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Re: Virgin V Sky
Some significant differences from my point of view;
With VM, on demand TV rocks. Sky's offering is pitiful by comparison.
With Sky you own the box, VM retain ownership so have to repair/replace busted boxes. (although the threat to leave can sometimes persuade Sky to waive the approx £70 repair bill)
Sky don't share the red button technology with VM so some of their offerings aren't actually available to VM customers even if you are subscribing to their Sports and Movies package.
EPG: Sky is quicker but VM has a useful mini TV screen so you can still view the TV while surfing the channel choices. (I think some of the latest Sky HD STBs have that facility too.)
VM is less susceptible to weather interference.
Don't know if this is just me but when archiving stuff from Sky+ you had to view it. With VM you can archive from V+ and still view and record from other channels.
HD: Sky still retain exclusivity for their own stuff so better than VM, particulary if movies and football is your thing (although they do charge extra)
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