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Perfect Choice · 19-02-2011, 18:06

So I see the vast majority of new channels wanted are HD versions of those available on VM in SD. With the certain exception of Sky Sports 3 and 4 where the basics deal meant they will not be made available, I would not be too surprised to see most of the rest on VM in 12 months time.

New content though is much rarer to secure, Sky Atlantic is one right now with exclusive HBO content (e.g. Broadwalk Empire - not my sort of viewing but no doubt some people will like) and Premier Sports is another, I'll wait an see what VM do on those eventually.

With more HD channels this year, I will be well happy with the VM M/L/XL TV packing plus optional extras if you want them.

If you do want everything, that will always be Sky but I feel the gap will be closing and with greater OD demand content via Tivo Internet access say, VM should achieve a strategy of channel choice being less important and content choice being more relevant for the future.

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Perfect Choice cf.geek Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nottingham Services: Maxit TV, M phone, 200MB BB, V6 TIVO, Super Hub3 Posts: 701	Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I. So I see the vast majority of new channels wanted are HD versions of those available on VM in SD. With the certain exception of Sky Sports 3 and 4 where the basics deal meant they will not be made available, I would not be too surprised to see most of the rest on VM in 12 months time. New content though is much rarer to secure, Sky Atlantic is one right now with exclusive HBO content (e.g. Broadwalk Empire - not my sort of viewing but no doubt some people will like) and Premier Sports is another, I'll wait an see what VM do on those eventually. With more HD channels this year, I will be well happy with the VM M/L/XL TV packing plus optional extras if you want them. If you do want everything, that will always be Sky but I feel the gap will be closing and with greater OD demand content via Tivo Internet access say, VM should achieve a strategy of channel choice being less important and content choice being more relevant for the future.