General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016) - Page 98

DaMac · 24-04-2016, 16:38

And there in lies the problem, anybody who is seriously interested in 4k is going to want to watch sports and movies, I've watched TV series like House Of Cards in streamed 4k and it isnt worth getting excited about yet the canal+ demo loop channel on satellite shows a mix of sport, movies and drama and yes it looks stunning.

24-04-2016, 17:57

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I would be surprised if the new Tivo did not have 4K capability.

If so, it stands to reason that we will have 4K content, just maybe not courtesy of Sky.

Well I think the next gen TiVo will have 4K, but due to lack of 4K unless we get Sky 4K movies and sports, they can't make that the number one feature

1andrew1 · 24-04-2016, 18:46

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Well I think the next gen TiVo will have 4K, but due to lack of 4K unless we get Sky 4K movies and sports, they can't make that the number one feature

I think they may have to start striking deals now with other providers eg Discovery, ITV etc.

RichardCoulter · 24-04-2016, 19:09

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I would be surprised if the new Tivo did not have 4K capability.

If so, it stands to reason that we will have 4K content, just maybe not courtesy of Sky.

Their 3D content was mainly VOD, so maybe this will be the same approach for 4k??

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think they may have to start striking deals now with other providers eg Discovery, ITV etc.

Sounds like a good idea.

24-04-2016, 20:10

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think they may have to start striking deals now with other providers eg Discovery, ITV etc.

I'm unable to find any rumours about a itv 4K channel

1andrew1 · 25-04-2016, 00:06

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

I'm unable to find any rumours about a itv 4K channel

Yes, no rumours, this was just an example broadcaster that VM may wish to collaborate with for 4K content. LGI, VM's owner, does own a 10% stake in ITV.

denphone · 25-04-2016, 04:21

Talking about ITV it seems there is still no news about ITV Encore coming Andrew l gather?.

devilincarnate · 25-04-2016, 05:48

Interesting read?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...sform-its-neg/

25-04-2016, 06:27

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Interesting read?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...sform-its-neg/

So first of all " That will all change, he adds, beginning this week. The user interface will get an overhaul to make its menus slicker and more picture-based" this must mean now we are looking at the new system dropping down minus series link +

Also I think from the next statement realistically we are stuck with the old TiVo till 2017 now " At the turn of the year it will launch a new set-top box to rival Sky Q, with ultra-high-definition pictures and a similar ability to sling programmes to tablets and smartphones around the home." because as this interview was April this year that must mean next year.

So we get a new TiVo in 2017 and learn the new system but then around the corner " Beyond that, there will be a major overhaul of the ageing plumbing that powers Virgin Media’s broadcasting, to allow it to shift to Liberty Global’s next generation distribution system, Horizon, which is already in use elsewhere in Europe" instead of pumping up broadband speeds, why not have started this in time for the new TiVo in 2017

Media boy as this news has come from high up in virgin media can you confirm or deny the software updates are now starting this week and about the delayed TiVo for 2017

heavyside · 25-04-2016, 07:25

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Interesting read?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...sform-its-neg/

Can it really be that Virgin Media has finally woken up to what has been blindingly obvious to its customers for ages? Only time will tell.

devilincarnate · 25-04-2016, 07:34

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Originally Posted by heavyside

Can it really be that Virgin Media has finally woken up to what has been blindingly obvious to its customers for ages? Only time will tell.

Don't know the only reason I noticed the article was they were on about business on BBC Breakfast and this was at the side of the article they were showing in the paper

denphone · 25-04-2016, 07:39

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Interesting read?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...sform-its-neg/

Talk is cheap and as l said before the proof is in the pudding....

heavyside · 25-04-2016, 07:46

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Don't know the only reason I noticed the article was they were on about business on BBC Breakfast and this was at the side of the article they were showing in the paper

Good spot.

25-04-2016, 07:57

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Originally Posted by heavyside

Can it really be that Virgin Media has finally woken up to what has been blindingly obvious to its customers for ages? Only time will tell.

At least we know the new TiVo is not coming this year now just new software in a clunky box

devilincarnate · 25-04-2016, 08:22

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Originally Posted by denphone

Talk is cheap and as l said before the proof is in the pudding....

At least it is some news of what could be coming soon from this part of the article?

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but will also pull in on-demand episodes from Netflix and other sources to create a more complete library.