HD Should Virgin introduce an HD charge - Page 2

howardmicks · 03-09-2011, 20:05

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

I agree with the Batman.

Given enough time, we'll have a "Should Virgin increase the cost of their HD charge?" thread, after Sky announce that Virgin want Sky Atlantic 2 HD on the cheap.

VM want every HD channel on the cheap,Thats why we aint getting any new ones.

Digital Fanatic · 03-09-2011, 20:18

All the UKTV HD channels will launch this Autumn.

Gavin-D · 03-09-2011, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

All the UKTV HD channels will launch this Autumn.

So Dave HD, Watch HD and Good Food HD will be launching in the Autumn and Alibi HD in 2012? If so that's a start but we need ITV 2, 3 and 4 HD plus History HD as a minimum.

alwaysabear · 03-09-2011, 20:29

Not Forgetting ESPN America in HD

pythagoras · 03-09-2011, 20:58

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Not Forgetting ESPN America in HD

I doubt VM will spend any money on a channel hardly anyone watches.

Firmsky · 03-09-2011, 21:55

I'm watching college football on ESPN America right now wishing it was in HD! Think you'll find it's more popular than people think!

But going back to the HD charge I wouldn't pay anymore than I already do, yes the premium HD charge is absorbed in my VIP package but regardless I'm still paying Â£7 P/M somewhere so I don't feel I should pay anymore when I get less HD than Sky for a tiny Â£3.25 P/M less than what they do for lots more HD.

pythagoras · 03-09-2011, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Firmsky

I'm watching college football on ESPN America right now wishing it was in HD! Think you'll find it's more popular than people think!

But going back to the HD charge I wouldn't pay anymore than I already do, yes the premium HD charge is absorbed in my VIP package but regardless I'm still paying Â£7 P/M somewhere so I don't feel I should pay anymore when I get less HD than Sky for a tiny Â£3.25 P/M less than what they do for lots more HD.

It's average viewing figures, and this includes sky and vm sd and hd combined, is less than 9000. I think we all make the mistake of thinking if we like something most people do to.

Regards

John

Firmsky · 03-09-2011, 22:30

Fair enough and thanks for enlightening me John, surely at those poor figures VM could negotiate the channel even with their tiny budget!!

HDFootyMan · 03-09-2011, 22:41

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

I doubt VM will spend any money on a channel hardly anyone watches.

Ditto for Sky Atlantic.

alwaysabear · 03-09-2011, 23:16

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

It's average viewing figures, and this includes sky and vm sd and hd combined, is less than 9000. I think we all make the mistake of thinking if we like something most people do to.

Regards

John

Do tell where did you get your figures from? I am watching Minnesota @ USC.

pythagoras · 03-09-2011, 23:25

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Do tell where did you get your figures from?

I was rather generous on the 9000 average

I got my figures from here:

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes?

You'll have to select espn america manually, as I can't get a direct link.

Regards

John.

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

Ditto for Sky Atlantic.

Sky atlantic gets considerably more viewers than espn america

If your up for a challenge, alwaysabear, find me a channel that has lower viewing figures than espn america

muppetman11 · 03-09-2011, 23:31

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

I was rather generous on the 9000 average

I got my figures from here:

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes?

You'll have to select espy america manually, as I can't get a direct link.

Regards

John.

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Sky atlantic gets considerably more viewers than espn america

If your up for a challenge, alwaysabear, find me a channel that has lower viewing figures than espn america

Maybe that is the reason why more people choose satellite be it through Sky or Freesat to gain access to these niche channels that VM don't deem worthy to broadcast.

alwaysabear · 03-09-2011, 23:33

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

I was rather generous on the 9000 average

I got my figures from here:

http://www.barb.co.uk/report/weeklyTopProgrammes?

You'll have to select espy america manually, as I can't get a direct link.

Regards

John.

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Sky atlantic gets considerably more viewers than espn america

If your up for a challenge, alwaysabear, find me a channel that has lower viewing figures than espn america

The trouble with all Barb figures is that they are taken from so few homes that are not representative of actual viewers watching.

pythagoras · 03-09-2011, 23:36

What has worthy got to do with it? Espn america is on virgin, they just don't want to pay extra for HD for the tiny amount of people that watch it. And I have to say I agree with that decision. Its a commercial one not a question of taste or worthiness.

Regards

John

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

The trouble with all Barb figures is that they are taken from so few homes that are not representative of actual viewers watching.

I think you will find they are more representative than the few tens of us that post in these threads.

muppetman11 · 03-09-2011, 23:43

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Originally Posted by pythagoras

What has worthy got to do with it? Espn america is on virgin, they just don't want to pay extra for HD for the tiny amount of people that watch it. And I have to say I agree with that decision. Its a commercial one not a question of taste or worthiness.

Regards

John

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I think you will find they are more representative than the few tens of us that post in these threads.

I wasn't just referring to ESPNA HD I was meaning others such as CBS Action , CBS Drama , Al Jazeera News , Numerous music channels , Premier Sports etc.