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Very negative write-up on the usually impartial BBC, seemingly supporting many of the forum posters:

- No 4k
- Disappointing content
- VM hands tried by Sky and BT
- concerns over declining Virgin Media tv numbers
- tablet is "only" HD.
- VM claiming there is no demand for 4K
- VM "waiting to see" if it is 3D type scenario
- lack of HDR, VM hoping and "relying on 3rd parties" to add support
- Expensive tablet runs on old, dated (VM modified) version of Android
- lack of equivalent to Sky's multi TV approach
- tablet is not an anticipated enhancement as tablet sales are in decline
- kids app is targeted at "premium subscription options"
- Virgin will find it "hard to succeed"
- "one wonders what Virgin's marketing and communications will be"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38155715

Wow. Maybe VM should have splashed out on a better brand of Champagne at the launch!!

[denphone]

Perhaps one should do a poll on what forum members first impressions are.

[heero_yuy]

Originally Posted by denphone

Perhaps one should do a poll on what forum members first impressions are.

Well that should cut through the hype. What do the real users make of it?

Given that the presentation was only a slide show I'm not that optimistic.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by heero_yuy

Well that should cut through the hype. What do the real users make of it?

Given that the presentation was only a slide show I'm not that optimistic.

A nice useful job perhaps for one of our revered members to do.

[mot12]

The Beeb talking crap as usual! Yep the event this morning seemed pretty crap, lacking info e.t.c.

But, the Beeb should read the info that has been available since this mornings event.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by mot12

The Beeb talking crap as usual! Yep the event this morning seemed crap, lacking info e.t.c.

But, the Beeb should read the info that has been available since this mornings event.

Sadly there is more lazy journalists around now compared to what there used to be.

[TAZMANUK]

bbc say tablets on decline lol more like laptops are

[mot12]

Most of these Beeb tech Journalists have to get the kids in the family to work their gadgets!!

I've heard.

[heero_yuy]

Originally Posted by denphone

A nice useful job perhaps for one of our revered members to do.

We have no need for recording TV as in our opinion there is never a conflict. The output is just so woeful. Downloads are far more interesting.

Originally Posted by mike_gain

That said it's 14" and has as "epic battery"....if priced correctly the kids will be getting punted to their room with this :-)

£299 .It's gonna end up being a giveaway to try to get customers back from sky .

Seems to me that it's just a direct copy of Sky Q ,only difference being Q will work well, V6 won't

[BenMcr]

Some info sheets on everything announced today here http://www.virginmedia.com/corporate.../virgintv.html

---------- Post added at 19:18 ---------- Previous post was at 19:17 ----------

Also some more pricing for the TellyTablet in the press release here http://www.virginmedia.com/corporate...tv-launch.html

[mike_gain]

Originally Posted by MisterQ

I wonder how long it will be before the targeted adverts start appearing on the menu screens and when you press pause during recordings etc. I'm sure many of us remember the unsuccessful trials and plans they had from a few years ago. No doubt with the extra power of the box and lack of additional monthly premium, this will be high on the agenda again?

Tetly adverts wasn't it? As I said to the time if they keep costs down i'do have no objections to adverts when paused.

[mot12]

Will virgin get in contact with existing customers who showed interest in the V6. ? At any point. I mailed them some time ago.

Originally Posted by MisterQ

Very negative write-up on the usually impartial BBC, seemingly supporting many of the forum posters:

- No 4k
- Disappointing content
- VM hands tried by Sky and BT
- concerns over declining Virgin Media tv numbers
- tablet is "only" HD.
- VM claiming there is no demand for 4K
- VM "waiting to see" if it is 3D type scenario
- lack of HDR, VM hoping and "relying on 3rd parties" to add support
- Expensive tablet runs on old, dated (VM modified) version of Android
- lack of equivalent to Sky's multi TV approach
- tablet is not an anticipated enhancement as tablet sales are in decline
- kids app is targeted at "premium subscription options"
- Virgin will find it "hard to succeed"
- "one wonders what Virgin's marketing and communications will be"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-38155715

Wow. Maybe VM should have splashed out on a better brand of Champagne at the launch!!

Did you take the time to summarise that or did your paymasters email it to you?

Originally Posted by Mr Banana

Did you take the time to summarise that or did your paymasters email it to you?

Yes thank you. Were there any points you wanted to discuss further with the forum or do you have anything to contribute, consequent to your above post?