General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2 - Page 79

heero_yuy · 08-10-2015, 12:38

What on earth is the point of re-branding a channel for the sake of a very few films. Totally pointless.

denphone · 08-10-2015, 12:44

Sky obviously think it will get them a few more pennies.

spiderplant · 08-10-2015, 12:51

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

What on earth is the point of re-branding a channel for the sake of a very few films. Totally pointless.

If it didn't work they wouldn't keep doing it. Sky aren't stupid.

Ultimate.Conj · 08-10-2015, 13:12

Tivo Bolt coming soon??

"Virgin Media already use TiVo hardware for their television service – and there are already rumours the firm is planning on bumping UK customers up to the latest TiVo Bolt hardware in the near future."

Taken from Express article
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/...-Prime-Instant

Media Boy UK · 08-10-2015, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Tivo Bolt coming soon??

Virgin Media already use TiVo hardware for their television service – and there are already rumours the firm is planning on bumping UK customers up to the latest TiVo Bolt hardware in the near future.

We have seen 100% confirmed info from Virgin Media UK Sources on what is set to happen within the next year on TiVo.

Information was given under the DNP order months ago.

That all we can post as of October 8th.

Ultimate.Conj · 08-10-2015, 13:21

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

We have seen 100% confirmed info from Virgin Media UK Sources on what is set to happen within the next year on TiVo.

Information was given under the DNP order months ago.

That all we can post as of October 8th.

Cheers, MB...can you say when is the best time to upgrade to a 4K tv? lol

Media Boy UK · 08-10-2015, 13:31

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Cheers, MB...can you say when is the best time to upgrade to a 4K tv? lol

When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).

spiderplant · 08-10-2015, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Virgin Media already use TiVo hardware for their television service

No, VM use TiVo's software on Cisco and Samsung hardware that was specifically designed for VM.

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

– and there are already rumours the firm is planning on bumping UK customers up to the latest TiVo Bolt hardware in the near future.

Well the rumours are wrong. Boxes designed for the US market wouldn't work in the UK for many different reasons. (I have explained why previously)

Ultimate.Conj · 08-10-2015, 14:20

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

No, VM use TiVo's software on Cisco and Samsung hardware that was specifically designed for VM.

Well the rumours are wrong. Boxes designed for the US market wouldn't work in the UK for many different reasons. (I have explained why previously)

These aren't my words, just quotes taken from the web page I saw it on.

But they do call it a TiVo box rather than a Cisco/Samsung box ;-)

I'm sure they would adapt the new boxes using various methods to get them to work in the UK

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).

So if you had VM and were in market for a new 4K tele, which month would look to buy one?

theone2k10 · 08-10-2015, 14:29

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).

Agree with this if it aint broke don't fix it, i only recently upgraded my tv as my trusty Toshiba had finally given up after 8 years.

DaMac · 08-10-2015, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

These aren't my words, just quotes taken from the web page I saw it on.

But they do call it a TiVo box rather than a Cisco/Samsung box ;-)

I'm sure they would adapt the new boxes using various methods to get them to work in the UK

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So if you had VM and were in market for a new 4K tele, which month would look to buy one?

December 26th...
I got a cracking deal on my 65" 4k from John Lewis on Boxing Day, and they had it instock so I had it set up In time to watch Man Utd v Newcastle.

vincerooney · 10-10-2015, 00:18

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

When you need an new Telly.

I have an 14 year old Telly (I use it for PS2 and PS3).

And if anyone is on ps4 add me as "vincerooney"

Chad · 10-10-2015, 01:52

Broadcast Now are reporting that PBS America will become available to all Virgin and SKY customers when it launches on Freesat next month.

http://m.broadcastnow.co.uk/5095232.article

RichardCoulter · 10-10-2015, 02:37

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Originally Posted by Chad

Broadcast Now are reporting that PBS America will become available to all Virgin and SKY customers when it launches on Freesat next month.

http://m.broadcastnow.co.uk/5095232.article

What package is it currently in? I wonder if it will go FTA on VM or into M.

Chad · 10-10-2015, 12:35

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

What package is it currently in? I wonder if it will go FTA on VM or into M.

I think it's currently in M+ and above. It does sound like it's going FTA in the article:

"PBS America will retain its channel slots on Sky and Virgin despite no longer receiving funding from the platforms, and will be available to all the platforms’ subscribers. It will launch on Freesat channel 160 from 1 November"