Multichoice HD Decoders

[R18NSLV]

Does anyone have any idea as to when exactly the HD decoders will be made available to the public? I have googled the subject, but all the info is outdated .

I went out and bought a new LCD this weekend wanting to make use of the opportunity to buy a PVR at R1999 from Game, but was advised against it by the sales guy due to the HD version being released soon.

I heard that the release has been postponed... but from when..... and until when?

Will we have dualview capabilities on the HD decoder...even if only HD on one channel?

Price range?

I am chewing my nails with anticipation already!

 

[ColinR]

We're talking about a Naspers company here - don't hold your breath, and start saving now - They're gonna rape you for this 'revolutionary' product

 

[Nerfherder]

HUH ?

From what I heard they are HD ready... Multichoice just wont be broadcasting in HD yet.

Game sales people are not the brightest.

 

[R18NSLV]

LOL- I'm all lubed up... bring it on!

I read somewhere that someone got insider info that it is MAY..... can anyone confirm?

 

[ColinR]

They are/were running HD Test channels, but not all (if any) of the decoders have HD outputs...

I could see the difference between the normal channels and the HD channels, even on my 'ol RCA connected 51cm.

 

[Nerfherder]

Yes.. the test channels are sport ones.

I was almost sure that PVR has digital out.

I know that PVR 2 is not coming for a while.

 

[ColinR]

I know that PVR 2 is not coming for a while.

Of course not; they first need to dispose of the old cr@p.

 

[Nerfherder]

also check on the DSTV forum... they are very jacked

 

[R18NSLV]

tried that

I have never posted anything on any forum of DSTV, yet i am banned... from their forum due to infringement of their terms and conditions.

no luck their either!

 

[Gambit]

apparently the HD PVR 2 will not be dual view like the PVR 1 but will be able to record 2 separate channels and you will need to upgrade your your LNB on your dish to a quad LNB.

 

[ColinR]

yet i am banned...

<rant>They wouldn't want any *real* consumers posting random 'lies'</rant>

 

[essop1@gp]

HD pvr decoders are coming out somewhere in June, according to a very reliable source.

 

[R18NSLV]

Someone working at the governemt? Or is it actually someone at Multichoice?

 

[essop1@gp]

Actually someone working at Multichoice, that person hasnt been wrong before.

 

[Lino]

Something seriously fishy with this thread!

 

[Nerfherder]

Dude... did you ever wonder if you were banned due to your nick ???

 

[essop1@gp]

no seriously guys, 2 of my family members work at Multichoice, its not totally comfirmed as yet, but they are working on getting the decoders out by June apparently.

Waiting in anticipation to say the least...

But lets hope and see what happens

 

[Nerfherder]

Well then I'm definately not getting a PVR now...
My dad got screwed like that last time. He got a Dual view like one month before they launched PVR....

 

[essop1@gp]

Thats just the thing, if they say that they are definitely launching the HD pvr decoder in June, then the current pvr sales will just about stop, and on the other hand if they keep everyone guessing the same thing would happen.

Most people will wait for the HD pvr price to drop first anyway.

 

[Nerfherder]

I suppose it depends on the price... if they drop the PVR1 then i'll take it... otherwise i'll splurge on the PVR2