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OLD BOY 22-10-2013 13:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35635082)

You should try to talk them into adding a DVD/Blueray player into the next version of Tivo! ;):D
What a good idea ;)

Although I would expect that most people have a DVD recorder or player, I think that it's a minority (mainly younger well off types) who have additional devices. Most can't afford them, I would have thought!

It is so much more convenient to be able to access all broadcast and streaming content over the TIVO and I think it is Liberty Global's strategy to move in that direction.

paultrademark 22-10-2013 13:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35635160)
I like the flexibility of having content across a range of devices, but (and this I think is what he meant), I don't want to have to connect loads of devices to my tv in order to watch content from a range of sources. That's why I'm looking forward to Netflix coming to TiVo, even though I have a laptop, tablet, phone and console I could already be watching it on if I wanted.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635197)
What a good idea ;)

Although I would expect that most people have a DVD recorder or player, I think that it's a minority (mainly younger well off types) who have additional devices. Most can't afford them, I would have thought!

It is so much more convenient to be able to access all broadcast and streaming content over the TIVO and I think it is Liberty Global's strategy to move in that direction.
Ahh fair enough I misunderstood your original post.

Yeah it's probably a small minority that have access to multiple devices. Though my PS3, Bluray Player and Smart TV are already connected, it's just a couple of button presses on a remote to open the Netflix App

passingbat 22-10-2013 13:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635197)

(mainly younger well off types) who have additional devices. .

Now, if only I did fit that description!. Sadly not. :) Doesn't stop me adding toys though :D

OLD BOY 22-10-2013 13:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35635201)
Now, if only I did fit that description!. Sadly not. :)
It was a compliment, passingbat! ;)

Anypermitedroute 22-10-2013 13:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635175)
A) I was told last night by an rumour poster that Virgin may launch Premier Sports before that Rugby world cup thing starts.

B) Premier Sports costs £9.99 per month (info from Premier Sports web site).[COLOR="Silver"]
Wow! £9.99 per month im speechless even for the most diehard fan you gotta feel for an SD channel a fiver would be the upper limit

Im liking the idea of a blu ray player built into the TIVO but cant see Movie providers being to happy about it

ozsat 22-10-2013 13:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635196)
Cheers for info,so what was the point of ngtv then? When sky add new channels/updates everyone gets it all at once,should b same on vm :confused:
Updates on Sky are rolled out over a period of several months.

OLD BOY 22-10-2013 13:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35634774)
I have been told last week that Netfix will be an add on with the cost being £5.99 per month.
If true, I think that's a shame. Imagine the XL pack being able to offer all those HD channels, free music, BT Sports, ESPN and Netflix to boot! That would be a package to die for and I think it would turn heads.

I hope that this stand alone rumour turns out to be false.

I wouldn't ask for any more, honest! Except Sky Atlantic of course!

Arthurgray50@blu 22-10-2013 13:48
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There is adverts for a new tv channel called 'Lifetime' coming soon. Is this something new that may be joining VM.

Any ideas ?

passingbat 22-10-2013 13:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635202)
It was a compliment, passingbat! ;)
Well then I thank you :)


If you read my post, I do acknowledge that there are people who don't like a lot of different devices attached to the TV, and for that reason, it is a good move to add Netflix to Tivo.


Quote:
However some people do like the convenience of everything in one box, so it will be an added value convenience rather than a USP. And there is nothing wrong with added value convenience. The fact that Netflix titles will be included in any Tivo search is another nice feature.

OLD BOY 22-10-2013 13:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35635203)

Im liking the idea of a blu ray player built into the TIVO but cant see Movie providers being to happy about it
Neat idea, but I don't think passingbat was being serious! ;)

spiderplant 22-10-2013 13:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35635126)
Hmmm, Plymouth runs off Newton Abbot but no Netflix here as far as I can see? Guessing it's just Exeter and not the whole area running off the head end.
Yes, Exeter, Torquay and Newton Abbott have it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35635174)
I'm aintree and if I remember correctly I was Preston and not Liverpool for some reason?
You're on the Knowsley hubsite, but that's fed from the Preston regional headend. We can choose whether to treat them as separate areas or as one big lump.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635175)
So maybe Virgin have added the Netfix tests to Manchester to see how the Netfix tests worked in an big area.
Exactly that.

Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635196)
Cheers for info,so what was the point of ngtv then?
It was a complete replacement of the broadcast systems with new technology, and replacement of the incompatible superheadends with one single one (plus a back-up).

Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635196)
When sky add new channels/updates everyone gets it all at once,should b same on vm :confused:
When VM launch channels, everyone gets them at the same time. The rate of software updates is controlled to make sure everything is working and to manage any problems that arise. Sky do exactly the same.

Media Boy UK 22-10-2013 13:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35635208)
There is adverts for a new tv channel called 'Lifetime' coming soon. Is this something new that may be joining VM.

Any ideas ?
Lifetime launches on Virgin Channel 242 from November 4th.

denphone 22-10-2013 13:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35635203)
Wow! £9.99 per month im speechless even for the most diehard fan you gotta feel for an SD channel a fiver would be the upper limit

Im liking the idea of a blu ray player built into the TIVO but cant see Movie providers being to happy about it
l agree as £9.99 is frankly absurd for what they have and as far as l am concerned they can shove it back from whence it came.

vincerooney 22-10-2013 13:59
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If netflix is the same price on virgin as on computers etc what does virgin gain from this arrangement? A share of the monthly fee? Do Netflix have to pay virgin? I don't understand how both parties would gain from the arrangement. Certainly Netflix would but not virgin?

Haha I do sound disappointed and I would be if this happened but never mind I hope to be compensated in other ways ;)

Edit- just seen your message spiderplant! Knowsley yes that's it thanks very much!

passingbat 22-10-2013 14:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35635216)
If netflix is the same price on virgin as on computers etc what does virgin gain from this arrangement? A share of the monthly fee? Do Netflix have to pay virgin? I don't understand how both parties would gain from the arrangement. Certainly Netflix would but not virgin?

Haha I do sound disappointed and I would be if this happened but never mind I hope to be compensated in other ways ;)

You could ask the same question of Sony, Samsung, Panasonic etc. who add it to their TVs and other equipment including PVRs. It's added value convenience that makes their product more attractive and on par with competing products.

theone2k10 22-10-2013 14:15
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So just had my Sky tv installed am looking forward to comparing VM tv and Sky tv.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35635215)
l agree as £9.99 is frankly absurd for what they have and as far as l am concerned they can shove it back from whence it came.
It's basically Setanta expect nothing less from those clowns lol.

OLD BOY 22-10-2013 14:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35635225)
So just had my Sky tv installed am looking forward to comparing VM tv and Sky tv.

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It's basically Setanta expect nothing less from those clowns lol.
I hope this doesn't end in tears! ;)

Arthurgray50@blu 22-10-2013 14:20
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Cheers MB for that info. Doing a good job as usual.

RichardCoulter 22-10-2013 14:24
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Thanks for the info. Media Boy.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35635203)
Wow! £9.99 per month im speechless even for the most diehard fan you gotta feel for an SD channel a fiver would be the upper limit
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35635215)
l agree as £9.99 is frankly absurd for what they have and as far as l am concerned they can shove it back from whence it came.
That was my train of thought. Maybe Premier Sports thought that at that price, there would not be enough customers on the VM platform to make it profitable, hence their push for it to be included in XL.

A better deal from VM may allow the price to be reduced to below £9.99, to drive up take up. If this turns out to be correct, this would mean that Sky customers are again paying more for sport content.

Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35635218)
You could ask the same question of Sony, Samsung, Panasonic etc. who add it to their TVs and other equipment including PVRs. It's added value convenience that makes their product more attractive and on par with competing products.
Do these devices have paid for VOD services that could be threatened by the arrival of Netflix?

theone2k10 22-10-2013 14:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635228)
I hope this doesn't end in tears! ;)
Still keeping VM bud it was just the cheapest way to get sports and movies as got a half price for 12 months offer :D

passingbat 22-10-2013 14:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35635232)



Do these devices have paid for VOD services that could be threatened by the arrival of Netflix?

Netflix caters for a different market to any current VOD offered by VM.

Netflix don't offer the latest movie releases, so anyone wanting those would still use the pay for view service offered by VM.

Most of the content streamed by Netflix users is TV series and there is no pay per view TV service offered by VM.

Edit: just remembered; Sony do have their own PPV video service built in as apps on their equipment but still include Netflix and Lovefilm.

howardmicks 22-10-2013 15:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35635204)
Updates on Sky are rolled out over a period of several months.
Wow didnt know that,thanks for info

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35635239)
Still keeping VM bud it was just the cheapest way to get sports and movies as got a half price for 12 months offer :D
Well u will be impressed bud I was

love Virgin2013 22-10-2013 15:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Just been trying Netflix out and have to say no problems at all with it.

Also its in HD as well so a big well done to everyone at Virgin Towers.

Virgin just keeps getting better and better :)

braysoj1 22-10-2013 15:38
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Mb is lifetime going 2 be in hd

RobboEdin 22-10-2013 15:46
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Looks like it might be HD only:

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/10/life...-november-4th/

howardmicks 22-10-2013 15:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobboEdin (Post 35635262)
No real surprise there :(

harry_hitch 22-10-2013 15:50
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Not sure if this should be in this thread (mod's please move it if need be) but just caught this on the BBC News App.

for those whose who have not seen this, it looks like good news for those who currently have Netflix. I am very seriously considering paying for Netflix (if I have to) when it comes to VM!!!

Lets hope the follow through on the movie idea!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24621047

denphone 22-10-2013 16:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35635253)
Just been trying Netflix out and have to say no problems at all with it.

Also its in HD as well so a big well done to everyone at Virgin Towers.

Virgin just keeps getting better and better :)
Indeed they are and the way it is going even the old sourpusses on the dark side might just desert their posts sooner then we think.:)

cupcakes aka dd 22-10-2013 16:24
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All services went down in my area in Brum for a few hours today to upgrade the Network?

gemma307 22-10-2013 16:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35635113)
My Box has just had a update which took about 20 mins to do.

does anyone know what the update was for?
Only change to ours seems to be that the apps have gone from 26 to 23

Nelgy 22-10-2013 16:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd (Post 35635287)
All services went down in my area in Brum for a few hours today to upgrade the Network?
I think some VM customers are missing the point why if paying for a VIP package would you want to pay extra for Netflix which basically is an other version of On Demand Services ?????

passingbat 22-10-2013 16:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelgy (Post 35635296)
I think some VM customers are missing the point why if paying for a VIP package would you want to pay extra for Netflix which basically is an other version of On Demand Services ?????

Have you compared the content on Netflix compared with what is on VM's On Demand service?

paultrademark 22-10-2013 16:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35635232)
Do these devices have paid for VOD services that could be threatened by the arrival of Netflix?
Samsung do.

Nelgy 22-10-2013 16:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35635298)
Have you compared the content on Netflix compared with what is on VM's On Demand service?
Yes have used it in the past but they lack new film releases etc not worth paying extra over above VIP price, personal choice but don't see many on VIP subcribing

ocav 22-10-2013 17:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelgy (Post 35635301)
Yes have used it in the past but they lack new film releases etc not worth paying extra over above VIP price, personal choice but don't see many on VIP subcribing
What's this myth about Netflix not having latest releases?

The Hobbit which was in cinemas in December 2012 was available in July this year... Same with The Hunger Games and Seven Psychopaths. I'd say that's pretty new, how new do you want with all the other tv shows for £6 a month?

BenMcr 22-10-2013 17:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35635310)
What's this myth about Netflix not having latest releases?

The Hobbit which was in cinemas in December 2012 was available in July this year... Same with The Hunger Games and Seven Psychopaths. I'd say that's pretty new, how new do you want with all the other tv shows for £6 a month?
Don't forget Breaking Bad ;)

toady 22-10-2013 17:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelgy (Post 35635301)
Yes have used it in the past but they lack new film releases etc not worth paying extra over above VIP price, personal choice but don't see many on VIP subcribing
We were not that impressed when we had our 1 month free trial in July (and that was the US version) Certainly wouldn't subscribe on top of our VIP package

Doug P 22-10-2013 17:57
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Am wondering where will get the time for any extra stuff like this....

Gavin-D 22-10-2013 18:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635264)
No real surprise there :(
About time we had HD only channels now as its becoming the norm

Nelgy 22-10-2013 18:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35635310)
What's this myth about Netflix not having latest releases?

The Hobbit which was in cinemas in December 2012 was available in July this year... Same with The Hunger Games and Seven Psychopaths. I'd say that's pretty new, how new do you want with all the other tv shows for £6 a month?
Ocav my friend missing the point not enough new releases to warrant me paying extra dish as I've said before personal choice but bet majority of VIP won't subscribe

passingbat 22-10-2013 18:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by toady (Post 35635315)
We were not that impressed when we had our 1 month free trial in July (and that was the US version) Certainly wouldn't subscribe on top of our VIP package
If you weren't impressed by the US Netflix, UK Netflix on Tivo definitely isn't for you.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelgy (Post 35635325)
Ocav my friend missing the point not enough new releases to warrant me paying extra dish
If new film releases is your preference, then Sky movies is a better choice for you over Netflix.


Netflix do have a few, but no where near as many as Sky Movies.


Although I do watch a few movies on Netflix, it is mainly TV shows that gets most of my viewing, as I believe is the case for most Netflix subscribers.

drintoul 22-10-2013 19:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635133)
Cheers for the info bud,getting a tad nearer to preston;)
Even closer to Preston, it appears to have launched in Blackburn.

Box updated today and got a message on the home screen to read about the updates.

Netflix app offers the option to log in with an existing account or sign up for a free months trial. Didn't go any further as thought I'd wait and see if any of the rumoured offers come to pass once the roll out is complete

blue666666 22-10-2013 20:16
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i am on XL pack with sky movies & sport if netflix is not included with XL then i will not be paying an 5.99 more a month just to much for me

howardmicks 22-10-2013 20:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by drintoul (Post 35635353)
Even closer to Preston, it appears to have launched in Blackburn.

Box updated today and got a message on the home screen to read about the updates.

Netflix app offers the option to log in with an existing account or sign up for a free months trial. Didn't go any further as thought I'd wait and see if any of the rumoured offers come to pass once the roll out is complete
Nice 1 looks like we could be anytime then

BenMcr 22-10-2013 21:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drintoul (Post 35635353)
Netflix app offers the option to log in with an existing account or sign up for a free months trial. Didn't go any further as thought I'd wait and see if any of the rumoured offers come to pass once the roll out is complete
Of course you could always set yourself up with a throwaway email address for the free trial ;)

OLD BOY 22-10-2013 21:38
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Well, Toady, if the US version of Netflix didn't impress you, I don't know what will! It contains all the Sky Atlantic programmes ee've missed, and that's just for starters!
Quote:
Originally Posted by toady (Post 35635315)
We were not that impressed when we had our 1 month free trial in July (and that was the US version) Certainly wouldn't subscribe on top of our VIP package

muppetman11 22-10-2013 21:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635442)
Well, Toady, if the US version of Netflix didn't impress you, I don't know what will! It contains all the Sky Atlantic programmes ee've missed, and that's just for starters!
Netflix US doesn't carry HBO :confused:

OLD BOY 22-10-2013 21:49
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Well, someone posted the US Netflix content, which listed Boardwalk Empire, Blue bloods, mad Men, Game of Thrones, the lot! Was that a spoof, then?
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35635444)
Netflix US doesn't carry HBO :confused:

passingbat 22-10-2013 21:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635447)
Well, someone posted the US Netflix content, which listed Boardwalk Empire, Blue bloods, mad Men, Game of Thrones, the lot! Was that a spoof, then?
I know 6 Sky Atlantic shows that you can get on various Netflix regions (not all US). Non are HBO shows though.

Mad Men
Friday night Lights (originally shown on ITV4 until they dropped it after 2 seasons)
The following
House of Lies
Blue Bloods
The Borgias

drintoul 22-10-2013 22:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35635425)
Of course you could always set yourself up with a throwaway email address for the free trial ;)
Ooh, never thought of that, thanks!

BenMcr 22-10-2013 22:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35635425)
Of course you could always set yourself up with a throwaway email address for the free trial ;)
Quote:
Originally Posted by drintoul (Post 35635476)
Ooh, never thought of that, thanks!
As you'll need it, to sign out of Netflix on TiVo it's under Help & Settings > System Info > Netflix Account Information

howardmicks 22-10-2013 22:54
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Is that it for updated areas this week Benmcr???

BenMcr 22-10-2013 23:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635487)
Is that it for updated areas this week Benmcr???
Only Manchester area was mentioned on the staff brief, so it would seem so

howardmicks 22-10-2013 23:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35635493)
Only Manchester area was mentioned on the staff brief, so it would seem so
Okay bud thanks for the info,had fingers crossed with Blackburn being done aswell was hoping Preston May be next:(

BenMcr 22-10-2013 23:41
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Just created a TiVo update thread here http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...e-netflix.html so that as more people get the update and Netflix, it can be discussed without sending this thread into meltdown :D

Dave42 22-10-2013 23:49
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cant wait to try Netflix out when I get it

spiderplant 22-10-2013 23:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35635503)
Okay bud thanks for the info,had fingers crossed with Blackburn being done aswell was hoping Preston May be next:(
It doesn't work like that. Blackburn and Preston are totally unrelated as far as the VM network goes.

It's all down to the way the original cable franchises were carved up. Blackburn got lumped with Manchester; Preston with Liverpool.

howardmicks 23-10-2013 00:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35635512)
It doesn't work like that. Blackburn and Preston are totally unrelated as far as the VM network goes.

It's all down to the way the original cable franchises were carved up. Blackburn got lumped with Manchester; Preston with Liverpool.
Thanks for info bud,didn't know that thought Blackburn was on same network as Preston.Looks like we have a bit of a wait then :(

Harryn9000 23-10-2013 03:03
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that would explain why Liverpool Lines are classed as preston ones

vincerooney 23-10-2013 12:42
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Quiet today! I'm off work and expected plenty of breaking news, scandal and hot gossip. A shame...

MutleyF 23-10-2013 12:57
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Ditto, except I am at work and it's quiet here in the land of newspapers ....

harry_hitch 23-10-2013 13:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35635609)
Quiet today! I'm off work and expected plenty of breaking news, scandal and hot gossip. A shame...
Day off too, I was hoping for a little envelope on the home screen when I switched on me TIVO though.:(:(:(

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 13:07
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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to add an new Channel by end of week.

I can now reveal that the new channel should launch before the Weekend on Virgin Media.

No name was given to me by an Virgin Insider.

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

copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Doug P 23-10-2013 13:13
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Ooooh speculation time!

MutleyF 23-10-2013 13:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Whose the first to guess the name ...

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 13:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35635632)
Whose the first to guess the name ...
Media Boy HQ thinks it maybe Premier Sports (Due to that rumour posted on web last weekend).

Doug P 23-10-2013 13:22
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So if the rumour is as it is running it will be the SD version for a monthly fee with MAYBE the Rugby League unscrambled??

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 13:30
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Looking for Netfix news?

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...e-netflix.html

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35635635)
So if the rumour is as it is running it will be the SD version for a monthly fee with MAYBE the Rugby League unscrambled??
No I was talking about PS being on Virgin Channel 551.

More info - An new Channel set to launch on Friday AM (MB HQ: Maybe sooner).

007stuart 23-10-2013 13:32
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I have given up on reading this thread.

From now on I shall just check out Media Boy's blog as it saves wading through pages of drivel posted.

Doug P 23-10-2013 13:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 007stuart (Post 35635646)
I have given up on reading this thread.

From now on I shall just check out Media Boy's blog as it saves wading through pages of drivel posted.
Charming.... :dozey:

LondonRoad 23-10-2013 13:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 007stuart (Post 35635646)
I have given up on reading this thread.

From now on I shall just check out Media Boy's blog as it saves wading through pages of drivel posted.
Yes, the drivel is annoying.

I hate it when people post just to say that they're giving up on this thread.;)

OLD BOY 23-10-2013 13:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35635444)
Netflix US doesn't carry HBO :confused:
Hugh gave us a link to this:



http://www.moreflicks.com/search?utf...5D=crackle-all

MutleyF 23-10-2013 13:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 007stuart (Post 35635646)
I have given up on reading this thread.

From now on I shall just check out Media Boy's blog as it saves wading through pages of drivel posted.
Yet you just added to it !

vincerooney 23-10-2013 13:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35635626)
Day off too, I was hoping for a little envelope on the home screen when I switched on me TIVO though.:(:(:(
Hahaha yes I did that when I woke up this morning. Disappointing isn't it haha

Cheers mb for the update knew you wouldn't let me down!

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 13:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35635657)
Hahaha yes I did that when I woke up this morning. Disappointing isn't it haha

Cheers mb for the update knew you wouldn't let me down!
I must be mad doing this for FREE.:D

muppetman11 23-10-2013 13:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35635650)
But that still doesn't list any HBO content as on Netflix :confused:
Why worry about Sky Atlantic content , Netflix has so many great shows anyway House of Cards , Orange is the new black , Breaking Bad they've committed to investing even more in their own original content , they've also mentioned moving into original documentaries and movies meaning the service will go from strength to strength.

devilincarnate 23-10-2013 14:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35635657)
Hahaha yes I did that when I woke up this morning. Disappointing isn't it haha
What waking up:D:D:D

OLD BOY 23-10-2013 14:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35635661)
But that still doesn't list any HBO content as on Netflix :confused:
Why worry about Sky Atlantic content , Netflix has so many great shows anyway House of Cards , Orange is the new black , Breaking Bad they've committed to investing even more in their own original content , they've also mentioned moving into original documentaries and movies meaning the service will go from strength to strength.
Well, the Atlantic shows come up when you search for them, and that led me to believe that Netflix potentially had the ability to overcome our lack of that channel.

Yes, I agree, Netflix has some great shows as you have mentioned. However, my post was about filling the gap that had been created by Sky Atlantic not being available to us.

Even when it comes, there is a fair bit of catching up to do - they are already on Series 4 of Boardwalk Empire, aren't they? Really annoying.

Doug P 23-10-2013 14:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635658)
I must be mad doing this for FREE.:D
You should charge per exclusive with monies to Help For Heroes! :)

OLD BOY 23-10-2013 14:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635658)
I must be mad doing this for FREE.:D
Ah, but don't forget we would be demanding our money back whenever you got it wrong!

theone2k10 23-10-2013 14:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35635649)
Yes, the drivel is annoying.

I hate it when people post just to say that they're giving up on this thread.;)
This why this site needs a "like" button :D

dgcarter 23-10-2013 14:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35635654)
Yet you just added to it !
But he only said he was giving up on READING it.

Chad 23-10-2013 15:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 007stuart (Post 35635646)
I have given up on reading this thread.

From now on I shall just check out Media Boy's blog as it saves wading through pages of drivel posted.
Media Boys blog is pretty good. The changelog is always worth a visit too:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...g-page-63.html

Both are pretty much drivel free zones

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35635689)
Media Boys blog is pretty good.
http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/

denphone 23-10-2013 15:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug P (Post 35635629)
Ooooh speculation time!
:hyper::omg::omg:

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 15:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Confirmed: Sky Channels will not launch this month.

The new Sky Channels will not launch as rumoured on October 31st.

My insiders says 'no launch date has been confirmed yet.'

denphone 23-10-2013 15:34
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635704)
Confirmed: Sky Channels will not launch this month.

The new Sky Channels will not launch as rumoured on October 31st.

My insiders says 'no launch date has been confirmed yet.'
One suspects they are delayed a little bit because of the Netflix roll out.

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 15:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35635708)
One suspects they are delayed a little bit because of the Netflix roll out.
I have not seen any confirmed launch date for the new Sky Channels only rumours like 'Within the next two weeks' or 'October 31st'.

theone2k10 23-10-2013 15:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
A channel will launch tonight according to my source although they're being silent on which channel it is.

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 15:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35635713)
A channel will launch tonight according to my source although they're being silent on which channel it is.
Watch this due to us posting today that an new channel will launch by the end of this week - Virgin will just launch FOX +.:D

But I think we are working along a same lines here - An new channel will launch by the weekend.

theone2k10 23-10-2013 15:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635720)
Watch this due to me posting today that an new channel will launch by the end of this week - Virgin will just launch FOX +.:D
Lol i can see that happening knowing our luck. :D

offmore 23-10-2013 16:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635627)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to add an new Channel by end of week.

I can now reveal that the new channel should launch before the Weekend on Virgin Media.

No name was given to me by an Virgin Insider.

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

copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.
Do not know if it is this one not long seen a trailer for as show on I think the channel was lifestyle on virgin media 242 which bio is currently on

blue666666 23-10-2013 16:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
maybe in November sky channel will launch and sky 3D will be there finger crossed

ocav 23-10-2013 16:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by offmore (Post 35635731)
Do not know if it is this one not long seen a trailer for as show on I think the channel was lifestyle on virgin media 242 which bio is currently on
4th November

johnathome 23-10-2013 17:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35635720)
Watch this due to us posting today that an new channel will launch by the end of this week - Virgin will just launch FOX +.:D
From Twitter

@Paul_Vikings trying to find out when something "official" is coming out. Believe that XL TV customers will start receiving Fri channel 551

He's talking about Premier Sport

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 18:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35635768)
From Twitter

@Paul_Vikings trying to find out when something "official" is coming out. Believe that XL TV customers will start receiving Fri channel 551

He's talking about Premier Sport
Thanks for info.

Still waiting to get name confirmed by any insider I know.

---------- Post added at 17:10 ---------- Previous post was at 17:00 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35635732)
maybe in November sky channel will launch and sky 3D will be there finger crossed
Sky 3D was not on the list of Sky channels that may launch.

dj_wayne 23-10-2013 18:10
confirmed
 
no new sky channels will launch this year

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 18:14
Re: confirmed
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dj_wayne (Post 35635775)
no new sky channels will launch this year
The following channels may launch by end of 2013.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...nnels-may.html

blue666666 23-10-2013 18:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Why all them sky channels but not 3D dam virgin media.

Media Boy UK 23-10-2013 18:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35635778)
Why all them sky channels but not 3D dam virgin media.
No idea but Pick +1 and Sky Poker is also not on list I was given last week by one of my Rumour posters.

---------- Post added at 17:47 ---------- Previous post was at 17:32 ----------

BT Sports channels free all weekend from 6am on Friday on Virgin Media.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...d/td-p/2032640


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