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mersey70 04-03-2011 19:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35186997)
I'm not sure.. is it not in "More On Demand" , Kids?
Not that I can see unless it hasn't got it's own category and is just mixed up amongst other content, I am not familiar with it's shows you see.

I don't care myself it's just someone I talk to on DS asked and I said I would ask you or Ben if you were on.

Ta.

Peter_ 04-03-2011 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187001)
Sorry I thought you were just referring to the OD content side of things.

I have read Samsung Sky boxes seem to be quite unreliable (I don't think they are issued anymore though) but the newer Amstrad boxes are excellent as Sky own it and it's obviously in their interest to build them like a tank!. To be honest if a Sky box failed out of warranty (and obviously out of contract) I would just cancel if they didn't offer to replace it, as simple as that.

My dad has had a standard Pace Sky box for years without problems so it does seem a mixed bag.

My LCD display is shot on my Samsung V+ and it's less than a year old, assuming it was new when I got it but I know I could phone up and get it fixed or replaced for free I was just worried I might get a replacement SA box as I often record radio shows so have never bothered as otherwise it's fine.
I was answering your question on other providers which I have tried in the past, once bitten twice shy.

I have told you to ring up before to get that box replaced, if he offers a SA explain why you need a Samsung.

devilincarnate 04-03-2011 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35187008)
I was informing people that the grass isn't always greener not promoting them.
Read again and think of irony.:D

muppetman11 04-03-2011 19:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35187013)
read again and think of irony.:d
lol .

Bailey Boy 04-03-2011 19:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
I think the future of tv is direct internet tv buying channel apps from content providers like HBO,FOX, MLB, NFL even Sky etc. It would be nice to only pay for what we want to watch and not pay for eg. 300 channel and watch 20! So having the best and fast internet in the country Virgin seems a good place to be. Especially with Tivo.

alwaysabear 04-03-2011 19:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35186992)
I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.
I think every one has had different experiences no matter the supplier. My mother who is 87 would love Vm, but her area is not cabled, so she has Sky and has done so for over three years, she has never had a problem, whereas her friend has had three replacement boxes from Sky in that time.
I have been with Telewest and now VM for over 14 years, I have only ever had one box swapped out as being faulty, before that I was with Sky and never had a problem. My daughter has been with VM for 2 years and has had three replacement boxes, its all depends on the experiences the customer has had.

Lew 04-03-2011 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187001)
My LCD display is shot on my Samsung V+ and it's less than a year old, assuming it was new when I got it but I know I could phone up and get it fixed or replaced for free I was just worried I might get a replacement SA box as I often record radio shows so have never bothered as otherwise it's fine.
Maybe your Sammy is helping to prepare you for the display-less TiVo box. :D

mersey70 04-03-2011 19:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35187012)
I was answering your question on other providers which I have tried in the past, once bitten twice shy.

I have told you to ring up before to get that box replaced, if he offers a SA explain why you need a Samsung.
I would just be worried if they only had a SA on the van even if I had already called, it's not a major problem anyway it's works fine apart from that.

Obviously the info appears onscreen if I press ok anyway.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35187023)
Maybe your Sammy is helping to prepare you for the display-less TiVo box. :D
No Tivo for us, maybe in a year or so when it's established and offers a few more tricks and apps though, I wouldn't completely rule it out.

The LCD isn't a major issue, and the LCD display isn't really vital in my opinion but it's nice if you have it. My BT Vision box never had it and I survived!

RichardCoulter 04-03-2011 20:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35186259)
With the channels available on that package you would be better getting a freeview box from the local supermarket and sticking an aerial in the loft.:erm::D
It was originally promoted to stop people going to Freeview. I'm not sure why they have stopped doing this, unless it was to get a large volume of boxes into peoples homes. They are more likely to use VM pay TV if they have a box there already. Perhaps they are now running low on boxes??

The VM "Freeview" package also includes Catch Up TV and the ability to buy PPV movies.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35186952)
I don't believe that Sky have any intention of letting any other provider carry Atlantic while it's a free channel on their platform. You'll note that it's also unavailable to BT Vision and TalkTalk customers. I think that they've probably priced it artificially high so that they can say "well, we've offered it to other providers but they're not interested". Once it moves into the Variety Pack later this year I'm sure the situation will change.
I agree.

Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35186988)
DF where is the OD content from Pop, I thought it was launching when the linear channel closed?

There is Tiny Pop content but hasn't that always been there, or did Ben mean it was Tiny Pop OD content that was joining. I am not 100% sure if it has always been there though.

It's just when I emailed CSC about it they never mentioned Pop was joining TVC. it was quite a standard reply though.
I can't find it either.

Hugh 04-03-2011 21:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35187111)
It was originally promoted to stop people going to Freeview. I'm not sure why they have stopped doing this, unless it was to get a large volume of boxes into peoples homes. They are more likely to use VM pay TV if they have a box there already. Perhaps they are now running low on boxes??
I think that is what is called "hypothesising from insufficient information", or more commonly "making it up as you go along".....:D

RichardCoulter 04-03-2011 21:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35187131)
I think that is what is called "hypothesising from insufficient information", or more commonly "making it up as you go along".....:D
Nonsense, it was clearly promoted as such at the time. As channels were added to Freeview, VM made them available to TV M customers. In fact, before VM gained access to Sky 3/Pick TV, Sky 1 was in the free* pack.

*Whilst TV M was free, one had to take a VM 'phone line to have it.

Hugh 04-03-2011 21:35
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Richard, you need to re-read my post, and focus on the point I highlighted in bold, which is what I was commenting on.....

winkle 04-03-2011 21:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Has this thread turned into Sky v Virgin ?

I thought this thread was to discuss what is coming soon to Virgin

mhatter67 04-03-2011 22:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by winkle (Post 35187149)
Has this thread turned into Sky v Virgin ?

I thought this thread was to discuss what is coming soon to Virgin
With the absence of imminent channel releases this thread has become an open house to discuss what you want!

ncfc1902 05-03-2011 00:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35186676)
The arts channels aren't premium channels; ESPN is.
Sky Arts is in the XL pack. Sky Arts HD could be classed as premium seeing Sky Charge extra for HD!

Chad 05-03-2011 00:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Does anyone have a link to the article in which Neil Berkett mentions 80 HD channels in 3 years?

I want to read the quote to see exactly what his words are. If he states Virgin Media will definitely deliver 80 new HD channels then great, if he states Virgin Media hope to deliver or could deliver 80 within 3 years then I'm nowhere near excited. What I'd like to know is exactly who is supposed to be broadcasting these 80 new channels? We're about 25 behind SKY currently however I can't see where the other 55 come from unless Virgin launch a +1 version of the HD channels we currently have, and could get soon.

Big thanks to anyone who can post the link for me.

batchain 05-03-2011 01:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35187224)
Does anyone have a link to the article in which Neil Berkett mentions 80 HD channels in 3 years?

I want to read the quote to see exactly what his words are. If he states Virgin Media will definitely deliver 80 new HD channels then great, if he states Virgin Media hope to deliver or could deliver 80 within 3 years then I'm nowhere near excited. What I'd like to know is exactly who is supposed to be broadcasting these 80 new channels? We're about 25 behind SKY currently however I can't see where the other 55 come from unless Virgin launch a +1 version of the HD channels we currently have, and could get soon.

Big thanks to anyone who can post the link for me.
It's not Neil Berkett and I'm guessing you'll be nowhere near excited.

Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (London)
Event Date/Time: Dec. 02. 2010 / 9:30AM GMT

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...xUeXBlPTM=&t=1

"So first of all, we provide a separate service for video-on-demand that enables us to provide up to a billion video-on-demand events through next year, according to our forecasts. That is separate from the connectivity that you have in your TiVo box for when you want to be able to watch video over-the-top. It is separate from the broadcast connectivity that we have where effectively we are providing 300 standard definition channels, 30 HD channels at the moment, but with a path to grow to 80 HD channels over the next two years, or three years." - Paul Buttery, Virgin Media Chief Customer & Networks Officer.

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Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (New York)
Event Date/Time: Dec 03, 2010 / 06:00PM GMT

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...R5cGU9MQ==&t=1

"What we've also got is our broadcast capacity in there, so, at the moment, we provide 300 standard definition channels and 30 high definition channels. Over the next couple of years, we can grow the number of high definition channels from 30 to 80. We've allocated capacity for that, as the viewing habits start to change, as we move from SD to HD, and as we move from scheduled TV to more on demand TV or TV when you want it, we're able to adjust the allocation of that capacity and start to balance that between both TiVo, Video on Demand, broadband and broadcast. So, we have a highly flexible network that will be able to change as consumer habits change." - Paul Buttery, Virgin Media Chief Customer and Networks Officer.

mersey70 05-03-2011 07:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by batchain (Post 35187245)
It's not Neil Berkett and I'm guessing you'll be nowhere near excited.

Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (London)
Event Date/Time: Dec. 02. 2010 / 9:30AM GMT

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...xUeXBlPTM=&t=1

"So first of all, we provide a separate service for video-on-demand that enables us to provide up to a billion video-on-demand events through next year, according to our forecasts. That is separate from the connectivity that you have in your TiVo box for when you want to be able to watch video over-the-top. It is separate from the broadcast connectivity that we have where effectively we are providing 300 standard definition channels, 30 HD channels at the moment, but with a path to grow to 80 HD channels over the next two years, or three years." - Paul Buttery, Virgin Media Chief Customer & Networks Officer.

--

Virgin Media Inc. Analyst and Investors Day (New York)
Event Date/Time: Dec 03, 2010 / 06:00PM GMT

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...R5cGU9MQ==&t=1

"What we've also got is our broadcast capacity in there, so, at the moment, we provide 300 standard definition channels and 30 high definition channels. Over the next couple of years, we can grow the number of high definition channels from 30 to 80. We've allocated capacity for that, as the viewing habits start to change, as we move from SD to HD, and as we move from scheduled TV to more on demand TV or TV when you want it, we're able to adjust the allocation of that capacity and start to balance that between both TiVo, Video on Demand, broadband and broadcast. So, we have a highly flexible network that will be able to change as consumer habits change." - Paul Buttery, Virgin Media Chief Customer and Networks Officer.

'Can' and 'Will' are quite different things indeed, that makes far more sense. Obviously he is just saying it is technically possible.

I don't think anyone seriously expects VM to carry 80 HD channels in less than 3 years, not unless they drastically change their pricing structure or HD is considered standard and dosen't attracts a premium but I think that is a while away. It's good to hear they expect to be technically able to provide it though.

As far as I know even BSkyB hadn't made such a claim either which is why I thought it fanciful when I first heard the claim being bandied around but having read that statement they were not saying they 'will' have 80 HD channels. And I doubt they will, in fact I am not so sure even Sky will.

But let's be fair, At least VM recognised they were way wide of the mark on consumers attitude to linear HD, even upto just a couple of years ago so at least they have listened.

spiderplant 05-03-2011 09:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187276)
At least VM recognised they were way wide of the mark on consumers attitude to linear HD, even upto just a couple of years ago
VM always said they would launch more HD channels when the time was right, which is exactly what they did.

Despite what you may think from reading forums like this, people simply weren't watching HD then. Take a look at the BBC HD figure in Sept 2008. Compare with the likes of Dance Nation and Horse&Country.

Even now, the HD simulcasts only get about a quarter the viewers of their SD equivalent. (Far less in the case of BBC1 and ITV1).

muppetman11 05-03-2011 10:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35187303)
VM always said they would launch more HD channels when the time was right, which is exactly what they did.

Despite what you may think from reading forums like this, people simply weren't watching HD then. Take a look at the BBC HD figure in Sept 2008. Compare with the likes of Dance Nation and Horse&Country.

Even now, the HD simulcasts only get about a quarter the viewers of their SD equivalent. (Far less in the case of BBC1 and ITV1).
That is changing fast though.

Chad 05-03-2011 10:07
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Cheers for the above guys.

I think that makes it crystal clear. I suspected the quotes would be along those lines but I just wanted to read if for myself.

The main thing is Virgin are making ever effort to future proof their business.

mersey70 05-03-2011 10:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35187303)
VM always said they would launch more HD channels when the time was right, which is exactly what they did.

Despite what you may think from reading forums like this, people simply weren't watching HD then. Take a look at the BBC HD figure in Sept 2008. Compare with the likes of Dance Nation and Horse&Country.

Even now, the HD simulcasts only get about a quarter the viewers of their SD equivalent. (Far less in the case of BBC1 and ITV1).
To be honest like most of us I am not too interested in back then, i'm more intersted in now which is why I acknowledged that VM acknowledged it and got moving with HD, I was actually rather complimenting them.

I would be astonished if the HD simulcasts didn't get way less viewers than their SD counterpart as the vast majority of homes even now do not have an HD service do they? One way of encouraging people to switch is to launch more services I suppose.

I noticed Sky Atlantic's ratings are picking up, their reach is higher than all the movie channels individually and SSP 3 & 4 which maybe isn't surprising as they are premium channels but it's also considerably higher than FX and very nearly the same as Comedy Central too.

Mind you I guess it should given the money they have thrown at it!

mhatter67 05-03-2011 12:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35187307)
That is changing fast though.
It's interesting though even though my parents have HD enabled on the V+ box they still watch the SD version. Mainly because of the SD channel being prominent in the EPG ITV SD 103 and ITV HD 113 see what I mean!

Chad 05-03-2011 12:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35187359)
It's interesting though even though my parents have HD enabled on the V+ box they still watch the SD version. Mainly because of the SD channel being prominent in the EPG ITV SD 103 and ITV HD 113 see what I mean!
Exact same with my parents, man it bugs my happiness.

mersey70 05-03-2011 12:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35187359)
It's interesting though even though my parents have HD enabled on the V+ box they still watch the SD version. Mainly because of the SD channel being prominent in the EPG ITV SD 103 and ITV HD 113 see what I mean!
That's a very good point actually.

I didn't always bother either up until christmas when we got a much bigger TV.

But the very recent HD/SD EPG swapover on Sky will provide a very rapid jump in those figures that were referred to, at least for a lot of the pay channels anyway.

denphone 05-03-2011 12:42
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What day in april does the the Sky red button launch and when are their more channel releases coming.

mersey70 05-03-2011 12:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35187383)
What day in april does the the Sky red button launch and when are their more channel releases coming.
What are tonight's lottery numbers? ;)

howardmicks 05-03-2011 12:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187384)
What are tonight's lottery numbers? ;)
:D

Digital Fanatic 05-03-2011 12:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187380)
That's a very good point actually.

I didn't always bother either up until christmas when we got a much bigger TV.

But the very recent HD/SD EPG swapover on Sky will provide a very rapid jump in those figures that were referred to, at least for a lot of the pay channels anyway.
It's worth noting though, the terrestrial channels have opted out of channel swaps on Sky HD.

mersey70 05-03-2011 12:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35187387)
It's worth noting though, the terrestrial channels have opted out of channel swaps on Sky HD.
That's why I said pay channels!

Digital Fanatic 05-03-2011 12:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35187383)
What day in april does the the Sky red button launch and when are their more channel releases coming.
as soon as we are told, we'll let you know.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35187388)
That's why I said pay channels!
ok, chill :cool:

richard1960 05-03-2011 12:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35187383)
What day in april does the the Sky red button launch and when are their more channel releases coming.
Sky Red Button launches April 1st before midday.:D:D:D

mersey70 05-03-2011 12:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35187389)
as soon as we are told, we'll let you know.

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ok, chill :cool:
I'm very chilled now!

muppetman11 05-03-2011 13:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35187391)
Sky Red Button launches April 1st before midday.:D:D:D
Exact time if you don't mind LOL :D

denphone 05-03-2011 13:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35187389)
as soon as we are told, we'll let you know.

---------- Post added at 12:48 ---------- Previous post was at 12:47 ----------



ok, chill :cool:
I suspect you already know but you are not telling us yet.

richard1960 05-03-2011 13:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35187400)
Exact time if you don't mind LOL :D
Exact time "coming soon";):D:D

Harryn9000 05-03-2011 13:03
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maybe he ain't allowed to tell us till nearer the time

mhatter67 05-03-2011 13:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard1960 (Post 35187409)
Exact time "coming soon";):D:D
Maybe he is in negotiation in the matter with SKY;)

passingbat 05-03-2011 14:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35187222)
Sky Arts is in the XL pack. Sky Arts HD could be classed as premium seeing Sky Charge extra for HD!
By your logic, that would make Sky 1HD and sky LivingHD etc. premium :confused:

Harryn9000 05-03-2011 18:55
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no because u get them as standard, sky prem channels are movies and sport only atm it could change.

RichardCoulter 05-03-2011 21:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35187142)
Richard, you need to re-read my post, and focus on the point I highlighted in bold, which is what I was commenting on.....
OIC, I still don't know what you mean. I suggested a reason MAY be that they are running low on boxes. I think my wording makes it clear that this was a mere suggestion on my part and not a statement of fact. This is not the same as "making things up".

Hugh 05-03-2011 22:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35187765)
OIC, I still don't know what you mean. I suggested a reason MAY be that they are running low on boxes. I think my wording makes it clear that this was a mere suggestion on my part and not a statement of fact. This is not the same as "making things up".
OK, if it will make you happy.....

My original post
Quote:
I think that is what is called "hypothesising from insufficient information", or more commonly "making it up as you go along".....:D
Changed for you....

I think that is what perhaps is called "hypothesising from insufficient information", or MAY be more commonly could be called "making it up as you go along".....;)

ncfc1902 05-03-2011 22:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35187459)
By your logic, that would make Sky 1HD and sky LivingHD etc. premium :confused:
Sky charge a "premium" of £10.25 to watch those (and other) HD channels.

joff81 06-03-2011 12:37
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well the 1st quater of the year is up and we still have no news on new HD channels infact the only things major thats happened is we have lost bravo, channel one ect and nothing major added to replace them. oh i almost forgot as well as the loss of those channels we get a price rise as well.

now i guess we have to wait and see if the 2nd quater offers us anything but going on how quiet it is i wouldnt get my hopes up !!!

Big-Ted 06-03-2011 12:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35187986)
well the 1st quater of the year is up and we still have no news on new HD channels infact the only things major thats happened is we have lost bravo, channel one ect and nothing major added to replace them. oh i almost forgot as well as the loss of those channels we get a price rise as well.

now i guess we have to wait and see if the 2nd quater offers us anything but going on how quiet it is i wouldnt get my hopes up !!!

I think you posted this 24 days too early.

The quarter ends on March 31st ;)

Plenty of time for an announcement yet :)

passingbat 06-03-2011 12:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35187798)
Sky charge a "premium" of £10.25 to watch those (and other) HD channels.
'

Sky use a different pricing structure to VM for HD; they charge for non Premium channels, VM don't. Because sky charge for an HD channel doesn' make it a Premium channel.

MutleyF 06-03-2011 12:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35187986)
well the 1st quater of the year is up and we still have no news on new HD channels infact the only things major thats happened is we have lost bravo, channel one ect and nothing major added to replace them. oh i almost forgot as well as the loss of those channels we get a price rise as well.

now i guess we have to wait and see if the 2nd quater offers us anything but going on how quiet it is i wouldnt get my hopes up !!!
Is there not more important things in life than the number of HD channels we have ?

Sometimes, I honestly feel that some people lose grip on the important things in life. We coped very well without HD, and sure we can cope a bit longer ! ;)

mersey70 06-03-2011 13:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35188006)
Is there not more important things in life than the number of HD channels we have ?

Sometimes, I honestly feel that some people lose grip on the important things in life. We coped very well without HD, and sure we can cope a bit longer ! ;)
What services do you subscribe to? You have said in the past you don't seem that bothered about a fair few HD channels which is fair enough, I never used to be that bothered either. It was only when we got a 46" set that we finally realised how good it is.

I would politely say anyone who thinks HD is less than one of the biggest growth areas in TV is a bit behind the times of a lot of the opinion of Pay TV customers really, but each to their own.

passingbat 06-03-2011 13:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35188006)
Is there not more important things in life than the number of HD channels we have ?

Sometimes, I honestly feel that some people lose grip on the important things in life. We coped very well without HD, and sure we can cope a bit longer ! ;)
Yes, there are more important things in life. But this is a forum on VM TV, not a general discussion forum. It would be wrong if things like HD channels weren't discussed here.

muppetman11 06-03-2011 15:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188011)
What services do you subscribe to? You have said in the past you don't seem that bothered about a fair few HD channels which is fair enough, I never used to be that bothered either. It was only when we got a 46" set that we finally realised how good it is.

I would politely say anyone who thinks HD is less than one of the biggest growth areas in TV is a bit behind the times of a lot of the opinion of Pay TV customers really, but each to their own.
I have a 40 inch Sammy and there is a massive difference between SD and HD.

Peter_ 06-03-2011 15:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188117)
I have a 40 inch Sammy and there is a massive difference between SD and HD.
I have a SA V+ and the is little difference between HD and SD on my 50in LG Plasma due to the excellent upscaling on the SA V+.

muppetman11 06-03-2011 15:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35188118)
I have a SA V+ and the is little difference between HD and SD on my 50in LG Plasma due to the excellent upscaling on the SA V+.
Must be a poor set the difference is still big, even though they upscale well.

Peter_ 06-03-2011 15:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188136)
Must be a poor set the difference is still big, even though they upscale well.
Directly below my TV and it has a brilliant picture and the TV is only a year old.

muppetman11 06-03-2011 16:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35188140)
Directly below my TV and it has a brilliant picture and the TV is only a year old.
Well mine is a 6 series 40 inch Sammy and HD is amazing , in fact once you've watched HD on it anything else doesn't compare.

passingbat 06-03-2011 16:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188011)
What services do you subscribe to? You have said in the past you don't seem that bothered about a fair few HD channels which is fair enough, I never used to be that bothered either. It was only when we got a 46" set that we finally realised how good it is.

I would politely say anyone who thinks HD is less than one of the biggest growth areas in TV is a bit behind the times of a lot of the opinion of Pay TV customers really, but each to their own.
And there's another very important aspect of HD TV, which is, 5.1 sound.

mhatter67 06-03-2011 16:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188153)
Well mine is a 6 series 40 inch Sammy and HD is amazing , in fact once you've watched HD on it anything else doesn't compare.
If someone says there is no difference between HD & SD in picture quality, they are in one of two camps

Could not care less
Problem with their eyesight

muppetman11 06-03-2011 16:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35188190)
If someone says there is no difference between HD & SD in picture quality, they are in one of two camps

Could not care less
Problem with their eyesight
Excellent point , just watch Sky sports in HD and then switch to SD if you see no difference get to specsavers.

Digital Fanatic 06-03-2011 17:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35188180)
And there's another very important aspect of HD TV, which is, 5.1 sound.
Yes, totally agree.. 5.1 is great with HD :)

MutleyF 06-03-2011 17:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188191)
Excellent point , just watch Sky sports in HD and then switch to SD if you see no difference get to specsavers.
Ok - lets not get too personal here. my observation is that I personally dont think HD is all that great on some channels.

Watch True Blood of FX HD and I dont see any benefit. However, I am currently watching Discovery HD and the picture is superb.

All horses for courses. Some will say its the dogs dangly bits - others like me say its good, but its not something I would purposly watch until it becomes the norm.

And yes, I did shed a tear when I dumped vinyl for CD

Digital Fanatic 06-03-2011 17:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35188230)
Ok - lets not get too personal here. my observation is that I personally dont think HD is all that great on some channels.

Watch True Blood of FX HD and I dont see any benefit. However, I am currently watching Discovery HD and the picture is superb.

All horses for courses. Some will say its the dogs dangly bits - others like me say its good, but its not something I would purposly watch until it becomes the norm.

And yes, I did shed a tear when I dumped vinyl for CD
Discovery HD's picture is awesome :)

devilincarnate 06-03-2011 17:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35188234)
Discovery HD's picture is awesome :)
Yes that and NAT GEO HD :D

mhatter67 06-03-2011 17:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35188230)
And yes, I did shed a tear when I dumped vinyl for CD
I didn't shed a tear for CD either;)

braysoj1 06-03-2011 19:19
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what date is that game channel coming

devilincarnate 06-03-2011 19:26
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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35188328)
what date is that game channel coming
Who knows? Your guess is as good as ours:confused:

mersey70 06-03-2011 19:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35188230)
Ok - lets not get too personal here. my observation is that I personally dont think HD is all that great on some channels.

Watch True Blood of FX HD and I dont see any benefit. However, I am currently watching Discovery HD and the picture is superb.

All horses for courses. Some will say its the dogs dangly bits - others like me say its good, but its not something I would purposly watch until it becomes the norm.

And yes, I did shed a tear when I dumped vinyl for CD
I agree with a lot of that.

When we only had a 32" set the difference was minimal, but on a 46" set it is sometimes a huge difference but the quality differs on different channels and indeed different content shown on the same channel. And of course the audio can be like night and day too.

BBC HD is usually very good but EastEnders seems only marginally better in HD to me.

muppetman11 06-03-2011 19:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188360)
I agree with a lot of that.

When we only had a 32" set the difference was minimal, but on a 46" set it is sometimes a huge difference but the quality differs on different channels and indeed different content shown on the same channel. And of course the audio can be like night and day too.

BBC HD is usually very good but EastEnders seems only marginally better in HD to me.
I find outdoor stuff shines better in HD maybe due to lighting conditions.

alwaysabear 06-03-2011 20:01
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188386)
I find outdoor stuff shines better in HD maybe due to lighting conditions.
I have had my V HD box linked to a Samsung series 6 40" LCD and Samsung 42" Plasma,I find HD looks very good on both, but SD looks better on the plasma.

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35188394)
I have had my V HD box linked to a Samsung series 6 40" LCD and Samsung 42" Plasma,I find HD looks very good on both, but SD looks better on the plasma.
Yes I would agree with that.

Chad 06-03-2011 20:11
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I'm confused. Is this the Coming Soon thread or HD TV review?:p:

alwaysabear 06-03-2011 20:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35188400)
I'm confused. Is this the Coming Soon thread or HD TV review?:p:
Well there is nothing coming soon ,got to keep the thread alive some how:p:

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35188400)
I'm confused. Is this the Coming Soon thread or HD TV review?:p:
Tell us what you know then as we know nowt, hence our procrastination!;)

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188408)
tell us what you know then as we know nowt, hence our procrastination!;)
lmao :d

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188409)
lmao :d
Is that supposed to be Uncle Rupe?

He is 80 on Friday, should we club together and send him a present?:)

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188411)
Is that supposed to be Uncle Rupe?

He is 80 on Friday, should we club together and send him a present?:)
Ive put him on because some people on here think hes my idol , because I compare VM to Sky. What people dont know is I actually loathe the bloke. Just thought the avatar would help with my sterotype LOL :D

Chad 06-03-2011 20:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188408)
Tell us what you know then as we know nowt, hence our procrastination!;)
All I know is many people here have bigger and better TV's than me:(

devilincarnate 06-03-2011 20:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188411)
Is that supposed to be Uncle Rupe?

He is 80 on Friday, should we club together and send him a present?:)
I think that we should re-phrase what you have said and say " He is 80 on Friday, and present and club him together ":erm::D:D:D

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188411)
Is that supposed to be Uncle Rupe?

He is 80 on Friday, should we club together and send him a present?:)
Just updated Mersey70 is that better LOL :D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35188420)
i think that we should re-phrase what you have said and say " he is 80 on friday, and present and club him together ":erm::d:d:d
lmao :d

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188416)
Ive put him on because some people on here think hes my idol , because I compare VM to Sky. What people dont know is I actually loathe the bloke. Just thought the avatar would help with my sterotype LOL :D
I don't like your new picture of Rupert, change it back at once.

He looks sinister and I know he is lovely really :p:

devilincarnate 06-03-2011 20:30
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188424)
I don't like your new picture of Rupert, change it back at once.

He looks sinister and I know he is lovely really :p:
Leave my father alone ( username ):D:D:D

alwaysabear 06-03-2011 20:34
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188421)
Just updated Mersey70 is that better LOL :D

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lmao :d
What a lovely photo of you.:D:D:D, my hero:D:D

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35188426)
Leave my father alone ( username ):D:D:D
No he's my Dad!!;)

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188436)
no he's my dad!!;)
lol :d:d:d:d

devilincarnate 06-03-2011 20:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188436)
No he's my Dad!!;)
I am the love child:erm:

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:41
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Is it me or has Sir Richard had a little bit of work done?

Bit moviestar ish

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188446)
Is it me or has Sir Richard had a little bit of work done?

Bit moviestar ish
Definate work done.

Hugh 06-03-2011 20:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188408)
Tell us what you know then as we know nowt, hence our procrastination!;)
Prevarication, not procrastination.....:D

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:44
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35188449)
Prevarication, not procrastination.....:D
No procrastination, the thief of time which is what inhabiting a coming soon to VM TV thread must surely be;)

alwaysabear 06-03-2011 20:46
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188455)
No procrastination, the thief of time which is what inhabiting a coming soon to VM TV thread must surely be;)
Lmao :D:D:D

Henkesghost 06-03-2011 20:48
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When was the last time virgin added an HD channel?

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188455)
No procrastination, the thief of time which is what inhabiting a coming soon to VM TV thread must surely be;)
procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of low-priority, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time.

Sounds right to me LOL :D

Hugh 06-03-2011 20:48
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188455)
No procrastination, the thief of time which is what inhabiting a coming soon to VM TV thread must surely be;)
No, prevarication, as you are veering away from the thread subject.....:D

You don't have to post, but if you do, you should stick to the thread subject.;)

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:51
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35188463)
No, prevarication, as you are veering away from the thread subject.....:D

You don't have to post, but if you do, you should stick to the thread subject.;)
You might as well close the thread for now then, there's nothing coming that we know of which is why we are being silly.

We wish there was something to get our teeth into though.

devilincarnate 06-03-2011 20:52
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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188467)
You might as well close the thread for now then, there's nothing coming that we know of which is why we are being silly.

We wish there was something to get out teeth into though.
Who is been silly as I behave like this all the time:erm::D:D:D

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35188467)
You might as well close the thread for now then, there's nothing coming that we know of which is why we are being silly.

We wish there was something to get out teeth into though.
Heres a coming soon article


http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/city-ne...5875-22967001/

mersey70 06-03-2011 20:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188470)
I read something along those lines a few months ago in a press release but I was hoping they might have changed their minds like they do;)

muppetman11 06-03-2011 20:59
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But Virgin says it’s still almost £1 cheaper than BT which hikes its monthly line rental costs up 30p to £13.90 from April 28.

What about the call charges ?

mersey70 06-03-2011 21:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35188461)
When was the last time virgin added an HD channel?
It might have been BBC One HD which (I think) was in October.

Hugh 06-03-2011 21:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188478)
But Virgin says it’s still almost £1 cheaper than BT which hikes its monthly line rental costs up 30p to £13.90 from April 28.

What about the call charges ?
This has nothing to do with "Coming Soon to Virgin TV" - if you have comments on other subjects, post them in the appropriate threads.

muppetman11 06-03-2011 21:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35188498)
This has nothing to do with "Coming Soon to Virgin TV" - if you have comments on other subjects, post them in the appropriate threads.
I apologise Hugh ,have you any coming soon rumours ?

mersey70 06-03-2011 22:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I.
 
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188510)
I apologise Hugh ,have you any coming soon rumours ?
I have absolutely no evidence of this but just have a feeling that perhaps some or maybe all of the ITV HD channels might appear soon. I cannot see that they would be that expensive to add and would be a popular addition.

Crozier seemed at pains to stress that the deal they have isn't exclusive with Sky when he was interviewed in a paper the other day.

Just a thought.


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