General Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6. - Page 15

jfman · 20-11-2013, 19:23

We have been redirected here but it isn't a coming soon thread. It's all baseless speculation.

denphone · 20-11-2013, 19:25

The thread is what it is and most are happy with that.

vincerooney · 20-11-2013, 19:27

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Originally Posted by passingbat

There seem to be only two things that people on here really want and there are good reasons for them:

Sky Atlantic, because for those who like critically acclaimed US drama, that's a massive source, which VM are lacking

HD channels, for the obvious reason that the picture looks much better, and excluding the ITV channels, you get 5.1 audio.

People don't want "more and more", they want the quality in content and PQ that is currently lacking in some areas via VM.

I'd agree with that in a way as I do want the channel. But I think it's more "as I don't have the channel yet syndrome"

I'm here really because I want additional channels whatever they are and that I really like a lot of people on here

andy_m · 20-11-2013, 19:29

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Originally Posted by passingbat

There seem to be only two things that people on here really want and there are good reasons for them:

Sky Atlantic, because for those who like critically acclaimed US drama, that's a massive source, which VM are lacking

HD channels, for the obvious reason that the picture looks much better, and excluding the ITV channels, you get 5.1 audio.

People don't want "more and more", they want the quality in content and PQ that is currently lacking in some areas via VM.

Correct.

As an aside, Superblade has spotted on Den's tv shows coming soon thread that Atlantic show Banshee is being shown on Sky One. Anything to be read in to that?

20-11-2013, 19:33

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

What i find Vince is this, there are loads and loads of channels on VM and Sky, most of which imo are total tosh, there are, granted, some really good channels from both companies, but a lot of people on here just seem to want more and more, i ask this question, where the heck do you guys get the time to watch all this TV?

Absolutely bang on. This is another reason I'm a TiVo refusenik. Why in god's name would I want more TV suggested to me? What a barmy gadget!

passingbat · 20-11-2013, 19:44

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Originally Posted by JustaBloke

Absolutely bang on. This is another reason I'm a TiVo refusenik. Why in god's name would I want more TV suggested to me? What a barmy gadget!

If you think 'Suggestions' is the only advantage of Tivo over V+, then maybe you should look again at Tivo's functionality?

jfman · 20-11-2013, 19:48

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Originally Posted by denphone

The thread is what it is and most are happy with that.

Exactly, which is why there should be two.

theone2k10 · 20-11-2013, 20:17

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Originally Posted by JustaBloke

Absolutely bang on. This is another reason I'm a TiVo refusenik. Why in god's name would I want more TV suggested to me? What a barmy gadget!

Suggestions is actually ok it's suggested quite a few shows i never knew about and ended up enjoying.
You can always turn suggestions off too.

ocav · 20-11-2013, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

What i find Vince is this, there are loads and loads of channels on VM and Sky, most of which imo are total tosh, there are, granted, some really good channels from both companies, but a lot of people on here just seem to want more and more, i ask this question, where the heck do you guys get the time to watch all this TV?

I dont watch "lots" of tv but I do work from home so I do have a bit more time to watch TV. I do sometimes struggle to find something to watch so choice is better.

piquet41 · 20-11-2013, 20:22

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Originally Posted by jfman

Exactly, which is why there should be two.

I don't think there is a need for another thread personally, however, I must admit very little of the last two pages has anything to do with "coming soon to vm"

MalteseFalcon · 20-11-2013, 20:23

I go through phases where I turn suggestions on and off, most times I find new shows to watch but other times I find it records a load of rubbish.

howardmicks · 20-11-2013, 20:26

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Originally Posted by ocav

We haven't had the price rise letter yet however I am starting to price up Sky TV, the thing is, I'd have to keep VM broadband and I like my 120mb which is pretty pricey on its own!

2 of my friends have done it kept xl phone and xl broadband £45.00 per month then go sky on half price deal £36.25 per month for that you get the best catch up services all sports and movie channels in glorious hd (that's all sports folk) and you can watch them all on the excellent sky go service which is light year ahead of that tv anywhere service we suffer and for a extra £5 you can download (watch when offline)and get catch up and box sets on sky go also so for £81.25 per month you have the best telly and broadband and if u really need your bt sports fix add £15 which makes it £96.25 still coming in cheaper than the VIP so called pack

Only downside is no TiVo but is TiVo really worth a 6.8% or whatever it is prise rise

theone2k10 · 20-11-2013, 20:38

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

2 of my friends have done it kept xl phone and xl broadband £45.00 per month then go sky on half price deal £36.25 per month for that you get the best catch up services all sports and movie channels in glorious hd (that's all sports folk) and you can watch them all on the excellent sky go service which is light year ahead of that tv anywhere service we suffer and for a extra £5 you can download (watch when offline)and get catch up and box sets on sky go also so for £81.25 per month you have the best telly and broadband and if u really need your bt sports fix add £15 which makes it £96.25 still coming in cheaper than the VIP so called pack

Only downside is no TiVo but is TiVo really worth a 6.8% or whatever it is prise rise

You get a free 2 month trial of Sky go extra now bud , there are some codes floating about to get it at 6 months for £2.50p/m instead of £5p/m.

howardmicks · 20-11-2013, 20:42

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

You get a free 2 month trial of Sky go extra now bud , there are some codes floating about to get it at 6 months for £2.50p/m instead of £5p/m.

Forgot that there are codes for half price for 12 months sky go extra now bud also

And to correct my other comment it's xxl bb and not xl

OLD BOY · 20-11-2013, 20:51

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Sony movies has appeared on my list as possible launch on VM.

MGMHD is to launch first quarter of 2014 not last week as i originally posted.

How reliable is this information, theone? The reason I ask is that MGMHD is most likely to launch at the same time as Sky Atlantic. If correct, it indicates to me that the launch date has been postponed yet again.

I only know about what was planned, but I have not heard anything about postponements (not that this means anything in itself). Unfortunately, launch dates are prone to change and it would be a shame indeed if we had to wait even longer for the one channel that is a glaring omission in VM's offering.