Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 77

Andrewcrawford23 · 06-06-2009, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Hiroki

I'm just curious but would all you people who are eager for HD be happy if Virgin added something weak like 4hd or itvhd or would you find it an insult after all this time waiting?

Also why is it taking so long for BBC Alba to appear on Virgin? Just my mates had it on his dodgy box for months and I was just wondering what the wait is for.

It probally in testing awaiting launch date for bbc alba i suspect teh launch date of that and hd channels will all come at once.

i wouldnt mind itv hd and ch4 hd, means i can get champions league football in hd and also get to watch time team in hd. the people who will complain are the ones who want the sky hd channels and that wont happen anytime soon unless virign decided to pay over the odds for them sometihn in the lines ove rhte odds as sky wanted for the basics.

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Originally Posted by Nook29

I'll be happy to have ITV HD and 4 HD, obviously I'd hope for more too, but they'd be a good start. ITV broadcasts FA Cup and Champions League in HD, plus the occasional good film too. It's not really accurate to say they're weak channels, when I struggle to think of any stronger channels they could add (other than Sky 1 HD, which will never happen). I'd love a Setanta HD, but given their current money problems, it would appear that's unlikely right now.

I'd like Eurosport HD and the Nat Geo HD channels too. But I wouldn't turn my nose up at ITV and 4, I'd just be disappointed.

only good thing on sky1 are house and gladiatoreds which has been axed due to the new guy thinking it boring even tohugh it had a high audiance rating.

as for setanta forget hd for them, i would be mroe worried about losing the current channels from what i have heard they might go bust fairly soon (this does nto mean they will just there balance isnt the healthist but there a good chnce there investor will help out) and they would mostly likely close the channel unless someone takes them.

Hiroki · 06-06-2009, 22:05

I never actually though about people wanting to watch the likes of channels 1-5 in hd (as in our house we don't watch these channels as there is nothing of value on them for us) and always put the fact people wanting them in hd to be quantity over quality so it's nice to have a different pov.

Thanks for the info on bbc alba too.

Felim_Doyle · 07-06-2009, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Nook29

That'll no doubt still be before any more HD channels make their way to Virgin.

Got a V+ box on wednesday, and thought it'd be a bit too good to be true for them to announce more HD channels the week I got one.

My understanding is that a V+ box will upscale SD programmes to HD with a compatible HD TV set and that this improves the viewing experience of SD programmes. Just out of curiosity though, will a V+ box also downscale HD content for viewing on an SD TV set, albeit with a reduced viewing experience?

multiskilled · 07-06-2009, 09:31

Yes. I used to watch bbc hd on my old standered def tv via scart.
though the v+ box would remind you now and then that you are watching a hd channel via scart.
But it wouldn't let you watch hd on demand programmes.

Raistlin · 07-06-2009, 09:35

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34762011-post625.html

.....add to that list the technical details of various HD implementations - thank you.

Felim_Doyle · 07-06-2009, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Rob M

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34762011-post625.html

.....add to that list the technical details of various HD implementations - thank you.

Okay!

I knew I was going slightly off topic with the HD/SD up-/down-scaling question but I couldn't find an existing thread elsewhere to pose or answer my question and I knew that I'd get a prompt and accurate result here. Sorry!

Raistlin · 07-06-2009, 09:54

Opening a new thread on the topic would be the best way to go, given the question you're asking (and provided you allowed enough latitude in the way that you phrase it - hint hint

) I'm sure you'd stimulate a more than healthy debate.....if you get my meaning

Arthurgray50@blu · 07-06-2009, 10:16

Hi StephenCFT, Don't take this the wrong way, but when l went to school, the word immenent, was today or tomorrow, not next week, It is like waiting for an interview result, they would say that word, Its today.

I used to run my own business many years, and if l told a customer something, l would tell them the truth, thats how l got my work, you tell them porkies and it went pear shaped, it your job on the line.

Andrewcrawford23 · 07-06-2009, 10:38

Look up in a dictonary and the word immenent has various meanings, i agree with what you say arthur but be honest how many big ocmpanies do you know acutally tell the truth?

TheDon · 07-06-2009, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Hi StephenCFT, Don't take this the wrong way, but when l went to school, the word immenent, was today or tomorrow, not next week,

There's been a global pandemic of swine flu "imminent" for the past few months.

Imminent just means it's likely to happen soon, how soon is soon? Probably as long as a piece of string.

Nook29 · 07-06-2009, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23

It probally in testing awaiting launch date for bbc alba i suspect teh launch date of that and hd channels will all come at once.

i wouldnt mind itv hd and ch4 hd, means i can get champions league football in hd and also get to watch time team in hd. the people who will complain are the ones who want the sky hd channels and that wont happen anytime soon unless virign decided to pay over the odds for them sometihn in the lines ove rhte odds as sky wanted for the basics.

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only good thing on sky1 are house and gladiatoreds which has been axed due to the new guy thinking it boring even tohugh it had a high audiance rating.

as for setanta forget hd for them, i would be mroe worried about losing the current channels from what i have heard they might go bust fairly soon (this does nto mean they will just there balance isnt the healthist but there a good chnce there investor will help out) and they would mostly likely close the channel unless someone takes them.

I watch Lost on Sky 1, and people in the house watch House, 24 and Bones on there, so Sky 1 HD would be great for us.

And yes, I'm aware the chances of a Setanta HD channel are very very slim now, and that they may well disappear altogether, but I still remain hopeful. If they do survive the problems they're facing, then they'll need a HD channel at some point to compete with Sky Sports.

Stephen · 07-06-2009, 13:41

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Hi StephenCFT, Don't take this the wrong way, but when l went to school, the word immenent, was today or tomorrow, not next week, It is like waiting for an interview result, they would say that word, Its today.

I used to run my own business many years, and if l told a customer something, l would tell them the truth, thats how l got my work, you tell them porkies and it went pear shaped, it your job on the line.

Imminent has various meanings, every time I have heard it used, its not alwas to describe something happening tomorrow or the day after, but pretty soon.

After all how many times have we heard the Earth is in imminent danger of getting hit by a meteorite? or Swine Flu epidemic is imminent.

Just relax people VM have promised 5 or so HD channels, they will get here very soon, and will announce them when the deals are completely finalised and all deals done. No point saying anything prematurely.

joff81 · 07-06-2009, 13:48

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Just relax people VM have promised 5 or so HD channels, they will get here very soon, and will announce them when the deals are completely finalised and all deals done. No point saying anything prematurely.

or will they !!!

you have to remember that we have been hearing this for over 2 years now and it has still not happened s owhat makes this time any different and you so sure ????

Nook29 · 07-06-2009, 14:01

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Originally Posted by joff81

or will they !!!

you have to remember that we have been hearing this for over 2 years now and it has still not happened s owhat makes this time any different and you so sure ????

Well, he does work for them...

But I see your point, and unfortunately despite being optimistic, I have my doubts about how soon we'll see these channels too.

Andrewcrawford23 · 07-06-2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by joff81

or will they !!!

you have to remember that we have been hearing this for over 2 years now and it has still not happened s owhat makes this time any different and you so sure ????

No we have onyl been hearing it for 6 months, just because customer services has said it for 2 years means nothing i said before they lie majority of the time. the CEO only said they where trying foir hd channel in december