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thats a wrap but they haven't revealed when and how much, thanks for that waste of my time

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

same old, things coming soon, no pricing, unknown when coming out what was the pount of wasting peoples time on it,

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So the kids are happy. Or will be in a Virgin "Soon" time-frame. Anything for adults or bill payers?? I guess they need all the money they can get for Richards Block Brexit campaign. Any reports of boycotts/protests yet today?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Well that tells me that it won't be fully released for a couple of months at least.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

It's a new member of the Telly Tubbies. :D

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I read on another forum that they stopped installs due to problems.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

P/R event finished. Only new stuff:

VM download store.
Download some shows from tv anywhere
TV Tablet

Being able to watch some shows offline is very useful, but what shows?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

and how many days before the downloaded show "expires".

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

All l can see regarding the pricing is apparently on Virgin's website.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

This was posted earlier on SpursCommunity:


Unwrapping our Virgin TV V6 box

By David Bouchier

November 30 2016


Today we’re taking the wraps off our new Virgin TV V6 box.


Our smallest, smartest, fastest box yet is half the size of our previous TiVo box with 10x the power and packed with loads of extra features…


Record six shows

The V6 box allows people to record six programmes while watching a seventh recording or stream from services such as iPlayer or Netflix. This increases to 12 simultaneous recordings with two V6 boxes.


Watching live TV

on demand programmes or recordings doesn’t stop in the living room. The new set top box is completely compatible with our TiVo box meaning that existing Virgin Media customers can keep recordings and transfer settings. It is also designed so that recordings can be accessed and streamed on other TiVo boxes around the home.


Streaming

Recordings, Box Sets, catch up live TV can be watched in one room, paused and continued in another seamlessly through a V6 or TiVo box. Recordings and live TV can also be continued on a mobile device with our TV Anywhere app. This means existing customers can enjoy a multi-room connected TV experience.


Future proof TV: 4K and HDR

All V6 boxes support 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) TV with Netflix and YouTube available in 4K from launch and more programming coming soon. The V6 box is also High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible so that as more HDR content becomes available a patch will be downloaded and Virgin TV customers can enjoy the very best 4K picture quality on compatible HDR TVs.


A smart, quick interface, reassuringly familiar & built for apps

The V6 box is powered by our very latest, intelligent TiVo software and has been built for apps which, in combination with the powerful technology inside the V6 box, mean that its image-based menus are superfast to navigate. It also means apps such as iPlayer, Netflix and Vevo will open with lightning speed. Features include Smart Search and Series Link+, allowing customers to easily access the great range of programmes on Virgin TV wherever they are hiding.


Find my remote

The V6 remote is smaller than the existing remote but will be instantly recognisable to TiVo users so there won’t be any barriers to getting straight to the best TV. A new search button on the remote instantly fires up the TiVo brain meaning there are fewer clicks to the TV users want.

The remote has a lot more oomph - it’ll now work even when the V6 box is tucked away in a cupboard. Plus, if it’s ever lost there’s a button on the V6 box which will make the remote beep so it can be rescued from the depths of the sofa.

Storage The Virgin TV V6 box comes with 1TB of storage allowing 500 hours of SD recordings or 100 hours of HD recordings. Every additional Virgin TV V6 box installed will add another 1TB to the overall storage in the home and the ability to record six more programmes simultaneously.


Pricing

Pricing for the Virgin TV V6 box is simple, transparent and will not incur additional monthly subscription fees.


The new state of the art box will be available to existing customers on a Mix bundle or higher, before the end of the year. Existing customers will not need to change package to benefit.


New customers joining Virgin Media will be able to order the Virgin TV V6 box when choosing their TV bundle from January 2017.


The standard price of the Virgin TV V6 box is a simple £99.95 one-off upfront cost.


New and existing customers with a top-tier Full House or VIP bundle will benefit from a promotional price of £49.95.

A company wide effort

Many people have been involved in working to bring Virgin TV to this stage and in particular the V6 box.We have had over 1000 staff involved in testing and trialling the new box, giving their feedback and working with us to improve the experience.As we moved into technical pilot with customers the teams have been there to help guide them through any questions they have had.

Edit: Person received info in an e-mail.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

look above. I was told for existing customers, it's next week we can get it.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Hopefully, the advertising campaign will now begin. VM may have planned for press articles to appear tomorrow, with advertising on how to get the V6 the same day, for blanket coverage. We'll see.

Disappointed not to see Amazon appearing yet, I thought they might announce this. And no 2 TB box, it seems.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

It was a let down like a lot virgin media things.

1. The virgin media store great idea to rent and buy

2. The app for kids interesting concept

3. Recording 6 channels at the one time

4. A box built for apps( I thought that was TiVo original plan)

5. The telly box is cool but not if you have iPad Pro

6. What is the selected content, it would be nice to know the channels

7. When we might wonder, well wonder is the word and also the price, what excuse do they have

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

No idea. But this at least, is a great feature.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

With Amazon Prime Video downloads there is no expiry data until you start watching with the viewing period starting from when you actually start watching. With their videos I think most downloads expired after about 3 days.

I'd imagine a model similar to that would be enough for most people.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

In theory maybe but I would guess the downloads will "expire" after say 7 days. For me not as useful as my Humax where I can just plug in an external drive and/or copy over the network and keep for as long as I like and know that I can play it back on any device I like.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

How incredibly negative of you, Mr Donald. You can get tablets for depression, you know. Or were you misleading us when you said you didn't work for Sky?

Personally, the only things I am disappointed about are the lack of a 2 TB box and no sign yet of Amazon.

At least they have brought us up to date, and the speed problem appears to have been resolved. It looks as though there are more apps on there too.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

It must surely be aimed at people who don't already have a handheld device or multiple TVs. I guess it's a way to combat the satellite SKY Q boxes but making it even more flexible. WIth Sky Q you need to have a telly set up....this thing could go into any room. Ideal for occasional 2nd TV viewing.

But for those with tablets already they may be just as happy to use those. But it does give options to those not wanting to invest in a permanent 2nd TV I guess. But price is very important with this.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I see several of the newspapers were speculating about the skip adverts feature, although most of us knew that won't come to the UK. I bet they are disappointed and wondering what all the fuss was about, for a find your remote control feature coming soon.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Don't worry about him OB as l think the best bet is to ignore his constant unconstructive negativity.:)

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Indeed, I have been able to MRS in both directions between V6 and TiVo. Works well.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Well so quicker then l thought.:)

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Great post, thanks

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Will we be able to move existing TiVo upstairs and get rid of the v+ box ?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Grand. If I get the V6 I'll just move my current 1TB to our 2nd sitting room and punt the 500GB one. That'll give me 2TB of recording and some redundancy.


Although I say punt, I'm still trying to get rid of my 500GB trial box.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Should be no reason why not at all and as long as you hook it up for MRS then you have the benefit of that also.

Personally right now I have a 1 TB TiVo and a V+.
To me with no 4K tv yet I see only speed as being a benefit and I would lose the use of my Slingbox so I will not be an early adopter and just wait for my V+ or TiVo to go bang or if they want to finally get rid of these V+ off their network I will gladly take one off their hands.

The MRS would be great to not lose the recordings I have on my TiVo by moving it upstairs but otherwise I will continue to battle against the 319 errors.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Twitter is saying box will incurr a one off cost of £99.95 for customers on Mix or Higher. £49.95 for full house and VIP bundle customers

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Not bad if you regularly need to know where your remote control is :D

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Game-changing Virgin TV launch

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...h/ba-p/3269538

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

As a customer with a foot in both camps having a sky Q Silver, virgin broadband, telephone and a Tivo, I have to say am disappointed with the V6, yes its 4K but only for YouTube and netfllix I get that on my Samsung smart tv. Virgin should be negotiating carriage deals for before releasing a 4K capable box to its customers

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

£299 for a tablet to watch tv. WOW. Game changer.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I'm on VIP - £50 is a lot better than I though it would be, great news.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Why?

Sky Q was launched without any 4K content, and it took months before any appeared as far as I'm aware and also required a software update.

V6 will launch with access to Netflix 4K from day one, and I'm sure that there will be additional 4K deals coming next year.

But at the moment most of the UK generated 4K content is from Sky and BT, who have their own 4K services that they want to use that content to promote.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I understand that but that 4K content is available now it would of been nice if virgin could of brought it to its customers in one shape or another

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Because that content is Sky and BT exclusive as far as I'm aware.

Virgin Media don't have any option of showing it as Sky and BT want to keep it for their own services.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I saw in a few posts above that other 4K programming would be coming soon, so I guess they are working on it.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

The concept is a bit of a game changer but I think the price will put off the target market.....cheaper to buy a bog standard tablet or even a 2nd tv.

I fear this will be an opportunity missed.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Indeed Virgin can only negotiate when the other party involved wants to do it.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

According to David Bouchier:
"Do we see a significant demand sitting here in 2016 for a large amount of 4K programming by the majority of our subscriber base? No we don't.
We would quite happily put the 4K football matches on if we felt that this was something that our customers were saying."
VM, I want 4K football matches, and I want it now (well, when V6 box actually launches)!

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Indeed, for that im going to be ditching all 3 of my refurbished TiVo boxes.

The last one has proved to be a load of rubbish and keeps failing because its 2nd hand and virgin keeps putting suspicion on me... in lounge had 2 this year so far! original one lasted since launch in 2012, and other new box has also been nothing but reliable.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

No doubt it will be like smartphones, where only a very limited range of tablets will work with proper functionality.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Yes mate, I want 4K football matches too. I'm greedy, I'd like 4K movies too lol

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

And how much extra per month would you be willing to pay for 4K Football, because there is no way I can see that it would be an inclusive addition to any of the current bundle options.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

TO be fair on VM, I've only had 1 Tivo box fail, my V+HD and VHD boxes have all worked faultlessly. The only niggle I have is the speed of the Tivo, but that's for everyone.

Hopefully V6 is just as reliable.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I think you may have misunderstood what the TellyTablet is.

It's a 14" tablet sold directly by VM that'll run the Virgin TV apps, but as far as I know the apps themselves will continue to work on a range of mobile devices, same as TV Anywhere does now.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Did not some say that about 3D as well as that was pretty much a flop apart from a small core of niche customers who wanted it and now where is that?.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Appreciate that there would have to be an additional charge, but would like the option.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

A tablet that you can watch tv on. Like the ones on Amazon selling for under £30.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I still watch some movies in 3D...the 3D picture on my LG OLED is amazing. If 3D started off like this, maybe there would have been a bigger uptake.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Well the option is not there due to Sky and BT's refusal to sell it to other TV platforms.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

A 14" tablet for under £30? Where?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

How do you know they have refused?
Maybe VM were waiting for the V6 to come out...Did you notice that Sky adverts were on all the time...pushing the Sky Q every other ad...maybe VM and Sky have already been speaking?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

But Sky Q launched much earlier, when there really was hardly any 4K content anywhere. Netflix had a handful of shows. There wasn't even a UHD disc player.

Going in to 2017 we have a totally different environment - in 4K availability and in 4K TV adoption - launching 4K now with only 2 apps, both of which are already available on just about every UHD TV already, is seriously disappointing.

On the plus side, it makes the 1TB HDD less of an issue - there is no UHD content to download and take up space.

The "box made for apps" line, without many apps being announced actually sounds no different to me than when the original TiVo launched. That too was supposed to be a platform for apps:

http://www.digitalspy.com/tech/cable...ng-apps-to-tv/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...ery-to-TV.html

..... and we know how that turned out

In fact swap 4K for HD and the PR around the core box (Kids app and tablet aside) is almost exactly the same. Even the HDD is the same 6 years later!

I doubt anyone is going to get excited about recording 6 shows at once, or 5 plus live TV, rather than 4 + 3x Live Tv + 2x Tablet on Sky Q.

No mention of "Mini" boxes for the kitchen or bedrooms, let alone some of the dreamier "cloud DVR" features people had been speculating on.

All round I find this a real anti-climax and unlikely to stem the flow of top-end customers to Sky Q. Maybe Virgin are happy with that - increasingly they seem to be happy with a TV service for those who don't care for or cannot afford the premium TV service from Sky. I'm not judging people for that - it's fine and maybe healthy(!) not to want to pay a fortune to Sky for stuff you mostly never watch. But it's very different from a few years ago when Virgin seemed to genuinely try and develop a better TV service.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I think that's what the 3rd party device/TellyTablet are intended for.

I agree there not much of a jump forward with regards to the box features...but then i thought the same about Sky Q

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I agree with this. LG OLED passive 3D is an eye opener!

LG threads are full of people buying and recommending 3D blu-rays cheap. I even read one guy last wek who was saying his friends were more impressed by 3D on his new telly than UHD!

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Yeah, but people do still have TVs in other rooms and putting a whole TiVo in there is overkill. Even TiVo moved away from that model several years ago.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Well l am pretty sure if Virgin could have got it they would of UC.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Agreed, I use a video sender to a 2nd big tv but they have killed that off by removing scart connectivity. No way would I want to watch on a little tablet instead or have the hassle/expense of a 2nd Tivo.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I have full house TV, 100mb BB and phone line guess I wouldn't get it for £49.95 unless I upped the broadband?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

This might be a really silly question so apologies (I am relatively new to Virgin)... however, If I wanted to put a second V6 box in my bedroom, will I need to have a cable junction there or can I run the V6 box just over WiFi using the master one in the living room? In other words will it work in the same way as Sky Q/Sky Mini? I don't suppose there's anyway to cast the TV Anywhere app to my TV in the bedroom using my Roku?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I never hardly had any boxes fail originally.

I was always an early adopter and got brand new boxes which lasted years.

like ive got 3x TiVo boxes at the moment, 2 are the exact same boxes I have had since 2012.

But end of last year the one in lounge failed, it was replaced via self install. it was a refurb box.

It lasted 6 months then hard drive failed in it, VM refused to send me another self install because they implied it was suspicious it hadn't lasted long.

They came out, found nothing suspicious and replaced it... and ever since this new box also has an iffy hard drive, it keeps clicking away. so just expecting 1 day to wake up and find it dead then go through the arguments again about whether its a dud refurb box or if its something they think ive done.

But the V+ boxes, I had the silver original one from day 1 and still have it boxed up as it was replaced. and the 2nd black one I took failed once and was replaced by TiVo early on after TiVo launch as an upsell.

Just have never had issues with new boxes really, but this TiVo box im now on number 3 and its iffy... only thing is the last 2 have been refurbs rather than new.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

The V6 will still require a coax connection.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Poop.....

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Plus you also need internet, wi-fi or otherwise because it is not built in like the old box. :mad:

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Probabaly haven't been refused, don't think they are allowed to refuse under competition rules.

However, what they probabaly do is set the price at a sufficiently high enough price that VM say that it doesn't offer good value for the subscriber.

Remember years ago when there was the debacle with Sky One? and VM lost it because they was unwilling to pay the price hike?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

And Sky and BT know by setting those high carriage prices for high end niche products no company with decent business sense is going to pay those extortionate carriage rates as l certainly would not.

Sky came unstuck over the Sky Basics debacle as it hit them just as much as it hit Virgin.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

It will make things more convenient and tidier.

(£54.99 fees).

Looks to be some confusion over what this will cost.

As it looks like there is only one size, 1TB, unless you record a lot at once, have a 4K TV or want to stream things around the house, I can see many sticking with their old TiVo for now (especially since the speed issue has improved).

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Hello all. just a quick question about new box, no scart socket, so dose that mean I wont be able to burn my fav shows on to disc, this is why I came back to virgin for the TiVo box, I have sky q silver but cant record onto disc with that.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Or switch to Sky, if they are fed up with the old box (which is still excruciatingly slow despite the latest attempt to fix it) and the new "state of the art game changer" does not provide what they were hoping for.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I don't know where you got that from. Mine certainly hasn't.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I don't disagree, all I was suggesting is that the VM approach to multi room seems to be more aimed at 3rd party devices/Telly Tablet as opposed to mini tivos. Personally I wouldn't be against satellite tivos as I've got 3 TVs in every room that I want one.

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Cost seemed pretty clear to me either £50 or £100 one off cost with no monthly cost.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

David Bouchier said "We would quite happily put the 4K football matches on if we felt that this was something that our customers were saying."
Implying that VM can provide it but have chosen not to for the time being. If the demand is there, perhaps they'll look to do a deal - if they haven't already. Therefore, some of us are simply voicing that we would like to see it as an option.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Releasing a 4K compatible box with no 4K apart from YouTube and Netflix when is available is ridiculous not to mention that they're expecting people to pay up to £99 for the privilege, I paid a premium for my sky Q silver box because I knew I could get 4K on it how can virgin justify charging £99 for an inferior product. Why can`t virgin use the fees from customers who want the V6 and put that towards the cost of carrying the sky`s 4K content.

If it available to virgin at a cost they should be doing everything to get it sooner rather than later

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I won't be buying one at £299!

As the VM Telly Tablet is Android though, perhaps this means that those of us with Android tablets will now be able to stream from the box and use TV Anywhere??

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Only from posts on here, AIUI, the new update hasn't been rolled out everywhere yet.

More information here:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/s...php?t=33703976

The VM website has been (and still is) saying one off fees of £54.99.

Worth pointing out that there is no extra monthly cost, the usual TiVo monthly fee will still apply.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

HDR support will come via a software update "which will be automatically downloaded" when more HDR content becomes available -- with 1TB of storage that lets you pause, rewind and record up to 500 hours of SD TV or up to 100 hours of HD stuff.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Well, I for one am glad for the prospect of getting a v6 before Christmas. You have to understand that there is not a lot of UHD content available at the moment, so I don't know what you were expecting.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Correct. The Android app was updated this week and now allows that from a V6 box.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Does this mean that those without a HDR TV will be able to benefit from this advance in technology, or does the TV have to support HDR too to benefit from this?

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Thanks, i'll just check.

Edit works now!! Thanks for the info Ben :)

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Everybody is entitled to their opinion but you have to remember companies run their businesses on what they think will make them the most profit for them and as such there is certainly no great demand whether some like it or not for 4K currently from Virgin customers and add to that the the high carriage rates Virgin would have to pay for it then currently it is not a viable option that is sadly not available for some who want it.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Coincidence?? especially number of tuners

https://recombu.com/digital/article/sky-q-update#

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

You will definitely need a 4K HDR TV to make use of this.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Cheers, will have to find out if my Samsung has it then.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Cool! Thanks.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Dump the Samsung and get an LG OLED :D

My Virgin Anytime App is updating at the moment too. It has a fancy new icon lol

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Only had it less than a year :D

My next TV will be OLED, but I've been told that the best TV manufacturer of them all is Sony.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

LG are pretty good as well Richard.

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[/COLOR]I agree, I have a LG OLED and the picture is fantastic. The 4K Netflix and Amazon content looks amazing.

Sony?? Maybe a few years ago, not sure anymore. They are expensive.

I'm not sure Sony have any OLED sets either, if they do, the screens will be made by LG anyway ;):D

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Yes they are good but even they can mess up. There were instances recently of their TV's not working with the Sky Q - flickering pictures! To stem the flow of people returning their new Sony TV's for replacement by other manufacturers they had to rush out a software update to solve the issue.

I believe most TV's provided these days are pretty good. I have had a 4k LG TV for eighteen months now which provides excellent picture at any setting and no reliability issues at all.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

The 'best' changes from year to year, between price brackets and also as the tech changes. It wasn't too long ago that the 'best' was Pioneer with their Kuro plasmas, just a few years ago the best affordable TV's were Panasonic plasmas, just last year or the year before... i forget.. it was Sony w829's, this year it's Samsung with the KS7000 as the best affordable HDR 4K TV.

LG are the only ones making OLED though and any other brand that has them use LG OLED panels anyway.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

As you have a tablet, and as I suggested, you're probably not the target market for the TellyTablet. At that price neither am I.

With regards to price it's pretty clear from the press release it's £49.95 or £99.95 but a typo on their website isn't really a shock.

Good point on the TiVo fee though. What I really meant was there isn't an addition premium , monthly, cost for the V6 over and above what you'd pay for the current TiVo box. Obviously they have an inkling that people were unlikely to see the V6 offering enough extra to justify an extra cost, also removes one potential block to people wanting to upgrade.

On another topic does anyone know if there's a cost associated with the Kids app or is this linked to the bundle you are on?

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

I'm on the VIP package and considering it's £49.95, I might persuade the mrs into getting two. I can then replace my V+HD with a V6. I'd then have 2TB and 12 Tuners as the two boxes would be able to be paired via Wi-Fi. I read an article that said if you have two V6s you can watch recordings on either box, doesn't matter which one you have recorded them on..I can see a few people doing this.

You then get two V6s for price of 1...happy days.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

No I don't work for sky. I gave a lot of positives for the v6, all I was saying was there is some downsides also which we need to pay attention to also. I have a disability not depression and think depression isn't a joking matter

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I agree with you there our package remains same price till next increase and only £50

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

It looks like a great update. Feels a lot more polished and has support for series link+.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Virgin Media launches “game-changing” TV based around the world’s ugliest subscription set top box

http://www.seenit.co.uk/virgin-media...n-set-top-box/

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Hi I totally agree I wanted to see the blacklist on 4K from sky living but no, sky cinema 4K no and sky sports 4K no

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Just used the Virgin Media chat service to try and add TV/V6 to my exiting broadband package, I was advised it's not available yet & they are only supplying to select customers as part or a pilot, please see link to register your interest. Have I missed something (I don't typically follow the virgin TV developments)

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Seems a bit faster too...Definitely a better look and feel about it, yeah.

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Bloody HDR content don't worry virgin, you can't get 4K unless it's Netflix and we pay £108 a year

Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)
 

Yeah via the multi room streaming you can pretty much watch what you've recorded on either box...this works for the current TiVos. One word of caution though depending on your network setup you'll probably only be able to multi room stream from one box to another at a time. I can only stream from 2 boxes if I run several meters of ethernet cable from each box to the router as opposed to using homeplugs which is my permanent setup.

But since all the channels I record with became available for MRS it's become a great feature. So yes with 2 V6s you'd have 12 recording tuners plus I guess what could be termed 2 data tuners for the apps and in effect 2TB of storage.