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Chad · 04-08-2011, 22:59

With the launch of TiVo, and plans to eventually have every customer on TiVo, I was wondering about the future of both Catch Up TV and On Demand.

With the ability to create wish lists, series links, remote recording and the thumbs up and down system through time your TiVo box should insure that you never miss a programme on TV that you'd really like to watch. If TiVo essentially records everything you want it to, and then all programmes you'll probably like, why would Virgin continue to offer Catch Up and On Demand? Surely they could stop both services and use the money they'd save on more linear channels?

If TiVo reaches it's full potential, what other services might Virgin be able to drop? I think Picturebox could go too.

04-08-2011, 22:59	#1
Chad Inactive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edinburgh Services: SKY Family, SKY Broadband Unlimited, YouView, Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Boxnation Posts: 5,137	Does Catch Up TV / On Demand Have A Future? With the launch of TiVo, and plans to eventually have every customer on TiVo, I was wondering about the future of both Catch Up TV and On Demand. With the ability to create wish lists, series links, remote recording and the thumbs up and down system through time your TiVo box should insure that you never miss a programme on TV that you'd really like to watch. If TiVo essentially records everything you want it to, and then all programmes you'll probably like, why would Virgin continue to offer Catch Up and On Demand? Surely they could stop both services and use the money they'd save on more linear channels? If TiVo reaches it's full potential, what other services might Virgin be able to drop? I think Picturebox could go too.