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Big Red 03-05-2010 00:39
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WillPS (Post 35012847)
If there is the be a VM News channel, it would have to be ITN driven. Not that that's a bad thing, just ironic that we could be in exactly the same place as we were 10 years ago with ITN News Channel.
Yes ITN produces content for www.virginmedia.com.

jab1990 03-05-2010 07:53
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How on earth do they think the SA V+ box can run tivo is truely mad. The box is slow as it is.
They should really replace all the V+ boxes as people payed a premium, but we all know that is very unlikely to happen. I predict lots of people will report of their V+ breaking down in the coming months when the new box is announced.

Krankor 03-05-2010 09:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Cheers BigRed, Appreciated!

greeninferno 03-05-2010 10:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiroki (Post 35012716)
I used it in one of those internet tv boxes years ago, it used on a fair few websites and to a lesser extent it's used on the ipod and also on the horrendous xbmc.

Personally I hate it but then I often hate change :D
so we can see from your awful avatar.

Digital Fanatic 03-05-2010 11:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red (Post 35012818)
At the moment no, Sky Sports, Sky1 and some other HD channels are on VM top priority list.

But if VM manage to convert Virgin 1, Bravo and Good Food into HD channels and add the very poplar Living HD, this will give VM more bargaining power to get other HD channels from Sky.

As you know Sky want to get to 50 HD channels by end of the year, in doing this the likes of Sky2 and Sky Sports News etc will be converted to HD.

VM have scrapped the UKTV/VM TV Channel sale and are looking to do the same.

Other rumours are Virgin are looking into a Virgin News Channel which will get both SD/HD treatment.
I can see VM doing HD versions of their other channels... LIVING HD is very successful.

I very much doubt a VM News channel TBH... VM have already said in the past that it would be too expensive to produce and there are already enough news channels.

joff81 03-05-2010 11:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jab1990 (Post 35012901)
How on earth do they think the SA V+ box can run tivo is truely mad. The box is slow as it is.
They should really replace all the V+ boxes as people payed a premium, but we all know that is very unlikely to happen. I predict lots of people will report of their V+ breaking down in the coming months when the new box is announced.
all you will get offered is a direct replacement for another V+ box, a V HD box that are TiVO capable or to pay another premium to get the TiVO PVR box.

i do agree that all us who paid a premium for V+ should be offered some sort of discounted upgrade package but thinking logically i doubt we will as its from the early migrators to new techonlogy that VM will make the most money and afterall VM are all about making money.
i personally would love to have a TiVO box or or close to release but after paying £150 for my V+ box (over 2 years ago) i wont be paying another £150+ again in a hurry.
what is annoying is the fact the cheap V HD box is capable of running the TiVO EPG which means the premium customers have paid a pretty penny for a V+ box that is end of life and has no upgrade path where the standard non premium customers who spend less money in general and as such VM dont profit as much from have an upgrade path (should VM choose to use it) should VM choose to use it.

Digital Fanatic 03-05-2010 12:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35013046)
all you will get offered is a direct replacement for another V+ box, a V HD box that are TiVO capable or to pay another premium to get the TiVO PVR box.

i do agree that all us who paid a premium for V+ should be offered some sort of discounted upgrade package but thinking logically i doubt we will as its from the early migrators to new techonlogy that VM will make the most money and afterall VM are all about making money.
i personally would love to have a TiVO box or or close to release but after paying £150 for my V+ box (over 2 years ago) i wont be paying another £150+ again in a hurry.
what is annoying is the fact the cheap V HD box is capable of running the TiVO EPG which means the premium customers have paid a pretty penny for a V+ box that is end of life and has no upgrade path where the standard non premium customers who spend less money in general and as such VM dont profit as much from have an upgrade path (should VM choose to use it) should VM choose to use it.
It's worth remembering though, that the V-HD boxes wont be able to record anything, so it's just the EPG they will be getting. also to get the full use of HD channels, customers with V-HD need to be on XL TV.

The V-HD boxes will become the standard box at some point too.

It would be a good idea for VM to offer a good deal to V+ users to upgrade to TIVO as they tend to be higher value customers, I agree.

TheDon 03-05-2010 12:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jab1990 (Post 35012901)
How on earth do they think the SA V+ box can run tivo is truely mad. The box is slow as it is.
They don't, it won't be.

mot12 03-05-2010 14:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
So it looks like virgins next HD channel to launch could well be BravoHD in May. And with film4 HD to follow in July , looking good. And im Proud to not be voting old Biggot Boy Mr Ratty Brown. lol.

moroboshi 03-05-2010 16:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mot12 (Post 35013121)
So it looks like virgins next HD channel to launch could well be BravoHD in May. And with film4 HD to follow in July , looking good. And im Proud to not be voting old Biggot Boy Mr Ratty Brown. lol.
Bravo still exists? I rarely venture out of my BBC HD bubble but I can't say I've noticed Bravo on the EPG in years. I guess I should look a bit harder. Do they still just show re-runs of Takeshi's Castle all day long?

Film 4 HD would have been nice if the channel hadn't sold out so much in the past few years and waste so much of it's time on mainstream dreck. It used to show interesting films which the likes of Sky wouldn't touch. No longer.

So for me I just want Sky One HD and History HD. That way I can get my fix of Lost, Fringe, House, and 24 in HD, and more quality docus in HD. I guess Discovery HD might be nice too, but as I'm one of the many not deemed worthy of the last round of new channels I couldn't say.

Not sure bringing politics in here is a good idea, it won't end well. Probably like this election.

iamthecosmos 03-05-2010 16:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Does anyone know what we can reasonably expect in terms of extra M+ HD channels? Just BBC HD, ITV HD, 4HD and possibly Film 4?

I ask since I think I'll be on M+ for a while, XL is a bit much for the moment and I can't see the point of L since it offers no additional HD (obviously more channels but I'm not that bothered if they're not in HD).

Digital Fanatic 03-05-2010 16:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamthecosmos (Post 35013179)
Does anyone know what we can reasonably expect in terms of extra M+ HD channels? Just BBC HD, ITV HD, 4HD and possibly Film 4?

I ask since I think I'll be on M+ for a while, XL is a bit much for the moment and I can't see the point of L since it offers no additional HD (obviously more channels but I'm not that bothered if they're not in HD).
just the above for now.

Mikey1981 03-05-2010 16:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by moroboshi (Post 35013177)
So for me I just want Sky One HD and History HD. That way I can get my fix of Lost, Fringe, House, and 24 in HD, and more quality docus in HD. I guess Discovery HD might be nice too, but as I'm one of the many not deemed worthy of the last round of new channels I couldn't say.
24 is in it's last season, I love that show too, so doubt we will see that in HD.

Hiroki 03-05-2010 17:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greeninferno (Post 35012980)
so we can see from your awful avatar.
Haha nice. You wanna hope the conservatives don't get into power as Murdock will get his wicked way then :dozey:

Quote:
Originally Posted by moroboshi (Post 35013177)
Bravo still exists? I rarely venture out of my BBC HD bubble but I can't say I've noticed Bravo on the EPG in years. I guess I should look a bit harder. Do they still just show re-runs of Takeshi's Castle all day long?

Film 4 HD would have been nice if the channel hadn't sold out so much in the past few years and waste so much of it's time on mainstream dreck. It used to show interesting films which the likes of Sky wouldn't touch. No longer.

So for me I just want Sky One HD and History HD. That way I can get my fix of Lost, Fringe, House, and 24 in HD, and more quality docus in HD. I guess Discovery HD might be nice too, but as I'm one of the many not deemed worthy of the last round of new channels I couldn't say.

Not sure bringing politics in here is a good idea, it won't end well. Probably like this election.
I have to ask in all seriousness but what on earth do you find to watch on BBCHD to keep you in a bubble?

zantarous 03-05-2010 17:28
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Bravo is a pretty good channel now days, I like the Trek repeats and some of the less higher profile US shows. And they will be airing the best new show of the season Spartacus Blood and Sand.

Arthurgray50@blu 03-05-2010 18:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
The ad from VM on HD channels is good, BUT sad to say, Sky have more channels, and therefore VM will have to bring out a lot more channels, before people surge to VM.

Sky have promised 50 HD channels before Xmas, how many will VM have, at the same period.

BikeNutt 03-05-2010 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35013285)
Bravo is a pretty good channel now days, I like the Trek repeats and some of the less higher profile US shows. And they will be airing the best new show of the season Spartacus Blood and Sand.
Yes - Sons Of Anarchy & Leverage to name two. And because Bravo broadcasts at 720x576 it is one of the better looking SD channels - one of the best actually, I'd say. When The Unit moved to Virgin1 the PQ dropped like a stone.

Fred Fish 03-05-2010 19:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35013047)
It's worth remembering though, that the V-HD boxes wont be able to record anything, so it's just the EPG they will be getting. also to get the full use of HD channels, customers with V-HD need to be on XL TV.

The V-HD boxes will become the standard box at some point too.

It would be a good idea for VM to offer a good deal to V+ users to upgrade to TIVO as they tend to be higher value customers, I agree.
I think that any users that have had a V+ installed in the past 6 months or year should get a reduced price install (incidentaly that doesent include me). If you have had your box significantly longer then I think it is legitimate to assume that you have had fair usage from it and the new stuff is just that, new and should be paid for as such.

For me it will be a hassale dumping all of the stuff that I want to keep on my V+ onto DVDs. Mind you it will be nice to have equipment with a bigger hard drive - a new interface isnt really big on my list of priorities.

Media Boy UK 03-05-2010 19:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
This weeks Live Footballl Fixtures now online @ http://livefootballonvirgintv.blogspot.com/

colin25 03-05-2010 19:38
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
I quite like this web page

it gives all sports live, including football

http://www.livesportontv.com/football/

mot12 03-05-2010 19:40
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by moroboshi (Post 35013177)
Bravo still exists? I rarely venture out of my BBC HD bubble but I can't say I've noticed Bravo on the EPG in years. I guess I should look a bit harder. Do they still just show re-runs of Takeshi's Castle all day long?

Film 4 HD would have been nice if the channel hadn't sold out so much in the past few years and waste so much of it's time on mainstream dreck. It used to show interesting films which the likes of Sky wouldn't touch. No longer.

So for me I just want Sky One HD and History HD. That way I can get my fix of Lost, Fringe, House, and 24 in HD, and more quality docus in HD. I guess Discovery HD might be nice too, but as I'm one of the many not deemed worthy of the last round of new channels I couldn't say.

Not sure bringing politics in here is a good idea, it won't end well. Probably like this election.
I only brought up politics for a joke because of the avatar's two other users have. Frankly who ever gets in this time it's not going to be good in the coming years , because of the huge debt this country is in. You will have DiscoveryHD very soon , and some say sky1HD is not far away.

Andrewcrawford23 03-05-2010 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35013396)
The ad from VM on HD channels is good, BUT sad to say, Sky have more channels, and therefore VM will have to bring out a lot more channels, before people surge to VM.

Sky have promised 50 HD channels before Xmas, how many will VM have, at the same period.
about 25-40 but apart from the premium channels you wont be charage from virign so only sky sprots hd will be charged

Felim_Doyle 03-05-2010 20:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joff81 (Post 35013046)
all you will get offered is a direct replacement for another V+ box, a V HD box that are TiVO capable or to pay another premium to get the TiVO PVR box.

i do agree that all us who paid a premium for V+ should be offered some sort of discounted upgrade package but thinking logically i doubt we will as its from the early migrators to new techonlogy that VM will make the most money and afterall VM are all about making money.
i personally would love to have a TiVO box or or close to release but after paying £150 for my V+ box (over 2 years ago) i wont be paying another £150+ again in a hurry.
what is annoying is the fact the cheap V HD box is capable of running the TiVO EPG which means the premium customers have paid a pretty penny for a V+ box that is end of life and has no upgrade path where the standard non premium customers who spend less money in general and as such VM dont profit as much from have an upgrade path (should VM choose to use it) should VM choose to use it.
I think you'll have to accept that prices come down and special offers are made from time to time. I was an early adopter of broadband, initially using my STB, but when I upgraded to 2Mb, which later became 10Mb, I was given a cable modem rather than a router. Not long after, VM were giving away routers with broadband subscriptions. I have a real need for a router now and may ask if they'll give me one but I doubt they will unless I'm upgrading to 20Mb or 50Mb.

I don't have a PVR yet but I am on XL so I think I can get a V+ box at no extra cost, if I install it myself. There is also a 'second room' deal for £5 a month where I can get a V+ box and keep the old V box too. However, there is a fee for cabling up the second room, if it's to be done properly from outside (I don't think I can split the signal any further inside the house).

wwe 03-05-2010 20:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
any news on sky 1 HD coming

Felim_Doyle 03-05-2010 20:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35013023)
I can see VM doing HD versions of their other channels... LIVING HD is very successful.

I very much doubt a VM News channel TBH... VM have already said in the past that it would be too expensive to produce and there are already enough news channels.
I'm not sure I agree. Take the current situation with newspapers. If we didn't have so many of them, each using a different impartial :rolleyes: polling organization, we'd be reduced to one set of forecasts for the upcoming election. That could seriously influence how people vote! :rolleyes:

Hom3r 03-05-2010 21:09
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Are Discovery on 212 & Discovery HD on 214 going to be always diferent, or will they do a simulcast?

BenMcr 03-05-2010 21:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35013550)
Are Discovery on 212 & Discovery HD on 214 going to be always diferent, or will they do a simulcast?
Likely they will stay different for a while. Discovery HD, NatGeo HD and BBC HD are all 'showcase' HD channels in that they only show HD version of programmes picked from their parent channels

Felim_Doyle 04-05-2010 10:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35013556)
Likely they will stay different for a while. Discovery HD, NatGeo HD and BBC HD are all 'showcase' HD channels in that they only show HD version of programmes picked from their parent channels
Would it be safe to assume that the vast majority of content shown on Discovery and National Geographic was originally filmed in (some sort of) High Definition? Perhaps less so with History due to heavy the use of archive footage.

If so, the likelihood would surely be that their HD channels will ultimately become simulcasts. On the other hand, perhaps that will only happen when there are no more SD broadcasts.

Digital Fanatic 04-05-2010 10:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35013735)
Would it be safe to assume that the vast majority of content shown on Discovery and National Geographic was originally filmed in (some sort of) High Definition? Perhaps less so with History due to heavy the use of archive footage.

If so, the likelihood would surely be that their HD channels will ultimately become simulcasts. On the other hand, perhaps that will only happen when there are no more SD broadcasts.
It's a good policy to only broadcast 100% HD on a HD channel. :)

Media Boy UK 04-05-2010 12:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Post one now updated.

donkbong 04-05-2010 15:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35013803)
Post one now updated.
Hello Media Boy, I'm i rightly saying that Sky Sports HD1 & HD2 will start brocasting by August time?
:dozey:

Media Boy UK 04-05-2010 16:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by donkbong (Post 35013924)
Hello Media Boy, I'm i rightly saying that Sky Sports HD1 & HD2 will start brocasting by August time?
:dozey:
No launch date has been given.

Hom3r 04-05-2010 16:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35013741)
It's a good policy to only broadcast 100% HD on a HD channel. :)
Unless its a new programme that uses archive footage that predates it.

Arthurgray50@blu 04-05-2010 16:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
I have always believe to make a ' positive ' argument regarding VM, but l must say, that this spending millions on advertising VM, is not a worthwhile waste of money.

The only way that VM are going to get more customers is to introduce more channels, especially HD channels to the network, it is ok for VM saying we do have 'ON DEMAND', but to get more customers, they must introduce more channels, and just +1 channels, as all these are is a repeat of the original.

VM is a broadcastor, but it must try and get in line in Sky, otherwise they will be second best.

peterjcat 04-05-2010 16:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35013942)
Unless its a new programme that uses archive footage that predates it.
Even archive footage looks better in HD!

(Not better than it did in the first place, of course, but better than it would if it were recompressed into SD.)

Smilermal43 04-05-2010 16:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35013946)
I have always believe to make a ' positive ' argument regarding VM, but l must say, that this spending millions on advertising VM, is not a worthwhile waste of money.

The only way that VM are going to get more customers is to introduce more channels, especially HD channels to the network, it is ok for VM saying we do have 'ON DEMAND', but to get more customers, they must introduce more channels, and just +1 channels, as all these are is a repeat of the original.

VM is a broadcastor, but it must try and get in line in Sky, otherwise they will be second best.
Maybe the Advertising is just the beginning of more announcements coming? who knows. I am sure VM wouldn't be spending more money than it did last year on advertising if it were not committed in following it up with more SD/HD channels.

Media Boy UK 04-05-2010 16:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Sky2 to become an part time Sky1 +1 Channel.

From Monday Sky2 will become an part time +1 channel to Sky1.

From Radio Times:
Quote:
Sky2 relaunches this this week as a +1 channel, showing Sky1 programmes one hour later.
But Sky2 will still have up to SIX hours of broadcasting on it own.

From Monday Sky2 will be as listed here:

6am - 6pm (Sky1 +1)
6pm - 12midnight (Sky2)
12am - 6am (Sky1 +1).

joglynne 04-05-2010 16:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
MB or maybe DF, I am by no means an avid sports fan but something has been niggling away at me.

When we get the Sky sports 1 & 2 HD is there anything to stop Sky moving certain programmes traditionally shown on Sky Sports 1 & 2 on to Sky Sports 3 & 4? Sky wouldn't do anything thing sneaky like moving certain football matches away from the HD channels we are scheduled to get would they?

Gavin-D 04-05-2010 17:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35013964)
MB or maybe DF, I am by no means an avid sports fan but something has been niggling away at me.

When we get the Sky sports 1 & 2 HD is there anything to stop Sky moving certain programmes traditionally shown on Sky Sports 1 & 2 on to Sky Sports 3 & 4? Sky wouldn't do anything thing sneaky like moving certain football matches away from the HD channels we are scheduled to get would they?
Hi, this question has been asked elese where and i don't think they would be allowed to do this.

devilincarnate 04-05-2010 17:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35013964)
MB or maybe DF, I am by no means an avid sports fan but something has been niggling away at me.

When we get the Sky sports 1 & 2 HD is there anything to stop Sky moving certain programmes traditionally shown on Sky Sports 1 & 2 on to Sky Sports 3 & 4? Sky wouldn't do anything thing sneaky like moving certain football matches away from the HD channels we are scheduled to get would they?
I think that in the OFCOM report that they brought up this question and that they said that if this happened that they would look in to adding these channels to the list aswell . Will try and find the quote for it ?

one2escape 04-05-2010 17:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
I emailed UTV to ask about HD version. Just a standard reply

Thank you for your recent email regarding the launch of ITV1 HD.

One2escape,

We are currently in negotiations with ITV in order to provide a UTV HD channel in Northern Ireland in the near future.



We appreciate when viewers take the time to contact us as your views are important and have been seen by UTV senior management.



Best wishes,

Frank_Butcher 04-05-2010 18:03
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Media Boy - Have you ever though about starting a twitter feed for your latest news? Even if it is just linked to your blog and updates when you create a new post. Would be most helpful.

mattboothers 04-05-2010 18:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank_Butcher (Post 35014004)
Media Boy - Have you ever though about starting a twitter feed for your latest news? Even if it is just linked to your blog and updates when you create a new post. Would be most helpful.
I agree .. good idea :cool:

joglynne 04-05-2010 18:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35013970)
Hi, this question has been asked elese where and i don't think they would be allowed to do this.
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35013971)
I think that in the OFCOM report that they brought up this question and that they said that if this happened that they would look in to adding these channels to the list aswell . Will try and find the quote for it ?
Cheers guys. As I said I'm not a sports fan so I didn't read the ofcom report in great detail, I just can't believe Sky haven't got some devious scheme up their sleeve. Just my suspicious mind working overtime I guess.

Media Boy UK 04-05-2010 18:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank_Butcher (Post 35014004)
Media Boy - Have you ever though about starting a twitter feed for your latest news? Even if it is just linked to your blog and updates when you create a new post. Would be most helpful.
I have got no plans to join Twitter.

Andrewcrawford23 04-05-2010 19:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35013946)
I have always believe to make a ' positive ' argument regarding VM, but l must say, that this spending millions on advertising VM, is not a worthwhile waste of money.

The only way that VM are going to get more customers is to introduce more channels, especially HD channels to the network, it is ok for VM saying we do have 'ON DEMAND', but to get more customers, they must introduce more channels, and just +1 channels, as all these are is a repeat of the original.

VM is a broadcastor, but it must try and get in line in Sky, otherwise they will be second best.
You jsut stated a few post ago that hd is mince but oyu now oyu says virign need it? im confussed please explain

Peter_ 04-05-2010 19:12
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35014041)
You jsut stated a few post ago that hd is mince but oyu now oyu says virign need it? im confussed please explain
I take it that you have not read many of Arthurs posts on here, he can and does change with the wind.:D

Andrewcrawford23 04-05-2010 19:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35014056)
I take it that you have not read many of Arthurs posts on here, he can and does change with the wind.:D
Oh i have trust me :( just curious

Peter_ 04-05-2010 19:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35014065)
Oh i have trust me :( just curious
Then you should know that it is normal.;)

ncfc1902 04-05-2010 19:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35013946)
l must say, that this spending millions on advertising VM, is not a worthwhile waste of money.
What is a worthwhile waste of money :confused:

---------- Post added at 20:56 ---------- Previous post was at 20:37 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35013957)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Sky2 to become an part time Sky1 +1 Channel.

From Monday Sky2 will become an part time +1 channel to Sky1.

From Radio Times:
How can it be an exclusive if it's in the Radio Times? :D

mattboothers 04-05-2010 20:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ncfc1902 (Post 35014073)
What is a worthwhile waste of money :confused:

---------- Post added at 20:56 ---------- Previous post was at 20:37 ----------


How can it be an exclusive if it's in the Radio Times? :D
Good point...:D..However I cant back you up on that as i dont get Radio Times anymore because it has gone rubbish and expensive. i only buy xmas issues now.

Chad 04-05-2010 21:41
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I've read a few posts on here about SKY potentially moving some sports from SS1 & SS2 onto SS3 & SS4. I don't think they'll move anything but what you'll probably find is the extra 23 Premiership games they are showing as of next season, the rights formerly held by Setanta then ESPN, will go directly on to SS3 or SS4.

This is just my opinion, but it's what I expect from SLY

mikey2004 04-05-2010 22:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by one2escape (Post 35013979)
I emailed UTV to ask about HD version. Just a standard reply

Thank you for your recent email regarding the launch of ITV1 HD.

One2escape,

We are currently in negotiations with ITV in order to provide a UTV HD channel in Northern Ireland in the near future.



We appreciate when viewers take the time to contact us as your views are important and have been seen by UTV senior management.



Best wishes,
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wwe 04-05-2010 22:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
any news on sky 1 HD

Digital Fanatic 04-05-2010 22:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35014212)
I've read a few posts on here about SKY potentially moving some sports from SS1 & SS2 onto SS3 & SS4. I don't think they'll move anything but what you'll probably find is the extra 23 Premiership games they are showing as of next season, the rights formerly held by Setanta then ESPN, will go directly on to SS3 or SS4.

This is just my opinion, but it's what I expect from SLY
Ofcom have said if they do that, then they will make SS3 and 4 part of the rate card. :nono:

ncfc1902 05-05-2010 05:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35014212)
I've read a few posts on here about SKY potentially moving some sports from SS1 & SS2 onto SS3 & SS4.
As yet I have not seen any confirmation from VM or Sky that just Sky Sports HD 1 & 2 will be carried on VM. All we know is that Sky have to offer SS HD 1 & 2 to VM. There is every chance Virgin will secure all Sky Sports HD channels as part of any carriage deal.

Felim_Doyle 05-05-2010 09:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35013946)
I have always believe to make a ' positive ' argument regarding VM, but l must say, that this spending millions on advertising VM, is not a worthwhile waste of money.
There are always people on here claiming a lack of information from VM. Many potential customers may be unaware of what is available to them from VM and so advertising on the terrestrial channels seems like a reasonable investment to me.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35013946)
The only way that VM are going to get more customers is to introduce more channels, especially HD channels to the network, it is ok for VM saying we do have 'ON DEMAND', but to get more customers, they must introduce more channels, and just +1 channels, as all these are is a repeat of the original.

VM is a broadcastor, but it must try and get in line in Sky, otherwise they will be second best.
Obviously having a similar channel line-up to Sky, perhaps with some exclusive channels, will make VM more saleable and they are moving towards matching Sky on HD, sports and movies especially with the added capacity being introduced through the NGTV technology.

In addition, VM need to highlight the differences between passively receiving a signal from a satellite and having a bi-directional high speed connection to the source. Quite a lot of functionality that is available on VM can't, by its nature, be provided via Sky, even with the limited and inconvenient dial-up facility on Sky boxes.

VM also need to cable up more areas. Their big disadvantage is that they don't have the 98% coverage footprint that Sky have.

So the question is, how should VM spread their investment in order to increase their customer base? More 'Coming soon ...' SD and HD channels, more 'Coming soon ...' TVoD, more advertising and more cabling so that more customers are 'Coming soon ...' which in turn will pay for more investment? Let's hope the VM management can figure out the apportionment.

Note how I cleverly brought 'Coming soon ...' into that to avoid being flamed for being off topic!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35013964)
MB or maybe DF, I am by no means an avid sports fan but something has been niggling away at me.

When we get the Sky sports 1 & 2 HD is there anything to stop Sky moving certain programmes traditionally shown on Sky Sports 1 & 2 on to Sky Sports 3 & 4? Sky wouldn't do anything thing sneaky like moving certain football matches away from the HD channels we are scheduled to get would they?
I don't know how Sky Sports is packaged but could such a move affect Sky's own customers who only have SS1 & SS2?

Digital Fanatic 05-05-2010 09:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35013964)
MB or maybe DF, I am by no means an avid sports fan but something has been niggling away at me.

When we get the Sky sports 1 & 2 HD is there anything to stop Sky moving certain programmes traditionally shown on Sky Sports 1 & 2 on to Sky Sports 3 & 4? Sky wouldn't do anything thing sneaky like moving certain football matches away from the HD channels we are scheduled to get would they?
Sorry Jo, only just noticed this post.. :)

As others may of said.. if Sky move anything to SS3 or 4, then Ofcom will make those channels part of the rate card and "must offer" rule.

ozsat 05-05-2010 09:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
This weekend's live Premiership football is on Sky Sports 1 & 3 (HD1 & HD3)

sherer 05-05-2010 09:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35014378)
In addition, VM need to highlight the differences between passively receiving a signal from a satellite and having a bi-directional high speed connection to the source. Quite a lot of functionality that is available on VM can't, by its nature, be provided via Sky, even with the limited and inconvenient dial-up facility on Sky boxes.
I don't think VM do this anymore. They used to take a feed from Sky direct but I think it is now sourced from a sat feed. There were posts about this a few years ago when everyone noticed a drop in PQ as a result

Digital Fanatic 05-05-2010 10:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sherer (Post 35014415)
I don't think VM do this anymore. They used to take a feed from Sky direct but I think it is now sourced from a sat feed. There were posts about this a few years ago when everyone noticed a drop in PQ as a result
I think Felim_Doyle is talking about the return path on cable vs just getting a signal from a satellite overall, not Sky Sports/movies :)

tvtimes 05-05-2010 10:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smilermal43 (Post 35013953)
Maybe the Advertising is just the beginning of more announcements coming? who knows. I am sure VM wouldn't be spending more money than it did last year on advertising if it were not committed in following it up with more SD/HD channels.
Virgins advertising has great style but they completely misses the message. In their latest Hd t.v campaign it looks great and tells you hd is free but doesn't tell you all the channels you get free.

BenMcr 05-05-2010 10:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Because the HD channels you get included depend on the TV package you have

Felim_Doyle 05-05-2010 12:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35014449)
Virgins advertising has great style but they completely misses the message. In their latest Hd t.v campaign it looks great and tells you hd is free but doesn't tell you all the channels you get free.
There is a clue from the content demonstrated that you will get a a selection of entertainment, drama, sports and movies. If you are on the XL TV package, you will get all of the available HD content, broadcast programming and TVoD, at no extra cost. However, as Virgin Media are acquiring additional HD content on an almost weekly basis at the moment, they would have to rerecord the adverts every few weeks in order to list the exact current channel line-up.

I just received a 'Dear Occupier' generic letter from VM offering a '2 for £23' telephone and HD TV service which, no doubt, is a national campaign to accompany the TV advertising. It cites the availability of 160 digital channels and shows a sample of 13 channel logos. It also shows logos for 12 HD channels, four Catch Up TV channels and Sky Sports and Sky Movies logos but does not indicate how many of these are currently available as this is a moving target at the moment.

---------- Post added at 13:06 ---------- Previous post was at 13:04 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35014429)
I think Felim_Doyle is talking about the return path on cable vs just getting a signal from a satellite overall, not Sky Sports/movies :)
Indeed he is! Now if only I had used the phrase 'return path' in the first place! :(

Hiroki 05-05-2010 12:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35014456)
Because the HD channels you get included depend on the TV package you have
Which is why HD isn't exactly always free on virgin media since you have to subscribe to a more expensive package to be able to view all the HD channels they offer you can see that as paying for them

devilincarnate 05-05-2010 12:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35014399)
This weekend's live Premiership football is on Sky Sports 1 & 3 (HD1 & HD3)
Also a match on espn!

http://tv.espn.co.uk/schedule/

Gavin-D 05-05-2010 14:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35014498)
Also a match on espn!

http://tv.espn.co.uk/schedule/
Yes we all new that, the matches on $ky (2) and ESPN (1) will be announced after tonights big game at Manchester City.

tvtimes 05-05-2010 14:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35014492)
There is a clue from the content demonstrated that you will get a a selection of entertainment, drama, sports and movies. If you are on the XL TV package, you will get all of the available HD content, broadcast programming and TVoD, at no extra cost. However, as Virgin Media are acquiring additional HD content on an almost weekly basis at the moment, they would have to rerecord the adverts every few weeks in order to list the exact current channel line-up.
Well it doesn't stop Sky advertising all their 32 channels regardless of whether you have the package or not, they advertise all of them and then put the legal stuff in the small print. Virgin could do that. Virgin didn't even advertise the fact they have exclusivity of Living HD on their advert.

Digital Fanatic 05-05-2010 15:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35014592)
Well it doesn't stop Sky advertising all their 32 channels regardless of whether you have the package or not, they advertise all of them and then put the legal stuff in the small print. Virgin could do that. Virgin didn't even advertise the fact they have exclusivity of Living HD on their advert.
I've seen LIVING HD advertised on LIVING (SD) saying available on channel 110 on VM, no mention of Sky obviously :D

tvtimes 05-05-2010 15:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35014598)
I've seen LIVING HD advertised on LIVING (SD) saying available on channel 110 on VM, no mention of Sky obviously :D
The new main one that aired during BGT would obviously have had thye highest possible audience and whilst the advert was visually great the message was rubbish.

Media Boy UK 05-05-2010 15:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Sky News new graphics from Thursday.

More here http://virgintvmediaboy.blogspot.com...hics-from.html

TheDon 05-05-2010 16:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35014639)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Sky News new graphics from Thursday.

More here http://virgintvmediaboy.blogspot.com...hics-from.html
AFAIK that's for the HD channel only as they have more screen estate to use.

Big Red 05-05-2010 17:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35014399)
This weekend's live Premiership football is on Sky Sports 1 & 3 (HD1 & HD3)
The only reason why is due to end of season for both Prem League so showing both Utd and Chelsea games and also showing the playoff.

Reason why SD/HD2 was not used is due to the Cricket - this is fully scheduled and Sky can not change the schedule last min.

I do not recall any prem league games which have KO same time on different SS channels this season apart this Sunday.

Its a one off and Sky will continue to show premium sport on SS 1&2 hence why they are classed as premium channels both by Sky,VM and Ofcom.

Remember Sky or VM customers who pay for the Sky Sport 1&2 package get 3&4 included at no extra cost.

---------- Post added at 18:20 ---------- Previous post was at 18:16 ----------

Note this does not mean when we get SS HD1&2 we will automatically get 3&4 - the priority has to be getting 1&2, then 3&4 will follow down the line.

But my prediction is that VM will sign up to the full Sky Sport HD package same as they do with the SD SS Package.

Media Boy UK 05-05-2010 17:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Red (Post 35014693)
The only reason why is due to end of season for both Prem League so showing both Utd and Chelsea games and also showing the playoff.

Reason why SD/HD2 was not used is due to the Cricket - this is fully scheduled and Sky can not change the schedule last min.

I do not recall any prem league games which have KO same time on different SS channels this season apart this Sunday.

Its a one off and Sky will continue to show premium sport on SS 1&2 hence why they are classed as premium channels both by Sky,VM and Ofcom.

Remember Sky or VM customers who pay for the Sky Sport 1&2 package get 3&4 included at no extra cost.

---------- Post added at 18:20 ---------- Previous post was at 18:16 ----------

Note this does not mean when we get SS HD1&2 we will automatically get 3&4 - the priority has to be getting 1&2, then 3&4 will follow down the line.

But my prediction is that VM will sign up to the full Sky Sport HD package same as they do with the SD SS Package.
Sky Sports has shown two games live on the final day of every season since 1992 with one being shown on Sky Sports 1 and the other being shown on Sky1 (before 1995) Sky Sports 2/3/4 (After 1995).

History on Sky Sports: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_Sports

ken1234 05-05-2010 17:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
sky doing way with sky 2 and going too be renamed sky x1 ?

Media Boy UK 05-05-2010 17:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Sky2 will still be branded as Sky2 but will show up to 18 hours a day of Sky1 but an hour later.

ken1234 05-05-2010 18:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
thanks for the info

Gavin-D 05-05-2010 18:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Hi, it has just been confirmed that Burnley vs Tottenham or West Ham vs Manchester City will be shown on ESPN/HD on Sunday

Media Boy UK 05-05-2010 20:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Non TV News - SPL Result: Motherwell 6 - 6 Hibernian.

That is the full time result I think that is the match of the season (In the UK).

But I was happy to see that match in SD and not HD.

(Media Boy is an Motherwell fan)

LondonRoad 05-05-2010 21:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35014774)
Hi, it has just been confirmed that Burnley vs Tottenham or West Ham vs Manchester City will be shown on ESPN/HD on Sunday
It'll be the Spurs now that they've beaten City.

winkle 05-05-2010 22:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35014854)
Non TV News - SPL Result: Motherwell 6 - 6 Hibernian.

That is the full time result I think that is the match of the season (In the UK).

But I was happy to see that match in SD and not HD.

(Media Boy is an Motherwell fan)
Media Boy

How was you feeling at 6-2 Hibs :)

I notice just on SSN you lot missed a penalty at 5-6 down

Cracking goal by Jucatiez

Andrewcrawford23 06-05-2010 06:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by winkle (Post 35014936)
Media Boy

How was you feeling at 6-2 Hibs :)

I notice just on SSN you lot missed a penalty at 5-6 down

Cracking goal by Jucatiez
never mind cracking goal crackign game, it has to be without a doubt the best game of the entire season in uk maybe europe

sebastion 06-05-2010 08:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23 (Post 35015000)
never mind cracking goal crackign game, it has to be without a doubt the best game of the entire season in uk maybe europe
What...? Two cr*p teams with defenders that can`t defend.:td:

Colin Nish summed it up as he was disgusted with Hibs performance.:td:

greeninferno 06-05-2010 10:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sebastion (Post 35015040)
What...? Two cr*p teams with defenders that can`t defend.:td:

Colin Nish summed it up as he was disgusted with Hibs performance.:td:
and a pitch that resembles the Normandy beaches on D-Day

buba3d 06-05-2010 11:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
put it this way, if sky hadn't have bailed you lot out in the early 90's the english game wouldn't be were its at, so don't mock and if your a celtic fan you can't mock how bad the defending was.

i didn't see the game last night (got it recorded) thought to myself, no freaking way.

braysoj1 06-05-2010 12:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
any news on liverpool fc tv staying on virgin media MB


(braysoj1 is an liverpool fan)

Media Boy UK 06-05-2010 12:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35015191)
any news on liverpool fc tv staying on virgin media MB


(braysoj1 is an liverpool fan)
No idea yet on Liverpool FC TV.

---------- Post added at 13:20 ---------- Previous post was at 13:20 ----------

2010 General Election on Virgin TV?

BBC One will be broadcasting their own local Results for viewers in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England on Channels 101, 851, 861, 862, 863 and 865.

BBC Two will be broadcasting the results from England on Channel 102 (Not in England).

ITV will be broadcasting their results show in all areas (STV, UTV and ITV1) on Channels 103 and 853.

BBC HD will be broadcasting all night to show the results coming in from England on Channel 108 (V+ users only).

Other Channels:

BBC News will be rebroadcasting the BBC One England show on Channel 601.
Sky News will be broadcasting their own results show in SD on Channel 602.
BBC Parl. will be rebroadcasting the BBC One Scotland show on Channel 612.

The Sky News show will start at 9pm and all the BBC branded show will start at 9.55pm with the ITV show starting at 10pm.

tvtimes 06-05-2010 14:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
According to BBCHD epg states that their HD election coverage doesn't start till 21:00pm is that right?

Media Boy UK 06-05-2010 14:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35015249)
According to BBCHD epg states that their HD election coverage doesn't start till 21:00pm is that right?
No that not right.

From 9.55pm - 12midnight Virgin says BBC HD are showing ''No programme Infomation''.

Gavin-D 06-05-2010 14:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35015255)
No that's not right.

From 9.55pm - 12midnight Virgin says BBC HD are showing ''No programme Infomation''.
Hi, Media boy is correct the BBCHD coverage is 21:55pm till 16:00 pm tomorrow

tvtimes 06-05-2010 17:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Mines showing as damages?

Hom3r 06-05-2010 17:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35014870)
It'll be the Spurs now that they've beaten City.

I would say Man U as they are hunting 1st.

LondonRoad 06-05-2010 18:01
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35015375)
I would say Man U as they are hunting 1st.
Nah. Sky have that one.

Felim_Doyle 06-05-2010 18:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35014592)
Well it doesn't stop Sky advertising all their 32 channels regardless of whether you have the package or not, they advertise all of them and then put the legal stuff in the small print. Virgin could do that. Virgin didn't even advertise the fact they have exclusivity of Living HD on their advert.
Again, as per my earlier post, they wouldn't want to advertise something like Living HD exclusivity if they intend to offer it to Sky in exchange for some Sky channels, HD or otherwise, quite soon.

Anyway, we wouldn't want VM to lower their advertising standards to that of Sky, now would we?

---------- Post added at 19:41 ---------- Previous post was at 19:26 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35014722)
Sky2 will still be branded as Sky2 but will show up to 18 hours a day of Sky1 but an hour later.
Just following certain programmes such as 'Cold Case', Sky 1, 2 and 3 are time-shift channels already with a day or so of shift.

---------- Post added at 19:50 ---------- Previous post was at 19:41 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by tvtimes (Post 35015249)
According to BBCHD epg states that their HD election coverage doesn't start till 21:00pm is that right?
As opposed to 21:00 in the AM? Pick a system and stick to it! :rolleyes: ;)

Just kidding!

Mikey1981 06-05-2010 18:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35014854)
Non TV News - SPL Result: Motherwell 6 - 6 Hibernian.

That is the full time result I think that is the match of the season (In the UK).

But I was happy to see that match in SD and not HD.

(Media Boy is an Motherwell fan)

My mate in work is a Well fan, I am an everton fan, do you guys want to keep Ruddy and Jutkiewicz? i'd say they are surplus to requirements here, Ruddy is an excellent stopper.

Felim_Doyle 06-05-2010 19:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikey1981 (Post 35015453)
My mate in work is a Well fan, I am an everton fan, do you guys want to keep Ruddy and Jutkiewicz? i'd say they are surplus to requirements here, Ruddy is an excellent stopper.
Okay, I know I stretch the 'Coming Soon ...' a bit to respond to off-topic postings but could the footie fans please find a room somewhere in neutral territory and have it out off-forum? :(

tvtimes 06-05-2010 19:19
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle (Post 35015430)
As opposed to 21:00 in the AM? Pick a system and stick to it! :rolleyes: ;)

Just kidding!
Lol get your point.:erm:

Horizon 06-05-2010 23:55
New Cable Technology Passes Tests
 
Not coming soon, but coming in the next five years or so for sure:

The new cable transmission standard DVB-C2 has passed its tests. VM currently uses DVB-C technology, but this new standard will allow VM to utilise their bandwidth even more efficiently in the future for more HD, VOD, faster broadband etc

http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php...ady-to-go.html

zantarous 07-05-2010 02:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
An increase of 60% that is impressive. But I guess they will need all new boxes for this.

And in the old C&W/NTL days five years was was quite quick for coming soon.

1701-e 07-05-2010 11:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35015196)
BBC HD will be broadcasting all night to show the results coming in from England on Channel 108 (V+ users only).
Don't forget V HD users?;)


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