HD quality means that is sent in a higher image resolution. Currently, many programs only in HD is extrapolated, which means that they were not originally recorded in native HD. This causes, that the sharpness of the images not on the actual HD quality approaches. A high conversion makes the picture only larger, increasing the number of lines and dots.
As a result it is worth only if you have a TV with large viewing screen. To receive channels in HD quality, there are other conditions in addition to the subscription for 50 / year. Requirements, plus is available only via satellite to use HD + HD, you need a receiver with a drawer which is referred to as CI +. A decryption module is required for this module. This module costs more for the release of about 80 to 100 but every year.
In addition, the image appears only convincing on a television with a large screen area. The advantage of the HD Plus is a higher image resolution, to see disadvantages of HD movies in cinema-quality plus: the recording of broadcasts can be disabled from the HD PLUS GmbH. The communication of broadcasts that may be recorded can be time limited. Time-shifted viewing can be limited (E.g. only up to 90 minutes after the regular broadcast) or be completely prevented. The forward of recordings (particularly within the commercials) is restricted. Despite subscription there are in each shipment of advertising breaks. There are no premium content, despite subscriptions shows only the normal programmes. Conclusion so can you with HD receiver but a very high resolution and high image quality received, is however restricted by the HD PLUS GmbH in his television behavior. The disadvantages clearly outweigh the only advantage of this system. You should well consider whether one these extra costs for the television fun really are worth, that you accept some restrictions and still will be forced to look at advertising. Even the renowned trade magazine chip gave the HD plus GmbH their negative price brake of the year 2010 “. This prize is awarded since 2002 to companies or people who slow down or slowing down technological progress through their offer or their actions. Finally, it is to say that the cost of HD plus in its current scope are not allowed. Should be repaired and eliminates some restrictions, it is worth, if you bring home movie quality still considering.