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mersey70 04-03-2011 19:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35186974)
I think I meant reviews, it even came top on the Gadget show a while back.

That's not quite the same thing but it is good though.

I always like to hear peoples views who have used a variety of OD providers, I feel they are best placed to give a balanced critique.

Digital Fanatic 04-03-2011 19:03

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35186973)
It must be dark in sky's growing shadow;)

You have a choice... if VM isn't giving you what you want then move on... https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/07/9.gif

muppetman11 04-03-2011 19:05

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35186973)
It must be dark in sky's growing shadow;)

Tell us what channels you would like VM to add ?

mersey70 04-03-2011 19:07

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35186982)
You have a choice... if VM isn't giving you what you want then move on... https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/07/9.gif

DF where is the OD content from Pop, I thought it was launching when the linear channel closed?

There is Tiny Pop content but hasn't that always been there, or did Ben mean it was Tiny Pop OD content that was joining. I am not 100% sure if it has always been there though.

It's just when I emailed CSC about it they never mentioned Pop was joining TVC. it was quite a standard reply though.

Peter_ 04-03-2011 19:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35186980)
That's not quite the same thing but it is good though.

I always like to hear peoples views who have used a variety of OD providers, I feel they are best placed to give a balanced critique.

I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.

Digital Fanatic 04-03-2011 19:12

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35186988)
DF where is the OD content from Pop, I thought it was launching when the linear channel closed?

There is Tiny Pop content but hasn't that always been there, or did Ben mean it was Tiny Pop OD content that was joining. I am not 100% sure if it has always been there though.

It's just when I emailed CSC about it they never mentioned Pop was joining TVC. it was quite a standard reply though.

I'm not sure.. is it not in "More On Demand" , Kids?

muppetman11 04-03-2011 19:13

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35186992)
I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.

Sky currently have an issue where when you flick up to an HD channel you get NO SATELLITE SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED , it's causing problems when the box is off and you have two recordings set . Not great when you only have two tuners LOL :D

devilincarnate 04-03-2011 19:15

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35186998)
Sky currently have an issue where when you flick up to an HD channel you get NO SATELLITE SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED , it's causing problems when the box is off and you have two recordings set . Not great when you only have two tuners LOL :D

Who on here cares if they have a problem:D At least we have 3 tuners.

mersey70 04-03-2011 19:17

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35186992)
I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.

Sorry I thought you were just referring to the OD content side of things.

I have read Samsung Sky boxes seem to be quite unreliable (I don't think they are issued anymore though) but the newer Amstrad boxes are excellent as Sky own it and it's obviously in their interest to build them like a tank!. To be honest if a Sky box failed out of warranty (and obviously out of contract) I would just cancel if they didn't offer to replace it, as simple as that.

My dad has had a standard Pace Sky box for years without problems so it does seem a mixed bag.

My LCD display is shot on my Samsung V+ and it's less than a year old, assuming it was new when I got it but I know I could phone up and get it fixed or replaced for free I was just worried I might get a replacement SA box as I often record radio shows so have never bothered as otherwise it's fine.

muppetman11 04-03-2011 19:19

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35186999)
Who on here cares if they have a problem:D At least we have 3 tuners.

I was informing people that the grass isn't always greener not promoting them.

mersey70 04-03-2011 19:19

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35186997)
I'm not sure.. is it not in "More On Demand" , Kids?

Not that I can see unless it hasn't got it's own category and is just mixed up amongst other content, I am not familiar with it's shows you see.

I don't care myself it's just someone I talk to on DS asked and I said I would ask you or Ben if you were on.

Ta.

Peter_ 04-03-2011 19:21

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187001)
Sorry I thought you were just referring to the OD content side of things.

I have read Samsung Sky boxes seem to be quite unreliable (I don't think they are issued anymore though) but the newer Amstrad boxes are excellent as Sky own it and it's obviously in their interest to build them like a tank!. To be honest if a Sky box failed out of warranty (and obviously out of contract) I would just cancel if they didn't offer to replace it, as simple as that.

My dad has had a standard Pace Sky box for years without problems so it does seem a mixed bag.

My LCD display is shot on my Samsung V+ and it's less than a year old, assuming it was new when I got it but I know I could phone up and get it fixed or replaced for free I was just worried I might get a replacement SA box as I often record radio shows so have never bothered as otherwise it's fine.

I was answering your question on other providers which I have tried in the past, once bitten twice shy.

I have told you to ring up before to get that box replaced, if he offers a SA explain why you need a Samsung.

devilincarnate 04-03-2011 19:21

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35187008)
I was informing people that the grass isn't always greener not promoting them.

Read again and think of irony.:D

muppetman11 04-03-2011 19:23

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35187013)
read again and think of irony.:d

lol .

Bailey Boy 04-03-2011 19:23

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
I think the future of tv is direct internet tv buying channel apps from content providers like HBO,FOX, MLB, NFL even Sky etc. It would be nice to only pay for what we want to watch and not pay for eg. 300 channel and watch 20! So having the best and fast internet in the country Virgin seems a good place to be. Especially with Tivo.


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