Originally Posted by bolgerp (Post 35866967)

One thing that IS quite handy with having the apps on one box is that (for those of us with surround sound/AV Receiver set up) you don't have to fiddle around with alternating inputs etc. to the AV equipment. .

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35866961)

I would agree with all that , I'd say as a non Virgin Media subscriber I'm pretty neutral on the news , its not something that would instantly turn my head and want to make me subscribe that said I can see the merits of accessing your subscriptions through the one box for me certainly not essential but convenient.

I'd imagine the next platform to add Amazon will be Youview as BT's head of TV has already stated they'd like to. Sky is still taking a more cautious view on adding these services which is understandable being that they provide lots of their own content. It's something what they seem to be keeping an eye on if surveys are anything to go by.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35866944)

I wonder what will be on channel 205? YourTV?

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35866971)

Yes, I think Sky has a bit of a dilemma here - does it give its customers what they want and risk people reducing their spend with it or does it sit by and watch people buy Firesticks and Apple TVs and subscribe to Netflix and Amazon anyway? The middle road of offering access to those subscribers who take Sky Cinema looks a bit mean. If such users downgraded, then Sky would look a bit mean of it stopped them accessing Amazon and Netflix. Will be interested to see how it plays out.
In terms of significance, it's more significant than VM getting Fox News but less significant than the new V6 box being launched.

Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35866938)

Amazon Apps are already on loads of devices that are connected to people's TVs.

Unless you don't have a Smart TV or a console connected to your TV, I cannot see the big deal in this, sorry guys.
For me it's no issue to connect to Netflix and Amazon through the Smart TV app instead of using the Tivo box. It's probably a lot quicker to be honest.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35866976)

They may test the water at some point on the Now TV box , allow users to add Netflix and Amazon services and see how it impacts on subscribers numbers and spend.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35866978)

There are still an awful lot of people who don't have a Smart TV or a streaming box, UC. While I accept that this does nothing for you and me, there will be many viewers who think this is really good. Having it all on one box is particularly useful, provided it is fast. The V6 promises this.

A good move by Virgin, I'd say.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35866945)

True but bt, talktalk apps tend to work pretty quickly unlike the dinosaur that is vms current tivo, although that is going to improve greatly when vms tivo2 comes out very very soon.
I call it the tivo2 for simplicity lol.

Originally Posted by bolgerp (Post 35866967)

One thing that IS quite handy with having the apps on one box is that (for those of us with surround sound/AV Receiver set up) you don't have to fiddle around with alternating inputs etc. to the AV equipment.

That being said, I have an Apple TV and Amazon Fire connected to my AV receiver and tend to use these for Netflix/Amazon/iPlayer etc. on demand stuff. They are just just way faster than the TiVo box.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35866978)

There are still an awful lot of people who don't have a Smart TV or a streaming box, UC. While I accept that this does nothing for you and me, there will be many viewers who think this is really good. Having it all on one box is particularly useful, provided it is fast. The V6 promises this.

A good move by Virgin, I'd say.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35866981)

It also allows them to advertise Amazon and Netflix 4K on the new box.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35866984)

Yes, next year, VM will be streaming well ahead of Sky, BT and Talk Talk. This is the place to be, as it happens!

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Yes, but from what we hear, that objection will be toast when the V6 comes out.

Virgin will be the only comprehensive provider of TV channels and streaming services, all in one box. That'a pretty good USP for most, I would suspect.

Techies aside, most people can't be doing with loads of boxes, streaming sticks, etc. This is an ideal solution for minimalists!

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35866971)

Yes, I think Sky has a bit of a dilemma here - does it give its customers what they want and risk people reducing their spend with it or does it sit by and watch people buy Firesticks and Apple TVs and subscribe to Netflix and Amazon anyway? The middle road of offering access to those subscribers who take Sky Cinema looks a bit mean. If such users downgraded, then Sky would look a bit mean of it stopped them accessing Amazon and Netflix. Will be interested to see how it plays out.
In terms of significance, it's more significant than VM getting Fox News but less significant than the new V6 box being launched.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35866994)

The thing is, people will subscribe to the services they want, regardless as to whether they are on the one box. I get Netflix, Amazon and Now TV, but I still have the full TV package with Virgin (except Sky Sports and other premium channels that I don't ever watch anyway).

By denying their subscribers the right to choose, they are attracting new and existing audiences to Virgin's service. So be it. They'll learn.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35867004)

Then people will see how awful VM are for throttling and oversubscribing and then leave VM :p:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35867006)

What and go to the dreadful BT or Talk Talk? as its better the devil you know then the devil you don't know sometimes.