General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd

Super HD for all! Netflix adds highest quality streams for every subscriber.

Netflix subscribers around the world can now tune into the company's highest quality Super HD streams, providing they have a device and internet connection willing to play nice.

The Super HD streams, which arrive at a higher bitrate than the existing Full HD 1080 streams, promise improved picture quality as the movie or TV show is subject to less compression.

The streaming giant has been testing the improved video quality with selected ISPs this year, but has now opened Super HD up to all members, regardless of their provider.

In a post on the company blog, Netflix explains: "Netflix uses 'adaptive streaming' to dynamically adjust the video quality based on the available bandwidth. This means that the ability to receive Super HD depends on broadband quality and performance."

Provisos

There are, as always in these situations, a couple of provisos. Subscribers must have enough bandwidth (upwards of 5Mbps or 7Mbps for best quality), while not all content is optimised.

Plus, not all HD devices support the tech. Currently, the most recent Apple TV set-top box, the PS3, Nintendo Wii U, some Roku devices and the Netflix Windows 8 app will allow it.



http://www.techradar.com/news/video/...criber-1184379

It was never a problem for Virgin Media users as VM have the Netflix CDN, so we always got Super HD on titles with it on.

[Paradox295]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Or Cartoonito may go 24/7.

Doubt that, mate. Cartoonito is like a similar age to CBeebies or Tiddlers TV. Wouldn't make sense for them to start showing like, Fireman Sam at midnight or something. Would make much more sense for them to make a channel in that slot aimed at people who are more likely to be up then.

Of course, this is turner UK we're talking about. None of what they do necessarily makes sense.

[blue666666]

can't wait for October 1 new channels yaaaaaaa

[heavyside]

Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd

Super HD for all! Netflix adds highest quality streams for every subscriber. http://www.techradar.com/news/video/...criber-1184379

I'm really looking forward to Netflix and (if the rumours are true) LoveFilm coming to TiVo - especially in Super HD. I'll be even more interested to see how Virgin Media are going to price these services.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by blue666666

can't wait for October 1 new channels yaaaaaaa

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by heavyside

I'll be even more interested to see how Virgin Media are going to price these services.

Sorry, been away a fair bit with work.. will it not just be you subscribe to them as usual.. ie pay Netflix or LoveFilm but there will be an app on the TiVo to sign into and view content?

Or will VM be selling/bundling these services themselves?

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

Sorry, been away a fair bit with work.. will it not just be you subscribe to them as usual.. ie pay Netflix or LoveFilm but there will be an app on the TiVo to sign into and view content?

Or will VM be selling/bundling these services themselves?

It is most likely the former. The 'included in a bundle' rumour started because of the BBC news report on the Netflix/VM trial which suggested that Netflix might be included in a bundle. We won't know until launch.

[heavyside]

Originally Posted by passingbat

It is most likely the former. The 'included in a bundle' rumour started because of the BBC news report on the Netflix/VM trial which suggested that Netflix might be included in a bundle. We won't know until launch.

Virgin Media surprised us all with the BT Sport deal, so you never know.

[denphone]

Indeed and some members still seem to underestimate Virgin's ability to get things.

[howardmicks]

currently the customers on the trial are having to subscribe to use the app,so it really does make you think that`s the way its gonna go.Maybe they will have a rethink when it goes nationwide

[HDFootyMan]

Originally Posted by heavyside

I'm really looking forward to Netflix and (if the rumours are true) LoveFilm coming to TiVo - especially in Super HD. I'll be even more interested to see how Virgin Media are going to price these services.

Super HD is Netflix only. Lovefilm do have content in HD, but (compared to Netflix) I wouldn't describe the quality as 'super'. Just IMO.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

currently the customers on the trial are having to subscribe to use the app,so it really does make you think that`s the way its gonna go.Maybe they will have a rethink when it goes nationwide

Well, it is a trial, after all. Depending on how it works out, we may well get an offer based on the XL package.

I'm not saying we will, because I don't know for sure, but I think this would enhance the Virgin Media offer and provide some real competition for Sky.

It would certainly provide us with enhanced programme choice within the existing subscription packages and I think it will be very attractive indeed to new subscribers.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Well, it is a trial, after all. Depending on how it works out, we may well get an offer based on the XL package.

I'm not saying we will, because I don't know for sure, but I think this would enhance the Virgin Media offer and provide some real competition for Sky.

It would certainly provide us with enhanced programme choice within the existing subscription packages and I think it will be very attractive indeed to new subscribers.

How much would the price have to increase though ? I'm all for choice but with the inclusion of BT Sport and Netflix how much would that put the XL pack at I do agree however it would be a plus point , pay tv is getting too expensive and the telecom side of things seem to increase year on year Sky are increasing line rental by a further 90p to £15.40 and its reported BT are increasing line rental to £15.99 and BB prices are also increasing on BT both from January 2014.

[Ben B]

I think Netflix might be offered in the same way that Spotify is, i.e. you get a free trial and then it's full price but you can pay through your Virgin Media bill

[vincerooney]

Happy saturday all friends. It's always very quiet on saturdays on here...i'm stuck in work