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alwaysabear 17-11-2010 22:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35123706)
That's one ugly looking box, doesn't look very premium, trust the Americans to come up with something like this. It looks like they've done away with the LCD, for channel number/clock, all other cable boxes have.
It does seem to be different in style to the one shown on the VM website. I also find it strange there is no LCD display for channels etc!

BenMcr 17-11-2010 22:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35123737)
I also find it strange there is no LCD display for channels etc!
Probably because TiVo pulls the content from wherever it needs to, what channel it's on becomes less relevent.

HD addicted 17-11-2010 22:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35123690)
It is illegal for someone to sell a Virgin box as it is the property of Virgin and it will NOT work as it is paired to your card subscription.

The only way to get 1 is via Virgin. :)
You didint understand me... You can buy a TiVO box even on tivo site or even ebay if you want to... ?

---------- Post added at 21:59 ---------- Previous post was at 21:57 ----------

[QUOTE=indie1982;35123695]If only it was illegal to not read the OP properly...

To answer the question, the TiVo boxes that used to be available in the UK didn't integrate with cable networks, they just had an input and a free to air terrestrial tuner.

You could connect a cable box or a Sky box to it and record that input but the guide only handles the free to air signal. So you would still need a VM box to get the cable channels but you could watch them via the TiVo box.

The new TiVo box has integrated cable tuners so you'll only need the one box but as always you'll only be able to get it from VM.[COLOR="Silver"]

OK cheers mate! Clear now.

pigpen 17-11-2010 23:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35123737)
I also find it strange there is no LCD display for channels etc!
The less lights the better! The SA V+ box I have at the moment is insane in standby mode, I've had to cover the buttons with card so it doesn't look like Blackpool Illuminations at night when I'm trying to sleep. I've always felt the channel display cheapened the boxes look anyway.

And I think it looks okay, its a similar style to the V HD and 50 Meg modems by the looks of it.

mattboothers 17-11-2010 23:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by pigpen (Post 35123780)
The less lights the better! The SA V+ box I have at the moment is insane in standby mode, I've had to cover the buttons with card so it doesn't look like Blackpool Illuminations at night when I'm trying to sleep. I've always felt the channel display cheapened the boxes look anyway.

And I think it looks okay, its a similar style to the V HD and 50 Meg modems by the looks of it.
I got used to that :D

HDFootyMan 18-11-2010 00:05
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35123737)
It does seem to be different in style to the one shown on the VM website. I also find it strange there is no LCD display for channels etc!
With the increasing number of DOGs on channels (for better or worse), that's won't be an huge issue.

TheDon 18-11-2010 00:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35123737)
It does seem to be different in style to the one shown on the VM website. I also find it strange there is no LCD display for channels etc!
It looks pretty much exactly the same as the one on the VM website.
The shape, layout of the front, it's all the same.

Stewie_Griffin 18-11-2010 00:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by nn012 (Post 35123706)
That's one ugly looking box, doesn't look very premium, trust the Americans to come up with something like this. It looks like they've done away with the LCD, for channel number/clock, all other cable boxes have.
No LED screen, this is due to the TiVo firmware. error messages will be displayed on screen and by a light sequence. and remember, the box is built by cisco :) based on the new VHD and 50Mb modem

amarkr 18-11-2010 00:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35123737)
It does seem to be different in style to the one shown on the VM website. I also find it strange there is no LCD display for channels etc!
I thought that when I first saw it - but looking again at the VM picture, I think it is the same. They have taken a three-quarter length shot from the left hand side, so the bit peaking out under the sheet nearest the camera is the side of the box and not the front.

Media Boy UK 18-11-2010 00:45
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
As this month Virgin Media bills comes in here is some info on new prices for the Asian package on Virgin TV

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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to cut some Asia Package from December 1st.

Name of Pack - Old Price - New Price - (Changes)
Asian Bundle - £10.00 - £10.00 - (No Change)
SET Channels Bundle - £13.00 - £4.95 - (Reduced by £8.05)
Zee Channels Bundle - £13.00 - £7.95 - (Reduced by £5.05)
Star Channels Bundle - £13.00 - £7.95 - (Reduced by £5.05)
Alpha Zee Channels Bundle - £16.00 - £7.95 (Reduced by £8.05)

Hiroki 18-11-2010 00:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
A friend in America has had a update recently to his box and I got him to youtube a few commands (less than 10 mins ago) so if virgin can capitalise on this fast menu then yes I will buy a Tivo box on release and will forgive the awkward menu!

BenMcr 18-11-2010 01:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35123807)
As this month Virgin Media bills comes in here is some info on new prices for the Asian package on Virgin TV
Just a clarification on that - there are some customers on the £24 Asian bundle, they will get the reduction to the £10 price

indie1982 18-11-2010 09:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
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Originally Posted by amarkr (Post 35123803)
I thought that when I first saw it - but looking again at the VM picture, I think it is the same. They have taken a three-quarter length shot from the left hand side, so the bit peaking out under the sheet nearest the camera is the side of the box and not the front.
Had another look, I see what you mean now!

alwaysabear 18-11-2010 09:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewie_Griffin (Post 35123798)
No LED screen, this is due to the TiVo firmware. error messages will be displayed on screen and by a light sequence. and remember, the box is built by cisco :) based on the new VHD and 50Mb modem
I have the V HD box and I am very pleased with it, so much quicker and reliable than the old boxes. I do hope they drop the Tivo software into my box, which I have seen discussed in the media.:)

Felim_Doyle 18-11-2010 10:13
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattboothers (Post 35123307)
Well it wont be tested in Oldham nothing ever does :(
Not true. I have it on good authority that the MoD always test their chemical weapons there first! :D


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