A common complaint amongst TV-watching Lifehacker viewers is that not enough sporting events get broadcast in HD and that coverage is often selective and incomplete. Both seem unlikely to be an issue with Foxtel’s broadcast of the 2012 London Olympics, which will include 8 dedicated 24-hour HD channels covering the event.
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TV Tonight reports that Foxtel will also cover every event in which an Australian is a medal contender. You’ll be able to watch free-to-air coverage on Nine, but that network (and I’m trying to be charitable here) does not have the best reputation for consistent or reliable coverage, and the main events are inevitably going to be on its SD-only main channel.
The big downside in all this HD goodness? Foxtel has not yet revealed how much extra it will charge to access those channels (based on past behaviour, it will certainly charge something), and whether any options will be available on “alternative” distribution channels such as the Xbox or T-Box.
Good access to sport is the main reason many people get pay TV, but how much extra would you be willing to pay for an 8-channel HD bundle during the Olympics? Share your price point in the comments.
Foxtel to screen 2012 Olympics on 8 HD channels [TV Tonight]
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