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Alan Fry 19-06-2012 12:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35443557)
Virgin Media at no point were ever interested in C&W Worldwide.
They should have bought the company in the first place!

BenMcr 19-06-2012 12:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35443570)
They should have bought the company in the first place!
They did about 10 years ago - well the bits that they wanted.

Alan Fry 19-06-2012 12:32
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35443577)
They did about 10 years ago - well the bits that they wanted.
Not the business customers though!

passingbat 19-06-2012 13:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
I'm not sure wheather a take over is a good or a bad thing, but it would be nice to have a cable company that has more money than Sky.

Because of their money resources, Sky leads the way in so many areas and VM's once killer advantage, fibre broadband, is now no longer there because Sky now offer that. VM even seem slow on maximising the advantages of Tivo (multi room, ipad, decent connected content etc.), presumably due to lack of money.

Personally, I find VM as a company very good, and there is always the risk that customer service can suffer when taken over by a bigger company, so that is a concern. Tivo leaves the Sky box way behind in my view, but it is the only thing that they lead sky on technology wise. With a cable company with more money, it would be great to see Sky trying to catch up and not being able to rule the roost on TV channels.

Alan Fry 19-06-2012 14:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35443615)
I'm not sure wheather a take over is a good or a bad thing, but it would be nice to have a cable company that has more money than Sky.

Because of their money resources, Sky leads the way in so many areas and VM's once killer advantage, fibre broadband, is now no longer there because Sky now offer that. VM even seem slow on maximising the advantages of Tivo (multi room, ipad, decent connected content etc.), presumably due to lack of money.

Personally, I find VM as a company very good, and there is always the risk that customer service can suffer when taken over by a bigger company, so that is a concern. Tivo leaves the Sky box way behind in my view, but it is the only thing that they lead sky on technology wise. With a cable company with more money, it would be great to see Sky trying to catch up and not being able to rule the roost on TV channels.
I feel that a combined EE/VM will dominate the telecoms maket and present a challege to BT and Sky, I tell you what why don't Sky sell their TV, Phone and Broadband divsion (in exchange for BT's Sports Broadcasting assets) to BT.

This will mean (if TalkTalk can make a sucess out of YourView) that the UK will have 3 major telcom companies competing with each other for TV/Phone/Internet and Sky will focus on bradcasting (maybe we will get more of their services!)

1701-e 19-06-2012 14:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35443521)
Would be nice to see BBC Three go HD the football looked awful yesterday evening. I have a 55" TV.
IT DID GO HD!

Simulcast with BBC HD on 187- they told us often enough.;)

Alan Fry 19-06-2012 14:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35443631)
IT DID GO HD!

Simulcast with BBC HD on 187- they told us often enough.;)
With the shutting down of BBC HD and its replacement of a HD version of BBC Two, will Football be shown on that channel (rather than BBC Three)

Media Boy UK 19-06-2012 17:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35443490)
One would expect this will be some good vews around Autumn time,
;)

windy 19-06-2012 17:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35443752)
;)

Why are you winking...what do you know,how much can you say and when is it all happening.

The answer is........................

;)

Media Boy UK 19-06-2012 17:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35443638)
With the shutting down of BBC HD and its replacement of a HD version of BBC Two, will Football be shown on that channel (rather than BBC Three)
BBC Two HD plus BBC One Scotland, BBC One Wales and BBC One N. Ireland are all set to launch sometime from September to December 2012.

No date has been given but The BBC has confirmed that it will happen after the UK Olympics.

windy 19-06-2012 17:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35443764)
BBC Two HD plus BBC One Scotland, BBC One Wales and BBC One N. Ireland are all set to launch sometime from September to December 2012.

No date has been given but The BBC has confirmed that it will happen after the UK Olympics.
thanks..
anything else??

Media Boy UK 19-06-2012 17:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35443758)
Why are you winking...what do you know,how much can you say and when is it all happening.

The answer is........................

;)
4Seven and Ailbi HD are launching in July.

What will Virgin Media do with the 24 SD Channels and 25 HD Channels left over after the UK Olympics end?

windy 19-06-2012 18:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35443767)
4Seven and Ailbi HD are launching in July.

What will Virgin Media do with the 24 SD Channels and 25 HD Channels left over after the UK Olympics end?
I wondering if virgin can launch 24 HD channels in 1 go iam sure they can launch more after the olympics only the good ones though not the rubbish ones.

Any idea if we are getting anymore HD channels except Ailbi. :)

Media Boy UK 19-06-2012 18:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35443771)
I wondering if virgin can launch 24 HD channels in 1 go iam sure they can launch more after the olympics only the good ones though not the rubbish ones.

Any idea if we are getting anymore HD channels except Ailbi. :)
The only thing I know of is on my List or on my Blog.

windy 19-06-2012 18:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35443775)
The only thing I know of is on my List or on my Blog.
Thanks and happy 6th Birthday.

DaMac 19-06-2012 18:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35443638)
With the shutting down of BBC HD and its replacement of a HD version of BBC Two, will Football be shown on that channel (rather than BBC Three)
There is a chance even with the launch of BBC 2 HD that BBC HD channel will continue for a while as there is a spare freeview HD mux being squeezed out that there arn't currently any takers for.

Chad 19-06-2012 20:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35443764)
BBC Two HD plus BBC One Scotland, BBC One Wales and BBC One N. Ireland are all set to launch sometime from September to December 2012.
BBC One Scotland HD would be great. I hope they repeat The Scheme in HD. I'd be happy as Larry if they did;)

andy_m 19-06-2012 21:41
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I was pondering the question last night of what will happen when BBC hd is replaced by BBC 2 hd. I'm sure, since the digital switch over is almost complete and everyone can get BBC 3, that when they need to show two games at once they'll continue to show both in hd, even if it means BBC 2 hd isn't a simulcast of BBC 2 for that period, or perhaps even by shifting regular BBC 2 content to BBC 3 or BBC 4 for a night.

borrissey 19-06-2012 21:58
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35443631)
Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35443521)
Would be nice to see BBC Three go HD the football looked awful yesterday evening. I have a 55" TV.
IT DID GO HD!

Simulcast with BBC HD on 187- they told us often enough.;)
Oh yeah!! How did I forget about that

Itshim 20-06-2012 09:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35443879)
I was pondering the question last night of what will happen when BBC hd is replaced by BBC 2 hd. I'm sure, since the digital switch over is almost complete and everyone can get BBC 3, that when they need to show two games at once they'll continue to show both in hd, even if it means BBC 2 hd isn't a simulcast of BBC 2 for that period, or perhaps even by shifting regular BBC 2 content to BBC 3 or BBC 4 for a night.
So to spoil two channels for people who don`t want football. This is what the Red button should be used for. :D

Media Boy UK 20-06-2012 11:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given channel numbers for new channels coming in July.

Here is the channels for 4seven and Ailbi HD confirmed by an virgin insider:

131. Ailbi HD
194. Ailbi +1 (Moving from Channel 131).
195. 4seven

denphone 20-06-2012 11:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35444051)
[COLOR="Magenta[/Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given channel numbers for new channels coming in July.

Here is the channels for 4seven, Ailbi HD confirmed by an virgin insider:

131. Ailbi HD
194. Ailbi +1
195. 4seven
Thanks MB for your continious fine work.

Media Boy UK 20-06-2012 18:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Late June Update - With new info.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== June ===
20th. The BBC News Multiscreen will close permanently on Virgin Media via the red button on Virgin Channel 601 (Not on TiVo boxes).
Virgin Media may move Ailbi +1 to Virgin Channel 194 before July 3rd so that Virgin Media can put an information screen on Virgin Channel 131 telling viewers of the move ahead of the Ailbi HD launch.

=== July ===
3rd. Ailbi HD to launch on Virgin Channel 131.
3rd. Ailbi +1 to move to Virgin Channel 194.
3rd. Box TV to close Q on Virgin Channel 338.
3rd. Box TV to launch heat on Virgin Channel 338.
4th. 4seven to launch on Virgin Channel 195.
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.
19th. BBC to broadcast some things in 3D on BBC HD until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 187.
25th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-597).
25th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-573).
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch over the Olympics on Virgin Channel 523.


=== August ===
12th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Eurosport 3D will close on Virgin Channel 523.
29th. Six Channel 4 branded Sports Channels (Three in SD and Three in HD) may launch on Virgin Media.

=== September ===
10th. Six Channel 4 branded Sports Channels (Three in SD and Three in HD) may close on Virgin Media.

=== October ===
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
Channel 5 + 1 will launch on Virgin Media.
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media on all non TiVo boxes to one stream.
The BBC to launch an BBC One HD channel for viewers outside England on Virgin Channel 108.
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== January 2013 ===
No News...

=== February 2013 ===
No News...

=== March 2013 ===
No News...

=== April 2013 ===
No News...

=== May 2013 ===
No News...

=== June 2013 ===
No News...

=== July 2013 ===
No News...

=== August 2013 ===
BT hope to launch an new Football Channel on Virgin Media.

=== September 2013 ===
No News...

=== October 2013 ===
No News...

=== November 2013 ===
No News...

=== December 2013 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting July 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on March 28th 2012.

The following Channels are said to be in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD
-Channel 5 +1
-Sky Atlantic
-Premier Sports

The following Channels are rumoured to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon (but not yet confirm by my Virgin Media insiders or no new info in months):
-ESPN America HD (No news in months)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on June 18th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD (Was Sky Sports HD3)
Sky Sports 4 HD (Was Sky Sports HD4)
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
4seven (To start broadcasting in July on Virgin Media.)
More 4 +1
More 4 +2

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
BuzMuzik
Chart Show TV
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
Animal Planet HD
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
Men & Movies
Men & Movies +1
Movies 4 Men
Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
FX +1

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio Wales

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
SAB
Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
Channel 5 +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
Premier Sports
Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefÃ*s Éireann ===
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
Food Network
Food Network +1
Travel Channel
Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Sony Entertainment Television +1
Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
STAR Gold
STAR Life OK (Was STAR One)
STAR Plus HD (Soon to start broadcast.)

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
Kismat Radio
Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se (Soon to close by it owners).

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
UCB TV
UCB Bible
UCB Gospel
UCB Inspiration
UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
The Style Network
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Café
Zing

----------------------- Just for TiVo viewers -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming things set to happen for TiVo viewers only.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

NOTE: = This part of the list will be removed and will rejoin the full list on July 2nd.

=== Coming up on TiVo ===
=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
19th. Extra Olympics things will appear on TiVo from Today.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
Virgin Media Tivo iPad app launch in September (Info from reghardware.com.)

=== October ===
No News....

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== Unknown dates ===
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy about TiVo ===
Last updated February 28th 2012.

Q: WHY DID YOU ADD THIS PART OF YOUR LIST FOR?
A: This part is just for viewers of Virgin Media who have got TiVo in. For all the rest of things coming to Virgin Media go back to the top of this post.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on June 20th 2012.

Next update: July 2nd - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

Media Boy - Six years in the making on JULY 19TH.

©copyright 2012 Media Boy 2006 - 2012. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

r94yan 20-06-2012 22:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
will we ever get FX+1

windy 20-06-2012 22:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by r94yan (Post 35444276)
will we ever get FX+1
very good point.:)

borrissey 20-06-2012 23:35
What do you prefer picture quality or sound quality? I guess both are important.

Would it be possible to get HD sound formats on the Sky movie channels such as DTS HD and True HD?

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 12:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35443794)
There is a chance even with the launch of BBC 2 HD that BBC HD channel will continue for a while as there is a spare freeview HD mux being squeezed out that there arn't currently any takers for.
Well it should not cost much to operate 3 HD Channels

Maybe the unused slot on Freeview will be used by BT for the HD version of their "BT Sport" channel

---------- Post added at 11:46 ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 ----------

Once a lot of SD and HD slots on VM are released after the Games, what SD (or HD Channels would you want on VM?

denphone 21-06-2012 12:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444474)
Well it should not cost much to operate 3 HD Channels

Maybe the unused slot on Freeview will be used by BT for the HD version of their "BT Sport" channel

---------- Post added at 11:46 ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 ----------

Once a lot of SD and HD slots on VM are released after the Games, what SD (or HD Channels would you want on VM?
Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 13:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444477)
Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.
What makes you think that? (are you talking both HD and SD versions?)

windy 21-06-2012 13:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444477)
Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.
Iam watching sky 1 at the mo and they had an trailer on for sky atlantic and from 6pm weekdays you can watch ER and House which has been on so many other channels .... So my question is why does anyone want sky atlanatic just for repeats?

Iam sure you can watch these programmes on other channels or even on demand.

I Personally iam not bothered about getting sky atlantic just like every channel eventually they all start to show repeats.

Lew 21-06-2012 13:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444474)
Well it should not cost much to operate 3 HD Channels
Based on what?

muppetman11 21-06-2012 13:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444477)
Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.
Didn't you say this last year ;)
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35444483)
Iam watching sky 1 at the mo and they had an trailer on for sky atlantic and from 6pm weekdays you can watch ER and House which has been on so many other channels .... So my question is why does anyone want sky atlanatic just for repeats?

Iam sure you can watch these programmes on other channels or even on demand.

I Personally iam not bothered about getting sky atlantic just like every channel eventually they all start to show repeats.
Sky Atlantic is no different from any other pay TV channel in that it shows repeats , do you seriously expect every hour to be filled with new content :confused: Isn't this why the PVR was introduced to allow you to series link your favourite shows from each channel , each to their own but in my opinion Atlantic has shown some great shows of late , that said I don't believe any platform should pay over the odds to carry it.

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 13:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35444483)
Iam watching sky 1 at the mo and they had an trailer on for sky atlantic and from 6pm weekdays you can watch ER and House which has been on so many other channels .... So my question is why does anyone want sky atlanatic just for repeats?

Iam sure you can watch these programmes on other channels or even on demand.

I Personally iam not bothered about getting sky atlantic just like every channel eventually they all start to show repeats.
Sadly they have got HBO Content and more of Skys best shows

---------- Post added at 12:30 ---------- Previous post was at 12:28 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35444485)
Based on what?
All you are doing is showing a HD version of the same channel (nearly all programmes are filmed in HD anyway), so there should not be much expence in the first place

windy 21-06-2012 13:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35444486)
Didn't you say this last year ;)


Sky Atlantic is no different from any other pay TV channel in that it shows repeats , do you seriously expect every hour to be filled with new content :confused: Isn't this why the PVR was introduced to allow you to series link your favourite shows from each channel , each to their own but in my opinion Atlantic has shown some great shows of late , that said I don't believe any platform should pay over the odds to carry it.
I get the fact that they cant show new stuff all the time but on the other hand 6pm so called primetime!!

I agree with your last quote no platform should pay over the odds for it.

denphone 21-06-2012 13:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35444486)
Didn't you say this last year ;)


Sky Atlantic is no different from any other pay TV channel in that it shows repeats , do you seriously expect every hour to be filled with new content :confused: Isn't this why the PVR was introduced to allow you to series link your favourite shows from each channel , each to their own but in my opinion Atlantic has shown some great shows of late , that said I don't believe any platform should pay over the odds to carry it.
If l righty remember l said it was possible but as we all know the talks failed but this is now this year and things can change very quickly in a everchanging TV landscape.

muppetman11 21-06-2012 13:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by windy (Post 35444494)
but on the other hand 6pm so called primetime!!
But 6pm isn't primetime is it.

gba93 21-06-2012 13:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35444498)
But 6pm isn't primetime is it.
No, 7pm - 10pm is the usually acceped definition

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 13:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Does anyone know when Sky's content deal with VM ends?

Media Boy UK 21-06-2012 13:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Broadcast: ESPN review options after Premier League rights loss.

Media web site Broadcast is reporting:

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A variety of options are understood to be under consideration by the broadcaster, including cutting subscription costs, targeting new rights in different sports, and merging with Sky’s sports bundle.
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...&contentID=870

Info from Broadcast/DS Forum.

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444501)
Does anyone know when Sky's content deal with VM ends?
Sometime before June 2019.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...media-channels

But if Virgin Media are in talks with BSkyB to carry Sky Atlantic we may also get Pick TV +1, Sky News HD & Sky Sports News HD as part of that new deal.

But saying that I have not seen any update on Virgin being in talks with BSkyB over Sky Atlantic in months.

Chad 21-06-2012 13:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444501)
Does anyone know when Sky's content deal with VM ends?
June 2019 or 2020. A 10 year carriage agreement was agreed as part of the sale of VMTV to SKY.

Dave42 21-06-2012 13:59
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444477)
Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.
no chance Den mate sky will not let have VM have it as showed in leaflet i got trying to get me to switch SA is sky exclusive and will stay that way not missing much only game of thrones that worth having and you know fine well what skys like so dont expect anything

sky are targetting VM customers to try get them to switch so more chance of snow in hell than VM getting SA

denphone 21-06-2012 14:12
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Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35444512)
no chance Den mate sky will not let have VM have it as showed in leaflet i got trying to get me to switch SA is sky exclusive and will stay that way not missing much only game of thrones that worth having and you know fine well what skys like so dont expect anything

sky are targetting VM customers to try get them to switch so more chance of snow in hell than VM getting SA
We shall see Dave as l think you are being a touch pessimistic with regards to this.:)

Dave42 21-06-2012 14:14
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444519)
We shall see Dave as l think you are being a touch pessimistic with regards to this.:)
going off the sky leaflet i got Den mate not that im bothered about SA as you know my views on that channel and the fact they targetting VM customers to try getting them to switch to

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 14:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35444504)
Broadcast: ESPN review options after Premier League rights loss.

Media web site Broadcast is reporting:



http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...&contentID=870

Info from Broadcast/DS Forum.

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Sometime before June 2019.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...media-channels

But if Virgin Media are in talks with BSkyB to carry Sky Atlantic we may also get Pick TV +1, Sky News HD & Sky Sports News HD as part of that new deal.

But saying that I have not seen any update on Virgin being in talks with BSkyB over Sky Atlantic in months.
Are you suggesting that ESPN might sell UK channel (SD and HD) to Sky Sports?

If that was the case will ESPN (UK) become Sky Sports 5 and ESPN HD (UK) become Sky Sports 5 HD?

It looks like VM (or whatever its called by then) will have to wait for Sky Atlantic for another 8 years then!

Itshim 21-06-2012 15:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444527)
Are you suggesting that ESPN might sell UK channel (SD and HD) to Sky Sports?

If that was the case will ESPN (UK) become Sky Sports 5 and ESPN HD (UK) become Sky Sports 5 HD?

It looks like VM (or whatever its called by then) will have to wait for Sky Atlantic for another 8 years then!
My feeling is that VM will not be around in 8 years or so. A company providing cable possibly , but as it is setup - I feel that is unlikely. Things move on, Do not think that as a company VM thinks out of the box enough:shocked: to attract the sales needed to survive that long .Me:) :sniper: Den.:rolleyes:

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 15:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444550)
My feeling is that VM will not be around in 8 years or so. A company providing cable possibly , but as it is setup - I feel that is unlikely. Things move on, Do not think that as a company VM thinks out of the box enough:shocked: to attract the sales needed to survive that long .Me:) :sniper: Den.:rolleyes:
I think Everywhere Everything will end up buying the company, maybe it will be called E-Media!

denphone 21-06-2012 15:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444550)
My feeling is that VM will not be around in 8 years or so. A company providing cable possibly , but as it is setup - I feel that is unlikely. Things move on, Do not think that as a company VM thinks out of the box enough:shocked: to attract the sales needed to survive that long .Me:) :sniper: Den.:rolleyes:
Thats a bit strange considering they have made their first ever profit and in matter of fact they did think out of the box by launching the most state of the art STB there is and yet some doomsayers are still not happy.:)

devilincarnate 21-06-2012 15:46
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444566)
Thats a bit strange considering they have made their first ever profit and in matter of fact they did think out of the box by launching the most state of the art STB there is and yet some doomsayers are still not happy.:)
Also do not forget that the share price has gone from $9 to over $20 in just over a year as well:erm:

spiderplant 21-06-2012 15:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444562)
I think Everywhere Everything will end up buying the company, maybe it will be called E-Media!
I think these people may have something to say about that. :)

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 15:56
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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35444574)
Also do not forget that the share price has gone from $9 to over $20 in just over a year as well:erm:
Why are they still listed in America?

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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35444581)
I think these people may have something to say about that. :)
Alright then what about Brit Media?

Itshim 21-06-2012 15:58
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444566)
Thats a bit strange considering they have made their first ever profit and in matter of fact they did think out of the box by launching the most state of the art STB there is and yet some doomsayers are still not happy.:)
Making a profit ( if only "small one") will attract other providers ( or even non providers think BT & Footie no one saw that coming)

The TiVo will be NON state of the art in the next few years if it is left to crawl along as it is. The only great thing is the record two watch third option.Which in our house has become watch one ( on rare occasions record four - video senders are such a boon :p:)
It will fall further behind with out a major re-think. Just look at the moans on other web sites. Given the limited sales base, it will never be a game changer, while partnering with Virgin.
Sorry (and I understand the arguments) but think what a company such as SKY would do if they went over to it :shocked:
If they see it as a threat / or great marketing tool , I would think in all likelihood that they will make a play for it.
having said all this for the most part it does what I want ( a Dynamic EPG would be good) Sand bags at the ready :p:

Alan Fry 21-06-2012 15:59
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Virgin Medis future will be a interesting one!

Itshim 21-06-2012 16:02
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[QUOTE=Alan Fry;35444583]Why are they still listed in America?

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Its an American company - why would it not be :erm:

Two players whom might go for it. Leaving the biggy out ( Comcast)
Charter or Cox communication . Not sure what they are like these days as friends are all on Comcast. Mind you if they did the buying power they might bring to the table could prove interesting.

denphone 21-06-2012 16:23
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Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444562)
I think Everywhere Everything will end up buying the company, maybe it will be called E-Media!
Not a chance.

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444587)
Making a profit ( if only "small one") will attract other providers ( or even non providers think BT & Footie no one saw that coming)

The TiVo will be NON state of the art in the next few years if it is left to crawl along as it is. The only great thing is the record two watch third option.Which in our house has become watch one ( on rare occasions record four - video senders are such a boon :p:)
It will fall further behind with out a major re-think. Just look at the moans on other web sites. Given the limited sales base, it will never be a game changer, while partnering with Virgin.
Sorry (and I understand the arguments) but think what a company such as SKY would do if they went over to it :shocked:
If they see it as a threat / or great marketing tool , I would think in all likelihood that they will make a play for it.
having said all this for the most part it does what I want ( a Dynamic EPG would be good) Sand bags at the ready :p:
Itshim Victor would be so proud of you lately as despite the great success of the TiVo you still seem to find fault with it but then again Itshim being Itshim this forum would not be the same without you.;)

devilincarnate 21-06-2012 16:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35444583)
Why are they still listed in America?
They are listed on NASDAQ and the LSE (London Stock Exchange) as VMED

Itshim 21-06-2012 16:37
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444601)
Not a chance.

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Itshim Victor would be so proud of you lately as despite the great success of the TiVo you still seem to find fault with it but then again Itshim being Itshim this forum would not be the same without you.;)
I thank you. It is becoming hard to think of things to "Victor" for you . It was so much easier when Carl was around :D
However I am not sure that you could call it a GREAT success.In many ways an improvement in others a step backwards and of cause its been around in one form or another for years. :p:

carlwaring 21-06-2012 16:45
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444618)
It was so much easier when Carl was around :D
Oy! :p:

RichardCoulter 21-06-2012 16:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35444163)
=== July ===
19th. Extra Olympics things will appear on TiVo from Today.
I thought that the Olympic EPG numbers had been confirmed, or am I getting confused with satellite?

Itshim 21-06-2012 16:57
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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444624)
Oy! :p:

Welcome back young man I for one have missed you. Now that is sad :D

denphone 21-06-2012 17:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444618)
I thank you. It is becoming hard to think of things to "Victor" for you . It was so much easier when Carl was around :D
However I am not sure that you could call it a GREAT success.In many ways an improvement in others a step backwards and of cause its been around in one form or another for years. :p:
l think you will find it has been a roaring success with over 900,000 sales.:)

Telly_ 21-06-2012 17:14
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444519)
We shall see Dave as l think you are being a touch pessimistic with regards to this.:)
Well your posting history has you saying Sky Atlantic will be on Virginmedia within the coming months. This was in April 2011 and it ain't come yet.

You also say your VM insider has told VM are in talks..Still over a year later no news. Have you ever made a correct prediction? Nope!

Itshim 21-06-2012 17:14
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35444629)
l think you will find it has been a roaring success with over 900,000 sales.:)
A) its rentals not sales :o:

b) Given that people have no choice in the matter ( if opting for cable what was the rental figures take up pre TiVo )

c) The laserdisc player sold a total of 16.8 million pieces and look what happened to that!
Sorry 900,000 is not a great sum - given that many were "given away"
Hi you would have shifted a a lot of Wartburgs given that" sales plan " :cool:

devilincarnate 21-06-2012 17:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Telly Bear (Post 35444641)
Well your posting history has you saying Sky Atlantic will be on Virginmedia within the coming months. This was in April 2011 and it ain't come yet.

You also say your VM insider has told VM are in talks..Still over a year later no news. Have you ever made a correct prediction? Nope!
I know that Den is not a Badger but you seem to be baiting:erm:

carlwaring 21-06-2012 17:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35444626)
I thought that the Olympic EPG numbers had been confirmed, or am I getting confused with satellite?
You quoted the WHOLE THING just for ONE LINE? :omg::doh::wtf::banghead:

Learn to snip will you!

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444644)
A) its rentals not sales :o:
As with everything VM does so you know what he meant :rolleyes:

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b) Given that people have no choice in the matter ( if opting for cable what was the rental figures take up pre TiVo )
Standard VHD boxes are still available.

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Sorry 900,000 is not a great sum...
In less than a year?! That's a fantastic figure, relatively speaking of course.

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given that many were "given away"
How many were "given away" though? Something like 2,000? Certainly not many more than that.

ken1234 21-06-2012 17:29
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Sky Atlantic not much i saw it on sky at my sister house i like to see sony move come to vm with universal hd and 234 itv hd hope we get them channels and more soon .

denphone 21-06-2012 17:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Telly Bear (Post 35444641)
Well your posting history has you saying Sky Atlantic will be on Virginmedia within the coming months. This was in April 2011 and it ain't come yet.

You also say your VM insider has told VM are in talks..Still over a year later no news. Have you ever made a correct prediction? Nope!
l don't make predictions as l just go by what certain sources tell me and if we were to go by predictions well Telly your prediction of Virgin won't be around in a few years has to be the most laughable prediction l have ever heard.:rofl:

Itshim 21-06-2012 17:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444649)

How many were "given away" though? Something like 2,000? Certainly not many more than that.
Or in my case given money to take it :shocked: Great sales idea. I can just see it .

ASDA come in get your monthly shop, bring in your last bill.
Pick the same again + a case of beer ,we will not , only, not charge you for the beer. but take £10 off the total :D

Good to see you are back on form Carl .

That`s it ,I am signing off for the night :angel:

carlwaring 21-06-2012 17:50
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35444661)
Or in my case given money to take it :shocked: Great sales idea. I can just see it .
Huh? :confused:

Whatever. The point is that they have "given away" a tiny, almost insignificant, number of them :)

GrimUpNorth 21-06-2012 18:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444649)
Standard VHD boxes are still available.
I think you knew he was taking about a PVR :rolleyes:

Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444649)
How many were "given away" though? Something like 2,000? Certainly not many more than that.
Well there was the original alpha/beta testers, then the 'Tivo 500' then those that got the engraved remote through the post (free Tivo for life?) then there was the raffle. I think that probably covers more than your 2000, then there are people like me who where offered the Tivo if we kept the V+, now I know there was an additional outlay for the Tivo but the ongoing multiroom discount (my bill also fell by a couple of £'s per month) more than offset the cost so in reality a free Tivo.

So all in all I think the figure of 'Certainly not many more than 2000' is probably well short of the mark, add that to the comments of the CEO in the Earnings Presentation & Strategy Update on 8th February 2012 that box costs can be waived if the customer has the potential to deliver long term value means that, to some extent at least, the numbers of free boxes out there is probably continuing to rise.

Cheers

Grim

carlwaring 21-06-2012 19:04
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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 35444678)
I think you knew he was taking about a PVR :rolleyes:
And is there another PVR for Sky as an alternative to Sky+? So what was the point? :confused:

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Well there was the original alpha/beta testers
Not relevant.

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then the 'Tivo 500' then those that got the engraved remote through the post (free Tivo for life?) then there was the raffle. I think that probably covers more than your 2000
Fair point. More than I remember :)

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then there are people like me who where offered the Tivo if we kept the V+, now I know there was an additional outlay for the Tivo but the ongoing multiroom discount (my bill also fell by a couple of £'s per month) more than offset the cost so in reality a free Tivo.
Yes, and? There are offers all the time. A Tivo is still a Tivo.

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So all in all I think the figure of 'Certainly not many more than 2000' is probably well short of the mark
I count no more than the 2,500 outlined above. But then they are still "a Tivo in a customers house". As are the rest; however they're accounted for.

Unless you're looking to a. be pedantic and b. any excuse to belittle the success of the VM Tivo.

GrimUpNorth 21-06-2012 19:20
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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444682)
And is there another PVR for Sky as an alternative to Sky+? So what was the point? :confused:
Yes and no (Sky+ with or without HD and the 1TB).

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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444682)
Not relevant.
Your standard answer to something that doesn't fit with the Tivo utopia that is Carlsworld :rolleyes:

The rest of the post is your usual attempt to justify your everything Tivo must be good attitude.

As for being pedantic, I'd be quite worried if you didn't know what that word means because I would imagine you hear it often during your journey through life.

Cheers

Grim

DaMac 21-06-2012 19:24
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I hate not being able to access the internet during the day, i've misssed it again ;) :D

carlwaring 21-06-2012 20:42
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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 35444687)
Yes and no (Sky+ with or without HD and the 1TB).
So it's Sky+ or nothing; just as it's Tivo or nothing (since September. And I understand that they are still swapping-out faulty V+ boxes or giving then out if you insist.)

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Your standard answer to something that doesn't fit with the Tivo utopia that is Carlsworld :rolleyes:
Just as your standard answer to anything good about VM/Tivo is to question it or find a bad spin :rolleyes:

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The rest of the post is your usual attempt to justify your everything Tivo must be good attitude.
Well it is. It's not perfect, of course, but then no-one has ever said it is. It is, however, the best bit of tech I've ever owned; which is why I've had one since 2002! (Apart from a short period of having a V+. Talk about a backward step!! :( I hated it.

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As for being pedantic, I'd be quite worried if you didn't know what that word means because I would imagine you hear it often during your journey through life.
Not so much, unless from people like you :rolleyes:

RichardCoulter 21-06-2012 20:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 35444687)
Yes and no (Sky+ with or without HD and the 1TB).



Your standard answer to something that doesn't fit with the Tivo utopia that is Carlsworld :rolleyes:

The rest of the post is your usual attempt to justify your everything Tivo must be good attitude.

As for being pedantic, I'd be quite worried if you didn't know what that word means because I would imagine you hear it often during your journey through life.

Cheers

Grim
I always wonder if the reason that some people are over pedantic and obsessive is because they are suffering from some form of autism (possibly undiagnosed) or if they do it on purpose to simply be vexatious?

andy_m 21-06-2012 20:59
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I think Carl's right, isn't he, that you can only get a sky+ hd box, albeit with different hard drive sizes, or a sky hd box? If so that's exactly the same as Virgin, and in fairness to them it makes no sense to offer two different types of pvr, especially when they're so very different.

Telly_ 21-06-2012 21:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35444735)
I always wonder if the reason that some people are over pedantic and obsessive is because they are suffering from some form of autism (possibly undiagnosed) or if they do it on purpose to simply be vexatious?

Maybe they just like to wind YOU upon the internet? Paranoid much ? Do you usually over think things? Omg they are watching you....you know they are...they're out there...looking...at...YOU:D:D:D:D:D:D

RichardCoulter 21-06-2012 21:08
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LOL, you could be right ;-)

carlwaring 21-06-2012 21:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35444744)
I think Carl's right, isn't he...
Yes. It does happen occasionally :p:

Henkesghost 21-06-2012 21:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35444758)
Yes. It does happen occasionally :p:


Yes, it was a Tuesday ;)

Media Boy UK 21-06-2012 22:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35444626)
I thought that the Olympic EPG numbers had been confirmed, or am I getting confused with satellite?
That part of list was updated months ago before BBC did an deal with Sky to launch 48 Olympic Channels (24 in SD and HD).

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Telly Bear (Post 35444641)
Well your posting history has you saying Sky Atlantic will be on Virginmedia within the coming months. This was in April 2011 and it ain't come yet.

You also say your VM insider has told VM are in talks..Still over a year later no news. Have you ever made a correct prediction? Nope!
I cant talk for Den but...

Me and Den can only go on what our insiders can or will tell us.

Here is the latest I got (As posted by me on Wednesday July 20th) http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1221.html

borrissey 21-06-2012 22:19
VM should offer HD sound with there rental movies that would be something Sky doesn't.

Telly_ 22-06-2012 09:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35444795)
VM should offer HD sound with there rental movies that would be something Sky doesn't.
Sky offer 5.1 Dolby Digital which is good enough for most.

Media Boy UK 22-06-2012 11:47
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Virgin Media may move Ailbi +1 next week.

I think with Ailbi HD launching on July 3rd on Virgin Channel 131 we may see Ailbi +1 moving to Channel 194 on Tuesday or Wednesday so that Virgin can tell viewers of the move ahead of July 3rd.

RichardCoulter 23-06-2012 22:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35444777)
That part of list was updated months ago before BBC did an deal with Sky to launch 48 Olympic Channels (24 in SD and HD).

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I cant talk for Den but...

Me and Den can only go on what our insiders can or will tell us.

Here is the latest I got (As posted by me on Wednesday July 20th) http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1221.html
So, have the VM olympic EPG numbers been confirmed or not? If so, what are they? Cheers.

Media Boy UK 24-06-2012 13:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35445627)
So, have the VM olympic EPG numbers been confirmed or not? If so, what are they? Cheers.
Still not confirmed.

They are rumoured on DS Forum as being on:


-BBC 24 live Olympics channels in SD on Virgin Channels 574 to 597.
-BBC 24 live Olympics HD channels Virgin Channels 550 to 573.

From July 25th.

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Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 3 to launch next week.

Just to let everyone know that Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 3 will launch on July 2nd - only on Cable Forum.

Media Boy UK 25-06-2012 12:50
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Guardian Media: GMG Radio sold to Global for £50m.

Guardian Media Group sells radio business, including Real Radio and Smooth Radio networks, to Global Radio for estimated £50m.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012...old-global-50m

Media Boy thinks:
-Global Radio may axe Smooth Radio on Virgin Channel 916 and relaunch Chill or The Arrow on Digital TV.

heavyside 25-06-2012 17:52
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This would be a nice one for Virgin Media to lure onto TiVo as an app. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...n-Britain.html

Any chance of this coming soon?

denphone 25-06-2012 17:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35446145)
This would be a nice one for Virgin Media to lure onto TiVo as an app. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...n-Britain.html

Any chance of this coming soon?
The answer to that is no.

Stephen 25-06-2012 18:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35446145)
This would be a nice one for Virgin Media to lure onto TiVo as an app. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...n-Britain.html

Any chance of this coming soon?
Would never happen as Google TV is a TV service with its own set top box.

braysoj1 25-06-2012 18:50
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Heat magazine to launch TV channel on Sky and Virgin

On July 3, Heat TV will launch on Sky and Virgin Media, joining Heat's existing multimedia portfolio, including a radio station and Heatworld online portal.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...nd-virgin.html

denphone 25-06-2012 18:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35446176)
Heat magazine to launch TV channel on Sky and Virgin

On July 3, Heat TV will launch on Sky and Virgin Media, joining Heat's existing multimedia portfolio, including a radio station and Heatworld online portal.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...nd-virgin.html
Yippee.:cleader::cleader:

carlwaring 25-06-2012 19:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
What was sarcasm, right? I hope so, anyway.

Virgin Media. Can you add some proper channels, please. You know, which decent programmes and stuff :)

Stephen 25-06-2012 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Does that even count as a channel launch, as I'm sure they are just rebranding the Q channel.

nstokes 25-06-2012 19:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
4Severn to launch 4th July

Media Boy UK 25-06-2012 20:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35446176)
Heat magazine to launch TV channel on Sky and Virgin

On July 3, Heat TV will launch on Sky and Virgin Media, joining Heat's existing multimedia portfolio, including a radio station and Heatworld online portal.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...nd-virgin.html
Old news - As reported on my blog on May 23rd. http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...n-july-on.html

As Stephen says Q will close to make way for Heat TV to launch on Sky and Virgin Channel 338.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35446209)
4Severn to launch 4th July
...On Virgin Channel 195.

---------- Post added at 19:00 ---------- Previous post was at 18:58 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35446196)
What was sarcasm, right? I hope so, anyway.

Virgin Media. Can you add some proper channels, please. You know, which decent programmes and stuff :)
I know of TWO new channels coming next week:

Ailbi HD on Virgin Channel 131* and 4seven launching on Channel 195.

*Ailbi +1 to move to Channel 194.

carlwaring 25-06-2012 20:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35446218)
I know of TWO new channels coming next week:
Nice! That'll do for then next season of "Rizolli & Isles" :D

Quote:
...4seven launching on Channel 195.
Meh! Not so much use to me.

devilincarnate 25-06-2012 21:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35446209)
4Severn to launch 4th July
I am sure that there could be a joke if this channel was launching at the same time as the Olympics streams:erm:

nstokes 25-06-2012 21:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35446255)
I am sure that there could be a joke if this channel was launching at the same time as the Olympics streams:erm:
Im only posting the date that channel 4 gave while watching Hollyoaks

carlwaring 25-06-2012 21:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
It's the correct date according to my Freeview box :)

4Seven (no r ;)) launches on 4/7(/12) on Ch 47 (on Freeview!)

Nice.

Media Boy UK 26-06-2012 02:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
The following has now happen:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35444932)
Virgin Media may move Ailbi +1 next week.

I think with Ailbi HD launching on July 3rd on Virgin Channel 131 we may see Ailbi +1 moving to Channel 194 on Tuesday or Wednesday so that Virgin can tell viewers of the move ahead of July 3rd.


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