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[Closed] A Skyplayer Q about bandwidth

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Hi all, a quick Q, does the quality of the picture improve if you have a better internet connection?
I currently have Virgin BB 10mb, which speed tester says It's as near as dam it spot on, so would it be any better if I go to 20mb or even 50mb BB?

Thanks in advance
Cheers.


 
Posted : 16/01/2011 10:00 pm
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I would be awfully surprised if they actually pushed 1MB/sec video so I doubt it. Maybe HD video but even then I don't think so.


 
Posted : 16/01/2011 10:07 pm
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Skyplayer is SD content at best and (although my slow connection is nothing to judge by) looks pretty rubbish on my tv.


 
Posted : 16/01/2011 10:12 pm
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Thanks chaps, can anyone explain why I might want to upgrade my Broadband?
I see lots of advertising saying that faster is better, it obviously is, but if stuff is streamed at a slower rate than I currently get the why bother?

Cheers.


 
Posted : 16/01/2011 10:42 pm
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Bump, any more thoughts?


 
Posted : 17/01/2011 10:05 am
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Downloading & streaming music/video streaming, torrent files, etc - you'll see a small benefit for all these, but probably not much to make it worth it if you've already got a true 10meg connection.


 
Posted : 17/01/2011 1:57 pm