General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5. - Page 74

andy_m · 16-10-2013, 21:07

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

+1 channels are more popular than HD.
http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly...g-summary?_s=4

I'm not surprised at that. I reckon it's probably the case that most people still watch sd variants live, and make tea in the ad breaks as well. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but that doesn't mean there's a good argument for more sd channels or extra commercials.

What I'm saying is that there are already ways to achieve what +1's aim to achieve, but do so with more flexibility, and also with better quality, although I accept that's not necessarily the priority for most. I can't understand the clamour for them. They don't add new content, they're not in hd, and Virgin already offer a range of ways to time shift your viewing, including the provision of a set top box which resolves the recording clashes which appear to be the main reason people want them.

No?

Media Boy UK · 16-10-2013, 21:11

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Originally Posted by andy_m

I'm not surprised at that. I reckon it's probably the case that most people still watch sd variants live, and make tea in the ad breaks as well. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but that doesn't mean there's a good argument for more sd channels or extra commercials.

What I'm saying is that there are already ways to achieve what +1's aim to achieve, but do so with more flexibility, and also with better quality, although I accept that's not necessarily the priority for most. I can't understand the clamour for them. They don't add new content, they're not in hd, and Virgin already offer a range of ways to time shift your viewing, including the provision of a set top box which resolves the recording clashes which appear to be the main reason people want them.

No?

So you will not be happen to hear that Channel 4 are rumours to be set to launch an Channel 4 +1 HD Channel.

Chad · 16-10-2013, 21:12

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Thanks for info Chad.

IF and it is a big IF, that tag line is used, I could not think of a more ridiculous present from someone. If I did not have or did not want Sky (or VM for that matter) I would be rather annoyed if someone felt I would like a present which (a) I clearly would not want and (b) a present I would have to pay for on a monthly basis.

As for Atlantic, I hope it comes for those who want it. However, I still could not care one way or the other.

I can understand your point of view.

Let's say you could buy an entertainment package with NOW TV for £80.00. For £80.00 you get a full years access to SKY One, SKY Atlantic, SKY Living, SKY Arts, SKY Sports News, SKY on demand, iPlayer, Demand 5 and 4oD. If I didn't have SKY or Virgin, and only Freeview in my house, personally I'd be delighted it someone bought me 12 months or premium TV as a gift.

Every year be it through work or a family member I always get some vouchers or money to spend. Again if all I had was Freeview, and a tight monthly budget, £80.00 for a full years worth of SKY programming would be really appealing.

Each to their own of course. I see this as a good add on service for those looking for a little bit extra, entertainment wise, without the need of a monthly subscription commitment.

andy_m · 16-10-2013, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

So you will not be happen to hear that Channel 4 are rumours to be set to launch an Channel 4 +1 HD Channel.

passingbat · 16-10-2013, 21:15

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

+1 channels are more popular than HD.
http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly...g-summary?_s=4

Probably because most people still watch live TV and put up with sitting through adverts, rather than use a PVR as an actual PVR. A by product being that they'll watch an SD picture rather than watching an earlier recorded version (or later in the week repeat) in HD.

It'll be a long time before many people let go of watching live linear TV channels.

andy_m · 16-10-2013, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Chad

I can understand your point of view.

Let's say you could buy an entertainment package with NOW TV for £80.00. For £80.00 you get a full years access to SKY One, SKY Atlantic, SKY Living, SKY Arts, SKY Sports News, SKY on demand, iPlayer, Demand 5 and 4oD. If I didn't have SKY or Virgin, and only Freeview in my house, personally I'd be delighted it someone bought me 12 months or premium TV as a gift.

Every year be it through work or a family member I always get some vouchers or money to spend. Again if all I had was Freeview, and a tight monthly budget, £80.00 for a full years worth of SKY programming would be really appealing.

Each to their own of course. I see this as a good add on service for those looking for a little bit extra, entertainment wise, without the need of a monthly subscription commitment.

Is that full Sky on demand?

That's looking like really good value.

Chad · 16-10-2013, 21:22

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Originally Posted by andy_m

Is that full Sky on demand?

That's looking like really good value.

I'm not 100% sure to be honest Andy. Just rumour at the moment. I'm led to believe the "SKY entertainment" NOW TV bundle will also include a few non-SKY branded channels.

SKY Movies on NOW TV is £8.99 per month. For your £8.99 you get access to the movies channels as they broadcast live, and the movies on demand. I can't see the SKY Entertainment package being dearer and would expect a large range of the programming to be available on demand.

Again I'm just basing this on rumours which were "flying around" at SKY in Livingston today.

howardmicks · 16-10-2013, 21:30

Now TV app on TiVo ??????

johnathome · 16-10-2013, 21:39

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Now TV app on TiVo ??????

Is this to shut those people up who said they'd pay extra for SA?

Chad · 16-10-2013, 21:43

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Now TV app on TiVo ??????

Does that mean it is on TiVo or it's coming too TiVo?

howardmicks · 16-10-2013, 21:59

Just thinking? Wondering if it could be a possibility.gets sky Atlantic on vm and sky gets some extra coin out of it
It would get sky channels for basic tv package on vm movies cheaper.just makes me wonder ???

Risco · 16-10-2013, 22:05

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Just thinking? Wondering if it could be a possibility.gets sky Atlantic on vm and sky gets some extra coin out of it
It would get sky channels for basic tv package on vm movies cheaper.just makes me wonder ???

Not a chance.

muppetman11 · 16-10-2013, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Risco

Not a chance.

I agree VM currently makes money by selling the Sky channels in all its packs so adding this app would be an issue , Now TV will also include Sky Store soon however VM already have VM Movies for PPV titles.

theone2k10 · 16-10-2013, 22:16

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Now TV app on TiVo ??????

No because VM already have access to Sky and Sky on Demand. Sky Atlantic is coming to VM.
Also noticed something on Skys website you can now subscribe to MGMHD as a stand alone channel for £5p/m. Maybe MGMHD might be same on VM too.

howardmicks · 16-10-2013, 22:19

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I agree VM currently makes money by selling the Sky channels in all its packs so adding this app would be an issue , Now TV will also include Sky Store soon however VM already have VM Movies for PPV titles.

true bud,it was just a thought and maybe would have been a compromise.They could allways do a sky atlantic app

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

No because VM already have access to Sky and Sky on Demand. Sky Atlantic is coming to VM.
Also noticed something on Skys website you can now subscribe to MGMHD as a stand alone channel for £5p/m. Maybe MGMHD might be same on VM too.

i believe its coming bud,just thinking of alternatives