Originally Posted by Jedi 123 (Post 35871821)

I know sky q is not running smoothly but neither is v6 , but I feel Virgin should still give long standing and sufffering TiVo customers a v6 box as the current TiVo box is barely fit for purpose and I am paying them over £100 a month for a good broadband service but a really outdated slow tv service which hasn't been changed for years and has constant price increases . Don't get me wrong I have been a fan of virgin media but if they continue to show distain for loyal customers in favour of new customers I feel I will have to look at my options especially as sky are always doing offers to get virgin customers to join them ,and many have already left to join sky . It would pain me to leave but virgin have shown at this moment in time they are not showing any loyalty so why should I . They used to be really good to loyal customers ,I was one who got given the TiVo box free when it first came out and they way launched it was really great but the box is now very long in the tooth, I hope they have got there act together now .

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35871783)

Well, be careful. Take a look at the problems some Sky Q users are having.

This technology is fairly cutting edge and things aren't running smoothly!

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35871844)

Let's see how many problems rear their head when the V6 is in as many homes as Sky Q.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35871844)

Let's see how many problems rear their head when the V6 is in as many homes as Sky Q.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35871852)

VM still have issues with the current Tivo tell me a product what's launched bug free?

Going back to Sky+HD I never had one single build delivered that didn't have reported issues.

Both next gen boxes will use wifi , ethernet or powerline which in large homes can be problematic.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35871844)

Let's see how many problems rear their head when the V6 is in as many homes as Sky Q.

Originally Posted by oliver1948uk (Post 35871917)

Does the V6 have a dynamic EPG like just about every other modern set top box?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35871848)

Personally l think Sky rushed the release of the Sky Q as IMO its better to hold things back 6 to 12 months if needs must to iron the bugs out.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35871922)

I think it's worked out ok for Sky though. In these days of agile IT development, I don't think anything gets launched without a few bugs.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35871848)

Personally l think Sky rushed the release of the Sky Q as IMO its better to hold things back 6 to 12 months if needs must to iron the bugs out.

Originally Posted by Ignitionnet (Post 35872016)

Dudes, this STB has cloud storage, a cloud EPG, etc. It is basically a thin client with an MPEG decoder.

Will it impact on your broadband given it uses your Superhub to connect to the network? Probably not: VM have QoS working which will ensure that VoD from the v6 will have its own bandwidth. This capability is needed as part of the voice over cable project, which is nearly sorted.

What this STB will mean is that the reliability of the broadband network has be taken care of as this guy will require 2-way communication with VM to deliver TV services.

VM / Liberty have some busy times ahead, however there are a bunch of projects in progress towards this. The old modems and really old set tops should stop working soon as the kit they connect to is retired, and the newer kit is more reliable, delivers far higher bandwidths, and will be a way better solution.

Much higher upload capacity being delivered too, both through upgrades at headends and hubsites and some network rebuilds.

Originally Posted by Inactive Digital (Post 35871926)

Does the Horizon platform have a dynamic EPG?

Originally Posted by Ignitionnet (Post 35872016)

Dudes, this STB has cloud storage, a cloud EPG, etc. It is basically a thin client with an MPEG decoder.

Will it impact on your broadband given it uses your Superhub to connect to the network? Probably not: VM have QoS working which will ensure that VoD from the v6 will have its own bandwidth. This capability is needed as part of the voice over cable project, which is nearly sorted.

What this STB will mean is that the reliability of the broadband network has be taken care of as this guy will require 2-way communication with VM to deliver TV services.

VM / Liberty have some busy times ahead, however there are a bunch of projects in progress towards this. The old modems and really old set tops should stop working soon as the kit they connect to is retired, and the newer kit is more reliable, delivers far higher bandwidths, and will be a way better solution.

Much higher upload capacity being delivered too, both through upgrades at headends and hubsites and some network rebuilds.

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35872122)

What's the scam for getting a new TiVo? Ring up and complain?

Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35872145)

Interesting.

Do you think that as the V6 requires VM to sort out their "pipes" this could be a precursor to a full blown IPTV service?

If broadband uses IP technology, if VM are about to start using IP for their phone services, why not just shift everything over to using the same tech like their main tv services? Much more efficient especially if they start using things like switched video too, especially in a 4k to 8k world.

Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35872443)

... when I spoke to Rententions yesterday about my price rises letter, I did mention the V6, but they couldn't offer it to me as it wasn't on their systems yet.

How curious that the last expiry date for renegotiating people's packages because of the price rises is one day before the launch of V6... a bit like that the current tivos are magically upgraded with software that actually does work (after having months/years of slow boxes) weeks before the V6 launch....

On the UI, I know that those with V6s already report their boxesy have the current tivo UI on them, but don't be surprised if a new UI appears on only the V6 in the not too distant future.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35872441)

Well, the assumed launch of the new V6 commences at 9.15am tomorrow. Who will be first to report on this, I wonder?

I guess the main things we want to know are:

- When can existing customers start ordering it, and are self instals recommended?
- Are 2 TB versions available?
- What is the monthly cost and are there any one off charges, such an installation and/or connection fee?
- Will additional apps (eg Amazon) be appearing, and if so, when?
- What UHD content will be available? Will there be additional charges to access this?

I think we have worked out the answers to other questions for ourselves (eg it will have six tuners, the same UI, etc).

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/...t-Skip-Adverts

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35872441)

Well, the assumed launch of the new V6 commences at 9.15am tomorrow. Who will be first to report on this, I wonder?

I guess the main things we want to know are:

- When can existing customers start ordering it, and are self instals recommended?
- Are 2 TB versions available?
- What is the monthly cost and are there any one off charges, such an installation and/or connection fee?
- Will additional apps (eg Amazon) be appearing, and if so, when?
- What UHD content will be available? Will there be additional charges to access this?

I think we have worked out the answers to other questions for ourselves (eg it will have six tuners, the same UI, etc).

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/...t-Skip-Adverts

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35872441)

Well, the assumed launch of the new V6 commences at 9.15am tomorrow. Who will be first to report on this, I wonder?

I guess the main things we want to know are:

- When can existing customers start ordering it, and are self instals recommended?
- Are 2 TB versions available?
- What is the monthly cost and are there any one off charges, such an installation and/or connection fee?
- Will additional apps (eg Amazon) be appearing, and if so, when?
- What UHD content will be available? Will there be additional charges to access this?

I think we have worked out the answers to other questions for ourselves (eg it will have six tuners, the same UI, etc).

http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/...t-Skip-Adverts

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35872459)

The launch of the new box starts at 08:30 tomorrow morning and ends at 09:15

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35872484)

Where did you get that from? The invitation on my link above clearly stated that the arrival time was 8.30 and the start time was 9.15.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35872484)

Where did you get that from? The invitation on my link above clearly stated that the arrival time was 8.30 and the start time was 9.15.

Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35872460)

Another question for tomorrow, will there be extra recording capacity, ie in the cloud?

Have any Cable Forum staff be invited, as they could report back here?

Originally Posted by Ignitionnet (Post 35872016)

Dudes, this STB has cloud storage, a cloud EPG, etc. It is basically a thin client with an MPEG decoder.

Will it impact on your broadband given it uses your Superhub to connect to the network? Probably not: VM have QoS working which will ensure that VoD from the v6 will have its own bandwidth. This capability is needed as part of the voice over cable project, which is nearly sorted.

What this STB will mean is that the reliability of the broadband network has be taken care of as this guy will require 2-way communication with VM to deliver TV services.

VM / Liberty have some busy times ahead, however there are a bunch of projects in progress towards this. The old modems and really old set tops should stop working soon as the kit they connect to is retired, and the newer kit is more reliable, delivers far higher bandwidths, and will be a way better solution.

Much higher upload capacity being delivered too, both through upgrades at headends and hubsites and some network rebuilds.

Originally Posted by mot12 (Post 35872521)

All the big Chiefs will soon be tucked up in bed in their PJ's, all excited about one of the biggest days of their lives!! :rolleyes:

:D:D

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35872511)

Ignitinonet suggested something about the boxes making more use of the cloud. So I surmise it could be 1Tb boxes with additional capacity in the cloud.

His post is worth reading:

Originally Posted by MisterQ (Post 35872536)

Well we know how excited they were a few months back announcing 20.5.7 that was supposed to make the old Tivo comparable to Sky Q with a few extra pictures and with some other "improved feature" that well frankly escapes my mind right now but instead they somehow managed to unleash some huge dog of a performance clanger making many of our boxes next to unusable for months.


Wonder if V6 will be more successful than Sir Richard Bransons Brexit Block Campaign in the face of a Virgin Boycott:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/736...boycott-virgin

Originally Posted by MisterQ (Post 35872536)

Well we know how excited they were a few months back announcing 20.5.7 that was supposed to make the old Tivo comparable to Sky Q with a few extra pictures and with some other "improved feature"

Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35872561)

according to the VM corporate twitter all will be revealed at 9:30.....

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35872568)

Nothing of the sort my friend.....

Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35872570)

and.....its begun

---------- Post added at 09:36 ---------- Previous post was at 09:31 ----------

Andy peters opens the event

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CygB4npW...jpg&name=large

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35872572)

New box top right above the current TiVo box

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35872575)

"New VirginTV V6 box will be 4K compatible and 'the fastest way to Netflix in the UK. Our smallest, fastest, smartest set-top box ever.'"

Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35872579)

New V6 box will be 4K compatible and 'the fastest way to Netflix in the UK. Our smallest, fastest, smartest set-top box ever.'

V6 box is '10 times faster than current TiVO box and built for apps. Can record 6 shows at once, more than Sky Q. 1TB HD.'

Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35872579)

New V6 box will be 4K compatible and 'the fastest way to Netflix in the UK. Our smallest, fastest, smartest set-top box ever.'

V6 box is '10 times faster than current TiVO box and built for apps. Can record 6 shows at once, more than Sky Q. 1TB HD.'

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35872585)

"Virgin V6 box can stream to other devices around the home, you can sync recordings to a smartphone or tablet to watch elsewhere."

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35872594)

Christ it seems you are hard to please..

Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35872599)

Just waiting to find out when it is available to existing customers and cost

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35872603)

Apparently they screen customers on social media and those with a high negative post count are considered too risky to supply early on until all the bugs are 100% ironed out :)

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35872603)

Apparently they screen customers on social media and those with a high negative post count are considered too risky to have the V6 early on until all the bugs are 100% ironed out. :D

Originally Posted by TAZMANUK (Post 35872606)

Christmas will be coming early for movie lovers, as we’re launching the Virgin Media Store next month #VirginTV

Originally Posted by DiveSheep (Post 35872614)

Surely most 4K TV's have Netflix and Youtube built in so what's the point of 4K on V6 if it's not for Sky Cinema, Sky Sports and/or BT Sports?

Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35872615)

What the hell is this TellyTablet?

Originally Posted by mackemsrule (Post 35872616)

The Virgin TV Telly tablet??? haha

Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35872609)

You pulling my chain, what has somebody social media life got to do with getting a new box

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35872621)

It is a personal smart TV

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35872575)

"New VirginTV V6 box will be 4K compatible and 'the fastest way to Netflix in the UK. Our smallest, fastest, smartest set-top box ever.'"

Originally Posted by Martin_D (Post 35872618)

I Love the name

Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35872623)

I already have 3 tvs....they're pretty personal as far as my understanding of personal goes, not like I invite the street in to watch.

Originally Posted by mike_gain (Post 35872623)

I already have 3 tvs....they're pretty personal as far as my understanding of personal goes, not like I invite the street in to watch.

Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35872582)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35872628)

Well they called it that Mike not l.