Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. III - Page 49

muppetman11 · 02-09-2010, 19:19

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Originally Posted by mattb00thers

Sadly, Its like someone said before on these forums:

Sky are the BEST for TV - Virgin Media are the BEST for Broadband!

Let's hope they don't get there pricing wrong with Tivo let's not forget that by Christmas Google tv will be out which will bring an internet connected STB with YouTube and advanced search plus Apple have released a new Apple tv which has similar features and the BBC are involved in a similar internet box with on demand.

ottoni · 02-09-2010, 21:01

I still have 8 channels testing on my v+ box

colin25 · 02-09-2010, 21:04

Hmm..I have sky for tv, virgin for broadband...must be true

DJ-SWITCH · 02-09-2010, 21:34

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Originally Posted by ottoni

I still have 8 channels testing on my v+ box

What channel numbers are the tests on?

Big Red · 02-09-2010, 21:42

You pay for what you get, I feel VM has the best overall package than Sky - I think last price check VM Top Package VIP50 £96.50(from 1st Oct), Same Package with Sky £113.50.

Just because it has a Sky sticker on it doesn’t mean it’s the best - you pay the premium - how else are Sky going to buy TV channels and convert them into HD.

Over the past 6 months VM have come along way in the HD area and just because we don’t have the same number of HD channels than Sky doesn’t mean Sky is better.

Sky can convert all channels in to HD, I'm looking for value for money and quality not quantity.

ottoni · 02-09-2010, 21:46

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Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH

What channel numbers are the tests on?

They are hidden, but some are numbered from 892 upwards

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Originally Posted by Big Red

You pay for what you get, I feel VM has the best overall package than Sky - I think last price check VM Top Package VIP50 £96.50(from 1st Oct), Same Package with Sky £113.50.

Just because it has a Sky sticker on it doesn’t mean it’s the best - you pay the premium - how else are Sky going to buy TV channels and convert them into HD.

Over the past 6 months VM have come along way in the HD area and just because we don’t have the same number of HD channels than Sky doesn’t mean Sky is better.

Sky can convert all channels in to HD, I'm looking for value for money and quality not quantity.

Hi Big red, is sep 3rd still confirmed for launch of sky hd basics?

Big Red · 02-09-2010, 21:47

Once the Sky Basic HD channels get added I feel VM offer a good range of HD channels and Prem HD channels with maybe one exception the Factual section with only Nat Geo and Discovery HD channels.
I would like to see at least Nat Geo Wild/Animal Planet HD and History HD - History HD on demand is really good when its available and Wild life programs in HD WOW

mattboothers · 02-09-2010, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Big Red

Once the Sky Basic HD channels get added I feel VM offer a good range of HD channels and Prem HD channels with maybe one exception the Factual section with only Nat Geo and Discovery HD channels.
I would like to see at least Nat Geo Wild/Animal Planet HD and History HD - History HD on demand is really good when its available and Wild life programs in HD WOW

Big Red Im guessing with Virgin Media's Tweet today we wont be getting the channels tomorrow?

Big Red · 02-09-2010, 21:50

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Originally Posted by ottoni

They are hidden, but some are numbered from 892 upwards

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Hi Big red, is sep 3rd still confirmed for launch of sky hd basics?

Yes 3rd still confirmed - I will be very surprised if they are not on in the morning or VM confirming via press release.

DJ-SWITCH · 02-09-2010, 21:53

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Originally Posted by ottoni

They are hidden, but some are numbered from 892 upwards

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Hi Big red, is sep 3rd still confirmed for launch of sky hd basics?

Ok ant got them on my V+ HD box

02-09-2010, 21:58

What EPG numbers do we expect for these SKY basic HD channels?

alwaysabear · 02-09-2010, 22:00

Red can you confirm anything about ESPN America HD, I was hoping we would have it for the start of the college football season which starts tonight thanks.

Big Red · 02-09-2010, 22:04

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Red can you confirm anything about ESPN America HD, I was hoping we would have it for the start of the college football season thanks.

All I know is the deal is good as done its a matter of when not if, the only thing I can put it down to is the huge problems ESPN have being having with the ESPNA HD channels - I know Sky forum is going mad about the very poor picture.

I guess VM will add once sorted, but I believe it will come with a huge on-demand function.

alwaysabear · 02-09-2010, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Big Red

All I know is the deal is good as done its a matter of when not if, the only thing I can put it down to is the huge problems ESPN have being having with the ESPNA HD channels - I know Sky forum is going mad about the very poor picture.

I guess VM will add once sorted, but I believe it will come with a huge on-demand function.

Thanks I have read the same thing myself on DS and had thought this might be causing the delay.
Good news about the on demand ,I did not know about that.

TMLeafs · 02-09-2010, 22:09

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Red can you confirm anything about ESPN America HD, I was hoping we would have it for the start of the college football season which starts tonight thanks.

me too want to watch the opening games on saturaday