An email from Neil Berkett re: VM HD Channels - Page 8

Arthurgray50@blu · 16-04-2009, 19:53

I spoke to a VM engineer today, and was told apart from the HD channels we have now, there is none planned for the forseeable future.
But told me to get a V+ BOX, when l told him l had one, he said again, other than what we have, (which we don't) then what l said above still counts. And yes l do feel conned, we were PROMISED channels, and that is why l bought the damn thing.

Stephen · 17-04-2009, 14:34

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

I spoke to a VM engineer today, and was told apart from the HD channels we have now, there is none planned for the forseeable future.
But told me to get a V+ BOX, when l told him l had one, he said again, other than what we have, (which we don't) then what l said above still counts. And yes l do feel conned, we were PROMISED channels, and that is why l bought the damn thing.

Well that engineer was incorrect.

AndyCambs · 17-04-2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Well that engineer was incorrect.

Engineers are sometimes contractors and are not always known for their reliability of information.

kkevin666 · 17-04-2009, 14:45

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Originally Posted by AndyCambs

Engineers are sometimes contractors and are not always known for their reliability of information.

Just like Virgin then.

AndyCambs · 17-04-2009, 14:47

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Originally Posted by kkevin666

Just like Virgin then.

The engineers are also contractors in some cases, and unlikely to know the marketing plans

Sirius · 17-04-2009, 14:52

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Originally Posted by LiamTG

I am confused!

Are we getting HD or not?!

Not that i can see, There has not been a blue moon with a pink elephant flying around it yet.

AndyCambs · 17-04-2009, 14:53

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Originally Posted by LiamTG

I am confused!

Are we getting HD or not?!

Yes
maybe
sometime

nexy33 · 17-04-2009, 14:55

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Originally Posted by AndyCambs

Engineers are sometimes contractors and are not always known for their reliability of information.

Again just like virgin and the crown prince of liars NB then as said before ******** smoke and mirrors is not a good business model, whatever way its being packaged by vm.

Stuart · 17-04-2009, 15:26

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Originally Posted by akki007

Well, if the email above is anything to go by, it would appear that Virgin can and will in fact provide linear HD at no extra cost. But how can this be? For are they not a business? Perhaps the comments about being a "businessman" are far too sweeping and cannot be applied to all circumstances. But hey, what do I know.

Virgin already charge for Linear HD. Just not as much as Sky. Unless of course you know of a cut-price v+ box that doesn't do HD.

Mick Fisher · 17-04-2009, 16:15

It's simple, if HD is important to you then move to Sky. VM won't be filling your HD needs any time soon otherwise they would be shouting about it from the rooftops.

I am already with Sky but looking at just what content is available from the 30 odd existing HD channels I am reminded that HD crap is every bit as crap as the same crap shown in SD so for the present I will be sticking to my trusty standard Sky+.

Of course if I were a Sky Movies or Sports buff then possibly my feelings might be more positive but sadly I am not.

AndyCambs · 17-04-2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

It's simple, if HD is important to you then move to Sky. VM won't be filling your HD needs any time soon otherwise they would be shouting about it from the rooftops.

I am already with Sky but looking at just what content is available from the 30 odd existing HD channels I am reminded that HD crap is every bit as crap as the same crap shown in SD so for the present I will be sticking to my trusty standard Sky+.

Of course if I were a Sky Movies or Sports buff then possibly my feelings might be more positive but sadly I am not.

Which is the point I have been making - crap programmes are still crap programmes in HD or SD! At least we're not paying more to watch them!

LondonRoad · 17-04-2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

Virgin already charge for Linear HD. Just not as much as Sky. Unless of course you know of a cut-price v+ box that doesn't do HD.

I'd be suprised if the vast majority of V+ boxes weren't purchased for their pvr functionality rather than HD.

Certainly when I purchased my TV drive, as was called then, there was hardly any mention of it's HD capability, but screeds about it's pvr ability.

Mick Fisher · 17-04-2009, 21:13

If I had to choose between a PVR functionality or HD I'm afraid PVR wins hands down I just cannot imagine having to watch TV "live".

One day soon HD TV will be as normal as WS is now, that's most likely when I will upgrade to it but maybe it will be BBC FreeSat rather than Sky that will get my custom.

On the other hand my Sky+ could die tomorrow making the £49 Sky+HD offer economically attractive.

sniper007 · 17-04-2009, 23:27

So much speculation and very little facts.
My opinion on the matter is that VM can not afford to delay for much longer. I would be very surprised if we did not have extra HD channels by the end of summer. However, I won't be going to sky for HD unless VM fail to provide significant HD channels by this time next year. That's my personal limit. A year from now.

moroboshi · 18-04-2009, 00:32

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Originally Posted by Stephen

Well that engineer was incorrect.

Really? The smart money is on him being right. VM's track record on keeping their promises is to say the least, comical.