General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) - Page 176

denphone · 11-06-2015, 15:51

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

But the big question is will it still be a clunky mess like the current tivo?

Even though it can be clunky at times it still is miles better then the rest of the competition.

Media Boy UK · 11-06-2015, 15:59

Africa Channel set to remove from Virgin?

Africa Channel is not broadcasting as of 2pm today on Virgin Channel 289. But started up again on Sky yesterday.

Media Boy HQ has no info that time of posting on if Africa Channel will start broadcasting again on Virgin Channel 289 or is set to be removed by next Thursday along with Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD.

Also Sky Sports has confirmed that Sky Sports 2 and Sky Sports 2 HD will be rebrand on July 1st as Sky Sports Ashes and Sky Sports Ashes HD until September 1st.

http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/ne...ommentary-team

theone2k10 · 11-06-2015, 16:27

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Originally Posted by denphone

Even though it can be clunky at times it still is miles better then the rest of the competition.

Nah my pc media system beats it hands down

In seriousness though the youview box from plusnet leaves tivo in it's dust pity vm and youview couldn't team up.

DJ-SWITCH · 11-06-2015, 16:53

[QUOTE=Media Boy;35782518]Africa Channel set to remove from Virgin?

Africa Channel is not broadcasting as of 2pm today on Virgin Channel 289. But started up again on Sky yesterday.

Media Boy HQ has no info that time of posting on if Africa Channel will start broadcasting again on Virgin Channel 289 or is set to be removed by next Thursday along with Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD.

Africa channel ant on sky 209 just checked my sky box as use it 4 freesat

passingbat · 11-06-2015, 17:08

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Originally Posted by denphone

You can't have everything to suit everybody all of the time as nothings perfect even in a ideal world

Spoken like a man who enjoys the free sport that he gets from the XL pack!

denphone · 11-06-2015, 17:18

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Spoken like a man who enjoys the free sport that he gets from the XL pack!

Yes l enjoy it but if it was not there then one would accept it quite easily as there are many other things to watch.

passingbat · 11-06-2015, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

No interest in HD channels

OMG...you deserve a black and white tele for that comment

What's the point of having a HD tele if you not going to get the most out of it. We should all embrace HD to make it standard. SD picture is just terrible!! lol

But many people have 32" TV's or less and at common viewing distances, the advantages of HD aren't as obvious.

It's the same with 4k; unless you're planning on a 60" plus TV, the advantages are minimal; The extra money is probably better spent on a better quality 1080p set. But of course, you don't get the bragging rights with a 1080p TV.

We've had this discussion somewhere before,,,

Media Boy UK · 11-06-2015, 18:42

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Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH

Africa channel ant on sky 209 just checked my sky box as use it 4 freesat

It broadcasting off the Sky EPG right now.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post1022.html

We have just found out that TV5 is free on Virgin Channel 825 until Sunday to non XL Viewers.

paul nolan · 11-06-2015, 19:12

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Originally Posted by denphone

The thing is though is if they remove it and then sell it as a standalone subscription then there are going to be quite a hole in their XL pack thus they would have to fill that gap with something quite considerable and if they don't then in my opinion they will lose quite a fair amount of customers without BT Sports being there thus my hunch is l think they will do a deal on the cusp of the new football season.

IMO. The biggest liklihood is that BT Sport Europe is an ADDITIONAL channel to BT Sport 1 and 2. and we will have to pay a nominal fee to get BT Sport Europe while 1 and 2 stay free to XL customer.

of course that's all speculation.

thunderlips · 11-06-2015, 21:58

vm doing sky movies and sports half price until september ! i will have some of that !

Frazz · 11-06-2015, 22:18

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Originally Posted by thunderlips

vm doing sky movies and sports half price until september ! i will have some of that !

Just checked the web site for this deal, where did you see it

thunderlips · 11-06-2015, 22:25

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Originally Posted by Frazz

Just checked the web site for this deal, where did you see it

i got a phone call last night, also i have been in touch with retentions today regarding a issue with my mothers account and i asked about the half price deal and was told it was for 3 months.

Frazz · 11-06-2015, 22:37

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Originally Posted by thunderlips

i got a phone call last night, also i have been in touch with retentions today regarding a issue with my mothers account and i asked about the half price deal and was told it was for 3 months.

Thanks, if I don't hear soon I'll give them a call

thunderlips · 11-06-2015, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Frazz

Thanks, if I don't hear soon I'll give them a call

ring up and ask see what they say

passingbat · 11-06-2015, 23:31

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Nah my pc media system beats it hands down

In seriousness though the youview box from plusnet leaves tivo in it's dust pity vm and youview couldn't team up.

These things are often a trade off between functionality or speed.

The Tivo VM have is getting a bit long in the tooth processor wise. But it's still fast enough for me, and I wouldn't trade it's functionality for a less functional, faster box.

For others, it's speed that counts.