F1 from Brazil in HD (UK)

Lorian · **November 06, 2010, 15:47:19**

If you have a Sky HD box (don't need a HD subscription) then Qualifying today and the Race tomorrow from Brazil are in HD.

IIRC this is the first time HD coverage has been free. I think there hasn't been any HD feed at all for a couple of years.

Shambles · **Reply #1: November 06, 2010, 15:58:53**

Good shout. It's also on Freeview CH50 (BBC1 HD). Looks fantastic, altho I'll be here in my cubby hole watching it on a 19" Technika

Lorian · **Reply #2: November 06, 2010, 16:35:13**

Lol I'm two feet away from my 40" screen. I turned the sound up till my ears bleed and I feel like I'm there. Only I'm dry.

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Lorian · **Reply #3: November 06, 2010, 17:06:30**

And what a good session.

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Shambles · **Reply #4: November 06, 2010, 17:11:16**

Yep. Who would have predicted that pole

Lorian · **Reply #5: November 06, 2010, 17:17:15**

That would have probably been a1000 to 1 bet. Looking forward top a good race tomorrow.

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Surferdude · **Reply #6: November 06, 2010, 22:57:05**

The Australian GP was in HD Digital this year (and I think last year) at least in Oz.

With thanks to One HD. (Channel 10)

2i30s · **Reply #7: November 06, 2010, 23:01:05**

Quote from: surferdude on November 06, 2010, 22:57:05

The Australian GP was in HD Digital this year (and I think last year) at least in Oz.
With thanks to One HD. (Channel 10)

and FREE.

Surferdude · **Reply #8: November 06, 2010, 23:27:08**

Quote from: 2i30s on November 06, 2010, 23:01:05

Quote from: surferdude on November 06, 2010, 22:57:05
The Australian GP was in HD Digital this year (and I think last year) at least in Oz.
With thanks to One HD. (Channel 10)
and FREE.

Yep. Sorry. Forgot that.

FREE

Lorian · **Reply #9: November 07, 2010, 08:37:57**

Hopefully bbc will continue hd coverages from now on. I watch very little in hd as ican't tell the difference unless I'm sat pretty
close to the tv

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bumpkin · **Reply #10: November 07, 2010, 08:48:20**

The BBC need to sort out their HD coverage, a lot of it is upscaled SD, ITV HD is much more vibrant!

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Shambles · **Reply #11: November 07, 2010, 09:44:39**

The bits I saw yesterday were in stunning HD, watched from around 12 feet on a 42" Hitachi.

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2i30s · **Reply #12: November 07, 2010, 09:53:55**

using fingers.

rustynutz · **Reply #13: November 07, 2010, 11:11:47**

Been waiting for someone to make fun of that.....good one!

Surferdude · **Reply #14: November 07, 2010, 14:53:53**

Quote from: eye30 on November 07, 2010, 13:17:40

Am I the only member who doesn't have a mobile phone?

I have one - but all it does is make phone calls.

Oh. The shame.

But I do have F1, WRC, NASCAR and V8 Supercars in HDTV.

bumpkin · **Reply #15: November 07, 2010, 18:32:39**

Yep, F1 looks good in HD, but I still say ITV HD seems more vibrant, BBC just appears a little more muted somehow.

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Lorian · **Reply #16: November 07, 2010, 21:14:53**

Agreed. Itv hd looks good just found it for the first time. I try to avoid itv. Not because I'm a snob, just I trend to fall asleep in the adverts. When f1 used to be on there I usually only saw half the race. Mind you bernie had something to do with that too.

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Lakes · **Reply #17: November 08, 2010, 07:42:57**

TV is ok but you can't beat the real thing

bumpkin · **Reply #18: November 08, 2010, 09:04:35**

Quote from: Lakes on November 08, 2010, 07:42:57

TV is ok but you can't beat the real thing

Sure, but I might have a problem persuading the wife that we need to go abroad every 2 weeks for 8 months of the year to watch racing cars, I get a hard enough time as it is!!

diablo · **Reply #19: November 08, 2010, 18:24:34**

The BBC only had upscaled standard definition for the race, though it does a better job of it than the upscaler on my HD box. Looks better on my 100 inch screen.

Proper HD will be available from next year, I'm assuming the BBC will buy it.

Dazzler · **Reply #20: November 08, 2010, 22:44:52**

Quote from: diablo on November 08, 2010, 18:24:34

Looks better on my 100 inch screen.

Don't think I've seen 100" tv

(seen 65" models) or are you talking a projector system ...

any chance of a photo...(what brand if you don't mind me asking)

diablo · **Reply #21: November 08, 2010, 23:11:24**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2010, 22:44:52

Quote from: diablo on November 08, 2010, 18:24:34
Looks better on my 100 inch screen.

Don't think I've seen 100" tv (seen 65" models) or are you talking a projector system ...

any chance of a photo...(what brand if you don't mind me asking)

I intended to get a HD tv and somehow it got upscaled to a Samsung A600 projector and screen for the back lounge.

Which, with additional AV amp, an extra speaker, plus wiring, cost me four times as much as I'd planned for the TV.

http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Samsung-SP-A600B/

It is very good if you use it in a dark room.

Got a BK XXLS400 subwoofer on order now, which is extra cost. I'll post a pic when I get it all finished.

Plus I'll still need a new TV for the front lounge sometime anyway.

Ah well, its only money.

Dazzler · **Reply #22: November 08, 2010, 23:17:10**

Oh .. o/k.. I have been "in the indusry" one way or another for about 15 years on and off and prefer clarity to size so have gone with an Japanese made full HD Panasonic 50" plasma.. I must admit the projectors continue to improve with their contrast and brightness etc.. but don't like the replacement cost of the globes much..

Can certainly be impressive though in a darkened room...

diablo · **Reply #23: November 08, 2010, 23:27:35**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 08, 2010, 23:17:10

Oh .. o/k.. I have been "in the indusry" one way or another for about 15 years on and off and prefer clarity to size so have gone with an Japanese made full HD Panasonic 50" plasma.. I must admit the projectors continue to improve with their contrast and brightness etc.. but don't like the replacement cost of the globes much..

Can certainly be impressive though in a darkened room...

I watch my ordinary TV 95% of the time, save the big screen for films and special stuff. It takes about five minutes to set up everything in there and I need to put the heating on beforehand as well !

I had thought of getting a home cinema system in an upstairs room a few years ago but that would have looked very poor by now I think. My friends have all been amazed at how good it is, which is pleasing.

Dazzler · **Reply #24: November 09, 2010, 00:26:28**

Sounds like a good setup .. We use the 50" Plasma every evening and it has 31 watts RMS (total) for the built in speakers so don't need to use surround system unless watching a movie or sport...