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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.

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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35637627)

True howardmicks no reason to change yet,but all ready have two HD channels virgin don't

Would never change to bt worst supplier ever :mad:

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35637635)

I don't think this bad weather will affect Sky, in all the years l had Sky, weather didn't affect the signal.

The weather effects Cable far greater, my picture is cracking up at the moment, and we have big winds outside.

How is the wind affecting underground cables?

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35637638)

How is the wind affecting underground cables?

If power gets taken out it's bye bye VM , SKY or whatever. Just as a precaution i've put a pile of movies on my tablet which is fully charged and i have a solar charger for it too.

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Never had BT tv. Getting a Tivo box soon so will be with virgin for some time yet.

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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35637650)

Never had BT tv. Getting a Tivo box soon so will be with virgin for some time yet.

u will love yer tivo ;)

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35637431)

BT seem to have acquired a few of the HD channels not currently available on VM

History HD
C&I HD
Nat Geo Wild HD

NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!:cry:

Well done BT. Certainly shows these channels are now available. It is still very plausible (in my eyes) that they may have been in exclusivity deals with Sky, but that deal may have now passed.

I certainly am not going to criticize VM considering what they have given us this year so far, but I really hope they follow suit quickly. Even if they don't, I will still be a VM customer as they offer the best deal for me and TIVO still rocks my televisual world. :)

Given the fact BT have launched these channels, I wonder if MB'S other DNP (I think there is/was still one outstanding) concerns these channels?

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35637638)

How is the wind affecting underground cables?

cant wait to hear the answer to that :D

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Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35637529)

Lets just take a moment of silence to think of those Sky viewers who may lose their television service tonight in the storms.

Indeed, but lets also help the strong winds do not cause any serious damage to their dishes.

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35637660)

Indeed, but lets also help the strong winds do not cause any serious damage to their dishes.

Or VMS dishes which they get the signal from to broadcast through their cable network :p:

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Don't think I have come across rumors for History HD C&I HD Nat Geo Wild HD launching on virgin if the people in know,know anything please say

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Originally Posted by MaverickJesus (Post 35637587)

Do you have a source for this? None of BTs Youview IPTV channels are HD apart from BT Sports, unless something changed very recently?

Edit: I see they have changed the packages very recently - that looks quite promising, the only thing putting me off Youview was the lack of HD and the seemingly absent recording functionality. Good job BT.

Yes, they do seem to be moving fast. I recently saw The Gadget Show compare Freeview, Freesat and Youview HD PVR's. Youview came out on top for picture quality, ease of use etc.

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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35637594)

Here's some information for you.

http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/products/tv/hd-tv

http://www.productsandservices.bt.co...extra-channels

go to hd extra and there is a list

not a big list

HD Extra
TV from BT – HD Extra
A selection of TV channels in high definition for stunning picture quality and glorious detail. If you add HD Extra with BT Sport you'll also get BT Sport in HD at no extra cost.

HD Extra includes the following channels:

FOX HD
National Geographic HD
Nat Geo WILD HD
SyFy HD
History HD
Crime and Investigation HD

An extra £3 a month for just those channels seems poor value to me.

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35637635)

When I used satellite as my primary TV source, I had problems with bad weather. The main problem seemed to be caused by snow settling on the LNB and dish.

Your cable service should not be affected by bad weather, it may be worth getting an engineer out to check the installation if bad weather impacts on the quality of your picture.

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35637638)

How is the wind affecting underground cables?

How about the wind is shaking the trees so much, the vibrations from the tree roots are shaking the cables?!? ;):):p:

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35637638)

How is the wind affecting underground cables?

The wind might not, but the water can cause issues.

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The weather effects Cable far greater, my picture is cracking up at the moment, and we have big winds outside.

Eh???

Substance abuse?.......lol

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35637658)

cant wait to hear the answer to that :D

I can not wait either , new one on me though that sky dishes would be effect more as the wind and rain is , in the sky . (sorry my little joke could no resits it)