[lemarsh]

Had Sky+ for about 3 years, before changing to V+ late last year.

Most of the 'features' have been mentioned. The V+ is slower, but as said, not that slow (although sometimes it can take 5 or 6 seconds to change channels, which at the times seem like ages).

My biggest reason for V+ is that Virgin own the box - if it fails, you get a replacement. If the Sky+ box fails (which mine was beginning to on a regular basis - failed recordings etc) you have to pay for a new one.

Also, although not '+' related, the cost for me is lower with Virgin (XL, L Broadband & telephone = £36) than the equivalent with Sky/BT. Setanta being free is a bonus.

Overall, much prefer V+ - just hope they sort out some more HD channels (plus Sky giving them the Red Button on Sky Sports would mean I would take that up as well).