Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I. - Page 127

mersey70 · 04-03-2011, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Masque

I think I meant reviews, it even came top on the Gadget show a while back.

That's not quite the same thing but it is good though.

I always like to hear peoples views who have used a variety of OD providers, I feel they are best placed to give a balanced critique.

Digital Fanatic · 04-03-2011, 19:03

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

It must be dark in sky's growing shadow

You have a choice... if VM isn't giving you what you want then move on...

muppetman11 · 04-03-2011, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

It must be dark in sky's growing shadow

Tell us what channels you would like VM to add ?

mersey70 · 04-03-2011, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

You have a choice... if VM isn't giving you what you want then move on...

DF where is the OD content from Pop, I thought it was launching when the linear channel closed?

There is Tiny Pop content but hasn't that always been there, or did Ben mean it was Tiny Pop OD content that was joining. I am not 100% sure if it has always been there though.

It's just when I emailed CSC about it they never mentioned Pop was joining TVC. it was quite a standard reply though.

Peter_ · 04-03-2011, 19:08

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Originally Posted by mersey70

That's not quite the same thing but it is good though.

I always like to hear peoples views who have used a variety of OD providers, I feel they are best placed to give a balanced critique.

I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.

Digital Fanatic · 04-03-2011, 19:12

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Originally Posted by mersey70

DF where is the OD content from Pop, I thought it was launching when the linear channel closed?

There is Tiny Pop content but hasn't that always been there, or did Ben mean it was Tiny Pop OD content that was joining. I am not 100% sure if it has always been there though.

It's just when I emailed CSC about it they never mentioned Pop was joining TVC. it was quite a standard reply though.

I'm not sure.. is it not in "More On Demand" , Kids?

muppetman11 · 04-03-2011, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Masque

I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.

Sky currently have an issue where when you flick up to an HD channel you get NO SATELLITE SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED , it's causing problems when the box is off and you have two recordings set . Not great when you only have two tuners LOL

devilincarnate · 04-03-2011, 19:15

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Sky currently have an issue where when you flick up to an HD channel you get NO SATELLITE SIGNAL BEING RECEIVED , it's causing problems when the box is off and you have two recordings set . Not great when you only have two tuners LOL

Who on here cares if they have a problem

At least we have 3 tuners.

mersey70 · 04-03-2011, 19:17

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Originally Posted by Masque

I have tried SKY but after having them replace 3 STB's in a 4 month period we got rid as they broke the contract due to shoddy service, plus a 10 day wait for an engineer, never ever again, I would get Freesat before a SKY box.

Sorry I thought you were just referring to the OD content side of things.

I have read Samsung Sky boxes seem to be quite unreliable (I don't think they are issued anymore though) but the newer Amstrad boxes are excellent as Sky own it and it's obviously in their interest to build them like a tank!. To be honest if a Sky box failed out of warranty (and obviously out of contract) I would just cancel if they didn't offer to replace it, as simple as that.

My dad has had a standard Pace Sky box for years without problems so it does seem a mixed bag.

My LCD display is shot on my Samsung V+ and it's less than a year old, assuming it was new when I got it but I know I could phone up and get it fixed or replaced for free I was just worried I might get a replacement SA box as I often record radio shows so have never bothered as otherwise it's fine.

muppetman11 · 04-03-2011, 19:19

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Who on here cares if they have a problem

At least we have 3 tuners.

I was informing people that the grass isn't always greener not promoting them.

mersey70 · 04-03-2011, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

I'm not sure.. is it not in "More On Demand" , Kids?

Not that I can see unless it hasn't got it's own category and is just mixed up amongst other content, I am not familiar with it's shows you see.

I don't care myself it's just someone I talk to on DS asked and I said I would ask you or Ben if you were on.

Ta.

Peter_ · 04-03-2011, 19:21

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Originally Posted by mersey70

Sorry I thought you were just referring to the OD content side of things.

I have read Samsung Sky boxes seem to be quite unreliable (I don't think they are issued anymore though) but the newer Amstrad boxes are excellent as Sky own it and it's obviously in their interest to build them like a tank!. To be honest if a Sky box failed out of warranty (and obviously out of contract) I would just cancel if they didn't offer to replace it, as simple as that.

My dad has had a standard Pace Sky box for years without problems so it does seem a mixed bag.

My LCD display is shot on my Samsung V+ and it's less than a year old, assuming it was new when I got it but I know I could phone up and get it fixed or replaced for free I was just worried I might get a replacement SA box as I often record radio shows so have never bothered as otherwise it's fine.

I was answering your question on other providers which I have tried in the past, once bitten twice shy.

I have told you to ring up before to get that box replaced, if he offers a SA explain why you need a Samsung.

devilincarnate · 04-03-2011, 19:21

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I was informing people that the grass isn't always greener not promoting them.

Read again and think of irony.

muppetman11 · 04-03-2011, 19:23

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

read again and think of irony.:d

lol .

Bailey Boy · 04-03-2011, 19:23

I think the future of tv is direct internet tv buying channel apps from content providers like HBO,FOX, MLB, NFL even Sky etc. It would be nice to only pay for what we want to watch and not pay for eg. 300 channel and watch 20! So having the best and fast internet in the country Virgin seems a good place to be. Especially with Tivo.