Hi Definition Television

gynn · 02-07-2011, 06:35

As a subscriber to Sky TV, I am constantly being bombarded with adverts encouraging me to upgrade to hi definition TV. It is, it seems, the future.

The problem that I have, along, I suspect, with many people 50+ is that my eyesight just isn't up to seeing that much difference between hi definition pictures and non hi definition pictures, and certainly not enough to justify shelling out on the higher cost of hi definition. The picture might be ever so slightly less fuzzy, but so what? It doesn't add an iota to my enjoyment.

Am I alone in this? Are there any 50+ members of this forum who think hi definition is worth getting?

heth · 02-07-2011, 06:40

Never seen one and it doesnt really interest me.
Is it not just a ploy to get people paying more money?

Somone that has seen a hi-def TV might correct me but thats what I think.

Margaret Pilkington · 02-07-2011, 06:41

Like you I didn't think it was worthwhile. We got a new Samsung TV earlier this year, and although my eyesight isn't brilliant(I have the beginnings of cataracts).......I certainly can tell the difference. The picture quality is definitely better....but I guess if you are happy with what you have then why change just to put money into the pockets of this company?
The Answer I guess is to go and have a look at some of the HD TV's.......and then decide

Margaret Pilkington · 02-07-2011, 06:43

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Originally Posted by heth

Never seen one and it doesnt really interest me.
Is it not just a ploy to get people paying more money?

Somone that has seen a hi-def TV might correct me but thats what I think.

Heth....you aren't in the 50+ age range are you?
I had you pegged at about 28.....

heth · 02-07-2011, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Heth....you aren't in the 50+ age range are you?
I had you pegged at about 28.....

No I aint in the 50's yet!!! I did make it sound like i were older though! Didnt read it right!!

Your nearly right, 28 later this month

Margaret Pilkington · 02-07-2011, 07:34

Well, how about that for a guess?

heth · 02-07-2011, 07:51

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Well, how about that for a guess?

Great things these profiles arnt they?!

I agree, go into the shops and have a look as they have them all set up.

Margaret Pilkington · 02-07-2011, 08:25

Oh no Heth I didn't check your profile....I just guessed.
It is good if you can get the salesman to have one on ordinary and one on HD side by side....you can definitely see the difference then.
When you switch from HD to Normal definition, it is vey hard to make a comparison.

jaysay · 02-07-2011, 08:47

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Originally Posted by heth

Great things these profiles arnt they?!

I agree, go into the shops and have a look as they have them all set up.

Ya heth I've herd on the QT that Margaret was a consultant to the FBI's BIU heth

jaysay · 02-07-2011, 08:50

I've had HD for over 4 years and the difference in picture is phenomenal really, the reason I got it in the first place was I was actually bought it for a Xmas present 4 years ago, but its been a good thing for me seeing I watch so much TV.

cashman · 02-07-2011, 08:58

not remotely interested in H.D. tis not worth it to me, in fact am thinking of knocking sky on the head. fer me its well worth it if yer knackered like jaysay.

MargaretR · 02-07-2011, 09:05

If you have a phobia about your wrinkles (which I don't) it will be reassuring for you to see that others have the problem too.

I scrapped my Sky box a few years ago. I have even considered selling my TV because it takes up space. Most days it doesn't even get switched on.