21CN will be fast enough to support downloading HD content.

SilentLoner · 23-05-2007, 13:31

How annoying! Damn OFCOM!

minusdot · 23-05-2007, 13:42

Out of interest. If BT had HD content on demand films now, and you had the choice of which to rent. How much more than £2.99 would you be prepared to pay for the extra definition?

foxkilla · 23-05-2007, 14:52

as video compression techniques improve the need for high speed will reduce

pmcmillan · 24-05-2007, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxkilla

as video compression techniques improve the need for high speed will reduce

But you will never get HD encoding to the same file size as current SD.

In just over 1 years time, 24 Mbit/s ADSL2+ will be rolled out, which will provide enough speed for HD content.

spaceghost2007 · 24-05-2007, 08:56

Personally i'd be happy if they could find a way to let HD stuff download in the background. Allowing you to watch it once downloaded.
You can download HD films from xbox live in the US (to rent) which seems like a similar idea.

I think most of our current broadband speeds would be adequate for that, just not for streaming!

It could be a massive selling point if they were able to offer some HD content. Won't hold my breath for anything happening in the next couple of years though.

geordie8468 · 18-02-2010, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmcmillan

But you will never get HD encoding to the same file size as current SD.

In just over 1 years time, 24 Mbit/s ADSL2+ will be rolled out, which will provide enough speed for HD content.

PMSL!! As if.

teabag1605 · 18-02-2010, 19:42

BT do offer some movies in HD but they do need to download in the background before you can watch them, they tend to be about £4.99 each although this does vary.

If you go to the BT vision website they list the HD movies that are available

spaceman05 · 18-02-2010, 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceghost2007

Personally i'd be happy if they could find a way to let HD stuff download in the background. Allowing you to watch it once downloaded.
You can download HD films from xbox live in the US (to rent) which seems like a similar idea.

I think most of our current broadband speeds would be adequate for that, just not for streaming!

It could be a massive selling point if they were able to offer some HD content. Won't hold my breath for anything happening in the next couple of years though.

you can download certain films in hd on bt vision, and some tv programs although they are generally the nature/animal type, u do download them in the background, and you dont get charged for it till you actually watch it

stuntmaster · 19-02-2010, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by geordie8468

PMSL!! As if.

you do realise that you have bumped up a 3 year old thread don't you?

spaceman05 · 19-02-2010, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuntmaster

you do realise that you have bumped up a 3 year old thread don't you?

oops i neva looked at the date when i replied

stuntmaster · 20-02-2010, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceman05

oops i neva looked at the date when i replied

not your fault, was the other user who replied..

its just funny as.

17-05-2007, 21:08	#1
SilentLoner Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 3,995	Will BT Vision be having any HD channels/films ? I am thinking about purchasing this, however, I am wondering, are there any HD channels or HD movies that I can get, seeing as it comes with a HDMI slot?

18-05-2007, 20:54	#3
gamercraig Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,874	Thanks to Ofcom I can't see any HD content coming over the terrestrial way, and the current broadband speed wouldn't be fast enough. However, who knows what will happen in te future. At a guess, BT's 21CN will be fast enough to support downloading HD content. Last edited by gamercraig : 18-05-2007 at 20:54. Reason: spelling mistake

18-02-2010, 19:42	#10
teabag1605 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Some movies are available in HD BT do offer some movies in HD but they do need to download in the background before you can watch them, they tend to be about £4.99 each although this does vary. If you go to the BT vision website they list the HD movies that are available

18-05-2007, 09:34	#2
BBMF Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: East Angular Posts: 586	Afraid not. Well not yet - not sure what future plans are. There is a page in the settings that says something like 'Number of VOD streams SD/HD: 3/1'. Not sure what that actually refers to though. The HDMI out of the box is just upconverted SD content at the moment.

23-05-2007, 13:31	#4
SilentLoner Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 3,995	How annoying! Damn OFCOM!

23-05-2007, 13:42	#5
minusdot Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: offline Posts: 1,048	Out of interest. If BT had HD content on demand films now, and you had the choice of which to rent. How much more than £2.99 would you be prepared to pay for the extra definition?

23-05-2007, 14:52	#6
foxkilla Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 286	as video compression techniques improve the need for high speed will reduce

24-05-2007, 00:08	#7
pmcmillan Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Wimbledon, SW London, UK Posts: 3,734	Quote: Originally Posted by foxkilla as video compression techniques improve the need for high speed will reduce But you will never get HD encoding to the same file size as current SD. In just over 1 years time, 24 Mbit/s ADSL2+ will be rolled out, which will provide enough speed for HD content.

24-05-2007, 08:56	#8
spaceghost2007 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 96	Personally i'd be happy if they could find a way to let HD stuff download in the background. Allowing you to watch it once downloaded. You can download HD films from xbox live in the US (to rent) which seems like a similar idea. I think most of our current broadband speeds would be adequate for that, just not for streaming! It could be a massive selling point if they were able to offer some HD content. Won't hold my breath for anything happening in the next couple of years though.

18-02-2010, 16:30	#9
geordie8468 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 963	Quote: Originally Posted by pmcmillan But you will never get HD encoding to the same file size as current SD. In just over 1 years time, 24 Mbit/s ADSL2+ will be rolled out, which will provide enough speed for HD content. PMSL!! As if.

18-02-2010, 22:27	#11
spaceman05 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,113	Quote: Originally Posted by spaceghost2007 Personally i'd be happy if they could find a way to let HD stuff download in the background. Allowing you to watch it once downloaded. You can download HD films from xbox live in the US (to rent) which seems like a similar idea. I think most of our current broadband speeds would be adequate for that, just not for streaming! It could be a massive selling point if they were able to offer some HD content. Won't hold my breath for anything happening in the next couple of years though. you can download certain films in hd on bt vision, and some tv programs although they are generally the nature/animal type, u do download them in the background, and you dont get charged for it till you actually watch it

19-02-2010, 10:28	#12
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by geordie8468 PMSL!! As if. you do realise that you have bumped up a 3 year old thread don't you?

19-02-2010, 11:17	#13
spaceman05 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,113	Quote: Originally Posted by stuntmaster you do realise that you have bumped up a 3 year old thread don't you? oops i neva looked at the date when i replied

20-02-2010, 14:05	#14
stuntmaster Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton - Hannington - TX Posts: 4,878	Quote: Originally Posted by spaceman05 oops i neva looked at the date when i replied not your fault, was the other user who replied.. its just funny as.

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