General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5. - Page 91

muppetman11 · 21-10-2013, 16:13

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Originally Posted by Chad

Got to agree. I've always found Picturebox to be a total waste of time and money. There is better movies to watch free on TV over the next 7 days on the likes of ITV2, Film4 and Channel 4.

To be honest I personally think the Netflix UK movie range is very uninspiring , many of those have aired on TV I subscribe mainly for its original content and the odd good TV box set , take them away and I wouldn't pay £5.99 for just the movie side of things.

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Originally Posted by MutleyF

In my opinion, charging for Netflix will not make having Tivo a USP - it will simply make it much like other "internet Ready" devices - my WD Live box for example has Netflix !

Be much better if they are to charge to have a reduced fee. I am expecting my XL package to increase next year anyway

Totally agree , I'm currently not a VM subscriber I'd be more likely to subscribe to XL were Netflix included as to me it would be another string to the bow for XL , as you say Netflix is already available on a multitude of devices anyway but its inclusion in XL would give non TIVO customers another reason to change their STB.

Chad · 21-10-2013, 16:26

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

To be honest I personally think the Netflix UK movie range is very uninspiring , many of those have aired on TV I subscribe mainly for its original content and the odd good TV box set , take them away and I wouldn't pay £5.99 for just the movie side of things.

It's the TV side of Netflix more than anything else that keeps Mrs. Chad and I entertained. The ability to discovery old and new shows, and to be able to consume full boxsets one after another.

We are currently watching our way through House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, The Tudors, Dexter, Prison Break and Modern Family. Whilst most have already been on TV, somehow along the way we managed to miss these shows or didn't catch them from the beginning. The movies, for us, is a nice little bonus.

muppetman11 · 21-10-2013, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Chad

It's the TV side of Netflix more than anything else that keeps Mrs. Chad and I entertained. The ability to discovery old and new shows, and to be able to consume full boxsets one after another.

We are currently watching our way through House of Cards, Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy, The Tudors, Dexter, Prison Break and Modern Family. Whilst most have already been on TV, somehow along the way we managed to miss these shows or didn't catch them from the beginning. The movies, for us, is a nice little bonus.

Same as our house , House of Cards is brilliant I'm looking forward to the second series , another plus side for Netflix is its awesome picture quality and easy to use interface which is uniform across all devices.

Chad · 21-10-2013, 16:40

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Same as our house , House of Cards is brilliant I'm looking forward to the second series , another plus side for Netflix is its awesome picture quality and easy to use interface which is uniform across all devices.

The picture quality is fantastic. I've never once had any kind of buffering issue either. We watch Netflix in the living room via the app on our LG Smart TV. In the bedroom we watch it via the Nintendo Wii. If I've been sent to the spare bedroom I watch it on the PC

My wife watches episodes of shows on her Kindle Fire at work during her lunch break.

Mad Max · 21-10-2013, 17:49

Good shout Chad, i've been watching Breaking Bad, its probably the best ever TV drama that i have seen, simply superb!

Chad · 21-10-2013, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

Good shout Chad, i've been watching Breaking Bad, its probably the best ever TV drama that i have seen, simply superb!

I've still got about 40 episodes to watch. Trying hard to avoid spoilers.

Mad Max · 21-10-2013, 18:06

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Originally Posted by Chad

I've still got about 40 episodes to watch. Trying hard to avoid spoilers.

Yes avoid if poss, i'm on series four episode 5, its been absolutely brilliant imo!

jagsman · 21-10-2013, 18:40

If Netflix launched as a standalone premium channel, rather than being bundled with the XL package, then I believe Netflix would have made a big mistake. A deal that would get them a guaranteed income for the next few years, is far better than a deal that will probably only get them several thousand new subscribers over the same period.

theone2k10 · 21-10-2013, 19:03

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Originally Posted by jagsman

If Netflix launched as a standalone premium channel, rather than being bundled with the XL package, then I believe Netflix would have made a big mistake. A deal that would get them a guaranteed income for the next few years, is far better than a deal that will probably only get them several thousand new subscribers over the same period.

They've not done too badly so far http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...internet-video

alwaysabear · 21-10-2013, 19:12

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Same as our house , House of Cards is brilliant I'm looking forward to the second series , another plus side for Netflix is its awesome picture quality and easy to use interface which is uniform across all devices.

I have to agree I was surprised at the great quality, however, I have since seen plans to stream 4k at some point.

johnathome · 21-10-2013, 19:43

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Same as our house , House of Cards is brilliant I'm looking forward to the second series , another plus side for Netflix is its awesome picture quality and easy to use interface which is uniform across all devices.

Really? I thought the interface was awful, i much prefer Lovefilm. Unless it's changed since i used it?

muppetman11 · 21-10-2013, 20:12

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Originally Posted by johnathome

Really? I thought the interface was awful, i much prefer Lovefilm. Unless it's changed since i used it?

I'm afraid we'll have to agree to disagree there then , in my opinion Netflix has easily the best most intuitive user interface it also has the best technology.

denphone · 21-10-2013, 20:15

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm afraid we'll have to agree to disagree there then , in my opinion Netflix has easily the best most intuitive user interface it also has the best technology.

From what l have seen from a member of family who has it l agree wholeheartily.

OLD BOY · 21-10-2013, 20:33

I don't want to access content from a plethora of devices. So having all this on the TIVO is perfect for me and for many others, i suspect.

As far as the cost is concerned, I would welcome having netflix on the XL package. I feel I lose out a bit with XL at the moment because I never watch sport. There should be something on there for non- sports fans.

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Originally Posted by passingbat

I agree. I have said several times that I can't understand why someone who wants Netflix is waiting for it to be added to Tivo, especially as it has been a very long wait. Boxes such as the WD TV Live, are actually better for Netflix in that you can get other Regions on them. So unless their is a discounted price, then it is not a USP.

However some people do like the convenience of everything in one box, so it will be an added value convenience rather than a USP. And there is nothing wrong with added value convenience. The fact that Netflix titles will be included in any Tivo search is another nice feature.

ocav · 21-10-2013, 21:13

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

They've not done too badly so far http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...internet-video

Personally, aslong as they keep pumping out the great new content that isn't elsewhere like House of Cards, Breaking Bad, OITNB, Hemlock Grove etc, as well as nabbing some premieres like The Hobbit and Hunger Games, I'll probably be paying the monthly sub.

However I do agree with Old Boy, there isn't anything in XL for non-sports fans except HD. Netflix would of been a good alternative and would of been a great way to replace non-PPV or Catch Up On Demand services.