If you own a HD ready TV then you’ll surely be aware that in order to achieve the immersive HD viewing experience you’ll need to actually have some high definition content to watch on your TV. At the moment most of the mainstream terrestrial channels are not broadcasting any HD content and you’ll need to pay for a monthly subscription service if you want to watch broadcasted HD films and programs at home.
However, Virgin Media looks set to put an end to these monthly subscription fees with their new budget HD set top box. This box is available for a one of fee of around fifty pounds, plus an installation charge. Once this has been paid there are no further charges and you’ll be free to view HD content on your TV!
One fact that many people have failed to realise is that owning a HD Ready TV isn’t enough to have a HD viewing experience; you need to view HD content on it to get the full effect! However, thanks to the new set top box available from Virgin you can view HD content on your cheap plasma TV for a reasonable one off fee. This is far more preferable to paying a monthly fee as the one off charge will allow you access a range of channels broadcasting HD content that will really show off the capabilities of a HD ready cheap LCD TV! So, if you’re one of the many people who’ve recently purchased cheap LCD TVs without realising you won’t be able to experience HD without viewing HD content, then you’ll be able to view HD channels at a reasonable price thanks to Virgin media!