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Free HD channels
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Free HD channels
I am going to have a sky+hd box installed next week I have not asked for the hd channels in this package,but is there a free hd channel to see what it looks like before I make up my mind to have the hd channels
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Re: Free HD channels
you need an hd source to see an hd channel...any friends have sky hd, I mean it's kinda the standard new sky install for some time, so there'a a good chance someone you know has it
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Re: Free HD channels
BBC1 HD - 143
ITV1 HD - 178
Channel 4 HD - 140
Channel 5 HD - 171
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Re: Free HD channels
dunno if OP has an hd source yet Scubbie, says being installed next week? or maybe they mean AFTER install, oh well....
- 09-09-11, 08:37 PM #5
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Re: Free HD channels
I realise this. The OP is asking for 'free' HD channels and those I mentioned will be available without the HD subs when the Sky+ HD STB has been installed. He can the view them in HD quality, provided that he has a HD ready or full HD TV of course.
Originally Posted by mcphailan. 
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Re: Free HD channels
I do have a HD ready set so from what you say I will be able to watch those channels you have listed I will then be able to see the difference and maybe switch if I like HD.
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Re: Free HD channels
Yes they are free channels which you will get even if you don't subscribe to the HD pack. There is one more to Subbie's list and that is BBC HD which is different to BBC 1 HD.
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Re: Free HD channels
I tried to offer those with content that would always be comparable to something that was one the SD channel. Originally Posted by Alan b
You are correct though, I had missed BBC HD and it does offer a lot of quality HD content.
Another important factor not mentioned in this thread is that for anyone with a 5.1 surround sound system connected to the Sky+ HD STB via the TOSLink (S/PDIF) or Coaxial sound sockets, your listening experience will be much better than if you use the SD channel.
Sadly only standard stereo is sent via the HDMI, Scart & Phono connections.
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