Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. II.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by passingbat

I wonder why, according to an article I read, that the growth area in TV sales is not 3D TVs, but connected TVs?

My sony BR player has got several music/video music services on it as do current Sony TVs

As adding things like music services to tivo doesn't in anyway diminish it's ability to 'just watch TV', why do people have a problem with other connectivity being added to it?

Have I joined the Luddite forum by mistake?



I don't care about that; I want a music service because I'd use it. Presumably others would too.

Yep, I'd use the music services. i'm loving the BBC iPlayer radio app on TiVo

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Originally Posted by mersey70

Indeed, but I bet the attraction is apps like Love Film to watch ...films!

Not things lke You Tube. Maybe I worded my post wrong, what I maybe should have said is apps are good so long as they provide somethng worth watching, or more importantly for the likes of VM that we will pay for.

YouTube on the tv is really handy. Especially for music videos or movie trailers

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

If it has loads of Metal (All genres) on there I would be very happy and banging my head all day long

Fully agree i love the music on demand on the XL tv pack but there is a woeful lack of metal only two motorhead tracks for instance and no deep purple at all and i think two iron maiden tracks so its metal i want too,lots of it.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by mersey70

Maybe I worded my post wrong, what I maybe should have said is apps are good so long as they provide somethng worth watching, or more importantly for the likes of VM that we will pay for.

Good and hopefully premium content. Something you cannot get elsewhere. Otherwise I fancy it is really nothing that is very special for any operator to offer.

According to Cindy Rose, you don't need to worry about that:

We’re talking to everybody - all those that you named and more,� says Rose. “We’re very open to all of them. It’s just a question of doing the right deal, making sure our customers actually want it

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/#

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by richard1960

Fully agree i love the music on demand on the XL tv pack but there is a woeful lack of metal only two motorhead tracks for instance and no deep purple at all and i think two iron maiden tracks so its metal i want too,lots of it.

I know what you mean as there a very limited Metal on there, For one I would love to see more TRIVIUM, BFMV, SEPULTURA, PINK FLOYD, ROLLING STONES, LED ZEP and the list could go on for almost ever

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Yep, I'd use the music services. i'm loving the BBC iPlayer radio app on TiVo

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YouTube on the tv is really handy. Especially for music videos or movie trailers

That's what I mainly use Youtube for, and why I'll be glad when the playlist functionality is working (it's being looked at)

I'm also really liking radio recording on Tivo, especially as you can set up series links for radio shows. Brilliant.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by passingbat

According to Cindy Rose, you don't need to worry about that:



http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/#

Sounds really good. I would love a home DVD service that released films when they become available for rental, not the box office types but the latest ones. We have them already on Sky, VM. BT Vision, Talk Talk let alone Love Film.

However I would point out she was quoted in that interview on 1 December 2010 (over 5 months ago) that '100's of apps' will be available in 12 months so let's hope they get a move on!

Dunno when she was starting her 12 month countdown but given there's way less than 10 apps to date I would have to say it seems fanciful.

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Yep, I'd use the music services. i'm loving the BBC iPlayer radio app on TiVo

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YouTube on the tv is really handy. Especially for music videos or movie trailers

I haven't got around to trying the radio iplayer yet but I love the way you can select extras on a programme or film and go straight to youtube clips. I decided I would record a film after viewing the youtube trailer and selecting it on other programmes, like a comedy for instance, takes you to peoples favourite clips.

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by ahardie

I decided I would record a film after viewing the youtube trailer and selecting it on other programmes, like a comedy for instance, takes you to peoples favourite clips.

This has swayed me to watch a lot of movies that I thought I would never watch after the normal reviews

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by mersey70

Sounds really good. I would love a home DVD service that released films when they become available for rental, not the box office types but the latest ones.

However I would point out she was quoted in that interview on 1 December 2010 (over 5 months ago) that '100's of apps' will be available in 12 months so let's hope they get a move on!

Dunno when she was starting her 12 month countdown but given there's way less than 10 apps to date I would have to say it seems fanciful.

I suspect as Tivo has only just launched fully, i.e., to new customers as well, then she's still within the time frame she mentioned, but like you, I do hope whats been promised does happen.

[mersey70]

Originally Posted by passingbat

I suspect as Tivo has only just launched fully, i.e., to new customers as well, then she's still within the time frame she mentioned, but like you, I do hope whats been promised does happen.

So do I as I would love apps but only if they provide the best premium content, no point boasting about 100's, I think even the most fervent VM fan would think that is rather big claim and it makes no difference anyway in my opinion, it's all about what they offer not the quantity.

We'll see.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by mersey70

So do I as I would love apps but only if they provide the best premium content, not point boasting about 100's, I think even the most most fervent VM fan would think that is rather big claim and it makes no difference anyway in my opinion, it's all about what they offer not the quantity.

We'll see.

Apps on the US TiVo that are beneficial in my eyes are Netflix , Blockbuster OD , Amazon instant video , Hulu Plus so in UK terms Lovefilm , iplayer , 4OD , Five On Demand dare I even say Sky Player would appeal to me. Throw in some music , Internet radio etc and I would be happy.

I'm not to bothered about Facebook , twitter , weather and other similar apps , however I understand some maybe.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Apps on the US TiVo that are beneficial in my eyes are Netflix , Blockbuster OD , Amazon instant video , Hulu Plus so in UK terms Lovefilm , iplayer , 4OD , Five On Demand dare I even say Sky Player would appeal to me. Throw in some music , Internet radio etc and I would be happy.

I'm not to bothered about Facebook , twitter , weather and other similar apps , however I understand some maybe.

Can you really see VM adding a Love Film app surely that would be competition for Filmflex there own service.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Can you really see VM adding a Love Film app surely that would be competition for Filmflex there own service.

Check out this link; you'll see that isn't a problem;

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/#

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Can you really see VM adding a Love Film app surely that would be competition for Filmflex there own service.

Personally I can't , however I guess time will tell.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Check out this link; you'll see that isn't a problem;

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...-tv-explosion/#

I have read it before, I remain to be convinced, time will tell.