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denphone 27-04-2011 18:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223665)
"at times"????;)
You are obviously well trained and taken for walkies with a lead.

Hugh 27-04-2011 18:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Only if I ask very nicely....

denphone 27-04-2011 18:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223705)
Only if I ask very nicely....
Woof Woof.

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 19:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Get a room ( or a dungeon ):D:D:D:D

Dave42 27-04-2011 19:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
welcome back DF hope all is well

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 19:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Looks like we will not get the Champions league on ESPN now for a fair while?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...gue-deals.html

denphone 27-04-2011 19:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35223719)
Looks like we will not get the Champions league on ESPN now for a fair while?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...gue-deals.html
l am not sure Espn are going to be serious rivals to Sky as they also failed to bid for football league rights, seems to me that they will try to get sports which they don,t have to pay much for.

muppetman11 27-04-2011 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223649)
Sky's contract stipulated that VM could not show it's channels in the mini-screen on TiVo, the same as on the interactive menus on on v-Boxs and V+HD's.

How you've managed to turn this in to VM's fault i'll never know :rolleyes:

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I've been away from the forum for personal reasons, i've not fell out with anyone, neither can I not "take it on the chin".
im sure Berkett let your paygrade see the contract :rolleyes: Get real. So what theyve just had a change of heart

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223728)
l am not sure Espn are going to be serious rivals to Sky as they also failed to bid for football league rights, seems to me that they will try to get sports which they don,t have to pay much for.
I think that there is something else going on:confused: ESPN could always be letting SKY get all of these and then go for 5 of the 6 PL bundles? Just my thoughts ( but I read too much in to things and analyse too much ).

Digital Fanatic 27-04-2011 19:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223739)
im sure Berkett let your paygrade see the contract :rolleyes: Get real.
So you are saying VM asked Sky to block it's content? :rolleyes: :dozey:

muppetman11 27-04-2011 19:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223741)
So you are saying VM asked Sky to block it's content? :rolleyes: :dozey:
So your saying Sky said no your not ermm go on then some months after you can now.:rolleyes:

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 19:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223739)
im sure Berkett let your paygrade see the contract :rolleyes: Get real.
I would say that is wrong as he has stated he has been away for PERSONAL REASONS . I for one think that is wrong and leave him alone as no-one knows fully why he has been off.

denphone 27-04-2011 19:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35223740)
I think that there is something else going on:confused: ESPN could always be letting SKY get all of these and then go for 5 of the 6 PL bundles? Just my thoughts ( but I read too much in to things and analyse too much ).
l think there is a million and one chance of Espn winning 5 of the 6 bundles.

Digital Fanatic 27-04-2011 19:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223743)
So your saying Sky said no your not ermm go on then some months after you can now.:rolleyes:
Yes, that's exactly whats happened (obviously in a more professional manner than that). Don't forget that Sky currently also impose a interactive block on their channels on the non TiVo boxes.

mersey70 27-04-2011 19:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223746)
l think there is a million and one chance of Espn winning 5 of the 6 bundles.
I agree.

I don't really care who the major player is so long as one company has most of the packages. The way I see it is if they ever get the same amount it would be disaster and potentially very expensive for all of us.

Then again the European case could change everything anyway, who knows.

muppetman11 27-04-2011 20:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223749)
Yes, that's exactly whats happened (obviously in a more professional manner than that). Don't forget that Sky currently also impose a interactive block on their channels on the non TiVo boxes.
My point is DF that you dont know the ins and outs of the contract so as a VM employee shouldnt be speculating on here , just look at the trouble some of your other speculations on here have caused.

Hugh 27-04-2011 20:12
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He hasn't caused any problems - other peoples' reaction to his information has caused the trouble (imho), with inappropriate comments like
Quote:
im sure Berkett let your paygrade see the contract :rolleyes: Get real
.

muppetman11 27-04-2011 20:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223776)
He hasn't caused any problems - other peoples' reaction to his information has caused the trouble (imho).
I think you may find duff information in the first place has been the root cause. :D

denphone 27-04-2011 20:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Lets have some calmness and reflection please as everybody is entitled to their views and opinions on this forum.

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 20:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223773)
My point is DF that you dont know the ins and outs of the contract so as a VM employee shouldnt be speculating on here , just look at the trouble some of your other speculations on here have caused.
Unless he sits on the board or the negotiation teams he will not know, So he can only post what he is allowed to and can guess at? Same as all the others on here.:erm:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223776)
He hasn't caused any problems - other peoples' reaction to his information has caused the trouble (imho), with inappropriate comments like .
True:D:D:D

P.S This forum would not be a lot without all the staff that seem to bend over backwards on here to help out the customers with queries and problems:confused:

Hugh 27-04-2011 20:17
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Agreed - but they shouldn't attack individuals who try to be helpful and give information, and then also make snide comments when the individual doesn't post; bit of a lose/lose situation, isn't it?

muppetman11 27-04-2011 20:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223786)
Agreed - but they shouldn't attack individuals who try to be helpful and give information, and then also make snide comments when the individual doesn't post; bit of a lose/lose situation, isn't it?
DF helps a lot of people on here im well aware of that , however speculation from VM employees just doesnt help , i fully agree personal attacks are not called for.

denphone 27-04-2011 20:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223786)
Agreed - but they shouldn't attack individuals who try to be helpful and give information, and then also make snide comments when the individual doesn't post; bit of a lose/lose situation, isn't it?
l totally agree as l might have a opinion but l will never attack individuals on this forum.

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223790)
l totally agree as l might have a opinion but l will never attack individuals on this forum.
That is well said denphone :D:D:D:D

ahardie 27-04-2011 20:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223781)
Lets have some calmness and reflection please as everybody is entitled to their views and opinions on this forum.
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35223785)
Unless he sits on the board or the negotiation teams he will not know, So he can only post what he is allowed to and can guess at? Same as all the others on here.:erm:



P.S This forum would not be a lot without all the staff that seem to bend over backwards on here to help out the customers with queries and problems:confused:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35223786)
Agreed - but they shouldn't attack individuals who try to be helpful and give information, and then also make snide comments when the individual doesn't post; bit of a lose/lose situation, isn't it?
I agree with all those points. Lets remember as well that DF's signature says he is a VM employee but his posts are his personal opinion.

mersey70 27-04-2011 20:31
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Is this the stick up for VM staff thread or a coming soon to VM TV thread?

Very tedious.

Media Boy UK 27-04-2011 20:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223649)
Sky's contract stipulated that VM could not show it's channels in the mini-screen on TiVo, the same as on the interactive menus on on v-Boxs and V+HD's.

How you've managed to turn this in to VM's fault i'll never know :rolleyes:

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I've been away from the forum for personal reasons, i've not fell out with anyone, neither can I not "take it on the chin".
Welcome back to the mad house DF.

Hope everything is fine now...

Stop having the go that DF - have an go that me if you want.

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 20:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ahardie (Post 35223795)
I agree with all those points. Lets remember as well that DF's signature says he is a VM employee but his posts are his personal opinion.
Very well said :D

Chad 27-04-2011 20:36
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DF's signature reads "All views expressed on here are my own and may not be the same as Virgin Media". If DF wants to post speculation let him, he doesn't claim his posts are the gospel truth and he doesn't claim to be speaking on behalf of the company he works for.

This thread is 99% rumour and speculation anyway. I gave up believing most posts here a good few months ago. I'm surprised so many people get upset when things are posted here such as the launch date of a channel that Virgin themselves didn't confirm, the date then comes and goes and no sign of the channel.

The Red Herring at the moment is the Red Button facility. I'm just going to wait for the official announcement from Virgin before getting my nickers in a twist. Saying that if all of the unconfirmed rumours are true, I'll be enjoying Red Button heaven tomorrow night.

denphone 27-04-2011 20:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35223796)
Is this the stick up for VM staff thread or a coming soon to VM TV thread?

Very tedious.
l don.t stick up for anybody as we are all grown up and should be able to take criticism and praise in equal amounts but l will not insult anybody.
Forum members like Digital Fantastic and Media Boy are always very helpful.

mersey70 27-04-2011 20:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223807)
l don.t stick up for anybody as we are all grown up and should be able to take criticism and praise in equal amounts but l will not insult anybody.
Forum members like Digital Fantastic and Media Boy are always very helpful.
I think we all get the point now as it's been well laboured.

Does anyone know of anything new?

denphone 27-04-2011 20:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35223811)
I think we all get the point now as it's been well laboured.

Does anyone know of anything new?
its coming soon.

mersey70 27-04-2011 20:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223814)
its coming soon.
If it's of any interest the 14 sports interactive streams don't appear to be broadcasting anything now, unless they have changed the parameters since I tuned them in on my TV that has a cable tuner built in.

They just seem like placeholders now.

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 20:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35223819)
If it's of any interest the 14 sports interactive streams don't appear to be broadcasting anything now, unless they have changed the parameters since I tuned them in on my TV that has a cable tuner built in.

They just seem like placeholders now.
If they are placeholders we could be having another 14 channels:erm::D:D:D:D

Digital Fanatic 27-04-2011 20:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223773)
My point is DF that you dont know the ins and outs of the contract so as a VM employee shouldnt be speculating on here , just look at the trouble some of your other speculations on here have caused.
What are you talking about? My whole ethos for being here to is to help as much as I can.

I also have opinions, just like anyone else.

denphone 27-04-2011 20:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223825)
What are you talking about? My whole ethos for being here to is to help as much as I can.

I also have opinions, just like anyone else.
Life would be boring without opinions.

muppetman11 27-04-2011 20:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223825)
What are you talking about? My whole ethos for being here to is to help as much as I can.

I also have opinions, just like anyone else.
I have already quote in another post that you help :D

Digital Fanatic 27-04-2011 20:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35223828)
Life would be boring without opinions.
Totally agree, Denphone :tu:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223830)
I have already quote in another post that you help :D
Ok, no probs. I don't want to argue on here, it's also unpleasant for others to read. :)

mersey70 27-04-2011 20:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35223823)
If they are placeholders we could be having another 14 channels:erm::D:D:D:D
Maybe but they are flagged as SptsETV01-14.

muppetman11 27-04-2011 20:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35223831)
Totally agree, Denphone :tu:

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Ok, no probs. I don't want to argue on here, it's also unpleasant for others to read. :)
No worries , Back to coming soon :)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35223836)
Maybe but they are flagged as SptsETV01-14.
Yeah it defo seems like red button streams.

Media Boy UK 27-04-2011 21:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35223823)
If they are placeholders we could be having another 14 channels:erm::D:D:D:D
They are testing right now - that how we have got 372 in the total channels.

Chad 27-04-2011 21:58
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Company founded by Universal Music and Sony Music is in talks with Channel 4, Virgin Media and ITV over potential partnerships.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...uk?INTCMP=SRCH

If Virgin did become partners, I wonder if we'd get an extensive amount of music on demand via Virgin Media Player? Better still, a Tivo app for all you Tivo lovers!

---------- Post added at 20:58 ---------- Previous post was at 20:04 ----------

http://www.electric-sofa.com/

Electric Sofa Media are launching three brand new televisions channels in 2011, on a number of broadcast platforms, free to air, in the UK and Ireland.

Film GB - the first ever movie channel devoted to British cinema

Sofa Screen - a new movie channel showing Hollywood Classics and new titles

Sofa Stars - the new home of the best entertainment

Okay so I joined their forum to try and learn a bit more. This new company are currently going through the Due Diligence procedure and should be launching in the summer. They have confirmed in their forum that the channels will be encrypted and will not be launching on Freeview. When asked if they will be on Freesat, SKY or Virgin they simply answer:

"Sorry we're unable to confirm, for contractual reasons, which platforms the channels will be on."

It is clear from other posts that whilst they are still months away from launch, TV deals are in place. Hopefully Virgin can get a deal in place if they haven't already signed up. Film GB would be awesome.

muppetman11 27-04-2011 22:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223841)
Company founded by Universal Music and Sony Music is in talks with Channel 4, Virgin Media and ITV over potential partnerships.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...uk?INTCMP=SRCH

If Virgin did become partners, I wonder if we'd get an extensive amount of music on demand via Virgin Media Player? Better still, a Tivo app for all you Tivo lovers!

---------- Post added at 20:58 ---------- Previous post was at 20:04 ----------

http://www.electric-sofa.com/

Electric Sofa Media are launching three brand new televisions channels in 2011, on a number of broadcast platforms, free to air, in the UK and Ireland.

Film GB - the first ever movie channel devoted to British cinema

Sofa Screen - a new movie channel showing Hollywood Classics and new titles

Sofa Stars - the new home of the best entertainment

Okay so I joined their forum to try and learn a bit more. This new company are currently going through the Due Diligence procedure and should be launching in the summer. They have confirmed in their forum that the channels will be encrypted and will not be launching on Freeview. When asked if they will be on Freesat, SKY or Virgin they simply answer:

"Sorry we're unable to confirm, for contractual reasons, which platforms the channels will be on."

It is clear from other posts that whilst they are still months away from launch, TV deals are in place. Hopefully Virgin can get a deal in place if they haven't already signed up. Film GB would be awesome.
I hope their content is better quality than their website :D

Chad 27-04-2011 22:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223912)
I hope their content is better quality than their website :D
:D

Here's another channel launching soon in the UK:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...V-channel.html

If Virgin can get this an an exclusive, SKY will be sick. Just what the Doctor ordered.

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 22:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223923)
:D

Here's another channel launching soon in the UK:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...V-channel.html

If Virgin can get this an an exclusive, SKY will be sick. Just what the Doctor ordered.
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/04/8.gif

Media Boy UK 27-04-2011 22:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223923)
:D

Here's another channel launching soon in the UK:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...V-channel.html

If Virgin can get this an an exclusive, SKY will be sick. Just what the Doctor ordered.
Will I need to wait four hour to watch???

devilincarnate 27-04-2011 22:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35223928)
Will I need to wait four hour to watch???
Hey MB the waiting times are getting longer so it will be coming soon:erm::D:D:D:D:D

Chad 27-04-2011 22:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35223928)
Will I need to wait four hour to watch???
Will I need to wait fours hours to see if you add this gem of an exclusive to the opening page of this thread:erm: :D

richard1960 27-04-2011 22:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35223928)
Will I need to wait four hour to watch???
Thats going back some.:D


Health Minister Rosie Winterton said: "During the summer of 2004, NHS Direct Digital TV will be launched in stages across the digital TV networks and we aim to make it available to as many digital TV viewers as possible by the end of next year.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1Kl0F0HGi

Media Boy UK 27-04-2011 22:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35223941)
Thats going back some.:D


Health Minister Rosie Winterton said: "During the summer of 2004, NHS Direct Digital TV will be launched in stages across the digital TV networks and we aim to make it available to as many digital TV viewers as possible by the end of next year.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1Kl0F0HGi
I just found that.

richard1960 27-04-2011 22:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35223942)
I just found that.
Do not get me wrong i really enjoyed reading it and had not seen it before,well done for finding it media boy.:)

muppetman11 27-04-2011 22:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223841)
Company founded by Universal Music and Sony Music is in talks with Channel 4, Virgin Media and ITV over potential partnerships.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...uk?INTCMP=SRCH

If Virgin did become partners, I wonder if we'd get an extensive amount of music on demand via Virgin Media Player? Better still, a Tivo app for all you Tivo lovers!

---------- Post added at 20:58 ---------- Previous post was at 20:04 ----------

http://www.electric-sofa.com/

Electric Sofa Media are launching three brand new televisions channels in 2011, on a number of broadcast platforms, free to air, in the UK and Ireland.

Film GB - the first ever movie channel devoted to British cinema

Sofa Screen - a new movie channel showing Hollywood Classics and new titles

Sofa Stars - the new home of the best entertainment

Okay so I joined their forum to try and learn a bit more. This new company are currently going through the Due Diligence procedure and should be launching in the summer. They have confirmed in their forum that the channels will be encrypted and will not be launching on Freeview. When asked if they will be on Freesat, SKY or Virgin they simply answer:

"Sorry we're unable to confirm, for contractual reasons, which platforms the channels will be on."

It is clear from other posts that whilst they are still months away from launch, TV deals are in place. Hopefully Virgin can get a deal in place if they haven't already signed up. Film GB would be awesome.
This is a thread from July 2010 on Electric Sofa

Chad 27-04-2011 22:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35223941)
Thats going back some.:D


Health Minister Rosie Winterton said: "During the summer of 2004, NHS Direct Digital TV will be launched in stages across the digital TV networks and we aim to make it available to as many digital TV viewers as possible by the end of next year.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz1Kl0F0HGi
Whoops!!! Surely this now owns the record for the longest Coming Soon channel:D I'm sorry for that one, especially anyone who got their hopes up.

billc 27-04-2011 22:34
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Coming soon,
Hold your breath!!!
Then what
Sky Arts 1 + 2 HD launched on Virgin with very little fuss- no fanfare

Why???

Why bother?

Regards

billc

richard1960 27-04-2011 22:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223950)
Whoops!!! Surely this now owns the record for the longest Coming Soon channel:D I'm sorry for that one, especially anyone who got their hopes up.
I nearly choked on a sandwhich reading that:D:D:D possibly is a record holder or as they used to say on a tv programme possibly thats life "unless you know different":D:D:D

Definately you have made the above post of the day mate.:D:D

Media Boy UK 27-04-2011 22:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223950)
Whoops!!! Surely this now owns the record for the longest Coming Soon channel:D I'm sorry for that one, especially anyone who got their hopes up.
Up to date info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHS_Dir...vision_channel

richard1960 27-04-2011 22:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35223960)
Ha Ha now thats a novelty a channel scrapped even before virgin could say "coming soon":D:D

Chad 27-04-2011 22:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35223959)
I nearly choked on a sandwhich reading that:D:D:D possibly is a record holder or as they used to say on a tv programme possibly thats life "unless you know different":D:D:D

Definately you have made the above post of the day mate.:D:D
Yeah I've read some rubbish on this thread before but I must admit that was a real low for me, and this thread. I was so excitied when I thought I'd discovered a new channel launching that nobody else had spotted.

howardmicks 27-04-2011 22:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Nice to have you back DF,Hope yer well ?

nn012 27-04-2011 23:05
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Anyone else remember iSeeTV on Telewest 10 years ago?

"NHS and Telewest bring healthcare into the home"
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...321&highlight=

Debenham and Iceland were involved in this too.

richard1960 27-04-2011 23:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35224003)
Anyone else remember iSeeTV on Telewest 10 years ago?

"NHS and Telewest bring healthcare into the home"
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...321&highlight=

Debenham and Iceland were involved in this too.
I suppose if the healthcare in the home did not work iceland could have sent a couple of pizzas around to cheer people up.:D:D

Not seen the above though as am on ex NTL network.:)

mersey70 27-04-2011 23:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35224014)
I suppose if the healthcare in the home did not work iceland could have sent a couple of pizzas around to cheer people up.:D:D

Not seen the above though as am on ex NTL network.:)
You used to be able to do shopping from Iceland on the old CWC Digital service.

richard1960 27-04-2011 23:39
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35224053)
You used to be able to do shopping from Iceland on the old CWC Digital service.
Did not realise that being on ex NTL for iceland that must of been something of a revelation as even today they do not do web deliveries and you have to go instore to get them to deliver, thanks for the info as i made a jokey reference without realising the above mersey70.:)

nn012 27-04-2011 23:45
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The iSeeTV thing was a bit different in that it let customers see and talk directly with an operator at those particular businesses.

It's funny seeing what remains of those many interactive sites which were available when I first got cable TV. I'm sure we'll see them return and more in better ways on TiVo apps.

mersey70 28-04-2011 00:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35224060)
Did not realise that being on ex NTL for iceland that must of been something of a revelation as even today they do not do web deliveries and you have to go instore to get them to deliver, thanks for the info as i made a jokey reference without realising the above mersey70.:)
I think Iceland did do internet shopping back then too. There were all sorts of services on CWC. Banking, Pizza Delivery, email and even internet through the TV.

But they didn't bank on the fact that most people use the TV for simply watching TV and still do. I know Sky lost a fortune on their version of iTV.

Obviously everyone just uses a PC for all of that stuff now but at the time it was innovative but my word it was SLOW!

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Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35224066)
The iSeeTV thing was a bit different in that it let customers see and talk directly with an operator at those particular businesses.

It's funny seeing what remains of those many interactive sites which were available when I first got cable TV. I'm sure we'll see them return and more in better ways on TiVo apps.
I would personally have to disagree, I think the TV will always be mainly for entertainment and the PC for the rest but time will tell.

The Yank 28-04-2011 00:27
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35223399)
The NFL feels televised games affect attendances , ok its a different sport but people lose the incentive when every game their team is in gets televised. There will always be die hards however not enough to fill grounds.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-0...kicks-off.html
fortunately the Philadelphia Eagles are always sold out sp I can watch them every week. but see where you are coming from.

This is going off topic though.

nn012 28-04-2011 00:27
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Quote:
I would personally have to disagree, I think the TV will always be for entertainment and the PC for the rest but time will tell.
There was a time when I thought cameras on phones wouldn't take off but I was proven wrong. Now phones are more about apps than about using them to call people.

The older ineractive TV sites on cable were buggy and slow due to the limitations of the software but having had used the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire app on TiVo I can tell you it's delivered well and works great. I'm hoping we get LoveFilm and Shoutcast some day.

mersey70 28-04-2011 00:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35224088)
There was a time when I thought cameras on phones wouldn't take off but I was proven wrong. Now phones are more about apps than about using them to call people.

The older ineractive TV sites on cable were buggy and slow due to the limitations of the software but having had used the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire app on TiVo I can tell you it's delivered well and works great. I'm hoping we get LoveFilm and Shoutcast some day.
I was talking more about things like shopping and banking thru the TV.

Of course apps like Love Film would be great thru the TV as they are entertainment.

nn012 28-04-2011 00:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35224091)
I was talking more about things like shopping and banking thru the TV.

Of course apps like Love Film would be great thru the TV as they are entertainment.
There's no reason why they wouldn't take off if they are delivered well. I wouldn't mind checking out the current special offers at Tesco's or checking my latest bank transactions on my TV.

mersey70 28-04-2011 00:44
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Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35224092)
There's no reason why they wouldn't take off if they are delivered well. I wouldn't mind checking out the current special offers at Tesco's or checking my latest bank transactions on my TV.
I personally doubt it will happen.

It's far easier using a PC and keyboard than a remote control. I'd personally be surprised if such applications were reprised as when they debuted through the TV broadband internet was in it's infancy, indeed far fewer homes even had a home PC and smartphones were a distant pipe dream.

I just don't see the institutions bothering but that's just my view but i'm sure it could technically work well.

nn012 28-04-2011 00:49
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35224095)
I personally doubt it will happen.

It's far easier using a PC and keyboard than a remote control. I'd personally be surprised if such applications were reprised as when they debuted through the TV broadband internet was in it's infancy, indeed far fewer homes even had a home PC and smartphones were a distant pipe dream.

I just don't see the institutions bothering but that's just my view but i'm sure it could technically work well.
I think we should continue this discussion after those 100s of apps Cindy Rose mentioned have appeared. This time next year? :)

denphone 28-04-2011 07:14
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35223923)
:D

Here's another channel launching soon in the UK:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...V-channel.html

If Virgin can get this an an exclusive, SKY will be sick. Just what the Doctor ordered.
I would not get your hopes too high.

mersey70 28-04-2011 10:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35224096)
I think we should continue this discussion after those 100s of apps Cindy Rose mentioned have appeared. This time next year? :)
Mate I couldn't really give a toss whether they do or don't launch I just personally don't think there is much demand from the publc to be fiddling with their remote control to look at their bank account or go shopping, we have been there and done that.

I can think of far more useful apps than that. And for the record Cindy Rose claimed that Tivo will provide '100's of apps within 12 months' as early as 1st December 2010 so they had better get a very, very serious move on!!

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/

Hugh 28-04-2011 10:58
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I am sure people said the same thing to smartphone developers.....

mersey70 28-04-2011 11:09
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224215)
I am sure people said the same thing to smartphone developers.....
This guy is talking about things like banking though which surely isn't what Tivo is about. That's been tried and scrapped long ago.

That's pointless in my opinion, why use the TV as you are obviously at home anyway. Just use the PC.

Digital Fanatic 28-04-2011 11:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35224226)
This guy is talking about things like banking though which surely isn't what Tivo is about. That's been tried and scrapped long ago.

That's pointless in my opinion, why use the TV as you are obviously at home. Just use the PC.
I can't see banking being on Tivo, personally.

mersey70 28-04-2011 11:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35224228)
I can't see banking being on Tivo, personally.
Indeed, what a waste of valuable resources it would be both creating an app and maintaining it.

TV Banking was quite clever in it's day.............. a decade ago!

muppetman11 28-04-2011 11:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224215)
I am sure people said the same thing to smartphone developers.....
The problem with apps on TV is speed , example say Yell , would it not be quicker to find a plumbers number on your yell mobile app and phone them straight from it , to me its a novelty offering , maybe the streaming apps will take off if any arrive , we'll see.

mersey70 28-04-2011 11:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35224230)
The problem with apps on TV is speed , example say Yell , would it not be quicker to find a plumbers number on your yell mobile app and phone them straight from it , to me its a novelty offering , maybe the streaming apps will take off if any arrive , we'll see.
In that instance I guess using a smartfone would be the best choice but as long as the Tivo apps provide content (which after all is what it's connected to a TV for) it could be really good. I think Cindy is perhaps being a bit ambitious with her '100's of apps in a year' claim though but we'll see.

Even text based content like news and sport is valuable but if i'm ever going to get it i'm looking for premium video content and nothing less and I will be happy to pay for such content.

Not long until red button will be available guys!!!

denphone 28-04-2011 11:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35224212)
Mate I couldn't really give a toss whether they do or don't launch I just personally don't think there is much demand from the publc to be fiddling with their remote control to look at their bank account or go shopping, we have been there and done that.

I can think of far more useful apps than that. And for the record Cindy Rose claimed that Tivo will provide '100's of apps within 12 months' as early as 1st December 2010 so they had better get a very, very serious move on!!

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/
Lets hope ther are plenty of apps being developed for the future.

Stephen 28-04-2011 11:51
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All you need to do is look at the current range of Smart TVs by Samsung and others that currently have their own app stores. There are plenty of apps available but many of them are not that great and some just offer extra info for channels or pre existing services.

mersey70 28-04-2011 11:54
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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35224267)
All you need to do is look at the current range of Smart TVs by Samsung and others that currently have their own app stores. There are plenty of apps available but many of them are not that great and some just offer extra info for channels or pre existing services.
I think people are hoping and indeed expecting Tivo will offer a better range of apps than connected TV's though due to it's superior connectivity.

carlwaring 28-04-2011 11:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35224226)
This guy is talking about things like banking though which surely isn't what Tivo is about. That's been tried and scrapped long ago.

That's pointless in my opinion, why use the TV as you are obviously at home anyway. Just use the PC.
Okay. Scary. I'm about to agree with mersey70 :D

I have no intention of ever using any apps (other than iPlayer if necessary) or YouTube on my Tivo. They are a complete waste of time. In my opinion only, of course.

mersey70 28-04-2011 12:02
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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35224272)
Okay. Scary. I'm about to agree with mersey70 :D

I have no intention of ever using any apps (other than iPlayer if necessary) or YouTube on my Tivo. They are a complete waste of time. In my opinion only, of course.
The current apps may well be a waste of time but a lot of customers are expectng far greater things to come, apps seem to be a big selling point for the STB.

Please don't ever agree with me again Carlos, what little credibility I have will be shattered ;)

Hugh 28-04-2011 12:58
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Get a room, guys....

carlwaring 28-04-2011 13:06
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Oh come on, Hugh. Bit of fun is all :)

mersey70 28-04-2011 13:06
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224325)
Get a room, guys....
No i'll leave that to you and your friend.

Chad 28-04-2011 13:49
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SKY Sports Red Button launch confirmed:

http://help.virginmedia.com/system/s...CUSTOMER_TYPE=

Info provided by BenMcr in the Red Button thread.

denphone 28-04-2011 15:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35224272)
Okay. Scary. I'm about to agree with mersey70 :D

I have no intention of ever using any apps (other than iPlayer if necessary) or YouTube on my Tivo. They are a complete waste of time. In my opinion only, of course.
And l agree with him as well.

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224325)
Get a room, guys....
What room are we talking about is it room 1 or room 51.

carlwaring 28-04-2011 15:57
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Or possbile Room 101? :) And I'm not paying!

(Plus, I reserve the right to change my mind if I find a useful one that I can use with a proper keyboard ;))

denphone 28-04-2011 16:00
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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35224473)
Or possbile Room 101? :) And I'm not paying!
Because Sir hugh is one of the aristocrats l am sure he will pay for everything.

Hugh 28-04-2011 16:13
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35224476)
Because Sir hugh is one of the aristocrats l am sure he will pay for everything.
Dear boy, one never carries money - one has staff for that....:D

denphone 28-04-2011 16:14
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224492)
Dear boy, one never carries money - one has staff for that....:D
More like a hollywood entourage for you one would suspect.

Hugh 28-04-2011 16:16
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35224494)
More like a hollywood entourage for you one would suspect.
You may think that - one couldn't possibly comment.;)

denphone 28-04-2011 16:18
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224497)
You may think that - one couldn't possibly comment.;)
Now one has to watch what we say as l do not want to be facing a privacy action.

muppetman11 29-04-2011 11:49
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Here are some channels what may go HD in 2011

BBC2 , 3 , 4
NHK HD ( English speaking Japanese News channel ) Launches on Sky in May CH 507
CBS Action
CBS Drama
QVC
Racing Channel
Food Network
Travel Channel
A new Global http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php...v-channel.html
CNN

3D Channels

Discovery 3D http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php...nel-in-uk.html

OLD BOY 29-04-2011 12:39
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35225018)
Here are some channels what may go HD in 2011

BBC2 , 3 , 4
NHK HD ( English speaking Japanese News channel ) Launches on Sky in May CH 507
CBS Action
CBS Drama
QVC
Racing Channel
Food Network
Travel Channel
A new Global http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php...v-channel.html
CNN

3D Channels

Discovery 3D http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php...nel-in-uk.html
Not on Virgin Media, though!

Hugh 29-04-2011 13:00
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35225038)
Not on Virgin Media, though!
Do you know this, or just assuming?

btw, it was 'may', so they might not be on any provider....

howardmicks 29-04-2011 13:01
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35225038)
Not on Virgin Media, though!
Think you ment coming soon ;)

OLD BOY 29-04-2011 13:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35225069)
Do you know this, or just assuming?

btw, it was 'may', so they might not be on any provider....
Sorry, Hugh, it was a light hearted comment. I have no basis for saying this other than past experience!

Bet I'm right, though.....

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35225072)
Think you ment coming soon ;)
Yes, but 'not coming soon' means never in VM speak! Oh dear - isn't that what they said about Sky Atlantic??!:shocked:


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