General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) - Page 68

RichardCoulter · 31-03-2016, 02:05

BBC3 HD (163) now been removed, BBC3 SD (106) now links to BBC3 online for TiVo customers only.

31-03-2016, 07:57

Why do they moved BBC 4HD to 163 to remove the gap

nodrogd · 31-03-2016, 09:27

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Why do they moved BBC 4HD to 163 to remove the gap

Cant see BBC4 HD moving unless/until BBC4 SD moves. I think VM are waiting to see where the slots go on the other platforms before they start shunting.

denphone · 31-03-2016, 09:31

There were plans for a BBC1+1 service but because of the ongoing budget cuts at the BBC it has been put on the backburner for now from what l hear.

Media Boy UK · 31-03-2016, 11:07

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Well I was in a store today and his brother is a engineer testing the box. There are features that won't Even be in the test box. Would be interesting if any sources can confirm information I was given to be true or not or missing info

We was told weeks ago that the new TiVo box is testing.

BenMcr · 31-03-2016, 11:08

Sky Sports and Movies HD should no longer be available on the SA 8300 V+ HD boxes from today.

denphone · 31-03-2016, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

We was told weeks ago that the new TiVo box is testing.

Lets hope the wait is worth it.

theone2k10 · 31-03-2016, 12:28

Source has told me VM are looking to gain exclusive vod content from WGN America.
WGN currently have shows such as Salem and underground.
More info when i get it.

Media Boy UK · 31-03-2016, 14:11

Radio Times: CBBC can still stay up to 9pm from April 11th.

Radio Times say that CBBC will stay on air to 9pm everyday from April 11th.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...tay-up-to.html

muppetman11 · 31-03-2016, 14:11

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Source has told me VM are looking to gain exclusive vod content from WGN America.
WGN currently have shows such as Salem and underground.
More info when i get it.

Wow that would be a real head turner they have hardly any original content. Personally I'd be amazed if they wasted there time.

nialli · 31-03-2016, 14:15

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Wow that would be a real head turner they have hardly any original content. Personally I'd be amazed if they wasted there time.

I find Virgin's scrambles for budget content quite pathetic. They're never going to compete on that front and they'd be better off spending our hard-earned dosh on Sky Atlantic or AMC or Amazon Prime, rather than pi**ing around in the bargain basement at the local Spar looking for series no-one else wanted.

Media Boy UK · 31-03-2016, 14:20

An new app is coming - we know it name but we can't reveal it right now. Info was given to us early this month.

theone2k10 · 31-03-2016, 14:23

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Wow that would be a real head turner they have hardly any original content. Personally I'd be amazed if they wasted there time.

At the same time it would be typical of VM to go for minimun content options.

denphone · 31-03-2016, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

An new app is coming - we know it name but we can't reveal it right now. Info was given to us early this month.

Lets hope that it is something significant for once...

muppetman11 · 31-03-2016, 15:01

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Originally Posted by nialli

I fully agree - Sky may try to sweeten the deal with discounted broadband but it's getting too expensive for many now.
My concern is that they'll jack up the price of Now TV, too, which so far has proven reasonable, even with Sky Sports (the Sky Sports day pass is £6.99 or less).

I've just been having a more detailed look at pricing of VM's XL , Sky Family pack and Sky Q Silver.

They priced as follows

VM XL TV (when took alone) £39.50
Sky Family bundle £36 rising to £38 from June
Sky Q Silver £54 rising to £56

The main selling points appear to be

VM XL TV - BT Sport channels included , HD included and TIVO

Sky Family Bundle - Sky Atlantic (with exclusive HBO and Showtime content) , HD included , Decent range of Boxsets.

Sky Q Silver - 1 multiroom box included with the ability to use two tablets also , UHD entertainment content soon , record 4 whilst watching a 5th , 2TB storage , certain recordings available to take on the move , Sky Go Extra included , free repairs.

Being I already have Multiroom I could be talking myself into Sky Q although the Sky premium channels are looking way to expensive. Sky Family bundle and multiroom would cost me £50 from June. The big gripe I have is the upfront costs.