General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by denphone

Yes one would hope that they won't be too long in arriving.

This is what MB thinks might or will launch in June (from his blog http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/ )

The Active Channel
BET: Black Entertainment TV
BET: Black Entertainment TV +1
CI HD
CI +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
HISTORY HD
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV +1
Nat Geo Wild HD
Nickelodeon HD
Nick Jr, +1

[denphone]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

This is what MB thinks might or will launch in June (from his blog http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/ )

The Active Channel
BET: Black Entertainment TV
BET: Black Entertainment TV +1
CI HD
CI +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
HISTORY HD
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV +1
Nat Geo Wild HD
Nickelodeon HD
Nick Jr, +1

Yes History HD would be nice.

[toady]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

This is what MB thinks might or will launch in June (from his blog http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/ )

The Active Channel
BET: Black Entertainment TV
BET: Black Entertainment TV +1
CI HD
CI +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
HISTORY HD
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV +1
Nat Geo Wild HD
Nickelodeon HD
Nick Jr, +1

I'd be happy with any of the +1 channels, would make my scheduling easier

Originally Posted by toady

I'd be happy with any of the +1 channels, would make my scheduling easier

Matter of opinion, yes only if you don't have a TiVo or V+ also programmes are so repeated though out the week it is easy to catch up!

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by mhatter67

Matter of opinion, yes only if you don't have a TiVo or V+ also programmes are so repeated though out the week it is easy to catch up!

It is easy to catch up, but why should people have to wait a couple of days after the episode is first shown though? If VM have the space to launch the channels, (which they clearly do) what is the problem? I rarely use them myself, but when I do need them, I am glad they are available.

If the problem lies with VM not launching "popular" channel(s) (I can only think of Sky Atlantic and now BT Sport), there must be reasons we have not got them yet. The same goes for the HD variants.

Surely people who find the +1 channels useful should not be made to wait until the "popular" channel(s) are launched?

[coulsontom]

I don't see the benefit of +1 channels when you have recording facility. I've used a +1 channel perhaps about 3 times in my life.

People seem to be obsessed about new channels as tho its fantastic. Its rubbish unless they actually show anything good (or indeed new as +1 is the same channel as the -1)

[Arthurgray50@blu]

coulsontom, l agree with what you say, It always appears to me that when you have +1 channels, its classed as a NEW CHANNEL, which it is not.

I can never understand if we are supposed to be competition for Sky or the other broadcastors out there, then VM must have the same channels as Sky. And other members will say, we have to wait till contracts run there course - absolute rubbish.

What the problem is, is that VM want channels on the cheap, whereas at the end of the day its us that end up paying for it.
Like BT Sports, if WE have to pay for it, then so be it.

I just feel sorry for all the customers that live in flats that cannot get dishes, I can always laugh when l go round Hounslow and see tower blocks with Dishes outside peoples windows, on the 8th or 12th floot or sometimes higher - goes to think, what they think of VM doesn't it.

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

What the problem is, is that VM want channels on the cheap, whereas at the end of the day its us that end up paying for it.
Like BT Sports, if WE have to pay for it, then so be it.

So, the problem is that VM want to make you pay the least amount possible? They should stop worring about that, get the channels for whatever the broadcaster wants, than then immediately pass it onto the customers?

I just feel sorry for all the customers that live in flats that cannot get dishes, I can always laugh when l go round Hounslow and see tower blocks with Dishes outside peoples windows, on the 8th or 12th floot or sometimes higher - goes to think, what they think of VM doesn't it.

Or, you know, the tower blocks don't have cable anyway, so they are forced to get satellite?

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by coulsontom

I don't see the benefit of +1 channels when you have recording facility. I've used a +1 channel perhaps about 3 times in my life.

People seem to be obsessed about new channels as tho its fantastic. Its rubbish unless they actually show anything good (or indeed new as +1 is the same channel as the -1)

You are right about channels, only showing good stuff, but who decides what is good? Too many people like too many different things. I detest reality TV, others love it.

You say you don't see the point of +1's, that is fine, but what is your objection to them being on the platform?

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

coulsontom, l agree with what you say, It always appears to me that when you have +1 channels, its classed as a NEW CHANNEL, which it is not.

I can never understand if we are supposed to be competition for Sky or the other broadcastors out there, then VM must have the same channels as Sky. And other members will say, we have to wait till contracts run there course - absolute rubbish.

What the problem is, is that VM want channels on the cheap, whereas at the end of the day its us that end up paying for it.
Like BT Sports, if WE have to pay for it, then so be it.

I just feel sorry for all the customers that live in flats that cannot get dishes, I can always laugh when l go round Hounslow and see tower blocks with Dishes outside peoples windows, on the 8th or 12th floot or sometimes higher - goes to think, what they think of VM doesn't it.

It is not technically a new channel Arthur you are right.

Your statement is rather an odd one in my eyes. You say VM should have the same channels as Sky, but always come across as angry, upset or frustrated when they launch the +1 channels or the niche foreign channels, VM clearly can't win in your eyes. Perhaps when/if VM get Sky Atlantic, you will finally be happy. It would please me to hear that You mention the contracts and it being a rubbish excuse. Contracts are legally binding and companies will be sued for breaching them.

The good people of Hounslow probably own their flats and therefore are allowed to put dishes up. IF I wanted a Sky dish, and I don't, my landlord will simply tell me no.

[colin25]

Or Arthur just loves to vent...sympathetic to that...I like a good vent occasionally

[nstokes]

[QUOTE=colin25;35578426]Or Arthur just loves to vent...sympathetic to that...I like a good vent occasionally [/QUOTE]

Me too but i prefer to be at a cold vent. I love Vents

[denphone]

Originally Posted by colin25

Or Arthur just loves to vent...sympathetic to that...I like a good vent occasionally

Well we all have different opinions and there's nothing wrong with that.

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by coulsontom

I don't see the benefit of +1 channels when you have recording facility. I've used a +1 channel perhaps about 3 times in my life.

I just love +1 channels and use them alot BUT - Were do I begin.
see http://ww2.cox.com/residential/tv/channel-lineup.cox
Must say the TiVo looks better than Harmony BUT still

Whole Home DVR

• Watch recorded shows on any TV in the house – all from a single DVR.
• Six times the program storage space of our Standard DVR.
• Switch rooms and keep watching. Pause your recorded show in one room and resume watching it in another.
• Pause live TV in any room.
• No more arguing over what to watch. Watch different live or recorded shows in different rooms all at the same time.

[heavyside]

Originally Posted by Itshim

I just love +1 channels and use them alot BUT - Were do I begin.
see http://ww2.cox.com/residential/tv/channel-lineup.cox

What an impressive channel line-up. There would be no moans in this household if Liberty Global can supply something like that especially with the advanced viewing options. Wishful thinking I know.

[DaMac]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

So, the problem is that VM want to make you pay the least amount possible? They should stop worring about that, get the channels for whatever the broadcaster wants, than then immediately pass it onto the customers?

The thing that frustrates people is that other providers seem to be able to add new channels at the drop of a hat without having to constantly increase the cost of a package.