Sky Anytime+ Vs Virgin Media VOD

ottoni · 28-02-2011, 16:39

Well, well, well look where we are, 3 months into 2011 and how long has sky anytime+ been rolled out? Where are these people that said that sky anytime+ would blow virgins vod out of the water now?

Big-Ted · 28-02-2011, 16:47

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Originally Posted by ottoni

Well, well, well look where we are, 3 months into 2011 and how long has sky anytime+ been rolled out? Where are these people that said that sky anytime+ would blow virgins vod out of the water now?

Most are still waiting for the software update to be downloaded to their box

4 months and counting for them

muppetman11 · 28-02-2011, 17:06

Only way it will trump VM is content.

Big-Ted · 28-02-2011, 17:36

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Only way it will trump VM is content.

Still won't trump VM as you need a Sky HD box and Sky BB.

So a large portion of their customers will not be able to get it.

If as hoped Virgin do deals with the likes of Lovefilm on TiVo Sky would not outdo what is possible wia Virgin.

Virgin could still do a deal with HBO if they want like Sky but on VOD only as Sky only have exclusive rights for first refusal on HBO shows from now on not on VOD.

Its all down to how much Virgin want to position themselves as an alternative IPTV / VOD / streaming and Linear company rather than just Linear with some VOD.

They have the opportunity to have a really desirable unique selling point over all others including Sky, and with enough HD Linear added would have by far the better package......

muppetman11 · 28-02-2011, 17:38

A lot of ifs in there mate.

devilincarnate · 28-02-2011, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Big-Ted

Still won't trump VM as you need a Sky HD box and Sky BB.

So a large portion of their customers will not be able to get it.

If as hoped Virgin do deals with the likes of Lovefilm on TiVo Sky would not outdo what is possible wia Virgin.

Virgin could still do a deal with HBO if they want like Sky but on VOD only as Sky only have exclusive rights for first refusal on HBO shows from now on not on VOD.

Its all down to how much Virgin want to position themselves as an alternative IPTV / VOD / streaming and Linear company rather than just Linear with some VOD.

They have the opportunity to have a really desirable unique selling point over all others including Sky, and with enough HD Linear added would have by far the better package......

I would still like them to get a deal with EPIX HD as it is a channel, vod and online as well. So it would fit in well with VM Ihope they can do this as the website says:

I don't live in the USA... Can I still enjoy EPIX?
Not quite yet, but we're working on it!

Big-Ted · 28-02-2011, 17:46

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

A lot of ifs in there mate.

I can only count one...........

muppetman11 · 28-02-2011, 17:48

As much as I wish it was true VM will never trump Sky on content.

devilincarnate · 28-02-2011, 17:52

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

As much as I wish it was true VM will never trump Sky on content.

Are you sure that you have not taken a trip over to the dark side?

MY SON YOU ARE MUPPETMAN11 yoda

muppetman11 · 28-02-2011, 17:56

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Are you sure that you have not taken a trip over to the dark side?

MY SON YOU ARE MUPPETMAN11 yoda

No mate just can't knock them when it comes to content. You can knock them however for locking it to there own platform.

devilincarnate · 28-02-2011, 17:58

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

No mate just can't knock them when it comes to content. You can knock them however for locking it to there own platform.

Come on I am just trying to inject a bit of humour in to forum during all this negativity.

Big-Ted · 28-02-2011, 18:01

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

As much as I wish it was true VM will never trump Sky on content.

On linear yes I agree, but on VOD what gives you that idea ?

muppetman11 · 28-02-2011, 18:08

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On linear yes I agree, but on VOD what gives you that idea ?

VOD system then VM are streets ahead , VOD content Sky wins by a mile.

Peter_ · 28-02-2011, 18:10

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

VOD system then VM are streets ahead , VOD content Sky wins by a mile.

Make your mind up then who has the better VOD, I already know the answer.

muppetman11 · 28-02-2011, 18:12

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Make your mind up then who has the better VOD, I already know the answer.

As I said VM system is streets better but the content is like a poor mans Sky.