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Originally Posted by Peter_
As both Superhubs if we ever get a new one are supposed to be basically the same device they will still be issuing both devices side by side until stock of the first device runs out, no one is going to fill a skip and throw away thousands of pounds of new equipment.
When the Ambit 256 was released they still had stock of the Motorola Surfboard 5100 and the Scientific Atlanta EPC2100 so you received whatever device the engineer or warehouseman picked off the shelf as they still do the same job and they will supply them until the stock runs out and you do not have a choice as it is a rented device.
Do try and understand the difference as they are a business first and foremost, even Sirius has posted the same above.
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Both SHs are not suppose to be the same. The SH2 is an improvement over the SH1 or VM would carry on ordering SH1s. BT Hubs were 1, 2 and 3. Their advancements. BT whored their new improvements and so will VM. Remember VM have come under alot of pressure. They will need to recoupe rep and this new SH2 looks to have the looks to do it.
VM will not issue SH1 and SH2 side by side, it will not be a whatever is picked off the shelf. The SH2 will have a natural edge over the SH1 so downgrading the SH2 is just bad business. Like I said SH1 will replace all older non SuperHub kit on the network. That in my opinion will do it. This is just a quick thought.. any remaining SH1s , refurbs or whatever could be used to supply the minimum package customers as replacements to any problematic SH1s. Customers on higher tiers would get SH2.
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Originally Posted by Peter_
The will not even be an announcement of the arrival of a new device as it will be a soft launch as with every other modem especially as they will not admit to some customers having major issues with the first Superhub, no other modem has ever had so many rushed out firmware upgrades as the present device because they did not need them.
All that will happen is someday if and when a new device is launched is that a member will post on here or elsewhere about the arrival of a slightly different looking device or possibly a new model number, some people thought a new one came out a while back but it was just a matt casing on the old device.
If it gets launched all the self important people will be on the phone demanding a new device at which point they should be told no even if the threat of disconnection is aired, I say good riddance.
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VM will in my opinion PR the SH2 but they will cover themselves so their not left torn a new one. Its just as well your not running VM.
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Originally Posted by Peter_
I think it will be a soft launch though as they still have to get rid of old stock.
I still believe that a new Superhub will be fatally flawed and that we should get a standalone off the shelf device with the option of a supplied N router or using your own preferred device.
The is bound to be issues with any new Superhub as it will be built to Virgin Media's own specification and probably with internal antenna which will lead to wireless issues once again.
They need to be brave and just supply a Docsis 3 rated modem nothing more.
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it doesn't need to be a soft launch. all VM have to do is replace all non Superhub kit on the network with SH1s.
internal antennas don't cause problems. problems arise when their not properly set/aligned.
I agree VM should just supply a docsis3 modem and work alongside router manufactures for people who want routers.. 'blahblahblah these routers will work on our network'. yet its not as simple as that. people want convenience and supplying combos is the way forward.