UPC Digital+ HD [Merged]

lostinNaas · 15-07-2009 11:16AM

tallaghtfornia wrote: »

Sorry I was Looking for the model number for the above box

But thanks anyways

I can send you a picture of the DVR box we had installed a couple of weeks ago if you PM an email address (i don't know how to load a picture here).
It is not HD - at least there is no HDMI port. Can't see any model number.

Cupart · 15-07-2009 11:32AM

GerardKeating wrote: »

There is a list on the always acurate Wikipedia, of chanells on the List of channels on UPC Ireland which mentions some trial HD output.

You gotta be kidding right?

The HD channel listing is off by far, as there are only three HD test streams : Eurosport HD, Discovery HD and NGTV HD.

There are often channels added onto the Wikipedia list that never has been (or will be) availble on UPC Ireland.

Bodan · 16-07-2009 12:40AM

Cupart wrote: »

You gotta be kidding right?

There are often channels added onto the Wikipedia list that never has been (or will be) availble on UPC Ireland.

i have every channel thats there bar the HD one' s . It's a pretty good list.

cdb · 16-07-2009 01:43AM

I really really hope UPC are planning to launch HD with that HD mediabox above....

Please, please, please UPC - I promise I'll stop moaning and whingeing about their customer service (for a while at least)

Cupart · 16-07-2009 07:24AM

Bodan wrote: »

i have every channel thats there bar the HD one' s . It's a pretty good list.

How can it be a pretty good list when someone had entered Good Food (UKTV Food) on channel 503 when this clearly never had been there (It was removed later)? The HD channels listed are not correct either (far from it)!

IMHO Wikipedia should be used with caution... It's full of misleading info, but that said, it can be used as a guideline and is still enjoyable reading

tallaghtfornia · 16-07-2009 03:34PM

Got a mag from UPC the other day think it was called Fusions it said that they were going to introduce HD TV later on this year.

Would say they will introduce this after the encryption changeover! Hopefuly they will and will do a better deal for me then SKY do!!

phoenix2181 · 17-07-2009 11:01AM

doubt it will happen anytime soon, even when it's released we'll get the excuse it'll will only be available in certain areas

for example
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single8370
"Coan said that UPC intends to roll out its high-definition (HD) service before the end of the year." (21/5/07)

http://www.enn.ie/story/show/10123799
"There is also a HD variant of the DVR in the works and Kelehan said the firm is targeting a release sometime in 2008."

cdb · 17-07-2009 06:00PM

For what its worth, I spoke to an engineer from UPC who called to the house a few days ago and asked about HD tv. He said they are currently trialling HD and testing the signal in a number of locations. All going well he expects the service to be available towards the end of this year.

Letchy_06 · 17-07-2009 09:06PM

I work for CPW and i was told today by upc if ur in a dual play or triple play area HD will be available from august 1st

Mossy Monk · 17-07-2009 09:23PM

Letchy_06 wrote: »

I work for CPW and i was told today by upc if ur in a dual play or triple play area HD will be available from august 1st

15 days eh. No announcement from UPC or anything. Not to doubt you but I will believe that when it happens.

Letchy_06 · 17-07-2009 09:25PM

to be honest i dont tink it will go live either meself ! ..... they reckon it will cost €2.50 extra for the service

dunworth1 · 17-07-2009 10:10PM

Letchy_06 wrote: »

to be honest i dont tink it will go live either meself ! ..... they reckon it will cost €2.50 extra for the service

if its really that cheap i think sky might be losing a few customers

Letchy_06 · 17-07-2009 10:17PM

thats what they are hoping for :cool:...

they are even launching new bb tarifs

dunworth1 · 17-07-2009 10:20PM

Letchy_06 wrote: »

they are even launching new bb tarifs

any idea on what they are

Letchy_06 · 17-07-2009 10:23PM

i think i was asleep for that slide of the meeting .....
Oh the download limits are rising

jocko4 · 18-07-2009 02:11AM

I just had a UPC Digital+ box installed today & it was different to the two box pictures in the two links above - it's black with a shiny front pannel and a row of buttons along the bottom left, card slot on the bottom right - I'll take a photo & post it here.

It's not HD but is neat & fast - anybody else got one of these? There's no manual download for it on UPC - it's not like any pictured there - does anybody know the model - it's not on the box

Stevek101 · 18-07-2009 05:24AM

jocko4 wrote: »

I just had a UPC Digital+ box installed today & it was different to the two box pictures in the two links above - it's black with a shiny front pannel and a row of buttons along the bottom left, card slot on the bottom right - I'll take a photo & post it here.

It's not HD but is neat & fast - anybody else got one of these? There's no manual download for it on UPC - it's not like any pictured there - does anybody know the model - it's not on the box

Sounds like I have that one. Black with the new remote! Its a Thomson, that's all I know;)

jocko4 · 18-07-2009 12:53PM

How do you know it's a Thomson model - I don't see any ID anywhere on the box?

Here's a pic

Rosser · 18-07-2009 02:16PM

jocko4 wrote: »

How do you know it's a Thomson model - I don't see any ID anywhere on the box?

Here's a pic

No offence but it's not exactly easy on the eye, my son would have the smart card out every five seconds!

jocko4 · 18-07-2009 02:45PM

Looks better "in the flesh" than in the photo - I know what you mean about the kids though (I don't have that problem)

Stevek101 · 18-07-2009 04:15PM

jocko4 wrote: »

How do you know it's a Thomson model - I don't see any ID anywhere on the box?

Here's a pic

Look at the back...

Letchy_06 · 18-07-2009 08:34PM

the box that they are using only costs €175 for them to buy in ... so thats not a great addition is it

jocko4 · 18-07-2009 09:02PM

You're correct - it's a Thomson - didn't see the makers name before, Doh!
Letchy, I don't know what you mean?

I was on basic analog service & upgraded to digital+ which gives me a dvr & digital channels for €0.50 extra a month!

Box is fast - can do series recording, has live pause, etc so not a bad deal!

Cupart · 20-07-2009 02:48PM

jocko4 wrote: »

Box is fast - can do series recording, has live pause, etc so not a bad deal!

Erh, so does the silverbox and after a few upgrades (since April 09) it is faster than ever...

Don't like the black box. IMHO I find the buttons and card sticking out a bit cheap looking, but hey, it's UPC so what do you expect...

fbradyirl · 20-07-2009 03:04PM

Cupart wrote: »

Erh, so does the silverbox and after a few upgrades (since April 09) it is faster than ever...

Do the upgrades install automatically or is there a menu option to do this??

steprime · 22-07-2009 09:52AM

fbradyirl wrote: »

Do the upgrades install automatically or is there a menu option to do this??

I think they install automatically but the box needs to be set to standby mode

celticbest · 22-07-2009 02:20PM

I have just sent an email to UPC regarding HD TV, I will post any update received from them if I get one!

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Hi,

I have just read a thread on Boards.ie that UPC will be launching a HD TV service in August this year is there any truth in this?

If it is true can you please answer the following,

what will be the monthly costs for this service
Will it add, On Demand & interactive services to the line up as well?

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Cupart · 22-07-2009 02:21PM

Yes they do, but you can also "force" an update by pulling the plug of the receiver for at least 30 sec and then reinserting the plug...

Cupart · 22-07-2009 02:22PM

celticbest wrote: »

I have just sent an email to UPC regarding HD TV, I will post any update received from them if I get one!

************************************************
Hi,

I have just read a thread on Boards.ie that UPC will be launching a HD TV service in August this year is there any truth in this?

If it is true can you please answer the following,

what will be the monthly costs for this service
Will it add, On Demand & interactive services to the line up as well?

**********************************

Do you seriously think that UPC will get back with an answer?
They don't even know them selves...

celticbest · 22-07-2009 07:38PM

Cupart wrote: »

Do you seriously think that UPC will get back with an answer?
They don't even know them selves...

I don't really but it always worth a try!

UPC Digital+ HD [Merged]

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