General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016)

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

They won't apart from a new Tivo but give vm until around 2020 they should have a skyq equivalent box then

VM could have an equivalent to Sky Q right now if they wanted. It's called Tivo Bolt. Or the software in the Bolt in VM Hardware.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

They won't apart from a new Tivo but give vm until around 2020 they should have a skyq equivalent box then

My my for the first day of the New Year you are rather pessimistic old boy.

[Dave42]

happy new year everyone

[gba93]

Originally Posted by Dave42

happy new year everyone

From me too!!

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

They won't apart from a new Tivo but give vm until around 2020 they should have a skyq equivalent box then

I hope that was a joke, theone.

The next TIVO will have to be pretty good if VM are to survive. I, for one, am determined not to be left behind if VM are to continue moving to the slow lane.

I am very close to making a complete re-evaluation of my options. I have already considered changing my TV package as follows:

Terrestrial with a recordable Freeview box.
Netflix (through smart TV and Roku)
Amazon (through smart TV and Roku)
Now TV (through my Roku)..

That provides me with a good deal of content and I would miss very little of what I currently watch. Apart from the set up cost of the Freeview box, all of this would cost me the small sum of £20.56 per month.

I won't make that move just yet and I could be persuaded not to if VM come up with the goods. I really hope they do and that they start offering their own packages of streaming services covering TV series, films (on subscription rather than PPV), music, nature programming, good stuff for children, etc. VM could offer a great deal if only they ditched their slow train for a bullet train instead. There's so much they could do with a bit of imagination.

It has taken only a year for optimism (with all those new channels launched on 2014), to turn to despair, with previously loyal VM viewers jumping over to the dark side. This alone should show VM the urgency of the situation.

If the new TIVO box turns out to be a disappointment, I think a lot more people will jump ship. I may even be one of them, and I never thought I'd say that.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Dave42

happy new year everyone

And the same to you my old marra.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by denphone

Steady on there as we are only 8 hours into the New Year.

Exactly, what a stupid thing to come out with.

Originally Posted by Dave_Gosport

"This channel is off air" is currently showing.

Thanks. It wouldn't surprise me if this slot was shortly reused for 'Bike'.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

...It has taken only a year for optimism (with all those new channels launched on 2014), to turn to despair, with previously loyal VM viewers jumping over to the dark side. This alone should show VM the urgency of the situation.

If the new TIVO box turns out to be a disappointment, I think a lot more people will jump ship. I may even be one of them, and I never thought I'd say that.

Since LG taking over, they are failing to even get the Freeview channels. Then they have the cheek to put up prices; I'm not sure what they are expecting other than a mass exodus over time.

If they no longer have an interest in the TV side of things, or believe that only certain customers are worth serving, why don't they just come clean and say so? It's getting to the point of embarrassment as more and more previously loyal customers have or are considering jumping ship.

I am one of them, but I would never go to Sky. It will be a Freeview/Freesat combination with recording facilities. Any material that I want that is not available will be sourced from elsewhere.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I am very close to making a complete re-evaluation of my options. I have already considered changing my TV package as follows:

Terrestrial with a recordable Freeview box.
Netflix (through smart TV and Roku)
Amazon (through smart TV and Roku)
Now TV (through my Roku)..

That provides me with a good deal of content and I would miss very little of what I currently watch. Apart from the set up cost of the Freeview box, all of this would cost me the small sum of £20.56 per month..

Finally; the preacher actually doing what he's been preaching! (well, thinking about it at least).

Why go to the expense of a Freeview box? Why not just drop your package to TV M? Granted, you don't get every Freeview channel, but I personally find the missing ones no great loss. For the few that are missing, you could always put a USB stick in the back of your Sony TV and record that way.

When I was researching Freeview PVRs a couple of years ago, they all seemed to loose unused series links after six months, only had two tuners. and no Whishlist functionality. Those are a few of the reasons that I choose TV M over a Freeview PVR, when I went down the route that you are now considering.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Finally; the preacher actually doing what he's been preaching! (well, thinking about it at least).

Why go to the expense of a Freeview box? Why not just drop your package to TV M? Granted, you don't get every Freeview channel, but I personally find the missing ones no great loss. For the few that are missing, you could always put a USB stick in the back of your Sony TV and record that way.

When I was researching Freeview PVRs a couple of years ago, they all seemed to loose unused series links after six months, only had two tuners. and no Whishlist functionality. Those are a few of the reasons that I choose TV M over a Freeview PVR, when I went down the route that you are now considering.

This is one thing i will give BT credit for when my 12 month contract is up i can keep the youview box with all it's functions recording etc, unlike a certain sattelite company bt won't stop me from recording on my box if i choose not to continue with bt tv which is highly likely at this moment in time but 9 months is a long time in the world of tv subs lol.

[japitts]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Yep ;-)

VM Playlists end 12/1/15.

One of the reasons for taking TV-XL for me, is inclusive access to the music playlists. Massively disappointed in this news - there are other reasons for keeping XL don't get me wrong, but this is one big reason.

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by japitts

One of the reasons for taking TV-XL for me, is inclusive access to the music playlists. Massively disappointed in this news - there are other reasons for keeping XL don't get me wrong, but this is one big reason.

There are play lists on Vevo as well, but I will definitely miss VM Music On Demand.

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

There are play lists on Vevo as well, but I will definitely miss VM Music On Demand.

Totally agree - it will be missed

[denphone]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

There are play lists on Vevo as well, but I will definitely miss VM Music On Demand.

l hear Vevo have quite a considerable library.

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by denphone

l hear Vevo have quite a considerable library.

They have a load of Heavy metal so it suits me \m/

[blue666666]

any news well new rumors on a new virgin media box, Here what i want one thats 4k HDR (High Dynamic Range) Capable, that also stream netflix youtube ect fast can record more channel five or six sky Q box can record 4 and watch 5th one live.a box that does need to connected by Ethernet cable so can use a app sure other will want other things on there box too.

info on sky Q box http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1347...w-can-i-get-it

http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/sky-q/overview/