Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
25-06-2018, 16:07
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
It's not so much that it's HD but that it supports the MPEG4 streams that VM is switching all the channels over to eventually. The better codec (H264 I Think) will allow for more content and/or better PQ.
It also has the incidental advantage of a down scaled SCART socket output so I can used my DVD/HDD recorder and the modulator.
We never seem to need to record much content so a TIVO or V6 is of limited interest.
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So you watch mainly live TV? I couldn't be doing with that! I stopped watching scheduled TV almost 20 years ago. The VHS tapes took over the lounge!
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25-06-2018, 17:22
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
No, we watch a lot of downloads and streams plus a very few scheduled programmes. I'm seriously considering dumping the TV pack entirely so little use of it we make.
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26-06-2018, 08:50
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy
No, we watch a lot of downloads and streams plus a very few scheduled programmes. I'm seriously considering dumping the TV pack entirely so little use of it we make.
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you may be better off keeping it, I remember when I phoned to cancel tv, and just keep internet and phone, I was told the discount by having a 3 package bundle was greater than the cheapest tv package, so it was cheaper to have the lowest tv package than to remove it!
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26-06-2018, 14:04
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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you may be better off keeping it, I remember when I phoned to cancel tv, and just keep internet and phone, I was told the discount by having a 3 package bundle was greater than the cheapest tv package, so it was cheaper to have the lowest tv package than to remove it!
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26-06-2018, 16:22
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Originally Posted by admars
you may be better off keeping it, I remember when I phoned to cancel tv, and just keep internet and phone, I was told the discount by having a 3 package bundle was greater than the cheapest tv package, so it was cheaper to have the lowest tv package than to remove it!
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I had an identical conversation a few years ago.
Very rare that I watch the TV, wife & daughter glance at it occasionally between catching up on facebook stuff, I'd estimate the dog watches it more than anyone in the household
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26-06-2018, 17:45
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Originally Posted by Carth
I had an identical conversation a few years ago.
Very rare that I watch the TV, wife & daughter glance at it occasionally between catching up on facebook stuff, I'd estimate the dog watches it more than anyone in the household
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What are his favourites😆
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26-06-2018, 18:20
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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What are his favourites
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Watchdog, probably
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20-07-2018, 20:51
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
Only V-Boxes are being replaced at the moment. V+ and V-HD boxes are unaffected.
If you have a manned install, ask nicely if you want the boxes moved. Or just move them yourself afterwards,
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After speaking to retentions today Spiderplant, they have insisted that my perfectly working V HD box needs to be replaced as its "obsolete".
Am I being told fibs? Me thinks I am.
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Well if customers are still paying for those they've been ripped off royally by VM.
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As an aside, I think we should have the option to use what equipment we want like they can do in America.
It is a complete rip off continually renting the boxes, especially as some of us paid "activation" fees upfront for them.
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20-07-2018, 21:44
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Am I being told fibs? Me thinks I am
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You are indeed.
But there again, if they are offering a free V6, why not?
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20-07-2018, 21:48
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
Thank you, Mr Spiderplant.
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20-07-2018, 22:07
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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Thank you, Mr Spiderplant.
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They are probably getting confused between the old V box (being made obsolete)and the small VHD more modern box (not obsolete).. However they surely must be able to see what's on your account
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But there again, if they are offering a free V6, why not?
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Well there's the scart out on the older boxes which has many extra supplentary uses. Plus not everyone wants a recording (noisy) box in a bedroom, however my V6 sits ok and quiet shut in a bedroom drawer (with a little ventilation) for that very reason !
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20-07-2018, 22:51
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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They are probably getting confused between the old V box (being made obsolete)and the small VHD more modern box (not obsolete).. However they surely must be able to see what's on your account
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Well there's the scart out on the older boxes which has many extra supplentary uses. Plus not everyone wants a recording (noisy) box in a bedroom, however my V6 sits ok and quiet shut in a bedroom drawer (with a little ventilation) for that very reason !
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Quite right MrK, the ability to send the signal all around the house is very useful. It's still possible with the V6 but a real faff.
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20-07-2018, 23:10
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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They are probably getting confused between the old V box (being made obsolete)and the small VHD more modern box (not obsolete).. However they surely must be able to see what's on your account[n !
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I told them all that, but they wern't budging.
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21-07-2018, 11:13
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
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I told them all that, but they wern't budging.
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In such cases you just need to ring back on another day and get another more competent person.
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21-07-2018, 22:30
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Re: Virgin Media UK to axe V Boxes from August
Does this effect the older V+ Box as I have one in my Bedroom but nobody has imformed me of this?
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