Thread: V+ vs. Freesat?
View Single Post
Old 16-03-2009, 20:42   #20
fixerman
Inactive
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hounslow
Age: 80
Services: Virgin Media 200mb Superhub 2, Two Tivo V6 1tb, one "Old" Tivo 1tb, home phone, Humax Freesat PVR.
Posts: 625
fixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud offixerman has much to be proud of
Re: V+ vs. Freesat?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Macman View Post
Hi everyone,

I've just bought an HD-ready TV and want to press it into action. But I'm torn between going with the Virgin V+ system (I already have phone and broadband with them) and going the Freesat route. Sky is not an option for various reasons.

Here are my questions:

1. Is there a difference in quality in the Standard Definition and High Definition output between V+ and Freesat?

2. At the moment, Virgin only has one HD channel (BBC) but is promising more soon. Do you think they will increase the monthly rental fee as more HD channels come on stream? Or will it remain at the £5 level?

3. Is it worth waiting for the new Samsung V+ box to be guaranteed installed?

That's it. Any and all reflections welcome.

Many thanks!
Sorry for not replying earlier! I have both systems and I can say that when it comes to SD the V+ box has the edge. On HD there is not a lot between the two but the functionality of the V+ leaves the Humax PVR standing. Then of course you have VOD on Virgin which I find really useful.

"You pays your money and you takes your chances".
fixerman is offline   Reply With Quote