Bell introduce the 9241 1TB HD PVR satellite receiver

The new model Bell TV satellite receiver the 9241+ features a 1 TB hard drive and the new on screen guide, this model will be available to rental customers with effect 1st July 2013.  

Recording capacity: 150 hours, high definition, and 500 hours of standard definition programming. 

New Bell TV Channels June 2013

Three new Bell TV Channels added June 2013 :

SPDHD Speed HD 

Satellite Channel 1413

FAIR2 - Fairchild 2 (Cantonese)

Satellite Channel 721 

EXPLH Explora HD 

Satellite Channel 1845

Fibe TV 1126HD and 126 standard definition

Animal Planet HD on Bell TV

Bell TV added Animal Planet HD (high definition) to their satellite tv programming on channel 1612.

Also available on Fibe TV (channel 1525)

 

Bell TV add new HD Channels September 2012

New HD Channels on Bell TV, September 2012 :

E! HD 

Satellite Channel 1736

Fibe TV Channel 1621

Comedy HD 

Satellite Channel 1740

Fibe TV Channel 1626

Super Ecran HD3 

Satellite Channel 1892

Fibe TV Channel 1182

Comedy Channel and CTV News now in HD on Bell TV

Two new HD (High Definition) Channels appeared on Bell TV today:

Comedy HD - Satellite Channel 1740
CTV News - Satellite Channel 1562N and Fibe TV Channel 1501

Both channels are being broadcast from Nimiq 6 at 91 degrees.

New HD Channels on Bell TV

Two new channels joined the Bell TV HD (High Definition) line up:

Peachtree TV HD  
Satellite Channel 1231


W Network HD
Satellite Channel 1705








Image Credit: Image: Salvatore Vuono / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Nimiq 6 launch 17 May 2012 19:12 GMT

Nimiq 6 the 18th Telesat  Spacecraft to be launched.  The launch is scheduled for 
17th May 2012 at 19:12 GMT at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, (Launch Pad 24) aboard a Proton Breeze M Rocket.  The Satellite will be separated 9 Hours and 14 Minutes after liftoff.

Image: International Launch Services

Photos and Video: Spacevids.info - Proton-M, Nimiq 6

The Nimiq 6 communication satellite was built by Space Systems/Loral and will be operated by Telesat.
The satellite has 32 High  Powered Ku-Band Transponders and has been designed specifically for the expansion of (HD) High Definition Television services.  Nimiq 6 will exclusively deliver satellite signals direct to home for Bell TV subscribers across Canada.

Once the satellite has reached Geostationary Transfer Orbit it will use it's own propulsion system to maintain it's Geostationary Orbital Position (91.1 Degrees West longitude). 

Webcast of the Nimiq 6 Launch will be available on the 17th May 2012 approximately 30 minutes before liftoff.

Women Channel and Peach Tree HD Channels on Bell TV

Women Channel HD (W-HD) Channel 1705 and Peach Tree HD (PCHHD) Channel 1231 began airing today on Bell TV (satellite).

Bell TV 6400 High Definition Receiver

Installation of the Bell 6400 HD (HIgh Definition) Digital satellite receiver began today. 
The receiver features an updated on-screen program guide.  The receiver comes with a black infrared (IR) remote, which has the same features as Bell's IR grey remote with one difference. The ITV (Interactive tv) button has been replaced with a Movies button which will take the operator directly to the Movie Themes on-screen selection.   Specifications:

• Model : 6400 high definition receiver 
• HD picture quality

• 3D ready, 1080p capable
• 16.9 widescreen format
• MPEG2 and MPEG4 capable
• Display resolutions : 480i, 480p, 720p,1080i.
• Updated On-screen electronic programming guide
• On-screen Caller-Id for Call Display subscribers
• Two USB Ports, one of which can be used to convert the receiver into to a PVR
  by connecting one optional external hard drive

• HDMI output to transmit digital audio and video signals to a high-definition television set
• RCA output to connect to a standard definition television set
• Dolby Digital 5.1 actual theatre-level surround sound (available if it's programmed into the show’s soundtrack)
• Alphanumeric search options in onscreen programming guide

• Dimensions: 4.19cm (H) x 31.75 (W) x 22.5cm (D), 1.65" (H) x 12.5" (W) x 8.875"(D)
• Weight:2.3kg, 5lbs

Bell TV: 6400 High Definition Receiver Specifications Page
Image Credit: Satellite-Connection-Systems.com 




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2000 - 2010, 10 years of Technology Holiday Gifts

Still thinking about what to give, here's 10 years of Technology must have gifts that were given between 2000 - 2010 Holiday Season

2000 - Pdas,(personal digital assistants - RIm 850).   Rio mp3 players, Computer Speakers, USB Thumb drives, iMac G3 Computer.

 2001 - SMS (short messaging services) was introduced. Headsets and ear buds for mobile phones, Handspring Treo smart phone (pds and phone combined into one).  Flat panel computer Monitors, Flat Screen LCD TV's (20 inch.).  iPod - "1,000 songs in your pocket" portable minidisk cd players.  Microsoft XBox. Bell ExpressVu 5100 PVR (Personal Video Recorder).

2002 - Bell Mobility launched, flip, swivel or sliding keyboard Mobile Phone with camera and internet connection were now available to customers.  Hot buy -  BlackBerry 5810 with thumb controls,  Sanyo cell phones.  Surround sound speakers and wireless computer routers, Windows compatible iPod, Nintendo Game Cube. Kodak Easy Share Digital Camera.

2003 - Bell TV Dual Tuner Digital Receiver.  Portable DVD players. Handheld video  cameras, BlackBerry 7230 smartphone. Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner

2004 -  Bell TV 6100 High Definition TV receiver.  Digital Sony Viao S260 Notebook.  Wide Screen TVs. Motorola Razr, iPod Mini, Samsung, Sanyo. LG and Nokia cell phones. USB Flash Drives. 

2005 - iPod Shuffle, BlackBerry mobile phone.  With a 100 song limit - Motororola Rokr incorporating iTunes, Sony VAIO Fj Notebook, wide screen laptops.  Sirius Satellite Radio. X Box 360 .
Handheld games Playstation  Portable and Nintento DS console.
Home Theaters - projectors and surround sound. 

2006 - Mini Camcorders, BlackBerry Pearl, Cell phones including email capabilities with built in camera and audio/video player.  Nintendo Wii.
In car DVD players. 

2007 - High Definition Plasma or LCD TVs, Sony Playstation3, Wii Fit, iPhone, iPod Touch, Canon EOS 400D aka the Canon Digital Rebel  XT Camera. Bell 9200 HD PVR Plus (Dual Tuner) Satellite Receiver.

2008 - Digitial Cameras, 8 GB iPod Nano in black, BlackBerry Curve/ Bold 9000. Bluetooth headsets, iPhone 3G.  Mac Book Air.

2009 -  Canon and Nikon Digital Cameras, iPads, Kindle, Palm Pre smartphone (exclusive to Bell) iPhone 3GS, video calling via the Samsung Galaxy S.

2010 - Netflix subscriptions, media centre, blu-ray players, Bell Mobile TV.  3D TV sets, 3D Movies (Chanel 1933  3D Vuon Bell TV) iPhone 4

Photographer credit -
Image: graur razvan ionut / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

IPod Shuffle - image Credit :  Courtesy of Apple

Hip Street® HD Touch Multimedia eReader

The Hip Street HD (high definition) Multimedia eReader features :

• 7 inch colour touch screen
• E-book reader
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) enabled
• Picture viewer
• Play music, videos and movies in HD
• Built in speakers
• Rechargeable lithium battery
• 4GB built in storage
• Micro SD slot (for additional storage)
• Light weight, only 320 grams
• Windows 2000 onwards compatible

Source: hipstreetonline.com

MPEG2 to MPEG4 Receiver Swap

TIP

Still waiting for your Bell TV MPEG2 to MPEG4 high definition model satellite receiver to arrive ?

Call BELL (1 888 759-3474) and ask the Customer Service Representative to expedite your receiver swap.

More Free Preview Channels Bell TV October 2011

Here are two more Bell TV (satellite) channels with free previews during October 2011

Channel 1703 - HGTV H until 20th Nov 2011

Channel 1706 - FOOD H until 21st Dec 2011

Also on Free Preview with Bell TV this month

History, Home And Garden TV HD now on Bell TV

Two more new Bell TV High Definition Channels:

 Home and Garden TV 
 HD HGTV channel 1703 



 History Channel HD
 HISHD Channel 1605

Bell TV (satellite) Food HD Channel

Food HD now on Bell TV (Satellite) to watch this new high definition programming tune in to channel 1706

Bravo HD on Bell TV

Bravo HD was launched today on  Bell TV (Satellite)

The new channel BRAVOH,  channel 1734, joins Bell TV's already extensive line up of High definition channels.  Bravo HD is a simulcast of BRAVO programming taht is shown on channel 620.  Programming on Bravo HD (High Definition) features films, general entertainment and made for tv dramas.

Discover Discovery HD Channel on Bell TV

Discovery HD Channel,  is now available in Canada in High Definition. Bell TV (satellite) broadcast Discovery HD on channel 1602 effective 18 August 2011,  The new channel is available as part of Bell TV's HD Variety package.

 "     The world is just awesome! With compelling real-life programming that inspires and entertains, Discovery Channel reveals the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. Discovery Channel offers a signature mix of adrenaline-charged stories, larger-than-life personalities and vivid imagery for viewers with curious minds. With the best non-fiction programming from Canada and around the world, Discovery Channel captures the excitement of a passion for life - one lived fully and at its most extreme. With exceptional and immersive storytelling, the channel offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the extraordinary people and places that shape our world.    " 

Source: Discovery Channel - Read Morel

Space HD launches 6th July 2011

Space channel which currently can be viewed on Bell TV( Channel  627) in standard definition will be available in HD on channel 1746 on the 6th July 2011

3D TV

Although 3D is not a new idea it is now possible to buy 3D capable television sets.  Bell TV are broadcasting some movies in 3D and throughout January and February 2011every Tuesday after 6pm.


To view the programs you need a 3D TV, 3D glasses and a MPEG4 receiver (HD PVR Plus  - Model 9241 or 9242).


Currently channels  1933 Bell Satellite TV or 1208 Bell Fibe TV (3D-Vu) both showcase 3D programming.

HD PVR recording capabilities

The HD PVR  is a High Definition Personal Video Recorder.  Many people think this Bell TV receiver only records programs that are being transmitted in high definition.  In fact the receiver can record both digital and high definition programs. 


Current models can hold 200 hours of digital OR 30 hours of high definition recordings on the internal hard drive.