iPlayer HD content on HDTVs through Virgin Media
by Richard Lawler 
posted May 1st 2009 at 12:39PM
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andy @ May 1st 2009 3:54PM
iPlayer HD is available on the Mac. I downloaded a show last week, so I know it can definitely be done using the standard iPlayer Desktop.
houseofhusar @ May 1st 2009 5:49PM
You can already use the player via PLEX. I am on a Mac Mini so it is supported.
sethchambers @ May 1st 2009 6:42PM
Any hack to see in the US?
aahatimy @ May 2nd 2009 12:28PM
Yeah. Pay the TV License.
Kev - LG @ May 5th 2009 6:38AM
Heroes is looking especially good in HD this season, can't wait for the finale!