Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. I. - Page 11

mersey70 · 06-01-2011, 20:16

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Must agree mate Sky have all these channels that show repeats all day , I've looked for films a few times for the little un and every time I look Planet 51 seems to be on. I would rather have just one good channel than 6 packed with repeats and crap.

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Off topic but how bad is the PQ on Eastenders no way is that HD.

I think the same can be said for a lot of pay channels, UKTV are as guilty as anyone and seem to have blocks of a few hours of programmes that just rotate.

BBC 3 & 4 are not much better either.

zantarous · 06-01-2011, 20:18

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Must agree mate Sky have all these channels that show repeats all day , I've looked for films a few times for the little un and every time I look Planet 51 seems to be on. I would rather have just one good channel than 6 packed with repeats and crap.

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Off topic but how bad is the PQ on Eastenders no way is that HD.

Seriously you talk about how Sky channels crap then admit to watching Eastenders?

muppetman11 · 06-01-2011, 20:19

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Originally Posted by zantarous

Seriously you talk about how Sky channels crap then admit to watching Eastenders?

I wasn't actually watching it just channel surfing

mersey70 · 06-01-2011, 20:26

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I wasn't actually watching it just channel surfing

We always have it on and you are right, it's rubbish HD.

We were hoping to see a huge difference with HD on our new 46" TV and I still can't see it myself, in fact none of us can.

It's better but no way is there 5 times more detail as the ads say although some channels and programmes are better than others. US sports seem good on ESPN but US SD is often rubbish and I only looked at them for a comparison, I'd rather watch paint dry, or EastEnders!.

I'll shut up anyway as it's off topic.

DJ-SWITCH · 06-01-2011, 20:58

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Must agree mate Sky have all these channels that show repeats all day , I've looked for films a few times for the little un and every time I look Planet 51 seems to be on. I would rather have just one good channel than 6 packed with repeats and crap.

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Off topic but how bad is the PQ on Eastenders no way is that HD.

Thats what i fort that ant very good HD for eastenders proper poor

Boethius · 06-01-2011, 22:46

Nice thread.

nialli · 07-01-2011, 09:40

I find BBC's HD channels, like Sky's, something of a mixed bag. Zen on Sunday was pretty underwhelming, but Upstairs Downstairs looked good to me, as did Not Going Out last night.
Over on the Sky Movies channels some look very good, whereas with Modern Greats I often struggle to see a difference from the SD versions. Sky Sports football is okay, but when they show American Football it is eye-popping. Not all HD is equal, and I think Sky could be doing a better job with their offering too.

Moonblade · 07-01-2011, 10:56

Just a few items I would like to imput. HD tv is as much about the sound as about PQ, Zen had a 5.1 sound track that added nicely to the story. BT has VDSL upgrades exclusive to them, so Sky is not going to get speeds of 50+ mb. My main concern is the lack of VOD on Virgin. This should be the jewel in the crown, but at the moment BT are leaving VM in their dust, and Sky have done a goog job with anytime. VM should be concentrating on its strengths, but seem to react to what other suppliers are doing and not developing a stratagy of their own. Also 5.1 sound on VOD and catch up would be nice, as you have with BT and Sky anytime.

Fitze73 · 07-01-2011, 11:06

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Must agree mate Sky have all these channels that show repeats all day , I've looked for films a few times for the little un and every time I look Planet 51 seems to be on. I would rather have just one good channel than 6 packed with repeats and crap.

its just a damn shame we dont have the sky on demand at least we could choose what film we could watch, damn u rupert

tweedie · 07-01-2011, 11:12

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Originally Posted by Moonblade

My main concern is the lack of VOD on Virgin

Are we talking about the same Virgin?

There is more than enough VOD

ozsat · 07-01-2011, 12:05

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Originally Posted by tweedie

Are we talking about the same Virgin?

There is more than enough VOD

If more is available than it should be there - but there is a lot on VM.

Still know HD from ITV though - two years after it was announced.

Moonblade · 08-01-2011, 12:20

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Originally Posted by tweedie

Are we talking about the same Virgin?

There is more than enough VOD

Had the V+ for some time and most is on a cycle, ie: carnivale.

Have had chance to catch up on stuff I missed the first time round to be fair.

the reason I stay with VM is that the BB is second to none, the BT line in my area is a max of 2 mb, had have had dealings with Sky in a buisness role and found them to be untrustworthy. This is just a personal view.

Jayster · 08-01-2011, 14:05

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Originally Posted by Moonblade

BT has VDSL upgrades exclusive to them,

Surley they will have to offer it to other companies.

alwaysabear · 08-01-2011, 14:10

I have been in contact with VM about ESPN America in HD to find out what the score is and "they are still in negotiations" and ask that we bear with them while negotiations are completed.
Lets hope we get some good news in the near future .

Paulie · 08-01-2011, 14:35

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

I have been in contact with VM about ESPN America in HD to find out what the score is and "they are still in negotiations" and ask that we bear with them while negotiations are completed.
Lets hope we get some good news in the near future .

Strewth, even Henry Kissinger was faster than this