Santa1503559644 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Media release from SBS... The management of SBS are proud to announce that the network will shortly commence limited broadcasts in the new High Definition Format 720i.This format was chosen for its rich feature mix, including high picture quality, combined with low effective bitrates. A technical panel spent over 3 years debating the pros and cons of every HD format before settling on 720i at 8Mbps. The new 720i format shall replace the highly successful and popular 576p format, and should quickly prove itself in the market. <Media Contacts - Call April on 02 7745 3665> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiron Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Media release from SBS... Whoa!!! I don't believe it! Were'd they get the money from? And why couldn't they do this last year when the world cup soccer was on?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stazi Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 "will shortly commence" - when is that? also, 720i? I've never even heard of that format. I hope that my set top box supports it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfp Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Santas enjoying this april fools day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa1503559644 Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 Thanks for clearing that up. Glad you felt compelled to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix.. Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 At least you claimed two scalps and potentially multiple lurkers who don't post. C'mon 720i. You shouldn't have given it away so easily Santa, and perhaps you could've caught out some of the regulars here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa1503559644 Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 At least you claimed two scalps and potentially multiple lurkers who don't post. C'mon 720i. You shouldn't have given it away so easily Santa and perhaps you could've caught out some of the regulars here. Given we're talking about SBS, I thought 720i was more credible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Given we're talking about SBS, I thought 720i was more credible! the highly successful and popular 576p format that gave it away for me cheers laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 lol, spokespersons name gave it away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsmith Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 1080p might have generated more of a stir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnederBoy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Is it just me or SBS SD seems to give a better picture than the 576p HD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonysimilion Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Is it just me or SBS SD seems to give a better picture than the 576p HD... It's not just you. SBS's 576p is completely derived from their SD, and is run through an extensive filtering process, which removes any significant detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryfry Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 SBS's 576p is completely derived from their SD, and is run through an extensive filtering process, which removes any significant detail. Now thats a joke that is for real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelCPE Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 SBS have announced that they will be doing 720p, but I think this does not happen until NEXT YEAR. A long wait for better quality. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonysimilion Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 SBS have announced that they will be doing 720p, but I think this does not happen until NEXT YEAR. This thread was supposed to be an April Fools joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil1503559642 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Media release from SBS... Hi BAD Santa, you are suspended from Posting for the next 30 Seconds. Regards Basil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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