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EPG reshuffle on Virgin TV in 2012???
View Poll Results: Will Virgin reshuffle EPG in 2012???
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Old 30-12-2011, 00:37   #31
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Re: New EPG on Virgin TV in 2012???

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Now something new to think about: In TiVoland, do channels need numbers at all?
Interesting question, I feel a majority of the viewing public still have a place in their hearts for linear tv channels (personal opinion only) and with that easy to remember EPG channel guide. Does anybody know the channel number for BBC HD is without checking!
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Old 30-12-2011, 09:00   #32
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Interesting question, I feel a majority of the viewing public still have a place in their hearts for linear tv channels (personal opinion only) and with that easy to remember EPG channel guide. Does anybody know the channel number for BBC HD is without checking!
at work and only just read the whole thread and i can tell you its 187.

I dont think VM with change the EPG. No reason to why apart from i just dont think they will
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Old 30-12-2011, 09:33   #34
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nope, thats BBC One HD
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Re: EPG reshuffle on Virgin TV in 2012???

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nope, thats BBC One HD
I meant to say BBC 1 HD as that is the lowest channel then BBC HD is 187 as you say, thought I would wait to see who corrected me first.
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I meant to say BBC 1 HD as that is the lowest channel then BBC HD is 187 as you say, thought I would wait to see who corrected me first.
well looks like i win, haha. What is the prize for 1st place?
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well looks like i win, haha. What is the prize for 1st place?
Whats that flashing in red
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Whats that flashing in red
the fire alarm? who set that off and why is that 1st place prize?
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the fire alarm? who set that off and why is that 1st place prize?
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the fire alarm? who set that off and why is that 1st place prize?
Yes you win 1st prize, I season ticket to Luton Town FC. The point is without channel numbers not being displayed on the front of TiVo boxes that is probably one reason why you need a simplified EPG that non cable forum geeks can remember!
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Re: EPG reshuffle on Virgin TV in 2012???

Most boring thread in the history of mankind.

2 minutes of my life wasted.....
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Yes you win 1st prize, I season ticket to Luton Town FC. The point is without channel numbers not being displayed on the front of TiVo boxes that is probably one reason why you need a simplified EPG that non cable forum geeks can remember!
Luton FC isnt my club, i agree a more simplified EPG needs to happen

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your opinion, dont read anymore of the thread then
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Re: EPG reshuffle on Virgin TV in 2012???

Personally, I don't understand this obsession with channel numbers. We have an ability to select programmes from the EPG and we can set our favourite channels in whatever order we choose.

If you have a V+ box or a TIVO, you can record all your programmes for the week fairly easily and select your viewing from the recordings rather than rely on the programme schedulers and have to remember which channel numbers are which. An added benefit is that you can simply fast forward through the adverts.

Channel hoppers will hop away regardless of the channel numbers allocated.

Those who like to watch live sport have only a limited number of channels to choose from and can probably remember those channel numbers off by heart.

With these alternative means of selecting programmes to watch, the whole business of debating channel number allocation just leaves me cold. You soon get used to whatever channel numbers are allocated to your favourite channels even if you do nothing.
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Old 31-12-2011, 00:05   #45
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Re: EPG reshuffle on Virgin TV in 2012???

I would just like the EPG to be able work past 1 day. I have to use my freeview 6 day EPG to check past 04:00 the next morning. This of course does not list all my Virgin channels.
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