As we reported today, Sky UK unveiled Sky Q, a new platform that includes new decoders and streaming services.A few hours after the official presentation, all the official specifications of the new devices are available.Let's start with the top of the range decoder, the Sky Q Silver.The measurements are 330 x 210 x 43 millimeters, with a weight of 1.7 kilograms.The finish is black on the top, while the bottom is silver (hence the name).The integrated hard disk, 2TB (1.7TB of which are actually available), allows you to record about 350 hours of HD resolution programs.The decoder is Ultra HD Ready: at the moment the HDMI output is in version 1.4b with HDCP 1.2, but it will be updated when the Ultra HD resolution programming is launched.In addition to the output there is also an HDMI input, currently described as "reserved for future use".There are also two USB 2.0 ports (maximum 500mA for each), an optical digital output, a 10 / 100Mbps Ethernet port, dual band Wi-Fi (with 2x2 MIMO at 2.4GHz antennas, 3x3 MIMO at 5GHz), support for the Powerline AV1.1 standard (compatible only with other Sky devices) and Bluetooth 4.0 LE.Sky Q Silver can record up to four programs simultaneously, allowing you to watch a fifth in the meantime.Streaming to two tablets is supported, via the Sky Q app, and it is possible to stream to two Sky Q Minis.In terms of functionality we point out My Q (provides suggestions, based on the tastes of users, and allows you to resume viewing from where it was interrupted) and Q Sync (synchronizes recordings from the decoder to the tablet, wherever you are, even working offline ).Sky Q is also available in a completely black version, designed for those who do not have an Ultra HD TV or projector.The only other difference, compared to the Silver model, concerns the storage space, which drops from 2TB to 1TB (700GB available), enough for about 150 hours of HD resolution recordings.The rest of the budget is unchanged.As we have reported above, to manage the streaming on other displays or projectors it is necessary to have a Sky Q Mini, a small box that measures 232 x 155 x 35 millimeters, with a weight of 0.5 kilograms.These set top boxes are not equipped with TV tuners, but are built to work only in streaming, both for content on demand, and receiving the signal sent by a Sky Q (Silver or standard).Connectivity is simplified, compared to actual decoders: there is an HDMI 1.4b output with HDCP 1.2, a USB port, an optical output, an Ethernet port, dual band Wi-Fi (same equipment as the Sky Q decoders ), Bluetooth 4.0 LE and support for the Powerline AV1.1 standard.The last component is the Sky Q Hub, a compact device measuring 211 x 141 x 34 millimeters, with a weight of 0.45 kilograms.Available ports include two 10/100 / 1000Mbps Ethernet, one DSL port.In essence, it is a sort of router, also capable of transforming the Sky Q boxes into Wi-Fi hotspots, useful for expanding the coverage of your wireless connection.The availability of the Sky Q ecosystem is scheduled for early 2016, a period in which prices will also be announced.Let's say that I have not even "calculated" the "normal" Sky Q due to the absence of UHD (ready)http: // www.sky.com / shop / tv / sky-q / equipmentsite updated with some info in + (or at least + clear)In summary: Sky Q records 4 channels + 1 channel for viewing 2 X sky mini and 2 X tablet = 9 tuner and so far the accounts add up.The fact is really how it can work with the classic sky system ... Unless the British systems have something that gives this possibility.Ps.Anyway, great means ... (finally)But in fact, the more I read too, the more I am convinced that those 9 tuners are used to record 4 sky channels and see 5 more live (via q mini, etc.) I can't understand how he tune in 9 channels with 2 cables, but I am almost convinced it is so.We will see as soon as they start using it in the UK.It will come out with hdmi 1.4b, let alone if they have thought at all about 60 fps and HDR ... :(It is by no means a simple sat decoder.In effect, he becomes the heart of the system (a server), he will do everything.From recording on your HDD to streaming to any sky mini (they are not decoders) and tablets.So you can also simultaneously watch a live program, on demand or a recording both from the sky Q and from all the other sky minis and tablets.As for the "kill multivision" I answer you no, this is multivision and you will pay as such (even more).Ip-tv is definitely the future (we are at the beginning), but sat still has a lot to offer!I also noticed that there are some inconsistencies.The more I read the more I get confused ...many doubts: in the end it is always and only a satellite decoder.only more powerful and with 4K.then the sky mini can be used regardless of the sky q?or can I see a satellite program on the sky q and one streaming on the sky mini?or one from the satellite on the sky q and one on demand on the sky mini?in the end they kill multivision, it seems to me.the comparison that many make with netflix is ​​questionable.it continues to be sat-tv and not ip-tv.you will see costs and operating methods.no, mine was just curiosity.I don't think anyone in Europe has started distributing decoders without a smartcard.Do you think I didn't like sky?But you also need to have some dignity every now and thenYes, unfortunately I still have a tube television in the room ahem ... I don't get the rest, however, you understand.In the living room I have a modern television.They kept it as long as there was the law on the "single decoder" (correct principle, questionable application).Fortunately, the competition is still there but technological evolution has made these things overcome.;)The term, as they use it here, is correct: it was / is the expression "HD Ready" (for 1280x720 resolution, ie "HD 720i" and "HD 720p") that was ridiculous.There is only 1 Sky, for all the European markets in which it operates: I don't think there will be any noteworthy differences.I had replaced my sky hd with the new one that supported the new on demand but still without Wi-Fi and they also sent me the Sky LinkTo be beautiful, it is very beautiful.But I doubt they give it to you on loan, even for new customers.Maybe it will cost little to them, to those who are already subscribers if they want it will really cost a bang.But I repeat, it's really nice.The comparison with Mediaset no longer really holds.There are HDMI transmitters, but they cost a lot.Mhà, in the last few months I am uni so I no longer have the decoder like at home and I am forced to use SkyGo to watch the games.It has always worked for me.There are small moments in which the quality plummets visibly (pixels to gogo) but then it readjusts after a few seconds, or at most by refreshing the page.I repeat, it has always worked on PC, as has Mediaset, which is always based on Silverlight.The app on the iPhone has always been good for me.it means that maybe they will do it .. and play on the terms ... while with the hd ready, years ago, the non-fullhd panels were identified (the 720 / 768p)scart .. you mean that thing that brings a 640x480 when it's okay?there are hdmi transmitters ... and how if there are ....so for sky nothing 4k / 60fps and HDR?Everyone has it on loan and if it breaks they change it for free, but it must actually be broken.if you ask for a new version (eg if you want the mysky with integrated wifi) they charge you for the upgradeaccording to the article by ars technica there are 12 in allto do what?it only has to support their standard after all.So it will not be given on free loan ... and on ...Exactly (because there was not enough confusion between HDMI 2.0 "draft", "full" and HDMI 2.0a);).Ultra HD ALMOST Ready!: DThere are.The signal is transported through converters with the UTP cat.6 Search for "HDMI Extender"Yes, you also have on demand (rightly so: there is network access).The remote control should be the same as the Sky Q (in some photos it is placed next to the Sky Q Mini).with lnb scr you can carry 4 different frequencies with a single cable what are 5 outputs for?On mini Qs, he only gets what you choose to send from the Q, so.In practice you can choose only between the 4 recorded channels or at most even the live one.Do you know if it has the remote control to be able to choose the on-demand channels?in Italy it will arrive in 2020 if all goes well !!!!to transmit a signal in another room is comfortable and then I do not see transmitter solutions with hdmi sockets there are unfortunately not !!!In fact, there is no "Ultra HD Ready" standard.Here they simply used it to claim that they will release a firmware update.This is certainly the case: the Sky Q Mini are used only for streaming (on demand and from the two actual decoders).Sorry, you know what I was thinking.Seeing a few photos around I noticed that there is no entrance for the smart card.This leads me more to think as stated above.The intent seems to be to put a single central decoder (the Q Silver, which certainly has an internal coding system) and then broadcast the various channels around via the other decoders.Yes, I remembered with the hd ready..but I didn't think they made this distinction xD It is often deceptive though, because some time ago there were hd and hd ready tvs with lower quality..and often some did not understand the differenceBut yeah, that's what I thought.For when it arrives in Italy.Until then ... (plant modification work for the future) This is good XDHehehe, in fact I think there will be quite a few difficulties.However, we will know more when they launch decoders in the UK.XD I can already imagine the customers of the plants that I am completing with a mixed system.Anyway yes, it's a mess.In practice, with this new system, only one SAT point (living room) and HUB and little ones around would be enough.Mmmm In a couple of weeks I'll call Fracarro and see what they tell me.it is very useful in fact to update your decoder to have one with ultra HD and then connect it to the TV with the scart ... I recommend also buy the 8k one when it arrives and use it with the cathode ray tube TVI have it on loan, in fact the remote control broke and they replaced itYes, in fact I read it on the site and on all the English sources (so it's certainly true), but they don't write it in the specifications and it's a shame, because like you I would like to understand how it is managed at the plant level.No excuse (mammamia che mess: D) there is on the site but not on the technical sheet cit."Sky Q Silver and Sky Q - two new super-slim, powerful boxes for the main TV set, featuring up to 12 tuners and up to 2TB of storage"The site is the one posted below.In the data sheet there is.I posted it under the iMaterial Design commentIn reality, that point is not understood well, because the English sources talking about the 12 tuners in total (in the specifications, however, I do not think they specify it).Thanks (I said that I trust HDBlog: D) Being a designer I was asking myself what SAT signal this decoder needs.In practice, everything would be reduced to a LNB SCR + Legacy (5 channels).I already thought that with the new decoders the sky super technicians would put their own LNB.Mixed or multi-point systems remain to be seen.I think I have to call Eurosatellite for an XD refresher courseExactly :).In fact, the explanation on the site is a bit convoluted, because it separates concepts that are theoretically related.This is why I preferred to talk about viewing and streaming, to clarify that one can be seen directly from the decoder, the other four programs are sent via the local network to two pairs of devices (tablet and Sky Q Mini).Samsung QLED QN90B TV Review: Mini LED to the test of maturityLG 2022 TV range: all the news on OLED evo, QNED, Smart TVs and processorsSamsung officially announces the S95B QD-OLED TVs: it starts at $ 2,200Samsung announces the Neo QLED 2022 TV range: all the features and pricesHDnetwork srl © - VAT 06183350484 Information in High Definition.Copyright 2020.