TiVo - Page 39

devilincarnate · 22-12-2010, 14:59

Looks like SKY are doubting VIRGIN TIVO

Sky exec doubts Virgin's new TiVo service

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...o-service.html

Strangerstill · 22-12-2010, 15:36

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Looks like SKY are doubting VIRGIN TIVO

Sky exec doubts Virgin's new TiVo service

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...o-service.html

He would wouldn't he, his comments seem a bit feeble though.

Digital Fanatic · 22-12-2010, 15:48

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Looks like SKY are doubting VIRGIN TIVO

Sky exec doubts Virgin's new TiVo service

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...o-service.html

yeah, just read that... I think this is good for both Sky and VM, it keeps them both on thier toes. He says VM have "upped their game" and they have.

There's not much content that VM doesn't have now and Sky seem to be hoping 3D takes off in a big way.

interesting times ahead....

devilincarnate · 22-12-2010, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Strangerstill

He would wouldn't he, his comments seem a bit feeble though.

Yes the do seem a bit feeble

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

yeah, just read that... I think this is good for both Sky and VM, it keeps them both on thier toes. He says VM have "upped their game" and they have.

There's not much content that VM doesn't have now and Sky seem to be hoping 3D takes off in a big way.

interesting times ahead....

I would say very interesting times ahead

lawe · 22-12-2010, 17:24

Sour grapes come to mind.
Sky may have more channels, though quality is not top of the list, but Virgin has more benefits and with VOD beats sky hands down.

Flyboy · 22-12-2010, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Strangerstill

He would wouldn't he, his comments seem a bit feeble though.

Sounds more like sour grapes to me. Sky dumped TiVo, rather unceremoniously, and they were quite miffed the VM were offered this platform before them.

pauldavies83 · 23-12-2010, 08:25

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Originally Posted by Flyboy

Sounds more like sour grapes to me. Sky dumped TiVo, rather unceremoniously, and they were quite miffed the VM were offered this platform before them.

Sky bought the exclusive distribution rights to TiVo in the UK many years ago, then decided not to distribute it as they thought their Sky+ product was better. To be fair, given Sky+ had two tuners and TiVo had none, they backed the right horse for the mass-market.

When that exclusivity ran out, VM did a deal to get TiVo.

So I don't see how "dumped" and "offered this platform before them" applies.

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Originally Posted by lawe

Sour grapes come to mind.
Sky may have more channels, though quality is not top of the list, but Virgin has more benefits and with VOD beats sky hands down.

Sky will do what they always have done - buy as much content exclusively as they can, and appeal to the mass market.

TiVo still isn't at mass market stage - the next year (and the "early adopters") will determine if VM can get it to the masses. It's definitely the superior system, but is my Mum or Grandad going to want it?

devilincarnate · 23-12-2010, 11:34

Looks like they are getting closer?

http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/t...do-for-you.php

vanman · 23-12-2010, 11:47

not a bad little vid but turn the sound off
A Brief Guide

hedgie · 23-12-2010, 12:09

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Looks like they are getting closer?

http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/t...do-for-you.php

On the 8th tab it mentions the triple tuner configuration so this should be in place for the public launch...

fixerman · 23-12-2010, 16:14

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Originally Posted by hedgie

On the 8th tab it mentions the triple tuner configuration so this should be in place for the public launch...

This is what it says......

"With TiVo you can be in three places at the same time: recording two programmes while watching a third. Why pick between your favourite soaps, reality shows or movies when you can have them all at your beck and call."

Felim_Doyle · 23-12-2010, 18:09

Well time is short so, for now, I'm going to go with one of the saddest lines in an ABBA (or any other) song ...

"Nothing left to say, no more ace to play".

Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

kgollop · 23-12-2010, 19:12

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Looks like they are getting closer?

http://www.virginmedia.com/tvradio/t...do-for-you.php

Noticed one of slide eight has a "recording quality" setting. Something I'm a little surprised to see as I thought all PVRs recorded the raw data stream?

muppetman11 · 23-12-2010, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

yeah, just read that... I think this is good for both Sky and VM, it keeps them both on thier toes. He says VM have "upped their game" and they have.

There's not much content that VM doesn't have now and Sky seem to be hoping 3D takes off in a big way.

interesting times ahead....

Virgin have made a massive improvement on there TV service however there are still some HD channels that many people would like to see Ie ESPNA HD , Nat Geo Wild HD , Sky sports 3 and 4 HD , some kids HD channels etc.

devilincarnate · 23-12-2010, 20:23

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Virgin have made a massive improvement on there TV service however there are still some HD channels that many people would like to see Ie ESPNA HD , Nat Geo Wild HD , Sky sports 3 and 4 HD , some kids HD channels etc.

Well said