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MalteseFalcon 21-10-2013 14:57

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

theone2k10 21-10-2013 15:02

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35634783)
If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

I'd imagine your exsisting subscription would be ok as it'd be a bit unfair to charge people twice.

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I shall be joining the darkside from tomorrow due to a offer i got from sky 12 months half price. I'm using it just for movies and sport and still keeping vm for my basic tv.

paultrademark 21-10-2013 15:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35634783)
If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?

I reckon there will be a free trial similar to Spotify, and then after that the billing gets done by VM to the 3rd party as the accounts will be linked.

On a side note, I had the 6 months free Spotify last year but never subscribed after it, and checked it in MVM the other day and managed to subscribe to another 3 months free so perhaps worth checking :)

Media Boy UK 21-10-2013 15:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
New Channel Rumour:

Chello media/CBS are rumoured as looking to launch a HD channel. It will combine the best of Horror Channel, CBS Reality, CBS Drama and CBS Action into one channel in glorious HD.

gemma307 21-10-2013 15:27

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35634764)
when it was free last time didn't watch a film on picturebox.

Selection on offer made me want to :zzz: , Watched TCM more often

Nelgy 21-10-2013 15:29

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
I will not be paying £6 per month for Netflix as I already pay enough for VIP package!!! Its about time VM pulled the finger out and tried to make the package more appealing. They appear lately to have been concentrating their efforts soley on promoting the XL package !!!!

Chad 21-10-2013 15:35

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35634785)
I shall be joining the darkside from tomorrow due to a offer i got from sky 12 months half price. I'm using it just for movies and sport and still keeping vm for my basic tv.

I've got 2 months left of my 50% off deal. I must admit if you are looking to save some pennies each month, the 50% off deal for a year is simply outstanding value. You've got to go where the value is.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelgy (Post 35634803)
I will not be paying £6 per month for Netflix as I already pay enough for VIP package!!! Its about time VM pulled the finger out and tried to make the package more appealing. They appear lately to have been concentrating their efforts soley on promoting the XL package !!!!

My understanding is Virgin will soon shake up the packages to make them more appealing.

dodo1 21-10-2013 15:36

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Any more information on the epg changes?

Media Boy UK 21-10-2013 15:38

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dodo1 (Post 35634806)
Any more information on the epg changes?

I have not seen any more info in the last two weeks.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35634804)
My understanding is Virgin will soon shake up the packages to make them more appealing.

All I know is some channels may move to the M+ Package.

jj20x 21-10-2013 15:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by dodo1 (Post 35634806)
Any more information on the epg changes?

It can't be too far away, there's not many entertainment slots left and most of the existing ones are probably reserved for specific channels.

Chad 21-10-2013 15:46

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
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Originally Posted by gemma307 (Post 35634802)
Selection on offer made me want to :zzz: , Watched TCM more often

Got to agree. I've always found Picturebox to be a total waste of time and money. There is better movies to watch free on TV over the next 7 days on the likes of ITV2, Film4 and Channel 4.

passingbat 21-10-2013 15:47

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35634783)
If you already subscribe to Netflix, do you need to subscribe again or will it be OK with existing subscriptions?


People on the trial have to log in with their existing subscriptions to access Netflix (or join if not a member) so you won't need separate subscriptions.

MutleyF 21-10-2013 15:59

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !

Be much better if they are to charge to have a reduced fee. I am expecting my XL package to increase next year anyway

city3000 21-10-2013 16:08

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35634820)
In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !

Be much better if they are to charge to have a reduced fee. I am expecting my XL package to increase next year anyway

Totally agree with that, I don't have a Tivo box and as things stand have no plan to get one. If I wanted Netflix I could get it on my PS3, if it were to come in the XL package it would peak my interest in getting a Tivo box but otherwise I don't think I would pay for it.

passingbat 21-10-2013 16:10

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35634820)
In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !


I agree. I have said several times that I can't understand why someone who wants Netflix is waiting for it to be added to Tivo, especially as it has been a very long wait. Boxes such as the WD TV Live, are actually better for Netflix in that you can get other Regions on them. So unless their is a discounted price, then it is not a USP.


However some people do like the convenience of everything in one box, so it will be an added value convenience rather than a USP. And there is nothing wrong with added value convenience. The fact that Netflix titles will be included in any Tivo search is another nice feature.


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