sky vs virgin media - Page 6

WillPS · 29-05-2011, 02:04

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Originally Posted by denphone

You are much better off with Virgin on most things then you are with Sky.

I honestly don't think there's much in it either way, especially if you look at the minimum term.

Henkesghost · 29-05-2011, 07:32

Pretty simple Sky kicks Virgins ass all over the shop TV wise, this is beyond argument. Virgin broadband is however the dogs

carlwaring · 29-05-2011, 10:50

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Pretty simple Sky kicks Virgins ass all over the shop TV wise...

I'll bite

Go on then. Explain why.

muppetman11 · 29-05-2011, 10:55

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

I'll bite

Go on then. Explain why.

He was probably referring to channel range , which of course is 100 % true

29-05-2011, 10:57

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

I'll bite

Go on then. Explain why.

Click on Henkesghost's name. This will bring up a drop down menu. Select "find more posts by Henkesghost". Read.

carlwaring · 29-05-2011, 11:02

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

He was probably referring to channel range , which of course is 100 % true

I don't think there aren't that many channels that Sky has that VM now don't.

I wouldn't describe it as kicking anyone's ass though

denphone · 29-05-2011, 11:03

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Pretty simple Sky kicks Virgins ass all over the shop TV wise, this is beyond argument. Virgin broadband is however the dogs

l have to dispute with you as first of all Sky has a few more channels then Virgin which some of us want but then that is equalised by Virgin,s far superior video on demand and then of course there is the far superior tivo box which Virgin have and Sky can never have but the one thing l do agree with you on is Virgin,s Champion,s league broadband compared to Sky,s non league broadband.

muppetman11 · 29-05-2011, 11:07

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

I don't think there aren't that many channels that Sky has that VM now don't.

I wouldn't describe it as kicking anyone's ass though

Carl I'm not trying to say VM isn't a good offering but there are more than a few missing channels see Jameseh list

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35241425-post65.html

To be fair a lot of the VM missing channels are HD ones not massively important to you with no HDTV.

carlwaring · 29-05-2011, 11:10

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Originally Posted by denphone

l have to dispute with you as first of all Sky has a few more channels then Virgin which some of us want but then that is equalised by Virgin,s far superior video on demand and then of course there is the far superior tivo box which Virgin have and Sky can never have but the one thing l do agree with you on is Virgin,s Champion,s league broadband compared to Sky,s non league broadband.

Why are you using commas instead of apostrophies?

Have you gone off them for some reason?

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Carl I'm not trying to say VM isn't a good offering but there are more than a few missing channels see Jameseh list...

And how many of those require a Sky subscription? Not that many, from what I can tell.

So FTA satellite has more channels than VM? Yes, but then anyone can launch a channel on satellite.

Sky has more channels than VM? Again, yes, but not that many.

muppetman11 · 29-05-2011, 11:12

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Why are you using commas instead of apostrophies?

Have you gone off them for some reason?

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And how many of those require a Sky subscription? Not that many, from what I can tell.

So FTA satellite has more channels than VM? Yes, but then anyone can launch a channel on satellite.

Sky has more channels than VM? Again, yes, but not that many.

What does FTA have to do with it , they are still available with a Sky receiver

and not on VM networkn, and plenty of them require a Sky sub.

carlwaring · 29-05-2011, 11:13

Because we're comparing the pay channels on Sky with the pay channels on VM.

To do anything else would be comparing apples with oranges.

colin25 · 29-05-2011, 11:14

I like sky atlantic...so prefer sky for that..and the football red button..otherwise I'd be happy with virgin

29-05-2011, 11:15

I've got a tivo with a hard drive showing 54%. Then I've got loads of tivo suggestions to go through and watch. If all else fails I've got the main channels on catch up. I'm going to have to double my tv viewing just to scratch the surface. Why should I worry if a channel showing repeats from the 60's is missing? And why has this old thread been re-opened. Somebody bored perhaps?

denphone · 29-05-2011, 11:19

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Originally Posted by ahardie

I've got a tivo with a hard drive showing 54%. Then I've got loads of tivo suggestions to go through and watch. If all else fails I've got the main channels on catch up. I'm going to have to double my tv viewing just to scratch the surface. Why should I worry if a channel showing repeats from the 60's is missing? And why has this old thread been re-opened. Somebody bored perhaps?

No names mentioned but l think it was one of the others Sir.

muppetman11 · 29-05-2011, 11:28

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Because we're not comparing apples with oranges

Channels what require a Sky sub not on VM

Itv 2 HD
Itv 3 HD
Itv 4 HD
Universal HD
Sky Movies Classic HD
MTV Classic
ESPNA HD
Sky Sports 3 HD
Sky Sports 4 HD
Sky Sports News HD
Sky News HD
Crime and Investigation Network HD
Nat Geo Wild HD
Eden HD
Bio HD
MGM HD
Premier Sports
Good Food HD
History HD
Disney Cine HD
Disney XD HD
Nickelodeon HD

And there are many more.

I'm sorry Carl normally your spot on with facts, but on this occasion your wrong.

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Originally Posted by ahardie

I've got a tivo with a hard drive showing 54%. Then I've got loads of tivo suggestions to go through and watch. If all else fails I've got the main channels on catch up. I'm going to have to double my tv viewing just to scratch the surface. Why should I worry if a channel showing repeats from the 60's is missing? And why has this old thread been re-opened. Somebody bored perhaps?

Agreed mate , VM has a good range of channels , I'm just merely stating Carls wrong when he says there's only a few missing , I agree it's the individual who knows what channels are of interest to him. What's this channel showing repeats from the 60's :-)