General : Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by MutleyF

Well, according to this link, it clearly states
"“Sochi 2014 will be the first Winter Games broadcast in 3D; we are already working very closely with our colleagues at Panasonic to ensure optimum technical delivery"

Does not mention the BBC though.

However, as I do not have a 3d TV, I dont really care !

There is a low tech way to enjoy 3D on a non 3D TV by changing the way you view the TV with your eyes.

Originally Posted by ase001

More content would perhaps change that, I was hooked on 3D when I watch football in my local pub. Adds a completely new dimension to set-pieces, corners etc. There are a number of winter sports that can be mundane, but 3D could change that? I know its not for everyone, but I think some 3D content would be welcome by most.

I take it that you didn't have to wear glasses

Originally Posted by Chad

It also highlights a money saving opportunity for SKY Sports subscribers come the summer.

The last fixtures of the Premiership are played on the 11th May. The rest of the big games that month are free on TV. The Europa League, Champions League and FA Cup finals are all live on ITV with the Scottish Cup final live on BBC Scotland. Then into June and July the BBC and ITV will cover all 64 games of the World Cup.

Of course it's not just football that we're being treated too this summer:

F1 (Spanish Grand Prix) - 11th May (BBC)
The French Open - 25th May to 8th June (ITV)
F1 (Canadian Grand Prix) - 8th June (BBC)
The Queen's Club Championships - 9th June to 15th June (BBC)
Wimbledon - 23rd June to 6th July (BBC)
Tour de France - 5th July to 27th July (ITV)
F1 (British Grand Prix) - 6th July (BBC)
The Open Championship - 13th July to 20th July (BBC)
The Commonwealth Games - 23rd July to 3rd August (BBC)
The European Athletics Championships - 10th to 17th August (BBC)
F1 (Belgian Grand Prix) - 24th August (BBC)

With the new season of the Premiership not due to start until September 2014, and a wide range of top quality sport free in HD on terrestrial television, it's certainly worth considering cancelling SKY Sports in May, June, July and August and saving yourself a small fortune.

What a good idea Chad

Nice to see some new contributors to this topic too- a warm welcome to all

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Mods, please feel to free issue infractions against me if my posts are classed as trolling.

We will. However, I have not seen any posts that require such action.
Just to be clear, staff will make any such decision, not RC or any other member.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Dave42

prices are only going to be going up no matter what happens in summer

Well quite, Dave. What I meant was that they will go up even higher.

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

If, this very hypothetical situation was to happen, then more fool those who pay the extra for it.

Yes, that was just me, and completely hypothetical before anyone asks for a source! But Sky would have to recoup the money somehow after what they have paid for the rights!

[vincerooney]

I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...

this year is only 22 days old Vince

[denphone]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...

Patience Sir.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...

You'll like what's coming, not a lot but you'll like it.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

I had a horrible nightmare last night. I had the realisation that so far 2014 is turning out to be eerily similar to 2012. Maybe we were just spoiled with all the channel treats in 2013 and it was an unusual year. But boy was it a lot of fun.

So far in 2013 there are no rumours except some shopping channels closing. I'm scared its going to stay like this all year.

Someone please hold me...

2013 was a vintage year for Virgin Media in terms of TV channels and I think we must now accept that the majority of significant gaps have now been filled.

For this reason, we can expect VM to be concentrating on other developments for their service this year, and most of the additional TV content is likely to come from apps such as Netflix. As you know, on the TV apps front, Lovefilm is likely to be next.

[Doug P]

3D is not coming soon in any great amount by the look of it....

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Doug P

3D is not coming soon in any great amount by the look of it....

Personally l am not surprised as 3D is a niche product for a small minority.

[Gunslinger]

Any chance of any UKTV On Demand content coming to Virgin Media?

eg http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/uktv...eally-youview/

Virgin and its predecessors were the original leaders in developing on demand services, but now seem seriously to be lagging both Sky and other platforms.

OK, I know that at lot of UKTV content is old stuff, and also that shows may be repeated several times if you don't manage to record them, but there is now much more original material than there used to be.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Gunslinger

Any chance of any UKTV On Demand content coming to Virgin Media?

eg http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2014/01/uktv...eally-youview/

Virgin and its predecessors were the original leaders in developing on demand services, but now seem seriously to be lagging both Sky and other platforms.

OK, I know that at lot of UKTV content is old stuff, and also that shows may be repeated several times if you don't manage to record them, but there is now much more original material than there used to be.

l have not heard anything regarding this.

[Doug P]

Originally Posted by denphone

Personally l am not surprised as 3D is a niche product for a small minority.

Agreed Den.

[gba93]

I guess maybe 'not' coming soon:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25840502

Alcatel-Lucent and BT said speeds of 1.4 terabits per second were achieved during their joint test - enough to send 44 uncompressed HD films a second

but what an upgrade!!

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by Dave42

this year is only 22 days old Vince

i know but i like to jump to assumptions quickly and i'm very much a glass half empty type of guy

Originally Posted by denphone

Patience Sir.

I'll try my best gaffer! I miss the rampant back and forth threads though with you as we discuss exciting news!

Originally Posted by theone2k10

You'll like what's coming, not a lot but you'll like it.

intriguing! the mind wanders!