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muppetman11 12-07-2010 14:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054602)
I must have missed the V+HD advert where Virgin have advertised it and people have bought it on the basis that it as TiVo ready?

So your admitting this is correct. The Samsung box hasn't been out that long and will become forgotten about when everything else is running Tivo.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by scorpionatthepc (Post 35054605)
Is that just the samsung box though? I have the SA box.
No they will both be worthless.

BenMcr 12-07-2010 14:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054611)
So your admitting this is correct. The Samsung box hasn't been out that long and will become forgotten about when everything else is running Tivo.
The Samsung box has been out 18 months - long before the TiVo agreement was signed (and possibly even thought of). The contracts to make it would have likely been signed a while before that - so probably back in 2008 somewhere.

So it couldn't have been designed for service Virgin didn't even have

As far as I'm aware it was designed as a direct stock replacement for the SA V+ because Cisco had stopped making that box. Nothing more or less than that

mattboothers 12-07-2010 14:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054613)
The Samsung box has been out 18 months - long before the TiVo agreement was signed (and possibly even thought of). The contracts to make it would have likely been signed a while before that - so probably back in 2008 somewhere.

So it couldn't have been designed for service Virgin didn't even have

As far as I'm aware it was designed as a direct stock replacement for the SA V+ because Cisco had stopped making that box. Nothing more or less than that
Makes sence I suppose. :dozey:

muppetman11 12-07-2010 14:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scorpionatthepc (Post 35054605)
Is that just the samsung box though? I have the SA box.
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054613)
The Samsung box has been out 18 months - long before the TiVo agreement was signed (and possibly even thought of). The contracts to make it would have likely been signed a while before that - so probably back in 2008 somewhere.

So it couldn't have been designed for service Virgin didn't even have

As far as I'm aware it was designed as a direct stock replacement for the SA V+ because Cisco had stopped making that box. Nothing more or less than that
The SkyHD box was made longer ago than that still got epg update and is 3d ready its called forward thinking.

BenMcr 12-07-2010 14:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054617)
The SkyHD box was made longer ago than that still got epg update and is 3d ready its called forward thinking.
As far as I'm aware the EPG the SkyHD box uses is still based on the existing technology. The Sky+ and normal Sky boxes could also do the new EPG - if their processors were fast enough

The TiVo system uses a completely different EPG technology that requires specific hardware to support it.

As for 3D, as far as I'm aware, all of Virgin's HD boxes are 3D ready, even the SA V+ - because the format chosen relies on the TV to do the processing of 3D, not the STB.

muppetman11 12-07-2010 14:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Still at least you can get it free now LOL. Doesn't seem so bad when in 6 months its a doorstop.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054621)
As far as I'm aware the EPG the SkyHD box uses is still based on the existing technology. The Sky+ and normal Sky boxes could also do the new EPG - if their processors were fast enough

The TiVo system uses a completely different EPG technology that requires specific hardware to support it.

As for 3D, as far as I'm aware, all of Virgin's HD boxes are 3D ready, even the SA V+ - because the format chosen relies on the TV to do the processing of 3D, not the STB
Agreed but seems naughty when some people have forked 100 pounds that there box will never be any more advanced.

EBD3000 12-07-2010 15:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054622)
Still at least you can get it free now LOL. Doesn't seem so bad when in 6 months its a doorstop.[COLOR="Silver"]

Agreed but seems naughty when some people have forked 100 pounds that there box will never be any more advanced.
Your making a lot of assumptions there. VM haven't announced anything yet!

If later in the year this happens then feel free to vent your spleen (in another thread of course :p:).

muppetman11 12-07-2010 15:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by EBD3000 (Post 35054630)
Your making a lot of assumptions there. VM haven't announced anything yet!

If later in the year this happens then feel free to vent your spleen (in another thread of course :p:).
Your right mate there has been no official announcement , but read the forums this has been stated numerous times and Ben got very defensive. I understand change is needed but to me V+ users should be offered a discounted new recordable box.

BenMcr 12-07-2010 15:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
I was only getting defensive because you are having a go at Virgin for something they've not ever promised

muppetman11 12-07-2010 15:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054637)
I was only getting defensive because you are having a go at Virgin for something they've not ever promised
Ben you talk sense my gripe is that if Virgin go down the Tivo route as I understand it you will have Tivo dedicated boxes , possibly VHD running Tivo software leaving V+ running old software. In my opinion if this info is correct Virgin should offer a discounted Tivo box to V+HD subscribers.

TheDon 12-07-2010 15:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054634)
Your right mate there has been no official announcement , but read the forums this has been stated numerous times and Ben got very defensive. I understand change is needed but to me V+ users should be offered a discounted new recordable box.
Why should they?

Technology moves on. To expect to always be able to run the latest and greatest on old hardware is pretty naive.

BenMcr 12-07-2010 15:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Of course it makes sense that a box that was introduced after the TiVo agreement is compatible. If it wasn't then that certainly would be stupid.

But I'll say again what I said earlier. We don't yet know what Virgin's plans are for the TiVo platform or the non-compatible STBs. Making assumptions at this stage are counter productive

muppetman11 12-07-2010 15:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35054642)
Why should they?

Technology moves on. To expect to always be able to run the latest and greatest on old hardware is pretty naive.
How many firms run different epg software? Not many Sky have the same all be it ones non HD and one is HD.

BenMcr 12-07-2010 15:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054645)
How many firms run different epg software? Not many Sky have the same all be it ones non HD and one is HD.
Making comparisons between Sky and Virgin are pointless. The platforms are completely different

muppetman11 12-07-2010 15:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054650)
Making comparisons between Sky and Virgin are pointless. The platforms are completely different
Do Virgin currently have a box what runs a different epg from the rest ? Answer no because it makes no sense and is a call centre nightmare. The only difference now is V+ display a weeks tv were standard boxes don't.

Wad_2002 12-07-2010 15:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Can any please xpalin why they fell that the current range of STB's by virgin (mainly Samsung V+) won't support TIVO?

I can't see why It can't. Its works with NET players such as ITV and BBCi, its has a direct connection to the network adminin itself an IP address for the box. Its meaty hardware as it runs the awful VM block EPG and I doubt it has a 333mhz processor :P.

It basically does more or less certain elements and princpiles of what TIVO does this now.

TheDon 12-07-2010 15:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054645)
How many firms run different epg software? Not many Sky have the same all be it ones non HD and one is HD.
So lets have the TV platform stagnate and not move forward because the old boxes are incapable of running modern new epgs.

Sky's EPG is a pile of crap. It's only now on the HD boxes got things that the VM EPG had 10 years ago (such as the preview picture on the tv guide).

To hold up the fact that Sky's EPG can run on all their boxes is frankly irrelevant when it's an EPG from the stoneages.

If you want VM to be an innovative leader in TV you HAVE to accept that there will be points where they have to sit there and go "ok, we can no longer support giving these boxes the latest and greatest" and cut off support for them. It's simple common sense.

Either you remain tied to outdated hardware that's insufficient to move forward, or you innovate and bring in new features and new user experiences that are only available on modern hardware.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wad_2002 (Post 35054657)
Can any please xpalin why they fell that the current range of STB's by virgin (mainly Samsung V+) won't support TIVO?

I can't see why It can't. Its works with NET players such as ITV and BBCi, its has a direct connection to the network adminin itself an IP address for the box. Its meaty hardware as it runs the awful VM block EPG and I doubt it has a 333mhz processor :P.

It basically does more or less certain elements and princpiles of what TIVO does this now.
It has no support for flashlite which is an instrumental part of Tivo's latest generation EPG.

It's really not meaty hardware at all.

muppetman11 12-07-2010 15:50
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Very well put TheDon what im saying is what happens say Virgin change to Tivo and someone with a V+ box has a fault and needs a box swap ?

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I'll bow out of this discussion now LOL agree to disagree I'm on Bens hate list now LOL.

Wad_2002 12-07-2010 15:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35054658)
So lets have the TV platform stagnate and not move forward because the old boxes are incapable of running modern new epgs.

Sky's EPG is a pile of crap. It's only now on the HD boxes got things that the VM EPG had 10 years ago (such as the preview picture on the tv guide).

To hold up the fact that Sky's EPG can run on all their boxes is frankly irrelevant when it's an EPG from the stoneages.

If you want VM to be an innovative leader in TV you HAVE to accept that there will be points where they have to sit there and go "ok, we can no longer support giving these boxes the latest and greatest" and cut off support for them. It's simple common sense.

Either you remain tied to outdated hardware that's insufficient to move forward, or you innovate and bring in new features and new user experiences that are only available on modern hardware.

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It has no support for flashlite which is an instrumental part of Tivo's latest generation EPG.

It's really not meaty hardware at all.

Fair enough. So really software related why it cannot run the EPG interface of new TIVO epg.

However, I am sticking with my guns on -

It does really what a PVR with a cable modem bulit in does (ie.. current/old gen TIVO does this point) i.e. it can connect to internet streams for media, save media, play media and works on linux opensource and if ever opened
up to the VM community (ofcourse it will never) but could be cable of running custom plugin's.

RobboEdin 12-07-2010 15:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054661)
Very well put TheDon what im saying is what happens say Virgin change to Tivo and someone with a V+ box has a fault and needs a box swap ?

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I'll bow out of this discussion now LOL agree to disagree I'm on Bens hate list now LOL.
That's easy to answer. They will get another V+.

I would suggest that any new TIVO-type box would be a different STB, say, called V++.

TheDon 12-07-2010 15:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wad_2002 (Post 35054666)
Fair enough. So really software related why it cannot run the EPG interface of new TIVO epg.

However, I am sticking with my guns on -

It does really what a PVR with a cable modem bulit in does (ie.. current/old gen TIVO does this point) i.e. it can connect to internet streams for media, save media, play media and works on linux opensource and if ever opened
up to the VM community (ofcourse it will never) but could be cable of running custom plugin's.
No, it's hardware related. Flashlite requires hardware support in the same way that MPEG4 does. If the instruction set is not supported in hardware it's a no go.

You can stick to your guns all you like, your guns are wrong. There are fundamental issues in hardware that prevent it running the new tivo EPG.

muppetman11 12-07-2010 16:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Wad_2002 I'm afraid TheDon is right I've seen this said before.

Wad_2002 12-07-2010 16:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35054671)
No, it's hardware related. Flashlite requires hardware support in the same way that MPEG4 does. If the instruction set is not supported in hardware it's a no go.

You can stick to your guns all you like, your guns are wrong. There are fundamental issues in hardware that prevent it running the new tivo EPG.
This is the key word here mate "new tivo EPG".

My point is whats the difference between the current TIVO and the capabilties of the the samsung STB running it.

I can't see any real difference on what TIVo typically does and the Samsung STb not being to perform those duties.

TheDon 12-07-2010 16:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wad_2002 (Post 35054698)
This is the key word here mate "new tivo EPG".

My point is whats the difference between the current TIVO and the capabilties of the the samsung STB running it.

I can't see any real difference on what TIVo typically does and the Samsung STb not being to perform those duties.
But that's ultimately irrelevant as they're not getting the old Tivo software, and if they were, the issue would still stand? Two different EPGs, one still vastly inferior. It'd also just further confuse matters as you'd have people wondering why their new Tivo software wasn't the all singing and dancing one they've seen advertised.

muppetman11 12-07-2010 16:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDon (Post 35054706)
But that's ultimately irrelevant as they're not getting the old Tivo software, and if they were, the issue would still stand? Two different EPGs, one still vastly inferior. It'd also just further confuse matters as you'd have people wondering why their new Tivo software wasn't the all singing and dancing one they've seen advertised.
Very good point. This is why I think it seems strange for Virgin to not look at an upgrade for V+ users even if it was at a lower price.

BenMcr 12-07-2010 17:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35054710)
Very good point. This is why I think it seems strange for Virgin to not look at an upgrade for V+ users even if it was at a lower price.
How do you know they aren't. You (and I) don't - because Virgin haven't yet announced their plans!

The ONLY thing they have said is that there will a TiVo box launched before the end of the year. That's it.

muppetman11 12-07-2010 17:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35054727)
How do you know they aren't. You (and I) don't - because Virgin haven't yet announced their plans!

The ONLY thing they have said is that there will a TiVo box launched before the end of the year. That's it.
Fair point Ben can you put that point forward at your next one to one with Mr Berkett LOL :-)

borrissey 12-07-2010 17:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Cool

John Logie Baird 12-07-2010 19:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Film4 HD now testing off the EPG before launch

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...s_on_Virgin_TV

DJ-SWITCH 12-07-2010 22:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
not long now 4 film4 HD :) :clap:

braysoj1 12-07-2010 22:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
i saw an ad 2 day 4 sky sports news hd are we getting this 2 vm MB

mattboothers 12-07-2010 22:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35055001)
i saw an ad 2 day 4 sky sports news hd are we getting this 2 vm MB
Nope we have no chance.:(

Ben B 12-07-2010 22:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattb00thers (Post 35055008)
Nope we have no chance.:(
Down with the negativity!

frogstamper 12-07-2010 23:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red (Post 35054417)
Were all free to have are opinions but please do some home work.

Compare VM VIP to Sky's Top Package

VM VIP with Line Rental £89.50
XL 20mb Broadband
XL Phone Unlimited
XL TV + Sky Sports and Movies, ESPN and ALL HD Channels
V+HD Box and Additional V Box

Sky Top Package with Line Rental £101 (1st Sept price to increase by £3 - £1 for Entertainment Pack and £2 for Sports Pack)
Sky Broadband Unlimited 20mb
Sky Talk Unlimited
Sky TV + Sky Sports and Movies, ESPN and HD Pack
Sky+HD Box and Sky Mulitroom Standard Box

We all could say VM Broadband better than Sky and that each of the packages have there own perks like VM massive On Demand options like Movies, Music SD/HD On Demand - which is better than Sky and then you can say Sky have more HD channels.

So if you want to pay an extra £14.50 because you think VIP is not worth the money then so be it.

Stop trying to compare HD channels between Sky and VM, compare the packages you get - Sky HD offering - how many of us would/do watch all the HD channels on offer.

Some of us have contacts within VM and can get inside info and I firmly believe VM are trying to provide a quality service not quaintly
I don't need to do any homework Big Red, I pay the bill each month and the VIP package is no longer £89.50pm.
I was out by a pound the monthly fee for VIP is £92.49, here is my latest bill.


Service charges
Your premium TV channels are provided by Virgin Media Entertainment. To find out more about your relationship with Virgin Media Entertainment, Click here

You have a new section on your bill. To find out more about it, Click here

Total service charges
£91.49

Includes VAT at the appropriate rate(s)

Advance charges
£92.49

Main services (Provided by Virgin Media Ltd or Virgin Media Payments Ltd) £64.99
Description Date/period Amount
Telephone Line Rental 09 July - 08 August £11.99
Talk International 09 July - 08 August £1.50
Talk Mobile 09 July - 08 August £1.50
Talk Unlimited 09 July - 08 August £7.95
TV Size: X L 09 July - 08 August £24.50
1 Additional V Box 09 July - 08 August £15.00
V+ HD Box 09 July - 08 August £10.00
Add Set Box(es) Discount 09 July - 08 August £-9.50
Phone, TV & BB Saving 09 July - 08 August £-34.95
Broadband Size: X L 09 July - 08 August £37.00

Premium TV channels (Provided by Virgin Media Entertainment) £27.50
Description Date/period Amount
Movies4,Movies5,Sports1,Sports2 09 July - 08 August £27.50

Other charges
£-1.00

Charges and credits (Provided by Virgin Media Ltd) £-1.00
Description Date/period Amount
E Bill Discount 09 July - 08 August £-1.00


Telephone usage charges

for 012XXXXXXXX

Total telephone usage charges
£16.54

Call charges
£14.08

See call details section

VAT
£2.46

As far as comparing VM's HD to Sky HD I'll compare what I like, who made you the HD police???

Chad 12-07-2010 23:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
I'd edit the phone number off your last post frogstamper;)

Big Red 13-07-2010 01:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by frogstamper (Post 35055025)
I don't need to do any homework Big Red, I pay the bill each month and the VIP package is no longer £89.50pm.
I was out by a pound the monthly fee for VIP is £92.49, here is my latest bill.


Service charges
Your premium TV channels are provided by Virgin Media Entertainment. To find out more about your relationship with Virgin Media Entertainment, Click here

You have a new section on your bill. To find out more about it, Click here

Total service charges
£91.49

Includes VAT at the appropriate rate(s)

Advance charges
£92.49

Main services (Provided by Virgin Media Ltd or Virgin Media Payments Ltd) £64.99
Description Date/period Amount
Telephone Line Rental 09 July - 08 August £11.99
Talk International 09 July - 08 August £1.50
Talk Mobile 09 July - 08 August £1.50
Talk Unlimited 09 July - 08 August £7.95
TV Size: X L 09 July - 08 August £24.50
1 Additional V Box 09 July - 08 August £15.00
V+ HD Box 09 July - 08 August £10.00
Add Set Box(es) Discount 09 July - 08 August £-9.50
Phone, TV & BB Saving 09 July - 08 August £-34.95
Broadband Size: X L 09 July - 08 August £37.00

Premium TV channels (Provided by Virgin Media Entertainment) £27.50
Description Date/period Amount
Movies4,Movies5,Sports1,Sports2 09 July - 08 August £27.50

Other charges
£-1.00

Charges and credits (Provided by Virgin Media Ltd) £-1.00
Description Date/period Amount
E Bill Discount 09 July - 08 August £-1.00


Telephone usage charges

for

Total telephone usage charges
£16.54

Call charges
£14.08

See call details section

VAT
£2.46

As far as comparing VM's HD to Sky HD I'll compare what I like, who made you the HD police???
Did you read anywhere in my post directing it to YOU - ??????? No I thought so.

If you read the last 2/3 pages of posts you can see people trying to compare like for like services.

As you can see VM VIP customers still save compared to Sky - and for my prices stated - well it shows VM have not updated there website prices as it does not inclide the £1.50 XL TV increase and £0.50p extra box increase - hence my £2 differance - still cheaper than Sky.

It was a like for like comparison thats all.

If it was directed at you I would of quoted YOU.

gadge 13-07-2010 03:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
BREAKING NEWS
CH5 HD now on ch 150.

Xanta 13-07-2010 03:51
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Confirmed :)

Up and running here!

muppetman11 13-07-2010 04:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gadge (Post 35055030)
BREAKING NEWS
CH5 HD now on ch 150.
Just noticed that myself great news well done Virgin.

naeskydish 13-07-2010 05:10
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3 pages of HD channels on the EPG. Good to see VM deliver on their promises

Hope channel5 show plenty of their movies in HD. Also prospect of HD European football later in the year.

cwj2008 13-07-2010 05:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gadge (Post 35055030)
BREAKING NEWS
CH5 HD now on ch 150.
I have it too but no sound , also have fiver+1 and fiveusa+1 and test channeles 38 to 45 ,

Joedm45 13-07-2010 06:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
No sound for me too but well done VM for sneaking this one in, up to 13 channels now with number 14 in a weeks time!

swsproule 13-07-2010 06:23
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Getting some audio on 5 HD, background music etc
seems the main voice channel not operational.
though good to see it.

zantarous 13-07-2010 06:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Wow how nice of VM to just add a channel without fanfare, maybe a sign of things to come? I see that only two programmes are tagged as HD today Neighbours and Home and Away.

I have same issue with sound, can hear the background audio but not the main channel.

Edit:

Fiver +1 and Five USA +1 are also showing in the EPG.

Opinion 13-07-2010 07:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
How much more of a good thing is it to wake up and find a new HD channel, so unexpected, but well done VM. No main soundtrack for me yet either...

nice surprise indeed.

Media Boy UK 13-07-2010 07:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Opinion (Post 35055055)
How much more of a good thing is it to wake up and find a new HD channel, so unexpected, but well done VM. No main soundtrack for me yet either...

nice surprise indeed.
I was told about Five HD late on Monday (But I was offline)

Opinion 13-07-2010 07:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35055057)
I was told about Five HD late on Monday (But I was offline)
sounds seems to be working now.

ottoni 13-07-2010 07:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Is it me or do Vm seem to be very low key in this particular announcement. No press release, no statement from five, its almost like getting extra channels and hd is like a back door illegal operation, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............. don't tell anyone but we've added some more hd but shhhhhhhhhh:p::p::p:

BikeNutt 13-07-2010 07:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
The upscaled kiddies programmes (and even the ads) look very nice indeed - hopefully a sign of good HD to come. I hope the Mentalist is in HD. Note to self: cancel series record and re-do on 150.

Horizon 13-07-2010 07:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35055068)
Is it me or do Vm seem to be very low key in this particular announcement. No press release, no statement from five, its almost like getting extra channels and hd is like a back door illegal operation, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh............. don't tell anyone but we've added some more hd but shhhhhhhhhh:p::p::p:
Press release issued about 20 minutes ago.

Media Boy UK 13-07-2010 07:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Look like Virgin is viewing Cable Forum (I post this on the 6th of July)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35051835)
I think I have work out the new channels numbers for Five HD and maybe Fiver +1 and Five USA +1

150 - Five HD
151 - Five USA (Was Channel 150)
152 - Five USA +1
153 - Fiver (Was Channel 152)
154 - Fiver +1

Henkesghost 13-07-2010 08:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Looks like the HD thing is finally coming together:cleader:

muppetman11 13-07-2010 08:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35055057)
I was told about Five HD late on Monday (But I was offline)
That old chestnut LOL :-)

bayards 13-07-2010 08:40
5HD on air channel 150
 
I am in London East and watching ch 5 HD on 150 - great!!!

chunkymonkey 13-07-2010 08:50
Re: 5HD on air channel 150
 
Very happy about this. I reckon Sky thought they had this in the bag!

Jabbs 13-07-2010 08:53
Re: 5HD on air channel 150
 
Is this set to stay or just a test of it.

bayards 13-07-2010 08:53
Re: 5HD on air channel 150
 
A few teething problems apparent - just cut to ads and no sound. Like this though!! lol

Kymmy 13-07-2010 08:55
Re: 5HD on air channel 150
 
Already being discussed at the end of the Coming soon thread

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l-page-84.html

Link given thread closed (will merge in a minute or two)

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Threads now merged

Gavin-D 13-07-2010 08:56
Re: 5HD on air channel 150
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabbs (Post 35055120)
Is this set to stay or just a test of it.
It's here to stay :D press release here: http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...758&highlight=

muppetman11 13-07-2010 08:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
It mentions another 20 channels to come anyone know how many movies HD and 2 sports HD.

winkle 13-07-2010 09:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Expect more to arrive by the end of the month

As for securing Five HD well done Virgin

cupcakes aka dd 13-07-2010 09:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Sneaky Virgin. Like it. Sneak some more please.

Stephen 13-07-2010 09:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35055129)
It mentions another 20 channels to come anyone know how many movies HD and 2 sports HD.
There are 2 Sports HD channels and I think 11 Movie HD channels. Also Film 4 HD will be launching soon.

I guess the other HD channels will be the Sky Basics that are coming soon. I think that adds up to nearly 20 :)

muppetman11 13-07-2010 09:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35055152)
There are 2 Sports HD channels and I think 11 Movie HD channels. Also Film 4 HD will be launching soon.

I guess the other HD channels will be the Sky Basics that are coming soon. I think that adds up to nearly 20 :)
Possible ESPN America HD.

---------- Post added at 10:31 ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35055152)
There are 2 Sports HD channels and I think 11 Movie HD channels. Also Film 4 HD will be launching soon.

I guess the other HD channels will be the Sky Basics that are coming soon. I think that adds up to nearly 20 :)
What are the Sky Basics being talked about ?

Xanta 13-07-2010 09:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Sky1HD etc.

Acidphire21 13-07-2010 09:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
that was a bit of a suprise :) no issues with sound here :)

spiderplant 13-07-2010 09:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35055048)
Wow how nice of VM to just add a channel without fanfare
Exactly how it should be. Delight when it happens. No disappointment if it doesn't. Well done VM!

(Compare & contrast with agitation at http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...8#post41830088)

ken1234 13-07-2010 09:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
good news about Five HD, more hd channels plz virgin

---------- Post added at 10:49 ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 ----------

BSkyB and Virgin Media Complete Sale of VMtv

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...800&highlight=

matt_home1 13-07-2010 09:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Sooner rather than later for the HD channels then from sky, Pity i dont have an HD tv,

Jabbs 13-07-2010 10:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
When does Film 4 hd launch then.

matt_home1 13-07-2010 10:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Film 4, is the 20th if ive read correctly

kgollop 13-07-2010 10:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabbs (Post 35055171)
When does Film 4 hd launch then.
20th July

tweedie 13-07-2010 10:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabbs (Post 35055171)
When does Film 4 hd launch then.
20th July

Horizon 13-07-2010 10:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35055164)

[/COLOR]BSkyB and Virgin Media Complete Sale of VMtv

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...800&highlight=
Oh, now that is important. Full steam ahead with Sky HD on VM now.

zing_deleted 13-07-2010 10:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
it has not been approved in the UK yet

Horizon 13-07-2010 10:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Obviously Sky and VM have contacted UK authorities and are confident enough that it will be cleared to close the deal today.

I note that Vmtv's website is rapidly losing its viginity....

http://www.virginmediatelevision.co.uk/

gadge 13-07-2010 10:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zing (Post 35055178)
it has not been approved in the UK yet
The deal is complete.

BenMcr 13-07-2010 10:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35055181)
Obviously Sky and VM have contacted UK authorities and are confident enough that it will be cleared to close the deal today.

I note that Vmtv's website is rapidly losing its viginity....

http://www.virginmediatelevision.co.uk/
It now doesn't even exist. It's now http://www.livingtvgroup.co.uk/

Horizon 13-07-2010 10:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
....hence, the rapidly losing its virginity comment.:)

Media Boy UK 13-07-2010 10:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
One of my ''Virgin Testers'' has told me today that Virgin are now testing the following list of channels:

Sky Action HD
Sky Comedy HD
Sky Drama & Romance HD
Sky Family HD
Sky Indie HD
Sky Modern Greats HD
Sky Premier HD
Sky SciFi & Horror HD
Sky Showcase HD
Sky Sports HD1
Sky Sports HD2
Sky Thriller HD

gadge 13-07-2010 10:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35055192)
One of my ''Virgin Testers'' has told me today that Virgin are now testing the following list of channels:

Sky Action HD
Sky Comedy HD
Sky Drama & Romance HD
Sky Family HD
Sky Indie HD
Sky Modern Greats HD
Sky Premier HD
Sky SciFi & Horror HD
Sky Showcase HD
Sky Sports HD1
Sky Sports HD2
Sky Thriller HD
Great news still waiting for history hd.

TheDon 13-07-2010 10:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35055129)
It mentions another 20 channels to come anyone know how many movies HD and 2 sports HD.
10 Movies
2 Sports
5 Sky basics
ESPNA

Then you're probably looking at the likes of halmark, history and crime&investigation?

Media Boy UK 13-07-2010 10:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Virgin have today added 11 'Test'' channels to my box starting from Virgin Channel 881.

winkle 13-07-2010 11:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
2 weeks ago my total services was 321

Now it's 350

bayards 13-07-2010 11:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35055192)
One of my ''Virgin Testers'' has told me today ... [/B]
As a light aside from the joyous news today, I presume that once the virgin has been tested he/she is no loner a virgin lol :)

jtaylor06 13-07-2010 11:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
1 week today :)

dre80 13-07-2010 11:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Does anyone know if the 'Demand Five' on demand content is part of the latest Five deal?

Opinion 13-07-2010 11:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
What's everyone going to talk about when we get the sky movies, sport and basic channels in HD.

Big Red 13-07-2010 11:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Opinion (Post 35055219)
What's everyone going to talk about when we get the sky movies, sport and basic channels in HD.
3D

cwj2008 13-07-2010 11:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Opinion (Post 35055219)
What's everyone going to talk about when we get the sky movies, sport and basic channels in HD.
do not think the will be long after reading this http://www.livingtvgroup.co.uk
and there are 11 test channels appered on my box today

Xanta 13-07-2010 12:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cwj2008 (Post 35055222)
do not think the will be long after reading this http://www.livingtvgroup.co.uk
and there are 11 test channels appered on my box today
Both of these points have been discussed a few posts up ;)

Media Boy UK 13-07-2010 12:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Russia Today to launch on Virgin Media.

I have seen info that says Virgin Media looking to launch Russia Today sometime in August.

daveetwo 13-07-2010 12:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35055228)
Russia Today to launch on Virgin Media.

I have seen info that says Virgin Media looking to launch Russia Today sometime in August.
No doubt they are russia'n to get this on our screens.:D

virginruinedntl 13-07-2010 12:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
nice, i like Russia Today, its a shame its fullscreen in UK/US and presumably russia :(

Horizon 13-07-2010 12:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
I like news.

All we now now is Fox News, Chinese news and not forgetting the French to give us a fair, balanced view of world events....:)

Media Boy UK 13-07-2010 12:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35055234)
I like news.

All we now now is Fox News, Chinese news and not forgetting the French to give us a fair, balanced view of world events....:)
Then I will be getting my P45's.:D

jagsman 13-07-2010 12:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Now that Virgin has managed to quietly add all the extra FIVE channels on the same launch day as SKY, what are the chances that they will do the same with ESPNA HD? This channel launches on SKY on July 21st. I'm sure Virgin could just launch it the day before, along with Film4 HD.;);)

Dave42 13-07-2010 12:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
now the vm/sky deal is complete when do people think we get email with details for sky sports and movies HD

Horizon 13-07-2010 12:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
...this week or next.

LEE1 13-07-2010 12:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. II
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jagsman (Post 35055239)
Now that Virgin has managed to quietly add all the extra FIVE channels on the same launch day as SKY, what are the chances that they will do the same with ESPNA HD? This channel launches on SKY on July 21st. I'm sure Virgin could just launch it the day before, along with Film4 HD.;);)
it launched on 21st june on sky but hope it launch soon on vm.


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