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What
does Sky digital offer?
Flexibility and
control - The Electronic Programming Guide, called SkyGuide,
is an easy to use on-screen navigator. By using the remote control,
the you can select the channel, programme or service of your choice.
Schedules for the channels are shown by theme or genre. It is also
the means by which you can access the interactive services and other
features.
100% coverage
- Sky digital is the only service in the Republic
of Ireland
which can offer full national coverage. You can
enjoy the future today.
More
choice - Because of the higher channel capacity digital television
can achieve, programmers can cater for more specialist audiences
to satisfy the interested of individual viewers.
Widescreen broadcasting
- with digital TV comes widescreen format pictures. Many channels
now offer widescreen programming to allow viewers to see more than
ever before. It adds a new dimension to films, sports events and
concerts.
Watch at a time
that suits you - Some programmes are transmitted on multiple
channels at staggered start times. This allows you, the viewer,
to choose the time that suits you best to watch the programme.
The best seat in
the house - Sky digital gives you more opportunities to see
special events and recently released movies.
Smaller dish, bigger
choice - The Sky digital dish is about half the size of the
previous analogue dishes. It is less obtrusive and much easier to
conceal.
Be your own
director - With the control that digital satellite provides,
anyone could become an armchair director. Sky Sports has started
the first service where on selected programmes viewers can change
camera angles, watch replays, view highlights, and access statistics
on demand. Similar services are planned for Sky News and other channels.
All
your favourites on Sky digital -
BBC 1 & BBC 2 are currently available
in the Republic of Ireland offering digital versions of their
channels on Sky digital.The existing channels from Sky are broadcast
in digital, as well as many new exclusive to digital channels. Now
you can watch your favourite stations in perfect digital quality.
ITV & CH 4 are currently in negotiations with sky.
Complete control
- The parental control facility will let children only watch the
type of programmes parents feel suitable. Programmes are transmitted
with ratings, so for example all 18 rated films could be blocked
without a PIN number. Pay-per-view options can also be limited so
there are no surprise bills...
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