Coming soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 1

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by carlwaring

But who cares, really, other than it being another stick to beat VM with ("you said there's be 80 and there isn't. There's 79!!!").

They can add all the channels they like but I'm willing to bet that all these moaners only ever watch stuff on no more than half-a-dozen channels; just like the rest of us!


Edited to add:
I'm sorry. My comment was regarding adding channels in general, rather than HD specifically. So let me add this...

I think it might be an idea for VM to replace the SD version of a given channel with the HD version, if available. Of course, the problem with that is that you can't view HD channels on a non-HDTV with anything except the Tivo. So maybe they can do that when everyone has a Tivo device; which is something they are working towards.

I am sure you can - But can not be bothered to try. Have one CRTV which we use to a sender to watch from our V+ box. I am sure it showed HD channels.

[windy]

Not coming soon to virgin media..

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...n-anytime.html

How long do we have to wait for netflix etc..to come to tivo when sky do something they just get on with it.
Virgin well thats a different matter.

[Helix]

Originally Posted by howardmicks

What a joke have to wait till sept for ipad,what about us android users are we next jan?

Quite a joke considering their new slogan is now "Keep Up". They are the ones having to do all the keeping up at the moment and failing miserably. Sky have had iOS apps for years, I know they had some problems with the Android app but they got it out.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by windy

Not coming soon to virgin media..

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...n-anytime.html

How long do we have to wait for netflix etc..to come to tivo when sky do something they just get on with it.
Virgin well thats a different matter.

Who says they aren't negotiating a deal with Netflix on TiVo already?

[carlwaring]

Originally Posted by Itshim

I am sure you can - But can not be bothered to try. Have one CRTV which we use to a sender to watch from our V+ box. I am sure it showed HD channels.

My comment was based on my experience when I had the V+ for a while. It would not show HD channels on my old CRT through the SCART.

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Originally Posted by windy

...when sky do something they just get on with it.

This service is replacing "Sky Box Office", so it was probably quite easy to do.

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Who says they aren't negotiating a deal with Netflix on TiVo already?

Indeed. Negotiations take a lot longer than just replacing one service with another using the same material.

[heavyside]

Originally Posted by Itshim

I am sure you can - But can not be bothered to try. Have one CRTV which we use to a sender to watch from our V+ box. I am sure it showed HD channels.

I can confirm this. I have an old CRT, non-HD TV in the bedroom hooked up to my (not quite so old) V+ box via a scart lead. I can view HD channels although, of course, not in HD. With the superb V+ upscaler the picture often looks almost HD quality. That's probably the one remaining thing that stops me upgrading the V+ with a second TiVo.

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by carlwaring

I think it might be an idea for VM to replace the SD version of a given channel with the HD version, if available. Of course, the problem with that is that you can't view HD channels on a non-HDTV with anything except the Tivo. So maybe they can do that when everyone has a Tivo device; which is something they are working towards.

Problem is that the BBC and ITV don't have full regional opt outs on the HD versions of their Channels, so neither of those could be replaced

Not sure whether C4 or C5 have any differences in their HD versions, but may well do so for local advertising opportunities, which would also be an issue.

[windy]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Who says they aren't negotiating a deal with Netflix on TiVo already?

They are because its been said in a press release somewhere my point is its always takes virgin forever to make a deal with a provider where as sky seem to get it done and dusted and not tip toe over it.

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by windy

Not coming soon to virgin media..

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...n-anytime.html

How long do we have to wait for netflix etc..to come to tivo when sky do something they just get on with it.
Virgin well thats a different matter.

We already have FilmFiex!

Does mean that Sky Box Office is shut down?

That will mean a lot of Sky EPG numbers are now avalible (700-761)

I think me might get it since VM cusomers might get already get it since we get Sky Box Office (which will be placed by Sky Shop)

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by carlwaring

This service is replacing "Sky Box Office", so it was probably quite easy to do.

No it's not Sky will still have SBO for newer titles although it will be more limited than Sky store , how would customers with older STB's rent a movie , I'm sure over time Sky will faze out Sky Box office but not for a while in my opinion.
http://advanced-television.com/index...ou-go-options/

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

I think me might get it since VM cusomers might get already get it since we get Sky Box Office (which will be placed by Sky Shop)

VM customers only get Box Office branded Live Events.

Even for Sky customers they'll still get those events via the 'normal' box office rather than IPTV

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

VM customers only get Box Office branded Live Events.

Even for Sky customers they'll still get those events via the 'normal' box office rather than IPTV

So there is no chance of Sky Shop coming to VM?

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

So there is no chance of Sky Shop coming to VM?

Can't see it doing so anytime soon, as why would Sky launch an advantage for their customers and then immediately offer it to a rival?

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Can't see it doing so anytime soon, as why would Sky launch an advantage for their customers and then immediately offer it to a rival?

When did Sky launch it Box Office Service on Cable Networks (e.g. NTL)?

[andy_m]

And in fairness you already have film flex, picture box and now sky movies, so loads of ways to watch films on demand with Virgin.