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denphone 17-03-2013 15:26
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35549514)
I agree with it...that is 3 votes to 1...resolution passed, Sky is best :D
Sorry but the resolution has failed due to indisputable proof of vote rigging.;):D

Qtx 17-03-2013 15:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35549521)
Sorry but the resolution has failed due to indisputable proof of vote rigging.;):D

Motion to dismiss...Denied!

Even those blinded by misplaced loyalty to a Mickey mouse provider could not deny that Sky offer the best alround service now.

denphone 17-03-2013 15:43
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549529)
Motion to dismiss...Denied!

Even those blinded by misplaced loyalty to a Mickey mouse provider could not deny that Sky offer the best alround service now.
There might be a job for you yet in the Sky marketing department as your unbiased master is training you well.;)

colin25 17-03-2013 15:51
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35549533)
There might be a job for you yet in the Sky marketing department as your unbiased master is training you well.;)
Out of order...floor does not recognise you...get off it :D

passingbat 17-03-2013 19:36
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35549513)
And alas dear chap l and many other don't.:nono::D

It's the Sky users' thread Den; I don't think it's wrong to let them carry on in their state of delusion :D

Sky always excelled in TV channels compared to VM; only an idiot would deny that. But as for the provided set top box and broadband, then Sky lag behind VM IMHO.

Interestingly, now that VM have just added a bunch more HD channels, Sky's TV offering is only a little ahead of VM, compared to a few months ago when Sky offered a lot of channels that VM users wanted.

In the same way, Sky have recently caught up with VM with regard to on On Demand and catch up services.

I don't mean to be offensive, but the people who that say Sky is the best at everything, are just as stupid as the people who say that VM are the best at everything.

Mr Banana 17-03-2013 19:45
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549529)
Motion to dismiss...Denied!

Even those blinded by misplaced loyalty to a Mickey mouse provider could not deny that Sky offer the best alround service now.
Any reason for the Mickey Mouse comment, everyone else on here seems capable of having great debates without resorting to petty name calling of other succesful businesses.

Why not try it yourself, it may help you stay around longer this time.

Qtx 17-03-2013 19:47
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35549660)
In the same way, Sky have recently caught up with VM with regard to on On Demand and catch up services.
What Chad posted above showed that Sky have actually surpassed VM on catch up content.

denphone 17-03-2013 19:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549669)
What Chad posted above showed that Sky have actually surpassed VM on catch up content.
AS PB says lets not descend into another battle of who is best at this and that and lets just leave it at that.

Qtx 17-03-2013 19:54
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35549672)
AS PB says lets not descend into another battle of who is best at this and that and lets just leave it at that.
My comment was just a correction to what was posted. No battle here.

You have some great comments about the thread subject in all your posts on the previous page. No one can mistake you for taking a thread off-topic :p:

passingbat 17-03-2013 20:34
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549669)
What Chad posted above showed that Sky have actually surpassed VM on catch up content.
I spoke about Catchup AND On Demand. You just choose the bit that suited you.

Your ballanced view is non existent. This is why I read and value posts from people like MM and Chad, but put no creadance in anything that you post. It's a shame, because there may even be some valid points in them, but they just get buried in the obvious Sky bias.

Now this is a ballanced view on Catchup and On Demand from MM

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1886.html

Quote:
VM have the luxury with their STB's that it doesn't require a seperate Internet connection and is available on non PVR boxes that said I would say Sky now probably has a more comprehensive range of catchup content , VM possibly has the edge when it comes to library content although Sky's is increasing all the time.

Qtx 17-03-2013 20:56
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
That's a big rant considering I only clarified one part of you post that was misleading. It is your own bias which has lead to the pointless rant. Very hypocritical.

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In fact my previous posts in this thread were just agreeing with other posts. You have gone well out of your way to attack me. A known member of the anti-sky brigade ;) Double H

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549669)
What Chad posted above showed that Sky have actually surpassed VM on catch up content.
It wasn't even an opinion I posted. It was a simple fact. Rant for no reason except own bias, case closed.

Mr Banana 17-03-2013 21:05
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549695)
That's a big rant considering I only clarified one part of you post that was misleading. It is your own bias which has lead to the pointless rant. Very hypocritical.

---------- Post added at 20:50 ---------- Previous post was at 20:45 ----------

In fact my previous posts in this thread were just agreeing with other posts. You have gone well out of your way to attack me. A known member of the anti-sky brigade ;) Double H

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It wasn't even an opinion I posted. It was a simple fact. Rant for no reason except own bias, case closed.
Oh dear - will you ever learn - customers of both companies can live together on here you know. Its all about respecting each others opinions without resorting to posts like this. Take a look at the posts which appeared while you were on your holiday - no hostility just good humoured banter.

Qtx 17-03-2013 21:58
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Usual suspect not talking about the topic and only here to attack me. One day they will get bored.

Having kept to just the Sky part of the forum recently, think its time to have a look in the Vm part to see whats new there.

Mr Banana 17-03-2013 22:02
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549704)
Usual suspect not talking about the topic and only here to attack me. One day they will get bored.

Having kept to just the Sky part of the forum recently, think its time to have a look in the Vm part to see whats new there.
Where is the attack? Why not simply be civil?

Hugh 17-03-2013 22:23
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
How about focusing on the thread subject, rather than each other - any continuation of the sniping will be deleted, and infractions issued.

Qtx 17-03-2013 22:57
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Thank you Hugh ;)

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Is that new channel really called Sky Movies Disney? Is it a Disney channel re-badged or a new Sky only channel that shows mostly Disney programmes?

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Just seen in a mail that The Australian Grand Prix was exclusive to Sky F1/HD. Not being a sporty person, is that a channel sold to other tv providers too?

spiderplant 17-03-2013 23:06
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35549723)
Is that new channel really called Sky Movies Disney? Is it a Disney channel re-badged or a new Sky only channel that shows mostly Disney programmes?
Neither. It will be a Sky Movies channel rebadged. Modern Greats, Classic and Indie are merging into two new channels (Greats and Select), freeing up a slot for Sky Movies Disney.

Aguero9320 18-03-2013 09:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35542485)
I would rather watch paint dry than that channel :D
Nick Stokes of Las Vegas, you're awesome. I bet you're not a Liverpool fan! One thing; Manchester City rule!

---------- Post added at 09:35 ---------- Previous post was at 09:34 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35547053)
No idea.

I do not know when Disney deal with Virgin Media is up.
I thought the Virgin-Disney deal was up at the end of this month

---------- Post added at 09:37 ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35547072)
ARISE News HD launched today on Sky channel 519 for HD subscribers.
What the...:mad:!!! Where do Sky get all these crazy channels from! I want Virgin to get their thinking caps on and get some exclusive UK deals for our customers.

muppetman11 18-03-2013 10:43
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Channel 4's 4oD, live stream channels launch on Sky

Quote:
Channel 4's digital services, including the 4oD catch-up TV platform, have today (March 18) become available to Sky customers.

Viewers with a Sky+HD box connected to broadband can now access 4oD to catch up on shows from Channel 4's portfolio of networks, including Channel 4, E4 and More 4. Programming from the Channel 4 archive, such as The Inbetweeners, Shameless, Spaced, Father Ted, The IT Crowd and This Is England '88, will also be available on Sky On Demand.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...ch-on-sky.html

Mr Banana 18-03-2013 12:14
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35549690)
I spoke about Catchup AND On Demand. You just choose the bit that suited you.

Your ballanced view is non existent. This is why I read and value posts from people like MM and Chad, but put no creadance in anything that you post. It's a shame, because there may even be some valid points in them, but they just get buried in the obvious Sky bias.

Now this is a ballanced view on Catchup and On Demand from MM

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1886.html
Have noticed that Virgin have been advertising Broadband without a landline, Sky pushing hard on this will give them the opportunity to push the fact that you don't need a landline or broadband to get catch up/on demand from VM

Chad 18-03-2013 12:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Top banana (Post 35549846)
Have noticed that Virgin have been advertising Broadband without a landline, Sky pushing hard on this will give them the opportunity to push the fact that you don't need a landline or broadband to get catch up/on demand from VM
It would be a wise move from virgin however what impact will it have? On Demand and especially catch up TV has been available on Virgin / Telewest for 8 years. If SKY customers didn't leave in their thousands when SKY had no on demand or catch up, why would they leave now? It's not like virgin haven't been shouting about free catch up for years and years now.

Mr Banana 18-03-2013 13:31
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35549859)
It would be a wise move from virgin however what impact will it have? On Demand and especially catch up TV has been available on Virgin / Telewest for 8 years. If SKY customers didn't leave in their thousands when SKY had no on demand or catch up, why would they leave now? It's not like virgin haven't been shouting about free catch up for years and years now.
I agree Chad but I don't think they have pushed how different their offering is. Both Sky and Virgin are struggling to attract more TV customers, however Skys triple play penetrarion is about 38% wheras VM is about 68% so Sky have plenty to go in terms of driving more value out of their existing base than VM.

So VM need to drive more single product stuff and cross sell in the future and that means pointing out that you don't need a phone line for VM Broadband which thay have starting to advertise but also that on demand and catch up don't need a phone line or broadband. These opprotunities are unique to VM so I reckon they should push them as cheap entry level packages.

Media Boy UK 18-03-2013 23:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Al Jazeera set to launch local UK channel?

Quote:
Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al-Thani, the network's Director General told AFP: "We are currently working to launch a news channel from the United Kingdom."

Al Jazeera UK would broadcast during prime time, replacing the international schedule from Al Jazeera English on all UK digital TV platforms with news bulletins tailored for a UK audience.
http://www.a516digital.com/2013/03/a...-advanced.html

Info from a516digital.com and AFP.

Jameseh 19-03-2013 02:36
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Channel 4 and More4 are now on Sky Go, presumably E4, 4seven and Film4 got lost.

muppetman11 19-03-2013 06:12
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35550239)
Channel 4 and More4 are now on Sky Go, presumably E4, 4seven and Film4 got lost.
4seven was never part of the deal , the others will be added at a later date.

Quote:
In addition to joining the On Demand service on Sky+, Channel 4 is also the first terrestrial network to offer its channels and programmes on Sky Go, Sky’s award-winning internet and mobile TV service. Sky Go users can now enjoy Channel 4 and More4 live on their laptop, smartphone, or tablet, with E4 and Film4 to follow shortly.
In addition, a range of classic Channel 4 shows will be available within the On Demand section of Sky Go. And for Sky customers who upgrade to Sky Go Extra, those Channel 4 shows can be downloaded to watch offline, so they can enjoy TV on the move even when they’re not connected to the internet.
http://corporate.sky.com/media/press..._up_tv_service

nstokes 19-03-2013 07:30
New EPG update coming to Sky boxes. Its a phase roll out which started at 2am this morning. See link below for the new features

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-h...-skys-epg.html

muppetman11 19-03-2013 08:42
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35550248)
New EPG update coming to Sky boxes. Its a phase roll out which started at 2am this morning. See link below for the new features

http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-h...-skys-epg.html
The update introduces DD over HDMI and an ECO mode for the DRX890/895 and DRX595 (Non PVR multiroom box)
The non PVR will receive the update making the EPG uniform across all Sky+HD/SkyHD boxes , hopefully there'll be more future improvements. ;)

nstokes 19-03-2013 09:18
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Another link about the new EPG Update.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...9#post64851989

denphone 19-03-2013 10:44
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky Sports goes pay-as-you-go on NOW TV.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...on-now-tv.html

Quote:
Sky Sports has gone pay-as-you-go for the first time in its history, with the service now available without contract on the NOW TV internet streaming platform.

From today (March 19), millions of people can pay £9.99 a month for 24-hour unlimited access to all six Sky Sports channels via NOW TV, without contract, set-up costs or installation.

nstokes 19-03-2013 10:54
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35550283)
Sky Sports goes pay-as-you-go on NOW TV.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...on-now-tv.html
Still cant watch a full F1 qualifying or full race thou as only 24 hours. So if you buy it at 1pm Saturday then it runs out 1pm Sunday so you miss the race. You have to choose one or the other. Would be alot better if they made it 36 or 48 hours for £9.99

muppetman11 19-03-2013 11:02
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Worth mentioning for users of DRX890/895 Sky+HD boxes , you'll no you've been updated to the latest software R006.058.55.00P as the Sky logo isn't in the same location as it is currently.

muppetman11 19-03-2013 21:04
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
BBC Two HD on Sky info

Quote:
In most cases, BBC Two HD will use the same channel number as BBC HD. However, Sky HD viewers will see that we are moving to two new numbers, which allows us to put BBC One HD and BBC Two HD next to each other. (We will also move BBC ALBA to 143 on Sky so that it is grouped with other BBC channels.)
BBC One HD will be 141
BBC Two HD will be 142
BBC Alba will be 143

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/aboutthebbc/posts/BBC-Two-HD

nstokes 20-03-2013 08:20
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35550629)
BBC Two HD on Sky info



BBC One HD will be 141
BBC Two HD will be 142
BBC Alba will be 143

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/aboutthebbc/posts/BBC-Two-HD
Thats good news MM. Alot easier

thenry 20-03-2013 16:23
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
upcoming changes to Sky Movies I see... Sky Movies Disney as well as a couple more ?

colin25 20-03-2013 16:53
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35551072)
upcoming changes to Sky Movies I see... Sky Movies Disney as well as a couple more ?
as an aside, my mom named one of her dogs Disney...because it disnae listen to her :)

muppetman11 25-03-2013 08:41
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Free replacement box for anyone with the original Thomson Sky+HD box.

http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/bette...3Aec_betterbox

Media Boy UK 27-03-2013 11:41
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
TLC and TLC HD to launch on April 30th on Sky.

Quote:
Discovery Networks International has announced that they will be launching a UK local version of TLC on April 30th 2013. The channel will feature a mix of US and UK shows when it launches in April.

TLC will be available on Sky (channel 125), Virgin Media (channel 167), BT Vision (channel 875) and YouView on the TalkTalk Player, as well as via Sky, Virgin Media and BT Vision’s on-demand services. The channel will also be available in HD from Sky and Virgin Media.
http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/03/tlc-...on-april-30th/

Bogof 28-03-2013 12:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky Movies Disney now on EPG 305.

nstokes 01-04-2013 19:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Game of Thrones season 1 and season 2 now available via Sky On Demand

denphone 01-04-2013 21:01
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35555334)
Game of Thrones season 1 and season 2 now available via Sky On Demand
:(

Qtx 01-04-2013 21:43
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35555334)
Game of Thrones season 1 and season 2 now available via Sky On Demand
Great news! Season 1 was already there as it was one of the first things I set the Sky+ box to download after getting installed. Have plenty of space to add season 2 in HD too :tu:

denphone 02-04-2013 18:25
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
'Game of Thrones' Renewed by HBO for Season 4.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...ason-4/176041/

nstokes 02-04-2013 18:29
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35555781)
'Game of Thrones' Renewed by HBO for Season 4.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...ason-4/176041/
Great news

Qtx 02-04-2013 19:02
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Unusual for them to announce renewel so early but its obviously going to go the whole distance for the 5 or so books. Imagine the carnage if they said they weren't renewing for a 5th season :LOL:

denphone 02-04-2013 19:04
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35555786)
Great news
Well the way it is going l shall just have to be a patient little laddie and wait till it arrives on DVD.:bigcry::bigcry:

passingbat 02-04-2013 19:19
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35555825)
Well the way it is going l shall just have to be a patient little laddie and wait till it arrives on DVD.:bigcry::bigcry:
Sky have said that they will be adding Atlantic to Now TV. Now we don't know in what form or the pricing, but it could be another option to view such shows before the DVD release.

Entertainment was due to be added to Now TV after sport, and sport has now been added.

nstokes 02-04-2013 19:21
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35555836)
Sky have said that they will be adding Atlantic to Now TV. Now we don't know in what form or the pricing, but it could be another option to view such shows before the DVD release.

Entertainment was due to be added to Now TV after sport, and sport has now been added.
I cant see Den doing that as it means he is paying Sky and we know how much he hates Sky :D:D:D

passingbat 02-04-2013 19:38
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35555839)
I cant see Den doing that as it means he is paying Sky and we know how much he hates Sky :D:D:D
I'm not Sky's biggest fan, but I think they made a smart move launching Now TV, and if the price and options are right for Atlantic shows, it won't bother me using the service.

All VM customers are effectively paying Sky anyway by the fact that some of their channels are standard on the service, though not sure at what service level Sky One and Living start on VM.

denphone 02-04-2013 19:44
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35555839)
I cant see Den doing that as it means he is paying Sky and we know how much he hates Sky :D:D:D
Oh deary deary me Mr Stokes l have never been a Sky hater but have simply pointed out things that some people with rose tinted glasses somehow don't want to see or hear sometimes.:):nono::nono::)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35555839)
I cant see Den doing that as it means he is paying Sky and we know how much he hates Sky :D:D:D
Actually we have Sky Sports so basically if l hated them l would not be subscribing to that would l.

colin25 02-04-2013 19:51
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35555859)
Oh deary deary me Mr Stokes l have never been a Sky hater but have simply pointed out things that some people with rose tinted glasses somehow don't want to see or hear sometimes.:):nono::nono::)

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Actually we have Sky Sports so basically if l hated them l would not be subscribing to that would l.
Or you love football more than you hate Sky :)

denphone 02-04-2013 20:01
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35555873)
Or you love football more than you hate Sky :)
Yes l do like my football Colin but l not too keen on the bully in the playground sometimes.:)

Qtx 02-04-2013 20:56
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35555859)
Oh deary deary me Mr Stokes l have never been a Sky hater
Oh no you don't Mr Den-IhateSky-phone :nono::nono: You have made it clear on numerous occasions that you hate Mr Murdoch and his companies more than Cypriots hate Germany :nono::nono: :D

denphone 03-04-2013 06:53
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35555919)
Oh no you don't Mr Den-IhateSky-phone :nono::nono: You have made it clear on numerous occasions that you hate Mr Murdoch and his companies more than Cypriots hate Germany :nono::nono: :D
Mr Murdoch is a insidious and nefarious man whose business practices are there for everybody to see but that does not make me a hater of Sky as they have done some very good things in the last 10 years.

Media Boy UK 03-04-2013 14:18
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More Channels set to launch.

Info thanks to Overnights.tv:

Quote:
-TLC, TLC + 1 and Investigation Discovery +1 will launch on 30th April 2013.
-True Drama will be BARB reported from 24th April, 2013.
http://overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

Ianmez78 04-04-2013 18:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Hi just a quick question. Recently changed to sky tv and like to know about multiroom streaming between a sky+hd(2tb) and a multiroom box. Thanks in advance.

colin25 04-04-2013 18:38
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35556080)
Mr Murdoch is a insidious and nefarious man whose business practices are there for everybody to see but that does not make me a hater of Sky as they have done some very good things in the last 10 years.
Wow, that is almost a marriage proposal from Den...watch out Mrs Sky (Murdoch) :D

Tezcatlipoca 04-04-2013 19:13
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmez78 (Post 35556979)
Hi just a quick question. Recently changed to sky tv and like to know about multiroom streaming between a sky+hd(2tb) and a multiroom box. Thanks in advance.
Nothing has been officially announced, but there have been rumours recently regarding Sky introducing some sort of "content sharing" / "planner sharing" to enable one STB to stream content to another.

passingbat 04-04-2013 19:31
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35556080)
Mr Murdoch is a insidious and nefarious man whose business practices are there for everybody to see but that does not make me a hater of Sky as they have done some very good things in the last 10 years.
Well, from what I've read (so not necessarily true), they screwed Tivo over, 10 years ago, so that they could launch Sky+, which left Tivo free for VM to partner with. I think that counts. :D

Actually one good thing Sky did was to start to show US shows close to the US air date and several channels have followed their lead.

And Sky have lead the way in HD, forcing VM to try to catch up.

muppetman11 06-04-2013 15:06
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmez78 (Post 35556979)
Hi just a quick question. Recently changed to sky tv and like to know about multiroom streaming between a sky+hd(2tb) and a multiroom box. Thanks in advance.
I'm taking it that you have the DRX595 Non PVR when you say multiroom box if so check the software version you are on for both boxes , the latest version currently being rolled out to customers is R006.058.60.00P however this is currently being done in batches so keep your eye out.

R006.058.60.00P will bring you the following ,

On your multiroom non PVR you'll receive the 8 line EPG like your PVR and an ECO mode setting , this box already does DD over HDMI.

On your 2TB you'll receive the ECO mode and DD over HDMI

The STB software is constantly evolving so watch this space. :)

denphone 08-04-2013 12:10
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky refuses to air BT's ads for its Premier League coverage.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...premier-league

muppetman11 09-04-2013 11:40
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Disney Junior HD has launched on channel 611.

nstokes 09-04-2013 12:57
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35558367)
Sky refuses to air BT's ads for its Premier League coverage.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...premier-league
I think Sky have a point and i am with SKy on this one. Its not like Sky have said no for the whole Sky TV platform just not Sly Sports Channels.

Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35558861)
Disney Junior HD has launched on channel 611.
Great news, even more HD channels

denphone 09-04-2013 14:08
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35558893)
I think Sky have a point and i am with SKy on this one. Its not like Sky have said no for the whole Sky TV platform just not Sly Sports Channels.
Nothing like someone with rose tinted glasses on.

nstokes 09-04-2013 14:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35558954)
Nothing like someone with rose tinted glasses on.
Its not rose tinted at all. i think Sky are correct. I have oftern said if Sky are in the wrong before and that will never change i just believe Sky are not in the wrong this time. They have a point

Media Boy UK 09-04-2013 18:40
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Ofcom March 2013 updates - Sky viewers.

From today I will update on the Ofcom month update:

-New Licensee? Crime and Investigation may set to be rebranded as CI.
-Service Name Changes
--Wedding TV will soon be rebranded as LOVE.
--Speed Auction will soon be rebranded as Bid Plus.

http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/tv-bro...updates/032013

colin25 09-04-2013 19:39
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35559125)
Ofcom March 2013 updates - Sky viewers.

From today I will update on the Ofcom month update:

-New Licensee? Crime and Investigation may set to be rebranded as CI.
-Service Name Changes
--Wedding TV will soon be rebranded as LOVE.
--Speed Auction will soon be rebranded as Bid Plus.

http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/tv-bro...updates/032013
--Wedding TV will soon be rebranded as LOVE...is that allowed under trades description act? :)

denphone 09-04-2013 19:42
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35559170)
--Wedding TV will soon be rebranded as LOVE...is that allowed under trades description act? :)
It seems romance is blossoming for Colin then.:romance::romance:

Aguero9320 09-04-2013 21:40
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35559173)
It seems romance is blossoming for Colin then.:romance::romance:
I assume that Colin must have many girlfriends if he is so interested in Wedding TV;) Colin must be in LOVE!!!

MaverickJesus 09-04-2013 22:17
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35558954)
Nothing like someone with rose tinted glasses on.
The irony in this post is bowel shattering :rolleyes:

muppetman11 09-04-2013 22:21
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Anyone noticed the library section in On Demand has changed around slightly , the boxsets are displayed immediately when entering now.

colin25 10-04-2013 05:36
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35559249)
I assume that Colin must have many girlfriends if he is so interested in Wedding TV;) Colin must be in LOVE!!!
Sigh..I meant the hypocrisy of changing wedding, to love. Most cases it doesn't start out that way, and often it doesn't end that way :)

As Tina says..with weddings "what's love got to do with it"

Qtx 10-04-2013 19:06
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MaverickJesus (Post 35559263)
The irony in this post is bowel shattering :rolleyes:

:LOL:

---------- Post added at 19:06 ---------- Previous post was at 18:58 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35559293)
Sigh..I meant the hypocrisy of changing wedding, to love. Most cases it doesn't start out that way, and often it doesn't end that way :)

As Tina says..with weddings "what's love got to do with it"
Heard there are rumours about a sister channel called Hate, which will feature exclusive programming such as Messy divorces Las Vegas, 7 Wives or bust - Utah (Envy Original programming), ex-wife parolee's and Politicians Corner.....all Coming soon to VM? :D

colin25 10-04-2013 20:16
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Qtx (Post 35559530)
:LOL:

---------- Post added at 19:06 ---------- Previous post was at 18:58 ----------



Heard there are rumours about a sister channel called Hate, which will feature exclusive programming such as Messy divorces Las Vegas, 7 Wives or bust - Utah (Envy Original programming), ex-wife parolee's and Politicians Corner.....all Coming soon to VM? :D
lol..that sounds a bit better, possibly something to watch...though I thought they called that "reality tv" :)

Qtx 10-04-2013 20:26
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35559586)
lol..that sounds a bit better, possibly something to watch...though I thought they called that "reality tv" :)
As with wedding/love, all fuelled by lust, brain chemicals or feelings of obligation, which are all subject to change So I can't be held liable :angel:

denphone 11-04-2013 09:51
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
'Mad Men': Sky Go customers upset that show not made available live.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/s15...able-live.html

denphone 11-04-2013 12:03
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky apologises after Mad Men premiere is blocked on mobile and iPad.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...en-mobile-ipad

Mad Men's Sky Atlantic return proves a hard sell with just 58,000 viewers

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...tic-tv-ratings

Media Boy UK 11-04-2013 16:21
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
April 30th news.

-Challenge to move to Sky Channel 145.
-Some Discovery channels to move channels numbers on Sky.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=12

Chad 11-04-2013 22:38
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35559699)
Sky apologises after Mad Men premiere is blocked on mobile and iPad.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...en-mobile-ipad

Mad Men's Sky Atlantic return proves a hard sell with just 58,000 viewers

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...tic-tv-ratings
Not one of SKY's best acquisitions. It was fairly niche on the BBC in the first place. This is the kind of result that may see SKY trying to buy the rights to even more shows from the start, rather than trying to jump on board 5 or 6 seasons in.

denphone 17-04-2013 16:56
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
BSkyB Renews Deal With U.K. Indie Entertainment Film Distributors.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...k-indie-441400

Quote:
Rupert Murdoch's U.K. satellite pay TV operator BSkyB has inked a deal with British indie Entertainment Film Distributors for subscription pay TV and pay-per-view windows.


The deal means titles such as The Master, Silver Linings Playbook, Beautiful Creatures and The Host, will air across BSkyB's Sky Movies.

Media Boy UK 18-04-2013 16:03
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35559763)
April 30th news.

-Challenge to move to Sky Channel 145.
-Some Discovery channels to move channels numbers on Sky.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=12
Just to confirmed:

•Discovery Real Time closes and slot reuse for TLC.
•Discovery Real Time +1 closes and slot reuse for TLC +1.
•Discovery Travel & Living closes and slot reuse for ID +1.

Info from Virgin Media's TiVo boxes.

Media Boy UK 18-04-2013 21:30
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
True Drama launch put on hold.

True Drama which was originally due to begin BARB reporting from 24th April 2013 has been put on hold.

http://overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

colin25 19-04-2013 05:38
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35562541)
True Drama launch put on hold.

True Drama which was originally due to begin BARB reporting from 24th April 2013 has been put on hold.

http://overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx
Now that is true drama :D

muppetman11 23-04-2013 10:12
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
This sounds interesting
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2013/...s-first-ip-lnb

Media Boy UK 23-04-2013 11:42
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Argos TV closes on 12th May.

Argos TV is set to close on 12th May.

muppetman11 23-04-2013 16:08
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35563994)
More info here
http://recombu.com/digital/news/sate...mpaign=website

denphone 23-04-2013 16:32
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35564048)
Argos TV closes on 12th May.

Argos TV is set to close on 12th May.
Never had it so it ain't going to be missed.

denphone 26-04-2013 14:38
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
BT wins right to take Sky Sports price ruling to court of appeal.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...ts-price-bskyb

Quote:
BT has won the right to take a ruling by the competition regulator that stopped BSkyB being forced to offer Sky Sports 1 and 2 to rival TV services at a discount of up to 23% to the court of appeal.


Last summer, the Competition Appeal Tribunal handed down a scathing judgment concluding that the basis of media regulator Ofcom's decision to force BSkyB to cut the amount it charges rivals to air Sky Sports channels was "unfounded".


BT challenged this decision at the court of appeal and on Friday was given the right to lodge an appeal. The court granted BT the right on the grounds that the CAT failed to investigate the issue of the level of discounts that BSkyB claimed it gave rivals on the ratecard price to air its sports channels.

telegramsam 26-04-2013 15:13
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35565381)
BT wins right to take Sky Sports price ruling to court of appeal.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...ts-price-bskyb
Interesting development bearing in mind BT`s proposed charges for their sports channels plus extra charge for hd.

nstokes 29-04-2013 08:10
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Just got a 3D TV and watched some of Sky 3D. Watched David Attenbrough and it was stunning.

telegramsam 29-04-2013 15:22
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35566213)
Just got a 3D TV and watched some of Sky 3D. Watched David Attenbrough and it was stunning.
Personaly I wont get one until they develope ones that don`t require wearing glasses. I already wear prescription glasses and don`t want more on top of those!

thenry 29-04-2013 15:25
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
get some contact lenses :)

denphone 29-04-2013 16:16
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky tells more Hotel Secrets.

http://www.c21media.net/archives/109544

Quote:
UK satcaster BSkyB has commissioned a second season of Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets for its Sky Atlantic channel.


UK indie Burning Bright Productions will produce another 6x60′ run of the show to air in 2014, with filming taking place this year in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Venice, Berlin, New Orleans and Miami.

nstokes 30-04-2013 08:35
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35566325)
Personaly I wont get one until they develope ones that don`t require wearing glasses. I already wear prescription glasses and don`t want more on top of those!
Clip on glasses work great, just slide over the lenes of your other ones

denphone 30-04-2013 09:18
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky Sports confirm Jamie Carragher appointment.

http://www.koptalk.co.uk/20130430427...pointment.html

telegramsam 30-04-2013 18:28
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thenry (Post 35566327)
get some contact lenses :)
Alas I can`t wear them

---------- Post added at 18:28 ---------- Previous post was at 18:25 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35566577)
Clip on glasses work great, just slide over the lenes of your other ones
Don`t fancy that but thanks for the tip

Media Boy UK 01-05-2013 22:39
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Shopping Telly: Pitch TV goes into Administration.

Pitch TV has gone into administration.

http://forum.shoppingtelly.com/forum...761#post678761

denphone 02-05-2013 05:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky Sports signs deals to broadcast two big tennis tournaments in battle with BT

Check out all the latest News, Sport & Celeb gossip at Mirror.co.uk http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...#ixzz2S6isO9Az
Follow us: @DailyMirror on Twitter | DailyMirror on Facebook

denphone 02-05-2013 07:58
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
BSkyB Nine-Month Profits Jump 9% To £994m.

http://news.sky.com/story/1085860/bs...ercent-to-994m

muppetman11 02-05-2013 10:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35567389)
BSkyB Nine-Month Profits Jump 9% To £994m.

http://news.sky.com/story/1085860/bs...ercent-to-994m
Full results here

http://corporate.sky.com/documents/p...march_2013.pdf

Aguero9320 03-05-2013 21:18
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35567311)
Shopping Telly: Pitch TV goes into Administration.

Pitch TV has gone into administration.

http://forum.shoppingtelly.com/forum...761#post678761
Good! About time Sky started to lose some shopping channels and bring in some good stuff (or nothing else, maybe some more porn or another shopping channels, hopefully)!


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