YouTube to offer 1080p videos

After learning about Cignal's new high-definition satellite TV service in Davao, I just found out that YouTube is jumping into the HD scene as well.

MacNN reported that YouTube will soon have support for 1080p HD movies. In their official blog, Broadcasting Ourselves, YouTube announced that by next week, YouTube HD Mode will add support for 720p and 1080p, depending on the resolution of the original source. According to Billy Biggs, YouTube's software engineer, "As resolution of consumer cameras increases, we want to make sure YouTube is the best home on the web to showcase your content." He ads, "For viewers with big monitors and a fast computer, try switching to 1080p to get the most out of the fullscreen experience."

HDTV programming comes to Davao

Cignal brings direct-to-home, high-definition television for the first time in Davao.

High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system that displays resolutions of 1280x720 pixels also known as 720p or 1920x1080 pixels also known as 1080i or 1080p. Cignal offers channels either in 720p or 1080i resolution.

There are two Cignal subscription bundles: Cignal HD and Cignal Digital TV.

Cignal HD Bundle offers eight high-definition channels such as HBO, Star Movies, National Geographic Channel, History Channel, Disney Channel, Sony Entertainment Television, ESPN, and Star Sports. Only HBO, Star Movies, National Geographic Channel, and History Channel are broadcasting in true high-definition. The rest of the channels are digitally-enhanced. Cignal is offering this bundle's one-time fee at the promo rate of ₱6,500 instead of the regular ₱10,500. Monthly subscription fee is ₱990.

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