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Horizon 18-04-2012 19:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35415729)
That was before the analogue cable switch off.
Actually its a "message" VM still put out including the ceo.

spiderplant 18-04-2012 20:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35415748)
VM have done the right thing, but why the delay in anouncing it?
What makes you think there was a delay?

carlwaring 18-04-2012 20:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35415738)
That's his style. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Huh? I'm not the grumpy one :( I was the one complaining about other people complaining about lack of these linear Olympics channels :mad:

denphone 18-04-2012 20:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35415772)
What makes you think there was a delay?
Perhaps SP you can enlighten us all.:)

devilincarnate 18-04-2012 21:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35415775)
Perhaps SP you can enlighten us all.:)
There is a easy explanation for this. Most people find it easier to countdown fron 100 :erm:

denphone 18-04-2012 21:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35415804)
There is a easy explanation for this. Most people find it easier to countdown fron 100 :erm:
99,98,97,96.:D

kgollop 18-04-2012 22:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35415722)
It's interesting that they have the bandwidth for all these Olympic channels yet, at all other times, they don't have the capacity according to them (VM).....
Maybe this is why we haven't seen any new HD channels for a while. Perhaps we can expect a wave of HD channel additions after the Olympics? Can't say I'm too interested in the Olympics myself, though a British football team will be interesting. Still coverage sounds great for those who will be glued to the Olympics.

zantarous 18-04-2012 23:38
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Let's hope this draws a line under the "no capacity" argument in future.

Horizon 19-04-2012 00:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35415872)
Let's hope this draws a line under the "no capacity" argument in future.
Indeed, but vm still peddle this line which I find incredibly irritating.

I actually spoke to Berkett 5 weeks ago and he still maintained this was the reason for lack of channels, although when pressed he did add that vm are "selective" in what they choose and "why don't vm have the same amount of channels as sky" was a common question he was asked, he said.

They don't have the channels because they don't want to pay for them. Simple as that.

Tricky Trevor 19-04-2012 06:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35415775)
Perhaps SP you can enlighten us all.:)
Perhaps SP was referring to $ky announcing their Olympic pact with Eurosport on April 5th which was only 13 days before Virgin made yesterdays announcement,

I must admit,I was fearing the worse that there would be no Eurosport 3D. I ought to take a leaf out of your book Den and be more positive/optomistic ;):)

RichardCoulter 19-04-2012 08:50
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It is believed that Canis Media have been appointed to sell the Sky EPG slot for PSB.

It is likely that it will also be removed from VM.

muppetman11 19-04-2012 09:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35415947)
It is believed that Canis Media have been appointed to sell the Sky EPG slot for PSB.

It is likely that it will also be removed from VM.
I take it your referring to this
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...85&postcount=6

RichardCoulter 19-04-2012 10:23
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Yes, sounds like the same rumour that I was told last night. I can't name the source, so deliberately phrased the info loosely, as I am unable to verify it.

I don't believe the DS poster is correct though about his idea that it may just be a change of genre, as this would not free up a SD EPG slot.

I guess it is coming off VM as there wouldn't be enough viewers without the satellite viewers.

Is it FTA on Sky? If so, is it on Freesat?

If it is a pay channel, I suppose they won't stay on VM for similar reasons to Current TV.

Alan Fry 19-04-2012 11:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35415472)
Thats very good news and the type we have not heard for some time :)

---------- Post added at 10:24 ---------- Previous post was at 10:22 ----------

Now that the BBC is providing 48 channels for the Olympics, will this set a presedent for future sporting events, like future Olympics or even Football?

BenMcr 19-04-2012 11:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35416029)
Now that the BBC is providing 48 channels for the Olympics, will this set a presedent for future sporting events, like future Olympics or even Football?
I have a feeling this is very much a one off from the BBC due to the high profile nature of the event (and some cash from Sky possibly)

Alan Fry 19-04-2012 11:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35416034)
I have a feeling this is very much a one off from the BBC due to the high profile nature of the event (and some cash from Sky possibly)
I am think that as Sky is getting more and more sports rights they might extend their sports coverage even further like the BBC has done

denphone 19-04-2012 12:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35416029)
Thats very good news and the type we have not heard for some time :)
[
Thats because you have been away for some time Alan.;)

Alan Fry 19-04-2012 12:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416067)
Thats because you have been away for some time Alan.;)
No, they have been rather lacking in the new/better channels and servcies department :(

Media Boy UK 19-04-2012 13:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35415981)
Yes, sounds like the same rumour that I was told last night. I can't name the source, so deliberately phrased the info loosely, as I am unable to verify it.

I don't believe the DS poster is correct though about his idea that it may just be a change of genre, as this would not free up a SD EPG slot.

I guess it is coming off VM as there wouldn't be enough viewers without the satellite viewers.

Is it FTA on Sky? If so, is it on Freesat?

If it is a pay channel, I suppose they won't stay on VM for similar reasons to Current TV.
That poster works for Sky and his posts are always on the ball - maybe he know something we dont.

But I cant find an link for that story on the Canis Media web site (Web site was last updated in March 2012).

denphone 19-04-2012 13:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35416072)
No, they have been rather lacking in the new/better channels and servcies department :(
Well some people will never be happy about anything.

Chad 19-04-2012 13:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35416029)
Now that the BBC is providing 48 channels for the Olympics, will this set a presedent for future sporting events, like future Olympics or even Football?
I think it's purely down to the Olympics being in London. It's a home event and the BBC are the home broadcaster funded by the people of Britain. I don't think the BBC will offer this level of coverage for future Olympics or World Cups. If anything, the BBC will continue to reduce the amount of sport they cover:(

Alan Fry 19-04-2012 14:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35416147)
I think it's purely down to the Olympics being in London. It's a home event and the BBC are the home broadcaster funded by the people of Britain. I don't think the BBC will offer this level of coverage for future Olympics or World Cups. If anything, the BBC will continue to reduce the amount of sport they cover:(
But Sky will continue to increase theirs?

denphone 19-04-2012 14:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35416157)
But Sky will continue to increase theirs?
Well thats obvious with their bottomless pockets.:)

geordiechris 19-04-2012 15:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35416115)
That poster works for Sky and his posts are always on the ball - maybe he know something we dont.

But I cant find an link for that story on the Canis Media web site (Web site was last updated in March 2012).
It looks like the story is true, doesn't mention anything about what's happening with the channel though.

Found this MB:

http://canismedia.co.uk/a-round-up-o...on-april-2012/

denphone 19-04-2012 17:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35416251)
It looks like the story is true, doesn't mention anything about what's happening with the channel though.

Found this MB:

http://canismedia.co.uk/a-round-up-o...on-april-2012/
From what l hear through informed sources is that PBS is here to stay in the UK! and they are just thinking about moving to a different EPG slot.:)

devilincarnate 19-04-2012 17:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416307)
From what l hear through informed sources is that PBS is here to stay in the UK! and they are just thinking about moving to a different EPG slot.:)
Yes they are hoping to move down 1 per the countdown for the Olympics:D

Media Boy UK 19-04-2012 19:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416307)
From what l hear through informed sources is that PBS is here to stay in the UK! and they are just thinking about moving to a different EPG slot.:)
Maybe I have work it out (bear with me)

-If Channel 4 buys PBS slot over on Sky for More4 +2 and later 4seven.
-Then as part of the deal PBS take over Channel 4 Slot on Sky Channel 269.

Just an idea as Canis are saying:

Quote:
PBS is moving to docs making room for a new entertainment channel at 166.
http://twitter.com/#!/CanisMedia/sta...94513223036928

muppetman11 19-04-2012 19:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35416369)
Maybe I have work it out (bear with me)

-If Channel 4 buys PBS slot over on Sky for More4 +2 and later 4seven.
-Then as part of the deal PBS take over Channel 4 Slot on Sky Channel 269.

Just an idea..
Sky Channel 269 is labelled More4+2 now.

Media Boy UK 19-04-2012 19:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35416371)
Sky Channel 269 is labelled More4+2 now.
Am I right in thinking that if Channel 4 ask Sky to move More4+2 to beside all the entertainment channels it will end up at Sky Channel 291 just after Sky Arts 2 HD (SD if you have Sky HD in)

RichardCoulter 19-04-2012 20:04
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Let's hope that is the case, I don't watch it, but others may do.

Chad 19-04-2012 22:31
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Boxnation HD looks like it'll be coming soon.

Posted by Boxnation earlier today on their Facebook page:

"We're hoping for HD some time this year, hopefully sooner rather than later. We film our programmes in HD currently, so we're not too far away."

They've also openly acknowledged that they need to go to HD to take the channel to the next level. I'm sure if and when Boxnation HD launches, it'll be on both SKY and Virgin from launch.

RichardCoulter 20-04-2012 02:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35415981)
Yes, sounds like the same rumour that I was told last night. I can't name the source, so deliberately phrased the info loosely, as I am unable to verify it.

I don't believe the DS poster is correct though about his idea that it may just be a change of genre, as this would not free up a SD EPG slot.

I guess it is coming off VM as there wouldn't be enough viewers without the satellite viewers.

Is it FTA on Sky? If so, is it on Freesat?

If it is a pay channel, I suppose they won't stay on VM for similar reasons to Current TV.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35416369)
Maybe I have work it out (bear with me)

-If Channel 4 buys PBS slot over on Sky for More4 +2 and later 4seven.
-Then as part of the deal PBS take over Channel 4 Slot on Sky Channel 269.

Just an idea as Canis are saying:



http://twitter.com/#!/CanisMedia/sta...94513223036928
I think you could well be right. To answer my own question, i've since been told that PSB is pay on Sky and, therefore, not on Freesat.

I do doubt it's long term future though, it's ratings are low and, so soon after launch, they are willing to move further down the EPG in return for money.

Alan Fry 20-04-2012 12:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35416369)
Maybe I have work it out (bear with me)

-If Channel 4 buys PBS slot over on Sky for More4 +2 and later 4seven.
-Then as part of the deal PBS take over Channel 4 Slot on Sky Channel 269.

Just an idea as Canis are saying:



http://twitter.com/#!/CanisMedia/sta...94513223036928
Why is the More4 +2 on the Lifestyle section, when More4 is on the Entertainment section?

---------- Post added at 11:40 ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35416482)
Boxnation HD looks like it'll be coming soon.

Posted by Boxnation earlier today on their Facebook page:

"We're hoping for HD some time this year, hopefully sooner rather than later. We film our programmes in HD currently, so we're not too far away."

They've also openly acknowledged that they need to go to HD to take the channel to the next level. I'm sure if and when Boxnation HD launches, it'll be on both SKY and Virgin from launch.
I rather doubtful if VM will get Boxnation HD any time soon :(

denphone 20-04-2012 13:35
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London Marathon staying on BBC through to 2018.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...h-to-2018.html

Quote:
The BBC and the London Marathon have announced a deal that will see the annual showpiece event remain on the BBC through to 2018.

Under the new agreement, the BBC will continue as the exclusive UK broadcaster of the London Marathon on TV, radio, the internet, mobile and BBC iPlayer.

The marathon has aired on the BBC since it started on 1981, and despite recently losing other sporting events, the corporation has ensured that it retains the rights to the sporting celebration.

The deal also comes ahead of live coverage of the 2012 Virgin London Marathon, which starts at 8.30am on April 22 on BBC television, Radio 5 Live and online.

BBC director sport Barbara Slater, who has had to cope with a 15% cut in the corporation's budget for sports rights under an efficiency drive, said that the marathon is a "key part of BBC Sport's calendar".

borrissey 20-04-2012 13:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416740)
London Marathon staying on BBC through to 2018.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...h-to-2018.html
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!

Alan Fry 20-04-2012 14:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416740)
London Marathon staying on BBC through to 2018.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...h-to-2018.html
Thats is very good news from the long suffering BBC Sport Department :)

devilincarnate 20-04-2012 14:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35416756)
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!
Have you been watching "When Harry met Sally":D:D:D

Alan Fry 20-04-2012 14:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35416784)
Have you been watching "When Harry met Sally":D:D:D
I thought it was this film :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends...Benefits_(Film)

borrissey 20-04-2012 16:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35416784)
Have you been watching "When Harry met Sally":D:D:D
No Sexy Beast :)

devilincarnate 20-04-2012 17:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by borrissey (Post 35416851)
No Sexy Beast :)
Thank you for th comment (I think);)

borrissey 20-04-2012 17:24
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ha ha the film Sexy Beast :)

carlwaring 20-04-2012 17:57
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I was going to say something but decided it was too obvious :D

devilincarnate 20-04-2012 18:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35416904)
I was going to say something but decided it was too obvious :D
Makes a change for you Carl:D:D

carlwaring 20-04-2012 19:26
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Well yeah, but like I said.. too obvious ;):p:

RichardCoulter 22-04-2012 23:03
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A new cable exclusive channel for dogs called "Dog TV" is to become available on VOD.

I am assuming that this will be on VM, as, AFAIK, they are the only UK cable company with VOD.

BenMcr 22-04-2012 23:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35417908)
A new cable exclusive channel for dogs called "Dog TV" is to become available on VOD.

I am assuming that this will be on VM, as, AFAIK, they are the only UK cable company with VOD.
That would be cable in the US, not the UK

carlwaring 22-04-2012 23:14
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That's a bit woof. (Now, where's me coat :D)

RichardCoulter 22-04-2012 23:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35417910)
That would be cable in the US, not the UK
The article was on a UK show- Show Me The Money (a business programme for 'bosses and entrepreneurs' on News 24), but they didn't actually say which country they were referring to.

Thanks to HD Boy/Martine for providing this link to confirm that it is a USA venture as Ben said: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/odd/news...ines-busy.html

Programmes will be shot especially from the dogs' point of view eg the colours will be changed to match a dogs' vision. Specially written dog friendly music will also be used!

It finished an hour ago, so should soon be on the i-player if anyone's interested (it's approx 0.08:50 into the programme.)

andrewstevenson 22-04-2012 23:48
you tube update
 
Just seen the new improved YouTube on TiVo. Finially I can access all playlists and the quality is amazing. To register its better to log into your YouTube before going to www.youtube.com/activate. I was so glad to see all playlists well done virgin media

Mad Max 23-04-2012 00:17
Re: you tube update
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewstevenson (Post 35417937)
Just seen the new improved YouTube on TiVo. Finially I can access all playlists and the quality is amazing. To register its better to log into your YouTube before going to www.youtube.com/activate. I was so glad to see all playlists well done virgin media
Thats interesting, i've just recently got TiVo and im learning as i go along, so are you talking about music playlists? and if so how do i go about getting what you have?


Thanks

andrewstevenson 23-04-2012 03:05
Well you create your playlists in your main you tube then set up account then in app you will see playlists in my YouTube

mentalis 23-04-2012 08:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35417908)
A new cable exclusive channel for dogs called "Dog TV" is to become available on VOD.

I am assuming that this will be on VM, as, AFAIK, they are the only UK cable company with VOD.
How would VOD work? I could understand a linear channel that can be left on when you go to work, but VOD would mean the canine would have to use the remote to select a programme to watch.

Whilst I don't doubt they could select a programme, without opposable thumbs using the remote would be difficult, unless there was some kind of Kinect for Dogs.

richard1960 23-04-2012 08:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35417908)
A new cable exclusive channel for dogs called "Dog TV" is to become available on VOD.

I am assuming that this will be on VM, as, AFAIK, they are the only UK cable company with VOD.
First two programmes up are a consumer progamme aimed at canines called "watchdog" and a current affairs show called "wuff justice" cringe,cringe, .:D:D:LOL::Sprint:

Tricky Trevor 23-04-2012 11:59
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They also have their own quiz show called 'Winalot'.

RichardCoulter 23-04-2012 13:45
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It appears that DSO is causing problems for dog owners.

The Dogs Trust were on 'This Morning' last September, saying that some dogs were refusing to go for a walk as they wanted to carry on watching the television instead! They went on to say that this was actually contributing to rising obesity levels in dogs :shocked:

Apparently, dogs couldn't really see analogue pictures very well, because "analogue is simply a fast moving series of still images. All that the dogs could see was a flickering image- so they much prefer digital."

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...hlight=digital

BenMcr 23-04-2012 14:05
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1) Don't believe it - there is no change to how a TV displays a channel (unless you are talking about HD), just how the channel is transmitted and decoded

2) What has this got to do with 'Coming soon to Virgin TV' ?

carlwaring 23-04-2012 14:07
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Pretty sure the OP was joking, Ben :)

toby53 23-04-2012 15:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35418113)
It appears that DSO is causing problems for dog owners.

The Dogs Trust were on 'This Morning' last September, saying that some dogs were refusing to go for a walk as they wanted to carry on watching the television instead! They went on to say that this was actually contributing to rising obesity levels in dogs :shocked:

Apparently, dogs couldn't really see analogue pictures very well, because "analogue is simply a fast moving series of still images. All that the dogs could see was a flickering image- so they much prefer digital."

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...hlight=digital
All this is interesting but its a bit late for April Fool:dunce:

devilincarnate 23-04-2012 15:13
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I think that this thread has gone to the dogs:erm:

DaMac 23-04-2012 19:04
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It's the dogs -------- if you ask me. :shocking:

Tricky Trevor 23-04-2012 19:43
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Whoever thought of this channel is barking mad

jobbie8 23-04-2012 22:59
Are there no new channels coming at all?

RichardCoulter 23-04-2012 23:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35418334)
Are there no new channels coming at all?
Wasn't channel5+1 supposed to be with us now?

If cost is the issue, why not negotiate to let us have the independent ITV channels that are left that have different programming to ITV1?

How about letting some of the fledgling/minority channels on satellite onto the VM platform for free? Such channels could never afford carriage on VM anyway, so VM wouldn't be losing revenue and the channels would have a larger potential viewer base. There could be a clause that if they grew to x amount of viewers, or made x amount of profit, that sliding carriage fees would apply.

This would benefit VM customers through more choice.

A friend owned a channel in the analogue days. The channel was on satellite and he offered it to the cable companies for free. They were having none of it and wanted him to pay them to be on the platform. He refused to pay, saying that he was being generous offering them free carriage that may benefit them and their customers. Needless to say, the channel never made it to cable.

Maybe the cost to the cable companies of putting it onto the network was a factor, but, with the advent of digital, this is now much cheaper.

Quote:
Originally Posted by toby53 (Post 35418139)
All this is interesting but its a bit late for April Fool:dunce:
The article wasn't an April Fools joke, it was on TV and in the newspapers last September- not even 'silly season'!

Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35418122)
1) Don't believe it - there is no change to how a TV displays a channel (unless you are talking about HD), just how the channel is transmitted and decoded
The DS link that I linked to has some doubters too. This is double dutch to me, but these quotes might mean something to others:

"I assume they mean dogs can see progressive displays better then interlaced?

Or maybe because newer technologies are more persistent than CRT?"

"Very untrue. An frame is made of little things called pixels. When the frame is interlaced ( eg 480i like most CRT's where that did not have component ) It will show a single frame but while doing this. It goes fill line/miss line then goes back and fill. Progressive Goes fill/fill.

Now I don't even know if are current broadcast are progressive I know HD is not. So really there is nothing that can make a dog see any better. The only difference being higher bit rates and some cases higher resolution meaning more pixels meaning better quality.

My dalmatian always enjoyed TV no matter the quality. He would also always choose a run over TV any day."

denphone 24-04-2012 06:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35418334)
Are there no new channels coming at all?
Where there is doom there is always hope.;)

nstokes 24-04-2012 09:18
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Any new channels news? Its really quiet in here at mo

denphone 24-04-2012 09:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35418396)
Any new channels news? Its really quiet in here at mo
Nothing forthcoming at the moment Mr Stokes.:)

RichardCoulter 24-04-2012 09:53
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When did they say that Channel 5 +1 was starting? IIRC it was about now.

nstokes 24-04-2012 09:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35418398)
Nothing forthcoming at the moment Mr Stokes.:)
Oh well at least us Sky people have had some channels launches :D in all seriousness its not good at mo, im sure April was the month to wait for VM news

muppetman11 24-04-2012 11:36
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One to launch on Cable and Sky at some point is Alibi HD , I believe July was rumoured. :)

denphone 24-04-2012 11:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35418437)
One to launch on Cable and Sky at some point is Alibi HD , I believe July was rumoured. :)
Its always nice to have such optimism this time of the morning MM.:)

muppetman11 24-04-2012 12:16
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35418443)
Its always nice to have such optimism this time of the morning MM.:)
No need for optimism Den already announced :)

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...-fee-21b7.aspx

Hugh 24-04-2012 13:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35418412)
When did they say that Channel 5 +1 was starting? IIRC it was about now.
Didn't you ask that only four posts / ten hours before?

Are you having a 'senior' moment? ;)

pk1 24-04-2012 13:56
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Does anyone think some new channels will be announced after tomorrows Q1 update?

Itshim 24-04-2012 14:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35418493)
Does anyone think some new channels will be announced after tomorrows Q1 update?

NO :)

pk1 24-04-2012 14:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35418498)
NO :)
:LOL:

denphone 24-04-2012 14:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35418498)
NO :)
Itshim's pessimism know no bounds it seems.:)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35418499)
:LOL:
Come on pk1 things are not that bad.:)

Media Boy UK 24-04-2012 15:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35418412)
When did they say that Channel 5 +1 was starting? IIRC it was about now.
I was told by an insider in January 2012 that Channel 5 +1 was set to launch on Virgin TV by April 2012.

But I have not seen anything on any new channels coming in the last two months.

braysoj1 24-04-2012 15:53
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we need channel 5+1 to come

Media Boy UK 24-04-2012 15:55
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pk1 (Post 35418493)
Does anyone think some new channels will be announced after tomorrows Q1 update?
At time of posting my insiders have not confirmed anything that Virgin Media will announced tomorrow at 7am UK Time.

Hugh 24-04-2012 15:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35418556)
we need channel 5+1 to come
Want, perhaps - need, not so sure.....;)

(I need sustenance and accommodation, I want a Ferrari..... :D)

Lew 24-04-2012 16:17
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35418556)
we need channel 5+1 to come
While I do use the +1 channels quite a lot I'm personally not losing any sleep over the lack of Channel 5+1 as I honestly can't even remember the last time I watched anything on Channel 5 (it was probably Major League Baseball which shows just how long ago it was).

Mad Max 24-04-2012 16:35
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Why all the clamber over new channels? what are you wanting exactly? imo there's far too many +this and +that ***** as there is, we should be asking for quality not quantity, i'd like to see us getting all the sports channels in HD and would also like Sky Atlantic, i'm pretty sure the majority of viewers only watch a handful of channels as it is.

pk1 24-04-2012 16:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35418557)
At time of posting my insiders have not confirmed anything that Virgin Media will announced tomorrow at 7am UK Time.
Thanks MB

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35418522)
Itshim's pessimism know no bounds it seems.:)

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Come on pk1 things are not that bad.:)
No they are not, but one can hope :)

Itshim 24-04-2012 17:22
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35418522)
Itshim's pessimism know no bounds it seems.:)

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Come on pk1 things are not that bad.:)

While you can be sighted as an example of "hope over experience":)

gba93 24-04-2012 17:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35418589)
While you can be sighted as an example of "hope over experience":)
Happiness brought on by hope or depression brought on by pessimism - I know which I'd rather have :)

denphone 24-04-2012 17:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35418589)
While you can be sighted as an example of "hope over experience":)
“I find your lack of faith disturbing.” Itshim as always in motion is the future.:)

borrissey 24-04-2012 18:47
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I rarely use the +1 channels cause there not in HD.

devilincarnate 24-04-2012 19:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35418558)
I want a Ferrari..... :D)
You could borrow one of mine Mate;)

broadbandking 24-04-2012 19:39
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I would love too see the Universal HD channel come VM, I think the channel front has been rather quiet lately but I suppose they are concerating on the BB speed uplift.

devilincarnate 24-04-2012 19:51
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But not this one.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...0_GTO_34_2.jpg

kop32 24-04-2012 19:58
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35418556)
we need channel 5+1 to come
Why??:confused:

RichardCoulter 24-04-2012 20:36
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I would find Channel5 +1 useful during recording clashes, which sometimes occur at peak time.

braysoj1 24-04-2012 23:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kop32 (Post 35418666)
Why??:confused:
because some programs are on at 8pm and channel 5 have some good shows on and i miss them when thee on im recording a few programs

Itshim 25-04-2012 10:26
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35418685)
I would find Channel5 +1 useful during recording clashes, which sometimes occur at peak time.
I would welcome it as well , having said that I manage to find most things on 5* or 5 USA or even a straight repeat the same week - "Once upon a time" is a case in point & I think CSI is on twice a week as well:)

RichardCoulter 25-04-2012 14:32
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Apparently, we will be getting the Eurosport 3D channel from 27 July 2012.

denphone 25-04-2012 14:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35418987)
Apparently, we will be getting the Eurosport 3D channel from 27 July 2012.
l am afraid that 3D holds no interest to me as in my mind its just totally over-rated and just a fad that will last for a short period before dying out in time due to two things which are the lack of mainstream takeup in this Technology and also rather ominously the lack of 3D content.

RichardCoulter 25-04-2012 15:03
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I't's the chicken and egg situation isn't it. People won't buy 3D TV's until the content is there, but broadcasters won't invest in 3D until the viewer base is there.

I think it will eventually become a limited use gimmick that most TV'S will have by default.

Itshim 25-04-2012 15:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35419002)
I't's the chicken and egg situation isn't it. People won't buy 3D TV's until the content is there, but broadcasters won't invest in 3D until the viewer base is there.

I think it will eventually become a limited use gimmick that most TV'S will have by default.
Sounds about right, cannot see me going for one unless by default:D

dazed&confused 25-04-2012 17:59
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The growth in 3D sets is being fueled by blu-ray discs not TV content.
Sales of both TV capable sets and discs are set to increase rapidly over the next couple of years.
Sky are showing more & more in 3D, so Virgin need as usual to catch up.
3D coming soon :D:D

alwaysabear 25-04-2012 18:31
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The way things are going I think we will all end up with 3D capable TV's by default when we buy a new model.


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