Is SkyHD REALLY worth it?

RICK..._2

Currently got Sky+ and I've been considering upgrading to SkyHD, but I don't know if I can justify the extra £9.75 a month.

Apparently it's supposed to be good with things like sports, but I don't have the sports package.. although I do have movies.

I have a full HD TV, so obviously would like to use it to it's potential, but not if i'm barely going to notice.

Just wondering what peoples views are on this? Is it worth it?

Meepster

I'm getting Sky+ installed next week, I was seriously thinking about going for HD, but I couldn't justify the extra £9.75 per month for a few HD channels. It would be different if there were more of them, but for a maximum of 30? channels (if you include Sports and Movies), is it really worth it? Personally I'd wait until more channels are available and the cost is more realistic..

Batchy

Yes it is, basically nearly all the channels I actually watch are HD...

why would you want to have bravo in HD??? lol

Depends if you want to read the number on the back of a footballers shirt or not know who is kicking the ball, as that really is the difference and it is easy to see since you can still get the SD channel and then flick to HD, MASSIVE difference.

however if you struggle to afford the 10 quid, then dont bother, I just dont see the point of having a HD TV and spending 800 quid to have one, but still not watching in HD.

RICK..._2

Yeah this is my problem, I can afford the extra, but i've never seen SkyHD in action so have no idea what it's like.

My main reason for getting a full HD TV, was for the xbox 360, as the difference in quality is HUGE. but obviously if i can get the same effect with Sky then it's a no brainer really....

SwitchyChick

I was sceptical about paying the extra subscription for HD (OH wanted it mainly for the footy) but have to say we have all been surprised at the difference!

We watch HD films, nature documentaries, costume dramas, etc. Even the in-laws commented on how good it was when the cricket was on!

Definitely worth it IMHO.

RICK..._2

Yeah, i mean i'm only really a motor sport fan which is why i don't have the sports package, but things you mentioned like documentaries, movies etc i do watch alot of. So may be worth it!

Inactive

It also depends on your actual TV and how good ( or not )it is at displaying SD channels.

HD picture quality is more noticable on TV's that are not very good at displaying SD.

On TV's that are good at displaying SD pictures, there is really very little noticable difference between HD and SD.

RICK..._2

The TV i've got is a Philips 42PFL7603H, if that makes any difference.

The quality is good - but i've not really got anything to compare it to.

Inactive

I also have a Phillips 42" TV, mine is a plasma, but I cannot recall the model number.

Usually Plasma TV's are better at showing good quality SD pictures, if yours is a plasma, you probably will not notice a huge difference between SD and HD.

LCD TV's do generally show a bigger improvement.

LeeSouthEast

I couldn't tell the difference on my friend's 42" plasma.

RICK..._2

Mine is an LCD although previous TV was a plasma.