richardshane

It appears now that Truevisions is now offering for sale a 500 gig harddrive accessory for a special price of only 4,780 baht. It will give you 84 hours of high def and 340 standard. Doesn't sound like such a special price to me...this is now mentioned on the truevisions hd plus web page.

Also if you join their members club(casino) before paying for room you will get your room for half price...so you only end up paying 1,000 baht per night which is very reasonable. There is no need to spend any money in the casino, I'm not a gambler and didnt spend a baht there just remember to go to the desk area right after the entrance join and get your member card then book and pay for your room. The buffet breakfast was also included but after going into the buffet area which was packed with Issan farmers we decided to forgo the experience. We drove across the friendship bridge in our own vehicle so we were lucky to be able to cruise around at our leisure otherwise the hotel is not within walking distance to anything other than a few old restaurants on the road to the casino, there are no 7-11's around  so maybe bring some water and cup of noodles, pepsi, or beer. Don't get a room overlooking the casino or you will be listening to the casino all night long, we had a room looking over the pool which was very quiet, Also I do not think they have wifi but for a couple of night its no big deal, we drove around the area quite a bit and this is by far the best place to stay as far as I was concerned if your on a budget I did notice a couple of places to stay close to the embassy(500 baht ??) but for the 1000 baht a night that we paid it was well worth it.

When staying at the Savan Casino and Hotel make sure you sign up for the membership card prior to paying for your room as this will give you a Deluxe room and breakfast for 1,000 baht a night regular 2,000 baht. The buffet breakfast is full of people mostly Issan farmer types who get a free bus to the casino including the buffet so we passed on that as it didn't look too appetizing the room was fine though. We stayed two nights as we arrived at 11:20 and the consulate closes for applications at 11,  got my non O multi entry  visa without any problems and never bothered looking at my bank book..

Like I said earlier Truevisions has chosen NDS to update the security of their systems as well as provide much better services which means the end of the current HD and PVR receivers as they really are outdated technology. When I called Truevisions they said they could not supply me with an HD capable reciever till October as they were awaiting new shipments it appears they are going to update the hardware on their systems and we will finally get caught up with the rest of the world. Hear is a copy and paste about Truevisions and then NDS who also provide this technology to Directv in the US.


C&P "TrueVisions and NDS in hybrid TV services deal
Louise Duffy ©RapidTVNews | 12-05-2011

TrueVisions, Thailand's largest pay-TV operator, has signed technology provider NDS to secure and enable next-generation hybrid services for its subscribers. The solutions include NDS VideoGuard, a pay-TV security solution, which will enable TrueVisions to expand its HD services and hybrid set-top box (STB) deployment. NDS MediaHighway will lay the foundation for advanced services such as NDS XTV digital video recorder (DVR) functionality, an adaptable user experience based on the NDS EPG Framework and hybrid features including access to an IP-enabled video-on-demand (VOD) library through an in-built browser. NDS XTV DVR technology will enable subscribers to control their TV viewing through functions such as pausing live TV and rewinding, fast forwarding and playing back recorded content. TrueVisions’ dual tuner DVR will allow users to record one programme while watching another, and will enable content to be recorded securely to an external hard drive. The NDS EPG Framework will provide TrueVisions with an end-to-end solution for managing the EPG, allowing updates and customisation without having to download software to the STB. The NDS EPG Framework also enables the creation of new revenue streams from seasonal promotions, advertisements, and sponsorships within the EPG, all in HD.  NDS MediaHighway will allow TrueVisions to build and test in-house interactive applications and offer new services as part of the hybrid TV experience. The TrueVisions solution will also incorporate NDS Dynamic Audience Measurement to provide accurate analysis of subscriber viewing. Thiti Nantapatsiri, managing director of TrueVisions, said: “We pride ourselves on the breadth and quality of both our international and local content, so it is important to implement market-leading technology to protect our TV offering and enhance our TV experience with next-generation services. NDS has a proven track record in securing and enabling the major pay-TV platforms around the world, so it is the natural choice, as part of TrueVisions HD, multi-play and our group’s convergence strategy.” Sue Taylor, senior VP, GM and MD Asia Pacific at NDS, added: “We are proud to be securing Thailand’s number one pay-TV platform, TrueVisions, and look forward to helping them address their needs in this rapidly changing industry. With the reassurance that its platform remains protected, TrueVisions is now able to focus on providing subscribers with best-in-class experiences through world-leading functionality and services such as VOD and DVR technology from NDS.” The first operator in Thailand to offer both cable and satellite pay-TV services, TrueVisions offers a range of options for subscribers, from basic tier to premium content, including exclusive rights to English Premier League content in Thailand, and three HD channels."


C&P "About NDS
NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 75 of the world’s leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their businesses. VideoGuard® is the world’s market-leading conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM) technology, currently deployed on 145 million active devices, and safeguarding pay-TV service revenues exceeding $50 billion. NDS middleware, including MediaHighway® which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 171 million devices. NDS DVR technology, centred around XTV™, leads the global industry with 35 million units deployed. (Deployment figures as of 31st December 2010)."

marquess, on 2011-07-14 11:35:46, said:

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True is currently charging 490 baht for the HD channel package.