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Originally Posted by DaMac
we didn't have 50 inch + sets years ago... My set up at home has cost me a few grand,
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People who buy 50 inch TVs should be aware that SD pictures may not look as good on such a big screen. And they are obviously aware that not all TV channels are broadcast in HD. So surely they factor these things into the decision to buy such a big screen?
Given that the percentage of VM customers with 50inch TVs is probably quite small, it would be wrong of VM to stop aquiring SD only content just because a samall percentage of their subscribers turn their noses up at SD quality pictures.
I want as much HD as possible, but I'm sorry, I do find it crazy that people would not view content that they really want to watch just because it is in SD.
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Originally Posted by DaMac
if I can't watch game of thrones for example in hd quality with 5.1 sound from my pay tv provider then I will source it from somewhere else, then no one wins, not sky or vm
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That's the option to get around your problem. The trouble is, blueray releases/legit download services are only available several months after the show has aired.
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Originally Posted by spj20016
This is the problem with exclusive deals for TV content, people will obtain programmes illegally if it is not available to them the way they want it to be. Also I imagine people that can get it legally also watch it illegally so that they get it the same time as America. Customers should not have to go to a certain provider to get access to one or two channels that they want.
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Agreed, it's about time that the exclusive deals system that the studios love, was ended. But sadly, I can't see that happening anytime soon.