[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Downloads

If you choose to compare apples with pears yes.

The VIP pack can't be matched with Sky in my area? A

Apples with apples but you just don't have the tree in your back yard.

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Originally Posted by Blackie

You ought to try reading the contributions to the thread before reposting something that's already been dismissed as rubbish.

Drop the attitude, there's no need for it here.

You said:

I've never heard of SKY running a £36.00 package.

.....and I pointed to it. That's a SKY package for £36.00, is it not?

Originally Posted by Blackie

That Sky package comes to a monthly total of £47.00 when the BT line rental of £11.00 is included. However, if you'd like to have the Sky services installed for £36.00, good luck with using the Talk Unlimited & Max BB features without a telephone line.

And how much is the equivalent with VM?

10 Mbit BB
Unlimited Phone
XL TV pack?

I can't actually see a package to match it on the Virgin site. Sky say it's £80.50 a month - is there a package that included the top TV, phone and BB?

AFAIK it's the VIP package that includes other things too for £85

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

I have to admit, I was comparing specs. Admittedly, that is like saying "My Ferrari does 200MPH, where as your BMW does 160" and ignoring the fact that neither speed is legally achievable unless you have enough private land.

again it's like the HD box, no point paying for the extra if you'll never use it. Other than to say "I've got the latest/biggest/best" and if that's what someone into then price really isn't an issue.

But, the fact remains that with 160 Gig of usable space, you have around 80 hours of storage should you need it. Admittedly, that's more useful for (say) a family of four than it is for one or two people, but it's there.

True

In fairness though, they don't charge for BBCHD, so they are correct...

I think they'd have a cheek charging for only one HD channel.