What people want on Virgin TV
 

So what do you want???

Re: What people want on Virgin tv.
 

I want Virgin to keep up the good work - the last year has seen the introduction of it's critically acclaimed set top box, a whole host of new channels at no extra cost, additional on demand content and the promise of further improvements. It's all good as far as I'm concerned.

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l will second that.

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I suppose more channels and more VOD on Virgin TV

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I want Multi-room streaming to be enabled on Tivo!! ;)

It's the only biggie I'm waiting on, reminders & red button really dont bother me.

Would also have loved Sky F1 available on XL (the VM equivalent of Sky basics +Hd which get it on Sky), however realise this was certainly out of VM's control so not their fault (still dissapointed thought!)

On the whole - happy :)

Re: What people want on Virgin tv.
 

More news channels

ITV channels in HD

Reminders and red button on TIVO :)

Multi-room TIVO streaming doesn't interest me

IOS App for TIVO

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The ability to set up series link by Series number
Parental Control master switch

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Red button on TIVO

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Red button & reminders On Tivo

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Seconded.

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Improved TIVO STB!

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CableCARD.

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You Tube on tivo to go back to how it was, I don't like the new version

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

More Heavy Metal as the amount of it is worse than one of Lady Ga Ga's songs

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Unfortunatly they are never going to allow that :(

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Everyone avoiding saying Sky Atlantic :D

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It's a swear word on here :D

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Free change of TV box for the HD one which is now their "standard" box.

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Especially in front of my lord and master.:D

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Have you seen those new Ceton boxes? Intergrated Blu-ray drives, mobile and tablet apps...

So annoying.

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:clap::clap::clap:

I will second that one mate.:)

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For me ITV HD channels (mainly for the sport on ITV 4 including the IPL ) and Red Button and reminders on TiVo please.:)

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More 3D content and more apps on Tivo

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Yes what has happened to the hundreds of apps we are supposed to be getting this year.

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Thank you I will now take a bow:erm:

I want this as well:)

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We are only in January there are still quite a few months to go Den:erm:

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Yes l know but we seemed to have lost two apps already in January :)

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Den please re-read what you said before :erm:

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Yes l must double check before l post next time.:)

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Hi
More news channels NHK TV
France 24
Argos shopping channel
set reminder button like sky has

is virgin going to keep the current tv channel sky are going to close it

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Not sure but glad we have got Current Tv on demand (2 programme's)

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Just noticed that. It's in More On Demand, Free TV. When did that launch?

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MMVII

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Ive noticed with virgin is what we want and what we get are 2 totally different thing...its like doing this :banghead:

I just want virgin to listen to there customers.:)

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At the risk of going back on my earlier post saying I wanted for nothing, I would like ALL the OD content to show their expiry dates on TiVo. It's a little bit annoying finding things you like but not knowing how long you've got to watch them without checking on the V+ box in the other room - and as soon as multi-room streaming is activated we're going to become an all TiVo house so will no longer have that option.

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I agree.

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A channel lineup like Sky's , more channels in HD.

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Well apart from Sky Atlantic l think most people are happy with their selection of channels but of course it would be nice to have a few more channels either in SD or HD and l have no doubt they will arrive in due time.

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Yes I'd like to see ESPNA HD ,Sky Atlantic HD , Sky Sports 3,4 F1 HD , ITV 2,3,4 HD , Disney Cinemagic HD , Sky Sports News HD , Sky News HD , Nat Geo Wild HD and Universal HD nearly as big a list as Alan Frys :D

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Granted we have not got these channels in HD yet but we still have all of them in SD apart from Sky Atlantic and yes its nice know you have acquainted yourself with Alan and one hopes it is a friendship that will prosper and flower.:luv::D:D

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I would like to have More HD and 3D channels

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That a biggie for me. Why the delay?

Sky Atlantic.

Netflix and Lovefilm plus any other good video/music streaming subscription services (not interested in PPV).

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Seconded.:tu:

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I think they're going to charge people for it. Not the service but the installation. TiVo over here is much less do-it-yourself like the US (go to US Currys for it, transfers shows to your PC, etc) so they're probably setting up some you pay £30 we run a very long ethernet cable deal.

Not that you couldn't just do that yourself, but I imagine there are quite a few people who would rather get someone in or would need someone in.

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What ? Do you want a 6 tuner TiVo box ?

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Do not forget more storge space, TIVO in the USA are doing a quad tuners, 2TB STB with direct steaming from Netflex and QWERTY remote, can VM do a STB like this one!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/t...rage-to-retai/

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

Go and buy one then.

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TIVO do not have Virgin Media capabile version!

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I'll second this. The HD gap is getting too large in my opinion and will be the reason I leave TiVo behind.

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The US slide remote works on Virgin Media's TiVo. Fact.

Here is some info.
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...highlight/true

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

Well thats called freedom of choice and everybody is entitled to go where they think their needs are suited most.:)

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The ones in bold are being withheld for sure. I am sure the non BSkyB owned HD channels will come this year.

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Once multiroom streaming is enabled you could have 2tb of storage and 6 tuners, or even 3tb and 9 tuners.

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And that sounds wonderful.:drool::drool::drool:

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Yes. Yes it does.

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I'm sure I said that myself last year.... :(

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Last year Virgin Media mainly focused on TiVo. Also Virgin Media have said they have a path to grow to 80 HD channels in less than 2 years.

Also i have been told they are on track to deliver that.

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To be fair the HD channel selection on VM is far better then a couple of years ago.

I am sure more will arrive this year though who knows what.

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They also promised a TiVo iPad app by the end of 2011 & 100's of TiVo apps within a year of launch.

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/

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They are spending thousands and thousands of pounds upgrading the TV system so they have the capacity for 80 HD channels. Why else would they spend money on doing that and not get more HD channels ?

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l have said before and will say it again that 2011 was the year for the tivo rollout and l expect this year the flesh will be added to the bone with many many good things yet to come so people just need to be a bit more patient because the future's very bright.

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Well said. :clap::clap::clap::clap:

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You could waiting a while for the one in bold IMO. Full red button service on TiVo this quarter. Will we see a QVC red button app this quarter :D ?

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Are you being serious or is that meant to be a joke ?

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

Sky Atlantic, preferably in HD please. And in time for the new seasons of Mad Men and Game of Thrones this Spring.

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I'm not doubting that they'll have the capacity for 80 HD channels in another 2 years. My doubts are cast when it comes to VM closing the deal and successfully negotiate the terms in order for them to be able to carry that many HD channels. At the moment I've got 36 HD channels on my TiVo box but Sky have access to 55.

So even if VM manage to hit their 80 HD channel target I'd be willing to bet that Sky would have also expanded their HD line up to include way more than 80.

Let's face it, if they're unable to release 1 single mobile app on time, what are the chances of them being able to release another 44 HD channels in a timely manner?

That's a good point and VM have really been pushing TiVo this year which only leaves me even more dissapointed that the couldn't keep to the release schedule of the all singing & dancing iPad app! :(

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Release schedules are never a exact science

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NetFlix, and fix apps already on TiVo.

US TiVo has netflix, virgin must have known netflix was coming to uk eventually, why not have them start work on that app earlier? makes sense to me, anyway.

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Very true, denphone. :)

I do still stand by my point though, they've had a year to to get the iPad app out and couldn't even manage that. In that time Sky have release 4 brand new iPad apps in addition to making a significant UI overhaul to their flagship Sky+ app!

The story is the same when it comes to HD channels also I'm afraid; Virgin always lagging behind. :(

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from what i saw on official forum, isnt it true now that even tho they removed support for non-virgin apps on phones and that theres still no official ones for everyone to use? because if so, that's stupid.

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Maybe they were getting Support calls for non supported devices :shrug:

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:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:


Exactly what i am waiting for.

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I would love Sky 3D to appear.

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Not interested in that overrated fad but everybody to their own.

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I would like more internet radio so i could listen to my kind of music (which is not played in the mainstream) like this

http://metalysedradio.blogspot.com/2...sed-radio.html

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

Got to agree with you there Devil I have an Internet radio app on my TV and the choices are amazing with a wide variety of music from all over the world.

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Did you listen to the link i posted:erm:

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I did "Death Metal" not quite my thing but not bad.:)

I also agree an internet radio app would be a good thing on VM TV.

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l agree.

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Yes an internet radio app would be great

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Yes LOL :D each to their own :D

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This is easy listening for me:D like Cliff is for some peeps

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You would love this one on VM TV internet radio Devil.:D:D:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px7ilisAGj0

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggggggggggggggggg gggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

LOL :D:D:D:D:D

Thats putting it mildly even with "devil" in the title.;)

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I'am a good boy me:erm:

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Trouble is the devils in the detail.:D

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Vice Versa with me mate:D

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Are you saying that Current TV On Demand content (On Demand -> More On Demand -> More Free TV -> Current TV) has been available on VM since 2007?

The Current TV channel launched on VM in January 2007 but I don't think that there was any On Demand content back then!

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It was introduced before 2007;)

http://digital-lifestyles.info/2005/...est-broadband/

Regards

John

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Telewest branding.

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i wouldnt expect sky goign much beyond 60-65 hd channels just now, astra 1n went into service oct-nov last year but it is only to provide addiotnal spot beam capicty and to allow the hsut down of astra 2d which is at the end of it life, astra 2f launches middle this year and astra 2e begining of next year once there in place you can expect sky and broadcaster to be expanding htere hd and 3d channels until then i wouldnt hold oyur breath on many sky hd channel launches virign could catch them up and then keep up with them there after if they can get the deals done quick enough when channesl are goign to launch

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:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Aren't Sky Sports F1 HD , TCM HD , Animal Planet HD already announced.
http://corporate.sky.com/documents/p...sentation_1011

Both companies will be keen to extend their HD offerings as the consumer seems to be demanding the superior format more and more.

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

The master strikes back.:D

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Thanks for the info, interesting stuff indeed. :)

Do you know how many satellites do Sky currently have in service?

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Interesting but factually incorrect , Astra 1N was deployed to 28.2 E to offer interim capacity with a UK spot beam until Astra 2F is launched in Q4 2012 to replace it which will then see Astra 1N locate to 19.2 E. Anyway back to VM and what people want :D

Re: What people want on Virgin TV
 

offer 6 month contracts !

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how many hd channesl are on sky jsut now? about 55 so that room for abotu 10 with current capicty on teh sattiletes themself

and even if a channel is annouced unless it got a launch date then it means nothing, there beena few chanenslr ecently annocuing new channesl and then decide not to either because of the encomic climate or because or capicty problem on teh satillete themself

sky will still be launching new hd channesl i was merely pointing out that dnt expect loads any time soon there also more 4 hd which is to go onto astra n1 for fta and few others but that is it a few not laods not until end of 2013/2014 will we see sky surging ahead when tehre laods more capity up in the skys

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sky own ) of them sky rents space like all other broadcasters

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i did meant it was temporary until astra 2f and 2e get up there to replace the old birds and ot provide the some extra capicty for fta channels launches like mving ch5 bougt to fta and few other like e4hd and itv 1 hd regions and soon to be bbc 1 rehd regions

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Where an earth have you got the info they only have space for 10 from ?

What capacity problem ? :confused:

How do you know what any platform has in mind for the future ?

SES Astra I'm well aware

So now there is extra capacity :confused:

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They found a USB stick and plugged it in.

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l suspect the great Muppetman supplied them with one.:D:D

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astra 1n is giving extra capicty, where do i get my info for a extra 10, it is rough guess based on teh transponders available and ses astra have already said there is capity problems hence why 1n is there fora temporary mission to provide the extra capity foa temporay measure, but the extra transponder for 1n have bene rrented by most of the fta broadcaster to release more fta channels ie like channel 5 boquet and giving the likes of ch4 hd a better signal, of course the old transponders could be used but part of thereason for them switching was because the signal form eurobird isnt strong and 2d is at end of life and full

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Thanks for clarifying that there is extra capacity with the arrival of Astra 1N ;) no issues then is there anyway as VM is cable lets get back to that ;)

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I would agree!

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Do you think that we will be getting all the Non-BSkyB Hds channels like:

Cartoon Network HD, Disney Channel HD, Disney Cinemagic HD, Disney XD HD, ESPN America HD, ITV2/3/4 HD, NHK World HD and Universal Channel HD?