Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35637305)

Really? Ok just testing, of course, reveal the date of Atlantic! no ******** around with autumn etc etc, you seem to be in the know, so how would it harm you?

We're waiting Mr Knowall...........:D:D

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35637333)

I'm not quite understanding the reason for your anger, MM! You are not my disciple. You can accept or disregard my comments as you wish. The truth will out in due course. Can we now just chill?,

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35637320)

Much of the Tivo functionality, such as Whishlists is patented, so that is highly unlikely in my view. That is why Tivo have gained a lot of money through winning law suits recently, from other ST Boxes using Tivo functionality without agreement and paying Tivo for the use.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35637255)

Well, it's on his blog!!!

Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35637278)

Not coming soon - But a friend who works for Liberty & worked out whom I am - If you know me the clues are there. Has told me & said that`s its no secret So post if I wish. The following. That the long term targets are.
1) uniform branding across all companies
2) uniform channels across all companies
3) One box only & Tivo is NOT the model favored.


All is subject to contracts of cause but these are the company aims.
Would look t be in place within the next Five years

Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35637357)

It's on his blog but with the disclaimer that it's based on rumour. He says only two channels are confirmed by insiders, FOX+ and News 18.

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When they took over they made a point of saying how they couldn't improve on the Virgin brand, and had no plans to change it. I wonder if point 1 means we'll see the brand licensed across other Liberty companies, as opposed to dropped in the UK?

I'm not sure how point 2 will work because UPC Ireland aside, Liberty don't operate in any English language countries.

I'm resigned to point 3, but that's years away yet, and then years more because I won't have to change it, just as some people still have v+. I'm hoping I'll have other fibre options by then.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35637311)

Indeed, but itshim seems to get his pleasure from spoiling the enjoyment of others when the fancy takes him.



You could be right about Maverickjesus, but it may just be that he has poor communication skills and cannot express himself effectively, so comes accross as abrupt and rude??

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That's more like it :)

Well, it doesn't surprise me that LG are going for uniform branding, but this is the first time I've heard it being mooted.

I am also not surprised that LG will be looking to an exit strategy for TiVo. Their own Horizon box is in use elsewhere and would save them having to pay licencing fees to TiVo.

I wonder if the Horizon software can be dropped onto the existing TiVo boxes??

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Perhaps the Horizon box could be incorporated to include Wishlists (and anything else worth having from TiVo)??

Horizon will save VM money and possibly customers too (maybe this change will put a stop to the multiroom per TiVo charge or the actual TiVo charge itself)??

Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35637371)

On the box & in fact the total company structure ,its is I am told down to the bottom line.

Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35637371)

Would point out shows can be dubbed, & there is a difference between Channels & Shows.

Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35637379)

I've no doubt. On the face of it moving the whole operation to one box owned in it's entirety by the company and without any licensing fees to pay makes complete commercial sense. Purely from a personal point of view I love my TiVo so will be sorry to see it go.

Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35637381)

Anyone noticed myvirginmedia has been updated to a new layout.

Smartcall is in their.

Originally Posted by Tricky Trevor (Post 35637391)

Well it's now Autumn and the Spotify offer (whatever that is) hasn't happened yet

https://my.virginmedia.com/my-apps/spotify/offers.html