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MIB4 27-07-2009 18:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Of course the V+HD box is still calling the channel ESPN America next monday so not exactly conclusive evidence (particularly bearing in mind how late the EPG is often updated to correct incorrect listings...)

call08 27-07-2009 18:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
virginmedia@callumheald The first batch of new HD channels will be this week - (FX HD, NatGeo HD & MTVNHD). Living HD will be Sept (as soon as its out)

thts defo this week

LEE1 27-07-2009 19:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
sky sports get charity shield

one2escape 27-07-2009 19:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by moforuss (Post 34841872)
Please can all you HD fanboys start your own coming soon HD thread.I just want to know if we are getting any new channels especially after losing setanta.where are the new childrens channels for my kids,Please anything...LOL
The new childrens channel is called 'Play with you kids'. :dozey:

LondonRoad 27-07-2009 19:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by one2escape (Post 34841946)
The new childrens channel is called 'Play with you kids'. :dozey:
:tu:
It's HD, 3D, interactive, fantastic sound and the schedule can be changed to suit. ;)

musicbravo 27-07-2009 19:10
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Not sure if anyone has already posted this, (yes i know i could search) but has anyone noticed espn has now disappeared as an addtional channel on the VM website

Link: http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...-channels.html

hansi 27-07-2009 19:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LEE1 (Post 34841945)
sky sports get charity shield
they can have it. Meaningless game.

Media Boy UK 27-07-2009 20:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LEE1 (Post 34841945)
sky sports get charity shield
And The FA Women's Cup Final for the next three years.

But no FA Men's Cup games - yet.

percie123 27-07-2009 21:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Talks between virgin and espn have broken down today, customer care have told me. Annoucement due in the morning.

nasinclair 27-07-2009 21:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842010)
Talks between virgin and espn have broken down today, customer care have told me. Annoucement due in the morning.
Like they broke down on the 14th July as well according to you?


14-07-2009, 22:44
Replies: 137
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Posted By percie123
Re: Will you subscribe to ESPN?

talks between virgin and espn have broken down, so it looks unlikely it will be added now, got the info from sales center as well as someone who works for virgin

Media Boy UK 27-07-2009 21:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Jetix to closed on August 31st.

Jetix will be rebrand as Disney XD on 31st August on Virgin Channel 707.

TMLeafs 27-07-2009 21:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842010)
Talks between virgin and espn have broken down today, customer care have told me. Annoucement due in the morning.
Customer care wouldn't know till the morning briefing 2moro and even then it would be limited detail's and they wouldn't just say talks have broken down its business suicide. customers could leave going to sky over that kind of comment.

As everyone else is thinking your just a sky fan boy

gumpy321 27-07-2009 21:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TMLeafs (Post 34842018)
Customer care wouldn't know till the morning briefing 2moro and even then it would be limited detail's and they wouldn't just say talks have broken down its business suicide. customers could leave going to sky over that kind of comment.

As everyone else is thinking your just a sky fan boy
Or a WUM.

LiamTG 27-07-2009 21:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harmitage (Post 34841951)
:tu:
It's HD, 3D, interactive, fantastic sound and the schedule can be changed to suit. ;)
lol

ace!

Arthurgray50@blu 27-07-2009 22:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
If talks between VM and ESPN have broken down, it means that VM wanted it on the cheap, whereas the broadcastors have agreed terms, and the chances of getting ESPN on VM now are remote.

Andrewcrawford23 27-07-2009 22:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842043)
If talks between VM and ESPN have broken down, it means that VM wanted it on the cheap, whereas the broadcastors have agreed terms, and the chances of getting ESPN on VM now are remote.
IS it naturally for you to know nothing? cause you have the best way to always spin things into something it is not to make it better for you. You ever consider being a jourlist for the sun or MP?

percie123 27-07-2009 22:14
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BT vision are in talks with espn, they have a better chance than virgin !!!!

---------- Post added at 21:14 ---------- Previous post was at 21:12 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by TMLeafs (Post 34842018)
Customer care wouldn't know till the morning briefing 2moro and even then it would be limited detail's and they wouldn't just say talks have broken down its business suicide. customers could leave going to sky over that kind of comment.

As everyone else is thinking your just a sky fan boy
At least sky get the channels in no time unlike virgin, how long have you waited for HD channels?

LondonRoad 27-07-2009 22:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842048)
BT vision are in talks with espn, they have a better chance than virgin !!!!

---------- Post added at 21:14 ---------- Previous post was at 21:12 ----------



At least sky get the channels in no time unlike virgin, how long have you waited for HD channels?
Not as long as Sky customers have been getting ripped off paying extra for crappy HD channels. :D

percie123 27-07-2009 22:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harmitage (Post 34842057)
Not as long as Sky customers have been getting ripped off paying extra for crappy HD channels. :D
So Sky Sports HD is crap then? if you want quality you pay for it, Virgin cannot match that, all they ever do is give customers bollox, is it any wonder they are in debt and are selling there channels to sky!!!!!!. So why is the virgin customer sports fan still waiting for espn then?

Nook29 27-07-2009 22:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842058)
So Sky Sports HD is crap then? if you want quality you pay for it, Virgin cannot match that, all they ever do is give customers bollox, is it any wonder they are in debt and are selling there channels to sky!!!!!!. So why is the virgin customer sports fan still waiting for espn then?
Because the deal is more complex than the one Sky have got.

Now unless you're going to contribute to this thread, head back to the Sky section.

Fred Fish 27-07-2009 22:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842058)
So Sky Sports HD is crap then? if you want quality you pay for it, Virgin cannot match that, all they ever do is give customers bollox, is it any wonder they are in debt and are selling there channels to sky!!!!!!. So why is the virgin customer sports fan still waiting for espn then?
Now now children, if you cant play nicely dont play at all......

gadge 27-07-2009 22:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842058)
So Sky Sports HD is crap then? if you want quality you pay for it, Virgin cannot match that, all they ever do is give customers bollox, is it any wonder they are in debt and are selling there channels to sky!!!!!!. So why is the virgin customer sports fan still waiting for espn then?
It seems to me your just **** stirring regarding espn.:rolleyes:

LondonRoad 27-07-2009 22:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842058)
So Sky Sports HD is crap then? if you want quality you pay for it, Virgin cannot match that, all they ever do is give customers bollox, is it any wonder they are in debt and are selling there channels to sky!!!!!!. So why is the virgin customer sports fan still waiting for espn then?
It's crap that they rip off their customers by charging extra for HD channels when most of them are crap. It's easy to invest when you've got sheep lining your pocket.

ESPN UK doesn't start broadcasting until the start of August. The football season doesn't start until the middle of August. That's plenty of time.

alanasomething 27-07-2009 22:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 34841750)
I am sure the Press release states three at the end of July and 4th Quarter for Living
Dunno about the press, I'm Virgin Media'd out my mind enough at work as it is :P. The press isn't always right, so I wouldn't rely on what they say just incase, I would bet and say August is when any channels will come in, but the first post on the Boiler Room (Virgin Staff's home page) about the HD channels coming, it was LIVING that was mentioned first, along with the other channels. I don't have a HD box so I'm not too bothered about it, and don't really mind HD. As long as I can see the picture fine, I don't want to see the skin cells on peoples faces lol :P!! But I understand it must be annoying paying for something that has no use, but just be a teeeeny bit more patient for a teeny bit more time :)!

Arthurgray50@blu 27-07-2009 22:47
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It seems that Andy, has a problem with my views, we are entitled to them, and you appear to twist them around.

VM are trying to get ESPN on the cheap, otherwise they would have had a deal for the customer well sewn up by now, they are always dragging there feet, l read each day on this forum where customers are so fed up with VM that they are leaving, VM have a duty to the customer to provide the best entertainment and sport for us on cable.

We were told for example that we would have SEVEN new HD channels by the end of July, now we are told it could only be a couple and some in September. ESPN are a major network who won't be messed about, there was talk about ESPN having a HD channel, l wonder how long that will take to join VM (if it does). It has taken nearly 11 months for HD channels to arrive on VM, with promises from VM it will be here shortly or imminent.

percie123 27-07-2009 22:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842082)
It seems that Andy, has a problem with my views, we are entitled to them, and you appear to twist them around.

VM are trying to get ESPN on the cheap, otherwise they would have had a deal for the customer well sewn up by now, they are always dragging there feet, l read each day on this forum where customers are so fed up with VM that they are leaving, VM have a duty to the customer to provide the best entertainment and sport for us on cable.

We were told for example that we would have SEVEN new HD channels by the end of July, now we are told it could only be a couple and some in September. ESPN are a major network who won't be messed about, there was talk about ESPN having a HD channel, l wonder how long that will take to join VM (if it does). It has taken nearly 11 months for HD channels to arrive on VM, with promises from VM it will be here shortly or imminent.
+1

Sirius 27-07-2009 22:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842083)
+1
whats that your IQ

Between you and Arthur we have the creation of a new level of sky fan club

LondonRoad 27-07-2009 22:54
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ESPN ain't a major network Arthur.

They're a Mickey Mouse firm. :D:D

Sirius 27-07-2009 22:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842082)

VM are trying to get ESPN on the cheap
Its becoming the norm here now that when you quote some verbal bull we need the proof. So you have made a statement now produce the evidence to back it up. ??? or do we take it you are talking verbal diarrhea yet again

Nook29 27-07-2009 22:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842082)
It seems that Andy, has a problem with my views, we are entitled to them, and you appear to twist them around.

VM are trying to get ESPN on the cheap, otherwise they would have had a deal for the customer well sewn up by now, they are always dragging there feet, l read each day on this forum where customers are so fed up with VM that they are leaving, VM have a duty to the customer to provide the best entertainment and sport for us on cable.

We were told for example that we would have SEVEN new HD channels by the end of July, now we are told it could only be a couple and some in September. ESPN are a major network who won't be messed about, there was talk about ESPN having a HD channel, l wonder how long that will take to join VM (if it does). It has taken nearly 11 months for HD channels to arrive on VM, with promises from VM it will be here shortly or imminent.
How do you know if in this case VM are dragging their feet? You know absolutely nothing about what's going on between ESPN and VM, only the same rumours we have. If they were to have ESPN on XL for free, I highly doubt I'd hear you complaining. Although no doubt you'd find something to complain about, seeing as you enjoy it so much.

musicbravo 27-07-2009 22:59
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Well done sky, you provide lots of upscaled content via "30+ HD channels" Oh hang on wait, dont most HD TVs and the V+ box do that anyway. In anycase I have heard from several people now that yes HD is great the first few times you see it, but the WOW factor DOES wear off so fan boys you can now refrain from self-pleasuring yourselves

LondonRoad 27-07-2009 23:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nook29 (Post 34842095)
How do you know if in this case VM are dragging their feet? You know absolutely nothing about what's going on between ESPN and VM, only the same rumours we have. If they were to have ESPN on XL for free, I highly doubt I'd hear you complaining. Although no doubt you'd find something to complain about, seeing as you enjoy it so much.
The complaint will be that it's not ESPN HD. Sky have probably pulled a fast one and insisted on HD exclusivity for a period of time.

http://espnukblog.blogspot.com/2009/...gin-media.html

If that's true it may have been partly to blame for the delay in any announcement.

gadge 27-07-2009 23:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alanasomething (Post 34842075)
Dunno about the press, I'm Virgin Media'd out my mind enough at work as it is :P. The press isn't always right, so I wouldn't rely on what they say just incase, I would bet and say August is when any channels will come in, but the first post on the Boiler Room (Virgin Staff's home page) about the HD channels coming, it was LIVING that was mentioned first, along with the other channels. I don't have a HD box so I'm not too bothered about it, and don't really mind HD. As long as I can see the picture fine, I don't want to see the skin cells on peoples faces lol :P!! But I understand it must be annoying paying for something that has no use, but just be a teeeeny bit more patient for a teeny bit more time :)!
Not being funny here your stating august and a vm worker over on ds is saying this thursday this is like the sky guide all over again one says one date one another,so who are we supposed to believe.

TheDon 27-07-2009 23:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842082)
VM are trying to get ESPN on the cheap, otherwise they would have had a deal for the customer well sewn up by now, they are always dragging there feet, l read each day on this forum where customers are so fed up with VM that they are leaving, VM have a duty to the customer to provide the best entertainment and sport for us on cable.
VM have a duty to their customers (and their shareholders) to try to get channels "on the cheap" as you put it. Should they just pay whatever a channel asks and then have to charge the customer more to pay for it?

ESPN UK isn't airing yet, there's still time to get a deal sorted, until it's on air and not available to VM then what is the problem?

VM are doing their duty to ensure they get the best deal possible, and for that the customers should be grateful, not just incessantly whining that they can't currently subscribe to something that isn't currently available.

moroboshi 27-07-2009 23:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by musicbravo (Post 34842099)
Well done sky, you provide lots of upscaled content via "30+ HD channels" Oh hang on wait, dont most HD TVs and the V+ box do that anyway. In anycase I have heard from several people now that yes HD is great the first few times you see it, but the WOW factor DOES wear off so fan boys you can now refrain from self-pleasuring yourselves
Speak for yourself. I now find I am so used to watching HD via Blu-Ray, PS3, Xbox 360, Apple TV, and BBC HD, that it's near impossible to watch anything in SD.

It's just a blurry mess and it simply isn't good enough.

KenK 27-07-2009 23:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842082)
VM are trying to get ESPN on the cheap, otherwise they would have had a deal for the customer well sewn up by now, they are always dragging there feet,
What's wrong with on the cheap, sorry, "at the most advantageous price for the customer"? I see ESPN on Sky being advertised as 'from £9'; if VM can deliver it under that price, then it's not dragging their feet, it's a good bit of negotiation. And as others have pointed out, the channel doesn't start for another week, so there's time yet.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842082)
VM have a duty to the customer to provide the best entertainment and sport for us on cable.
VM have no duty to the customer other than what's written in the Ts&Cs. And that won't include adding new channels at any cost.

musicbravo 27-07-2009 23:13
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Quote:
It's just a blurry mess and it simply isn't good enough
Get over yourself. This is rapidly becoming a vm vs sky war again. Fan boys (you know who you are) this is a coming soon topic and you are getting people's backs up which is not a good thing. Opinions are valued but not when it is the same bs everytime

LondonRoad 27-07-2009 23:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by moroboshi (Post 34842111)

It's just a blurry mess and it simply isn't good enough.
You should have gone to Specsavers :D

akki007 27-07-2009 23:25
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842058)
So Sky Sports HD is crap then? if you want quality you pay for it, Virgin cannot match that, all they ever do is give customers bollox, is it any wonder they are in debt and are selling there channels to sky!!!!!!. So why is the virgin customer sports fan still waiting for espn then?
Are you on a website saying Sky are good and Virgin are bad? Are you 4? There's a great little indie club in Manchester called 42nd Street, head over there on a Friday night and grab yourself a girl.

Back on topic.... erm....something about HD.

homealone 27-07-2009 23:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moroboshi (Post 34842111)
Speak for yourself. I now find I am so used to watching HD via Blu-Ray, PS3, Xbox 360, Apple TV, and BBC HD, that it's near impossible to watch anything in SD.

It's just a blurry mess and it simply isn't good enough.

this is getting silly, now, in my opinion.

What has Blu-ray got to do with 'coming soon to Virgin TV'?

Your comment regarding SD as a 'blurry mess' is your experience, based on your equipment and in my opinion the post should reflect that, not be stated as an apparent 'fact' which may mislead people genuinely trying to ascertain what is possible when comparing mainstream TV between platforms???

toady 28-07-2009 01:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by moroboshi (Post 34842111)
Speak for yourself. I now find I am so used to watching HD via Blu-Ray, PS3, Xbox 360, Apple TV, and BBC HD, that it's near impossible to watch anything in SD.

It's just a blurry mess and it simply isn't good enough.
So out of over 200 channels on Sky you can only watch 30 :shocked:

Being a bit over dramtic aren't we? How do you manage when you go round friends houses for the evening?

moroboshi 28-07-2009 07:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by toady (Post 34842155)
So out of over 200 channels on Sky you can only watch 30 :shocked:

Being a bit over dramtic aren't we? How do you manage when you go round friends houses for the evening?
When did I say I had Sky? I wouldn't touch anything from Murdoch with a barge pole. The man is the **** of the earth.

I just have the cheapest Virgin package (the free one) with a V+ and watch BBC HD. When they add new HD channels I may consider upgrading the package, depending on how good the programming is.

I mostly watch stuff on blu-ray and from Apple TV. The V+ is turned on once or twice a week.

Maggy 28-07-2009 07:57
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Right gents it would be nice if we leave this thread to what it's really about..what is coming SOON to Virgin TV, not what we all have on our wish lists...which is not worth getting hot under the collar about.;)

devilincarnate 28-07-2009 10:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by percie123 (Post 34842010)
Talks between virgin and espn have broken down today, customer care have told me. Annoucement due in the morning.
so if the talks have broken down why was this posted on twitter from about an hour ago :

virginmedia: @thatdavieguy @astms We're close to finalising a deal with ESPN, but can't confirm until signed - more news in the week. AB
about 1 hour ago from TwitterFox · Reply · View Tweet · Show ConversationHide Conversation

percie123 28-07-2009 10:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 34842215)
so if the talks have broken down why was this posted on twitter from about an hour ago :

virginmedia: @thatdavieguy @astms We're close to finalising a deal with ESPN, but can't confirm until signed - more news in the week. AB
about 1 hour ago from TwitterFox · Reply · View Tweet · Show ConversationHide Conversation
would not believe twitter, i'll wait until virgin annouce any new channels but i believe i have a long wait (as per usual).

Kymmy 28-07-2009 12:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
The last 5 posts are just arguements that don't belong in this thread and hence have been deleted. Please do NOT let it continue, you have been warned.

Media Boy UK 28-07-2009 13:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34841685)
HD Channels update: HD Testing in Ex-C&W areas.

VMTest1 - Channel4 HD
VMTest2 - National Geographic HD
VMTest3 - FX HD
VMTest4 - MTVNHD
VMTest5 - not broadcasting
VMTest6 - not broadcasting

BBCHD = 17.6Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 448kbps AC3 Audio.
National Geographic HD = 16.8Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 5.1 384kbps AC3 audio. Probably 2.0 for some documentaries. Screenshot - http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/915...2520h51m28.png
MTVHD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0 384kbps AC3 Audio, possibly 5.1 for some music video/concerts. Screenshot - http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/814...2117h08m02.png
FX HD = 15.0Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0 384kbps AC3 audio, possibly 5.1 for some shows. Screenshot: http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4448/fxhd.png
Channel4 HD = 16.8Mbps bitrate, 1920x1080i, 2.0/5.1 384kbps audio. Screenshot: http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2...2223h26m34.png


NOTE: post updated as Virgin are now testing with improved video bitrate for Channel4HD and National Geographic HD of 16.8Mbps instead of 15.0Mbps that they were testing with a few days ago. Audio for channel4hd was incorrectly stated as 192kbps .MP2 2.0 it is actually AC3 2.0/5.1 depending on the show and it is 384kbps bitrate. Screenshots have been re-uploaded as tinypic was resizing them to a lower res than the 1920x1088 that they are. HD screenshot of a channel4HD show added too (the e4/channel4 show Skins).
That was CW areas but here is some news on Channels testing in Ex-ntl areas:

VMTest 1 is now also testing the full epg for Ch4

VMTest 2 is now also testing the full epg of National Geographic

VMTest5 & 6 is testing History HD with no Epg.

gadge 28-07-2009 13:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
I know this is not coming soon but does look intresting.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-pictures.html

Nook29 28-07-2009 13:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gadge (Post 34842314)
I know this is not coming soon but does look intresting.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-pictures.html
That's for BT though.

gadge 28-07-2009 13:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nook29 (Post 34842316)
That's for BT though.
I know its for bt.

Jabbs 28-07-2009 14:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34842311)
That was CW areas but here is some news on Channels testing in Ex-ntl areas:

VMTest 1 is now also testing the full epg for Ch4

VMTest 2 is now also testing the full epg of National Geographic

VMTest5 & 6 is testing History HD with no Epg.
I live in a ex-ntl area but when i look through the ep guide i see nothing.

Nook29 28-07-2009 14:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gadge (Post 34842318)
I know its for bt.
So why post it in the 'Coming soon to Virgin TV' thread?

bluecandylover 28-07-2009 14:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabbs (Post 34842336)
I live in a ex-ntl area but when i look through the ep guide i see nothing.
Probably testing off from the public, only staff testing I guess.

zantarous 28-07-2009 14:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nook29 (Post 34842337)
So why post it in the 'Coming soon to Virgin TV' thread?
Didn't BT sign with Universal first so could this be a sign of things to come.

Andrewcrawford23 28-07-2009 15:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabbs (Post 34842336)
I live in a ex-ntl area but when i look through the ep guide i see nothing.
you would need a samsung box and the engineer menu or dvb-c card

frogstamper 28-07-2009 16:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Apologies in advance if this has already been posted, if it has I can't find it:) but I've just noticed this on VM's TV page, confirmation of the upcoming HD channels by the end of July, with Living HD to follow soon after.

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...us-hd-box.html

Horizon 28-07-2009 16:56
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....great find.

Media Boy UK 28-07-2009 18:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
the following HD Channels testing info is from Wikipedia.

VMTest1 - HD test using Channel 4 HD
VMTest2 - HD test using National Geographic Channel HD
VMTest3 - HD test using FX HD
VMTest4 - HD test using MTVNHD
VMTest5 - HD test using History HD
VMTest6 - HD test using National Geographic Channel HD (Maybe turn into Nat Geo Wild HD?)

Andrewcrawford23 28-07-2009 18:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Ill check later see if there any change to xtw testing :)

SnoopZ 28-07-2009 18:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Is it possible to view these test channels? If so how.

Arthurgray50@blu 28-07-2009 18:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Does anyone know of the decision of ESPN on VM, l believe there should have been some news today.:)

Andrewcrawford23 28-07-2009 18:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842437)
Does anyone know of the decision of ESPN on VM, l believe there should have been some news today.:)
Where did youg et your information there would be news today?

and no there has not as i am pretty sure media boy would have posted it as beaking news

---------- Post added at 17:47 ---------- Previous post was at 17:45 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 34842435)
Is it possible to view these test channels? If so how.
Yes

You need either a samsung 2110 or 3110 box, or you need dvb-c card (no i will not say how if you wanted to do that you are breaking the tc and you ar eon your own how to do it)

The box you need th engineer menu to verify they are testing, viewing the channesl is a little more tricky i wont explain that, try the epg number if oyu seen it in the engineer menu if it works your in luck if not then it complex way to view it a believe

SnoopZ 28-07-2009 18:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 34842446)
Where did youg et your information there would be news today?

and no there has not as i am pretty sure media boy would have posted it as beaking news

---------- Post added at 17:47 ---------- Previous post was at 17:45 ----------


Yes

You need either a samsung 2110 or 3110 box, or you need dvb-c card (no i will not say how if you wanted to do that you are breaking the tc and you ar eon your own how to do it)

The box you need th engineer menu to verify they are testing, viewing the channesl is a little more tricky i wont explain that, try the epg number if oyu seen it in the engineer menu if it works your in luck if not then it complex way to view it a believe
Ok thanks, i was hoping it was just a channel number.

Media Boy UK 28-07-2009 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34842421)
the following HD Channels testing info is from Wikipedia.

VMTest1 - HD test using Channel 4 HD
VMTest2 - HD test using National Geographic Channel HD
VMTest3 - HD test using FX HD
VMTest4 - HD test using MTVNHD
VMTest5 - HD test using History HD
VMTest6 - HD test using National Geographic Channel HD (Maybe turn into Nat Geo Wild HD?)
Update: The National Geographic Channel HD is testing on two channels in the Ex-ntl areas.

Jabbs 28-07-2009 19:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
The fact they are testing Channel 4 HD would this mean there is a chance this will come at the end of this month as well.

Media Boy UK 28-07-2009 19:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabbs (Post 34842464)
The fact they are testing Channel 4 HD would this mean there is a chance this will come at the end of this month as well.
Will I have been told that Channel 4 HD and Nat Geo HD are now testing with full EPG in Ex-ntl areas so you maybe right.

Sirius 28-07-2009 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842437)
Does anyone know of the decision of ESPN on VM, l believe there should have been some news today.:)
You should know the answer to that you claim to know everything else.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842043)
If talks between VM and ESPN have broken down, it means that VM wanted it on the cheap, whereas the broadcastors have agreed terms, and the chances of getting ESPN on VM now are remote.

Nook29 28-07-2009 19:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Some ESPN news.

Further football deals tied up.

Media Boy UK 28-07-2009 20:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nook29 (Post 34842477)
Thanks for info.

ESPN to show:
- USA Major League - 2009 only.
- German Football - FIVE games per week.
- Portuguese Liga - Two games per week.
- The Eredivisie - Two games per week.
- The Russian Premier League.
- The Italian Super Cup.

Arthurgray50@blu 28-07-2009 20:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
I believe from a posting yesterday that talks broke down, and there would be news today on the VM /ESPN news.

TMLeafs 28-07-2009 20:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 34842485)
Thanks for info.

ESPN to show:
- USA Major League - 2009 only.
- German Football - FIVE games per week.
- Portuguese Liga - Two games per week.
- The Eredivisie - Two games per week.
- The Russian Premier League.
- The Italian Super Cup.
if they get IPL (cricket) then I can see them needing 2 channels asap. People say US sports don't get in the way but what about time for repeats not everyone has a V+ box or stay up late. ESPN America needed another full-time channel when there's just MLB playoff's, NHL and NCAA Football :(

Nook29 28-07-2009 20:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842495)
I believe from a posting yesterday that talks broke down, and there would be news today on the VM /ESPN news.
I should have guessed you'd actually believe that.

Arthurgray50@blu 28-07-2009 20:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
That info came from PERCIE123, and it was claimed that the other info came from CS.

Nook29 28-07-2009 20:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842510)
That info came from PERCIE123, and it was claimed that the other info came from CS.
He's said that sort of thing before, and it was incorrect. Meanwhile, the VM twitter guys have continued to say that an announcement will be made soon and that discussions are ongoing.

kgollop 28-07-2009 20:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Spotted this on the VM Support Newsgroup after someone asked for an update on ESPN, which was posted this morning:

Quote:
Originally Posted by VM Support
As of yet we have no official update.We are however expecting further
information by close of play tomorrow.


--
Kind Regards
Darren
Virgin Media Technical Support
http://status2.virginmedia.com/

Andrewcrawford23 28-07-2009 20:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842510)
That info came from PERCIE123, and it was claimed that the other info came from CS.
And considering many people here said he is sky fan boy you sitll bleieved it? benmcr said there was no such annocement and cs porblaly lied, as normal you only take the bad side of virign and what allows oyu to spin sometihng what i still have no clue of and why

Nook29 28-07-2009 20:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 34842514)
Spotted this on the VM Support Newsgroup after someone asked for an update on ESPN, which was posted this morning:
Thanks for the info, hopefully there will be news tomorrow.

frogstamper 28-07-2009 20:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842510)
That info came from PERCIE123, and it was claimed that the other info came from CS.
From the few posts the guy made Arthur, I think its pretty clear he is a VM hater, therefore take it with a pinch of salt.

Arthurgray50@blu 28-07-2009 21:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Hi Andy, you are always saying this about me, l can assure you that l am NOT a VM or SKY hater, l say what l think, and people don't like it, l pay damn good money for what l want to watch, we the customer take all this crap from VM, and we take it on the chin, if VM were honest with there customers instead of keeping them in the dark, they would be a better company.

August 3rd is transmission day for ESPN, most deals have been an yet with VM is the normal 'silence' Its also like HD channels, where are they, probabely still in 'talks'.

Andrewcrawford23 28-07-2009 21:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 34842526)
Hi Andy, you are always saying this about me, l can assure you that l am NOT a VM or SKY hater, l say what l think, and people don't like it, l pay damn good money for what l want to watch, we the customer take all this crap from VM, and we take it on the chin, if VM were honest with there customers instead of keeping them in the dark, they would be a better company.

August 3rd is transmission day for ESPN, most deals have been an yet with VM is the normal 'silence' Its also like HD channels, where are they, probabely still in 'talks'.
Most deals done? last i checked only sky is confirmed no one else.

You always said oyu had sky so why are oyu worrying?

I agree with you we deserrve better but not at the point i have to pay more on my general subscription yes maybe a serperate one but not on my general one hence why i didnt want sky channels back.

i have nothing agaisnt your opinion arthur i jsut find it quite annoying you only take one side it liek you are lbind to both sides of a rguement only chosing the one that suits you so you can bash virign, where virign deserving bashing i agree with people, but everyoen bashed them sayign they failed there hd pledges milliosn of times they faield once and then they have delivered now.

dilli-theclaw 28-07-2009 21:36
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Cleaned up.

Remember you can REPORT A POST if you have a problem with it, there's no need to discuss it in a thread.

alanasomething 28-07-2009 23:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gadge (Post 34842105)
Not being funny here your stating august and a vm worker over on ds is saying this thursday this is like the sky guide all over again one says one date one another,so who are we supposed to believe.
Well if the other VM worker says Thursday and has saw something at work to back that up then listen to them, the first and last time I checked was at the start of June! So a lot could have changed. Hardly any customers have asked me about HD channels to be honest so I've had no reason to check it other than when they ask. I have no time to sit and read the Boiler room, as it's been absolutely mobbed at work in the past coupla months. I'm saying August because nothing we've been told by managers or anything suggests that it'll be within the next 3 days so I'm kinda doubtful. But if their TM has advised them of Thursday then Thursday it must be.

Andrewcrawford23 28-07-2009 23:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alanasomething (Post 34842648)
Well if the other VM worker says Thursday and has saw something at work to back that up then listen to them, the first and last time I checked was at the start of June! So a lot could have changed. Hardly any customers have asked me about HD channels to be honest so I've had no reason to check it other than when they ask. I have no time to sit and read the Boiler room, as it's been absolutely mobbed at work in the past coupla months. I'm saying August because nothing we've been told by managers or anything suggests that it'll be within the next 3 days so I'm kinda doubtful. But if their TM has advised them of Thursday then Thursday it must be.
Its on virign website the 3 hd will be launched by teh end of july

alanasomething 29-07-2009 00:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 34842653)
Its on virign website the 3 hd will be launched by teh end of july
Well we will just have to wait till Friday, like I say, I haven't checked as I'm not really interested in when they launch until a customer asks, which they haven't recently.

huxleypiguk 29-07-2009 08:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Heaven help this thread if there are technical difficulties and they have to *GASP* delay the launch to make sure they work properly !

Isn't that what testing is for ????

joglynne 29-07-2009 09:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
...and now the Official Press Release.

Quote:
Virgin Media and ESPN announce channel deal ahead of Premier League football season
Sports fans can now get ESPN channels as part of Virgin Media’s XL pack for no extra cost
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...434&highlight=

lemarsh 29-07-2009 09:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 34842711)
"Customers who subscribe to Virgin Media’s XL TV pack will be able to watch ESPN and ESPN HD at no additional cost"

excellent!!! well done Virgin. This plus HD - I am in TV Heaven (oh well, in its early.....)

Pushkar 29-07-2009 09:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Well Done Virgin, HD too! :D

AndyCambs 29-07-2009 09:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lemarsh (Post 34842713)
"Customers who subscribe to Virgin Media’s XL TV pack will be able to watch ESPN and ESPN HD at no additional cost"

excellent!!! well done Virgin. This plus HD - I am in TV Heaven (oh well, in its early.....)
And Arthur's comments? ;)

Stephen 29-07-2009 09:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
This is why VM didn't say anything.

Its better to remain silent while working out deals, we got a much better one than Sky who rushed in there first just so they could shout about it!

sprattgraham 29-07-2009 09:51
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 34842446)
Where did youg et your information there would be news today?

and no there has not as i am pretty sure media boy would have posted it as beaking news

---------- Post added at 17:47 ---------- Previous post was at 17:45 ----------


Yes

You need either a samsung 2110 or 3110 box, or you need dvb-c card (no i will not say how if you wanted to do that you are breaking the tc and you ar eon your own how to do it)

The box you need th engineer menu to verify they are testing, viewing the channesl is a little more tricky i wont explain that, try the epg number if oyu seen it in the engineer menu if it works your in luck if not then it complex way to view it a believe
Funny have a Samsung 2110C and can't see these channels in the engineer’s menu.

Believe I’m on the NTL Cambridge network.

zantarous 29-07-2009 09:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
I could see the SD channel being included but I had little hope that the HD channel would launch as well. Well done to the negotiating team, so the count for new HD channels just went up by another one.

one2escape 29-07-2009 10:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Yes HD Def football! Lets hope ITV HD is on its way to! So now they have the big 3 Movies, Sports and Documentary's in HD. Lets hope this trend continues

dsmuk 29-07-2009 10:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Wow... am amazed, good on Virgin!

So thats

MTV HD
National Geographic HD
FX HD
ESPN HD

LIVING HD - in the next few months
Channel 4 HD?

Sirius 29-07-2009 10:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Well done Virgin

Now going to wait for Arthur to knock this deal and say how much better it will be on SKy :zzz::zzz:

bayards 29-07-2009 10:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
I am getting happy - BBC HD plus 4 to come and ESPN - somewhere I read that C4 HD is already testing - so this beats Freeview HD into 3rd place even before its launched.

H

esdxc37 29-07-2009 10:31
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All ESPN will be free to all tv subscribers through the month of August as well.

ahardie 29-07-2009 10:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
I really cant see why VM bothered with all that stupid negotiating to get a good deal. They could have announced this a week ago at £10/mth per customer.

Seriously though, well done VM. I'm on xl and you can't get much better than free.

LEE1 29-07-2009 10:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
great news we are getting espn classics as well hope these are launched next week.
well done virgin things are looking good

BenMcr 29-07-2009 10:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ahardie (Post 34842755)
I'm on xl and you can't get much better than free.
I'm not having at go at you - but maybe that's exactly why VM bothered with 'all that stupid negotiating'


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