Walter Bishop Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Anyone have either? I have sky+ just now and looking to upgrade to Hd anyone recommend either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special agent oso Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I have skyhd Not really worth it if you dont have the full package of sports and movies tho , i used to have the lot , but due to money being tight i got rid of the movies and sports , doing that i lost sports hd and movies hd and now pay a tenner a month for the hd subscripton and get around 10 hd channels that i never watch , , If you have the full package it's a great deal and the quality is amazing , if you can afford it go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMarc Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Ive got Sky HD and it's brill for watching anything. The detail is unbelievable!! Programs like Discovery HD are amazing. And I just love watching football and golf on HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 V+ has one HD channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 sky hd ordered!!!!!!!!!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special agent oso Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 How much did you pay for the box ? and do still have take the 12month subscripton @ a tenner a month? I paid ?299 for our hd box , and last week i got a call saying my warranty was about to run out , so would i be interested in taken out another years protection for ?130 pound , i told them to take a run and jump , as sky are advertising them for ?75 , the guy quickly said goodbye and hung up , a right chancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 How much did you pay for the box ? and do still have take the 12month subscripton @ a tenner a month? I paid ?299 for our hd box , and last week i got a call saying my warranty was about to run out , so would i be interested in taken out another years protection for ?130 pound , i told them to take a run and jump , as sky are advertising them for ?75 , the guy quickly said goodbye and hung up , a right chancer ?75, extra ?10 a month, managed to waive connection fee ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special agent oso Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It just shows you how much they have came down in the last year , they are almost giving them away now , maybe they aint as popular as they thought they would be , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 V+ is excellent IMO. I think HD aint worth the bother even though I've got an HD TV. I'm amazed the number of folk who've bought their first LCD TV and think its HD giving them the greatly improved picture. The concept of the HD specific Channels seem to have been missed. Probably cause they cant distinguish any discernible improvemnet on those channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 V+ is excellent IMO. I think HD aint worth the bother even though I've got an HD TV. I'm amazed the number of folk who've bought their first LCD TV and think its HD giving them the greatly improved picture. The concept of the HD specific Channels seem to have been missed. Probably cause they cant distinguish any discernible improvemnet on those channels. have got the V+ myself. it is excellent at upscaling the standard pictures, but BBC HD nature programmes really show the difference. stunning on full HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 have got the V+ myself. it is excellent at upscaling the standard pictures, but BBC HD nature programmes really show the difference. stunning on full HD. At the risk of appearing an Idiot I wonder if you could explain how V+ upscales the standard pictures. I was unaware it had such powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 At the risk of appearing an Idiot I wonder if you could explain how V+ upscales the standard pictures. I was unaware it had such powers. it upscales all channels to 720p. how? by magic! (i dunno how, it just does) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 it upscales all channels to 720p. how? by magic! (i dunno how, it just does) Not according to the Virgin site. Are you sure you are not talking about HD Channels only available on HD ready TVs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Not according to the Virgin site. Are you sure you are not talking about HD Channels only available on HD ready TVs? definitely not. if you're connected with an HDMI cable the box upscales. basically a chip inserts the extra lines into the picture. http://stuff.tv/review/Virgin-Media-V/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 definitely not. if you're connected with an HDMI cable the box upscales. basically a chip inserts the extra lines into the picture. http://stuff.tv/review/Virgin-Media-V/ If you already have V+ is it just a case of purchasing a HDMI lead and connecting from box to tv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 If you already have V+ is it just a case of purchasing a HDMI lead and connecting from box to tv? Suely that is only allowing HD and not upgrading the quality of non HD channels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1874hmfc Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 If you already have V+ is it just a case of purchasing a HDMI lead and connecting from box to tv? And you need to set your V+ box to HDMI mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corstojohn Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 And you need to set your V+ box to HDMI mode And how do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1874hmfc Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 And how do you do that? Press home, go to settings, go to change display and audio settings, and then scroll along on TV display format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sorry but I'm no clearer. I still dont think a V+ box enhances the quality on non HD channels and the benefits of HD channels are overated. I'm sure I've read that unless you have a 40" screen its useless to back up my own experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sorry but I'm no clearer. I still dont think a V+ box enhances the quality on non HD channels and the benefits of HD channels are overated. I'm sure I've read that unless you have a 40" screen its useless to back up my own experience. You must be watching your V+ box through a scart. Although I have SkyHD there is a clear difference between upscaled TV using HDMI and Scart. The difference between scart and proper HD is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sorry but I'm no clearer. I still dont think a V+ box enhances the quality on non HD channels and the benefits of HD channels are overated. I'm sure I've read that unless you have a 40" screen its useless to back up my own experience. you're just plain wrong, fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Jeez, and I was all pleased today just to finally get cooncil telly in my flat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 peasant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Tell me about it. I was used to having the full Virgin package, Setanta et al, then moved to the flat to find I didn't even have an aerial connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 you're just plain wrong, fella. Read this suggesting Its hardly worth it - and only on bigger screens. http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/uan/765 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crush barrier kid Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I dont know why anyone would choose virgin over sky if sky is available. Its better in almost every single way. I love my Sky+. Used to have Virgin but its baws in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Read this suggesting Its hardly worth it - and only on bigger screens. http://www.avreview.co.uk/news/article/mps/uan/765 the article is talking about the difference between HD & Full HD (720p vs 1080p) NOT the difference between HD & SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Tell me about it. I was used to having the full Virgin package, Setanta et al, then moved to the flat to find I didn't even have an aerial connection. i would have moved straight back out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 the article is talking about the difference between HD & Full HD (720p vs 1080p) NOT the difference between HD & SD. The article is saying that its the picture processing in your TV thats been vastly improved regardless of format or hows its delivered via HD ready or a V or Sky Box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 The article is saying that its the picture processing in your TV thats been vastly improved regardless of format or hows its delivered via HD ready or a V or Sky Box. The article was written 2 years ago and it is about HD v HD(the different formats)a bit like vhs, beta. It is that old it does not even mention 1080p which is TRUE HD. (It Talks about 1080i which is different) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The article was written 2 years ago and it is about HD v HD(the differentformats)a bit like vhs, beta. It is that old it does not even mention 1080p which is TRUE HD. (It Talks about 1080i which is different) It also discusses what makes a good picture and points to the Picture processing system which is independent of format. I've checked and none of the adverts/web pages are claiming HD improves non HD channels. Why?Happy to be proved wrong and get my eyes checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 It also discusses what makes a good picture and points to the Picture processing system which is independent of format. I've checked and none of the adverts/web pages are claiming HD improves non HD channels. Why?Happy to be proved wrong and get my eyes checked. honestly, you'll just no give this one up will you? the article you linked to is purely about the difference between 720p HD and 1080i HD. the article i gave you DOES talk about the fact the V+ upscales standard def channels to HD. "The box will upscale all standard-def content to a hi-def resolution, making the most of other programming as well." you can argue round in circles all you like but you're just wrong, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 honestly, you'll just no give this one up will you? the article you linked to is purely about the difference between 720p HD and 1080i HD. the article i gave you DOES talk about the fact the V+ upscales standard def channels to HD. "The box will upscale all standard-def content to a hi-def resolution, making the most of other programming as well."you can argue round in circles all you like but you're just wrong, mate. That does not mean there is a discernible difference. Find me evidence that proves you get a better picture all round from an HD Box and I'll take it into account. Dont just keep telling me I'm wrong. Thats not evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1874hmfc Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Can I also point out whilst we are on the topic, there is no difference between a cheap HDMI cable (about ?20) and an expensive one (?100+). So don't waste money buying an expensive one:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 That does not mean there is a discernible difference. Find me evidence that proves you get a better picture all round from an HD Box and I'll take it into account. Dont just keep telling me I'm wrong. Thats not evidence. i've given you a source that says that it upscales the picture, you provided one that was talking about an entirely different subject. if you choose to ignore that, that's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambos are go! Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Just read a full Which Review which makes no claims of improvement on non HD channels unless the programme was one of the few made for HD viewing. It said if your not getting a good picture through your SCART you need to buy a ?10 one rather than a ?4 one. A bit cheaper than buying a new TV. Took me back when it said LCds and Plasma are not yet at the standard of the best Cathode Ray Tubes TVs(CRTs)now off the market. Sit tight till you have to buy is my advice and dont get yourself sucked into upgrading every other month like those stereo freaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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