It's actually better than I was expecting after reading some posts. Changing channels could be a little quicker, but it's not too bad. Certainly much better than when I was using with a stand alone PVR. EPG is like lightning!
High Def is very good. I would probably say stunning compared to the Samsung box, but i use an external video processor anyway, so I am used to having my picture upscalled to 720/1080. I disconnected the processor (£2500 worth) to see how good the V+ box upscalled standard definition TV channels. I was extremely surprised at how well it did it, definitely an awful lot better than any SKY HD box I have personally seen.
Also got the new software on the V+ box and all of VOD as well. There is only BBC HD content in the High Definition VOD selection at the moment, but there are also menus for Ch4 HD and Bravo HD, although no content in them as yet. All other VOD content (plus more) is there as well.
Just to put the iceing on the cake, I saw in another thread about the Virgin Media VIP pack. This means I get everything I had before, plus all Sky Sports channels, plus mobile & international call plan, plus V+ box, plus second STB (Samsung), all for £1 less than I was paying before!!!
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