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Itshim 26-06-2012 14:42

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
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Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35446383)
I'm assuming that was intentional ;)


Yes it will. This is one of the nice things about Tivo and something that I do not think either the V+ or Sky+ do.

ETA:

To clarify... any SLs on the original, SD, channel or it's +1 will be fine. You will, of course, have to manually re-create any SLs if you want them on the HD variant.

Thank you can not say that HD is of any interest to me. TV is only 32" so really can not see the difference.
The Fact That TiVo can do this is a plus point, which makes a change ! However if you know ( and thats a BIG if) its no a real problem :p:

Media Boy UK 26-06-2012 15:13

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Launch times for new channels confrimed.

Info from V+.
-Q will close at 6am next Tuesday - Box TV will broadcast ''Tellyshopping'' from 6am to 5pm - Then Heat TV will launch at 5pm on Virgin Channel 338.
-Ailbi HD will launch at 7am on Channel 131 next Tuesday.

Info from Radio Times.
-4seven will launch on Virgin Channel 195 next Wednesday at 7pm to 5am then everyday from around 9am to 5am.

carlwaring 26-06-2012 15:36

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35446465)
Thank you can not say that HD is of any interest to me. TV is only 32" so really can not see the difference.

Mine's only a 37" and I can tell the difference; even with my bad eyesight!

Not that I care much myself either. I wouldn't not watch something just because it wasn't in HD :)

Itshim 26-06-2012 15:41

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35446505)
Mine's only a 37" and I can tell the difference; even with my bad eyesight!

Not that I care much myself either. I wouldn't not watch something just because it wasn't in HD :)

We as a family can not see the difference -The TV can`t be that good,Unless its just plain poor ! ( its an LG by the way)

carlwaring 26-06-2012 15:47

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Have you actually tried HD? Is your TV "full HD" capable?

dilli-theclaw 26-06-2012 15:50

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35446521)
Have you actually tried HD? Is your TV "full HD" capable?

His TV only needs to be HD ready for HDTV on VM - as nothing is broadcast in 1080p from VM. At least the last time I checked.

Of course that's only for TV.

carlwaring 26-06-2012 16:07

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Oh, right. Yeah. Of course. My mistook :blush:

piquet41 26-06-2012 16:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Hi. Rather than start a "Wimbledon" thread, does anyone know if its the BBCs' decision to only be showing 4streams this year instead of 6?

Thanks.

denphone 26-06-2012 16:48

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by piquet41 (Post 35446560)
Hi. Rather than start a "Wimbledon" thread, does anyone know if its the BBCs' decision to only be showing 4streams this year instead of 6?

Thanks.

Right now the TiVo has 6 streams and the stream from BBC 1.

Itshim 26-06-2012 17:24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by carlwaring (Post 35446521)
Have you actually tried HD? Is your TV "full HD" capable?


I have seen the later post , still you would have to explain that one to me. So in answer to your question.Leaving aside the later post . I have no idea what you are saying :(

Media Boy UK 26-06-2012 17:31

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by piquet41 (Post 35446560)
Hi. Rather than start a "Wimbledon" thread, does anyone know if its the BBCs' decision to only be showing 4streams this year instead of 6?

Thanks.

It down to BBC I think.

In 2013 it will only be ONE stream for viewers not using TiVo.

piquet41 26-06-2012 17:43

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35446569)
Right now the TiVo has 6 streams and the stream from BBC 1.

Ok then thanks. So I guess its VM who are choosing to only show 4 streams via the V+HD box is it? when you are still receiving 6 via TiVo.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35446600)
It down to BBC I think.

In 2013 it will only be ONE stream for viewers not using TiVo.

Again MB that will be VMs choosing will it or the BBC? Seems were getting penalised for not have TiVo (again)

Media Boy UK 26-06-2012 17:51

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by piquet41 (Post 35446609)
Ok then thanks. So I guess its VM who are choosing to only show 4 streams via the V+HD box is it? when you are still receiving 6 via TiVo.

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Again MB that will be VMs choosing will it or the BBC? Seems were getting penalised for not have TiVo (again)

Sky are only broadcasting 4 streams as well.

Info from BBC Sports web site:

Quote:

And the BBC Red Button will offer an alternative match on Freeview, up to four streams on Satellite, Cable and Freesat, plus a highlights service and replays of Today at Wimbledon.
Link not working on this post see post 1320 for link.

MalteseFalcon 26-06-2012 17:53

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.
 
Some things you can see the difference between HD and SD. Golf for instance, you can all the contours on the course. And wildlife programmes are great in HD as well.

Media Boy UK 26-06-2012 17:59

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/16660418

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Quote:

Originally Posted by piquet41 (Post 35446609)
Again MB that will be VMs choosing will it or the BBC? Seems were getting penalised for not have TiVo (again)

You will need to ask an Virgin worker that.

But I do know that BBC are cutting the Red Button streams on Virgin (For viewers not on TiVo) and Sky down to one stream soon - After August 10th.


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