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Head of BBC HD says 'reducing bit rate has no impact on picture quality'

Head of BBC HD says 'reducing bit rate has no impact on picture quality'

In an extraordinary interview with Points of View, the head of BBC HD says there's no evidence that reducing the bit rate has a negative impact on picture quality. Sadly, science disagrees Read more

11 November 2009, 17:07  |  Tags: freesat, Freeview, BBC HD, bit rates

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Every BBC iPlayer device tested

Every BBC iPlayer device tested

The BBC's iPlayer is compatible with so many portable devices now it's almost funny. So here's your ultimate reference resource: we've tested and judged every single one of them Read more

3 November 2009, 18:13  |  Tags: Adobe Air, Android, Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G

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BBC iPlayer goes mobile: Which player is best?

BBC iPlayer goes mobile: Which player is best?

The Beeb has made its iPlayer mobile, and it's now compatible on a range of portable devices -- we've taken every compatible gadget we have for a spin Read more

14 October 2008, 12:03  |  Tags: Apple iPhone 3G, Creative Zen, Creative Zen X-Fi, Samsung YP-P2

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How tall is Doctor Who?

How tall is Doctor Who?

Doctor Who returns to our screens on Sunday with The Waters of Mars. David Tennant is back as the Doctor. What evil will he face this time? And more importantly, who was the tallest Doctor? Read more

13 November 2009, 15:34  |  Tags: sci-fi, Red Dwarf, wiki, special effects

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Microsoft launches free TV service with BBC

Microsoft launches free TV service with BBC

Free Peep Show? Free Shameless? What about other free stuff from BBC Worldwide? That's what you'll get at MSN Video's new UK TV-streaming Web site, and it went live today Read more

3 August 2009, 16:19  |  Tags: Microsoft, Adobe Flash, BBC iPlayer, home cinema

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BBC preps iPlayer for HD downloads

BBC preps iPlayer for HD downloads

The BBC's iPlayer catch-up service is expected to add high-definition programmes for stream and download imminently Read more

16 April 2009, 14:35  |  Tags: Linux, hi-def, BBC News, BBC HD

CNET UK > Crave > Televisions

BBC mobile TV: Real-world test

BBC mobile TV: Real-world test

We've been testing the BBC's new live TV service for mobile phones, using a Nokia N96. Is it worth bothering with? Read more

6 April 2009, 16:48  |  Tags: BBC iPlayer, iPhone, Nokia N96, 3G

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BBC HD downloads coming to iTunes Store

BBC HD downloads coming to iTunes Store

BBC Worldwide will soon be making high-definition version of its shows available for download through the UK iTunes Store, Crave can reveal Read more

4 February 2009, 13:21  |  Tags: iTunes, BBC HD, standard definition, hi-def

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BBC: We may do 1080p on Freeview HD

BBC: We may do 1080p on Freeview HD

We've been trying to find out which format BBC HD would use on Freeview for some time now -- we were surprised to learn the service could use 1080p Read more

18 November 2009, 13:02  |  Tags: freesat, Freeview, Freeview, BBC HD

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BBC HD on Freeview: Rolling out across UK in 2010

BBC HD on Freeview: Rolling out across UK in 2010

The BBC today announces which regions will get HD services on Freeview. Manchester and most of London will be the first, going live on 2 December Read more

16 November 2009, 11:48  |  Tags: freesat, Freeview, set-top box, analogue

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