Is DSTV testing 4K streaming on DSTV Now

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digitalp

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I just tested the DSTV R & D stream on DSTV Now and I think it is a 4K test. It is taking up way more bandwidth than a normal HD stream (17 - 25Mb/s) and it clearer than the other Supersports HD streams. But I could be wrong.
 
digitalp said:
I just tested the DSTV R & D stream on DSTV Now and I think it is a 4K test. It is taking up way more bandwidth than a normal HD stream (17 - 25Mb/s) and it clearer than the other Supersports HD streams. But I could be wrong.
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What is R&D? Tried a sports stream and two random entertainment streams now and all were the usual crap. Most content isn't available in 4K on any platform - I'd be perfectly happy with a crisp 1080p.
 
I've been disappointed by the DSTV Now app on the telkom lit box... Netflix I stream 4k with no buffering on the tv OS but dstv now will stream on 720 and buffer :( and then crash.
 
I also saw that R&D channel... Wasn't sure what it's about but let's hope it's for 4k. Would be lovely.
 
I really don't know why they're bothering with 4K. They can't even get Full HD streams to work reliably.
 
mercurial said:
I really don't know why they're bothering with 4K. They can't even get Full HD streams to work reliably.
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For the few who still cling to their services, those diehards who like to pay inflated prices because its too much trouble to "fiddle with media streams"
 
ArtyLoop said:
For the few who still cling to their services, those diehards who like to pay inflated prices because its too much trouble to "fiddle with media streams"
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The few hundered thousand?
 
How about 1080p streams that are actually 1080p first
 
Checked it again today and much clearer than any other channel. States 4k.

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Dstv now has awful streaming quality. Even on good my 100mbps line it's stutters and hangs. I think the team should focus on optimising the current stream than bringing 4k which would only apply to a small percentage
 
Just watched the FIFA World Cup 3/4 place play-off on the 4k test channel on my 65" UHD screen using a LIT Box. I can confirm, the stream is DEFINITELY in 4k resolution. Doesn't quite feel like a 60Hz stream though. With Ultra Smooth Motion Enabled I get the 60Hz feel.
 
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