Astro Beyond IPTV

 

I’m still not really sure what Astro Beyond IPTV capabilities… As far for TM Unifi… The provider like TM Unifi is broadcasting the TV channel via Fiber optic (High Speed broadband)…. but for Astro Beyond IPTV probably the same with TM Unifi… Since, I’m just connect the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port might be not bring full capabilities of IPTV…

 

More over, for this Astro Beyond decoder, if no satellite signal due to “Rain Fade” effects you won’t be able to turn ON the decoder… So, what the purpose of IPTV (using internet line for what?! )… Beyond that, our satellite tv provider still limited to satellite comm to transmit the channel… I believe Astro don’t want to invest more on ground tower to solve the rain effect…

 

 

 

This is LOL… If you have “Internet” on your beyond why this device won’t turn ON! Sick… Or if you recorded something on your PVR you still can’t turn it ON… No clock, can’t turn ON… Sorry…

 

 

Before you able to use the VOD (Video On Demand) you need to have Internet connection (via Ethernet cable) and also make sure PVR (Personal Video Recording) is activated with your current package…. So, if you plan to have PVR activate, I preferred you go with Astro Super Pack… Whatever pack will do… 

 

One more thing, if your current package don’t have HD service activated, just throw away you HDMI cable… because ASTRO will disable those port… So, back to classic way… Use RGB cable…. (aka composite cable…)…

 

So, just press “home” button. Then just select “Video On Demand”, you will see this menu… But you need to pay to watch the movie… It’s will download to your hardisk (aka PVR function)…

 

 

Basically, Astro do provide free movie for IPTV contents as well…. Right now, I’m downloading “Alamak Toyol” even thought I already watched the movie… with current TM Unifi 10Mbps should be no problem to download this content… :) …

 

 

 

 

If we read the information regarding IPTV from Astro website (http://www.astro.com.my/iptv/indices/index_1101.html)

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The amazing Windows Phone with “Lumia 800”

It’s just amazing device with Lumia 800. The best thing about this windows phone compared to android is more on office use like messaging, office suite which are include microsoft word, excel and one note as well. Beside that, the device capable to display *PDF format too…

 

In term of messaging purpose, it’s able to group all the messages from multiple sources under one name (person). So, the UI looks more organise in that way….

 

No doubt when you look for the device for productivity or business purpose… The battery also long last few day compared to android approximately 8 hours if data network turned ON (High Speed Data Package (HSPDA) or more…In Malaysia the LTE networks just started…. but the device supports the LTE network still not much selection out there… Only high end devices support the LTE network… Unless you travel to develop country they have that kind of technology…!

 

Let back to the Lumia 800…. The screen also looks amazing with AMOLED and true black screen… More over, it equipped with Corner Gorilla…. Something like HTC One X as well… So, if your phone comes with “Gorilla” glass display, the need of scree protector just an optional… You may try scratch the screen with any sharp tools like knife, screw or whatever tools you like… but don’t drop test you phone… !

 

The camera just good enough with Carl Zeiss – 8MP… Just rear camera… No front camera with Lumia 800…

 

Maps? Yes… This device supports Nokia map… and it’s free! That sound good. For me the map function just optional since most smartphone draws more power… So, i better switch to dedicate GPS device like Garmin or any other GPS devices… It’s much more convenience for me!

 

This Nokia windows phone not suitable for those who like games and more coolest apps in their phone… Because Windows Markaetplace (something like Google Play) just offer less application if we compare with android Google Play….

 

The need for speed… Yes… The device comes with 1.4GHz processor….!

 

Take a look this phone below;