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Old 26-10-2016, 10:24   #751
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

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The V6 isn't out yet lets see what January brings...
What's all this talk of January? VM have been quite clear that it'll be out this year.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-produ...os-v6-3640324/
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Re: Virgin Media V6 - Powered by TiVo(new STB)

Are there any 4K capable TVs that don't have their own Netflix/YouTube app?

There was kind of a point with the original TIVo, as it had its own modem and broadband was slower, but now??
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Old 26-10-2016, 10:42   #753
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I don't think so Jong. Even the 4K blu ray players have Netflix and You Tube aps to access the 4K content
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Old 26-10-2016, 10:46   #754
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What's all this talk of January? VM have been quite clear that it'll be out this year.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-produ...os-v6-3640324/
l would say mid to late November SP but alas its more then your jobs worth to reveal anything to us which l fully understand.
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Are there any 4K capable TVs that don't have their own Netflix/YouTube app?

There was kind of a point with the original TIVo, as it had its own modem and broadband was slower, but now??
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I don't think so Jong. Even the 4K blu ray players have Netflix and You Tube aps to access the 4K content
TiVo's search will go across Netflix and other On Demand sources to find content.

So even if 4K TVs have Netflix and YouTube, then it's much easier to find content what you want via one interface.
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Don't some of the smart devices already do that probably even some of the smart tvs. BT Youview 4K box already does it.
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What's all this talk of January? VM have been quite clear that it'll be out this year.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-produ...os-v6-3640324/
That article does not state that the box will definitely out this year.
It confirms that the TV service will be rebranded as Virgin TV in 2016. The strapline to the article says "...should arrive later this year."
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What's all this talk of January? VM have been quite clear that it'll be out this year.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-produ...os-v6-3640324/
Yes, sorry, that was my fault, spiderplant. Although I have been hoping for a pre-Christmas date, I thought it safer not to bank on it!
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Don't some of the smart devices already do that probably even some of the smart tvs. BT Youview 4K box already does it.
Pretty sure Roku boxes search across content providers.
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TiVo's search will go across Netflix and other On Demand sources to find content.

So even if 4K TVs have Netflix and YouTube, then it's much easier to find content what you want via one interface.
Ben, will the V6 have it's own dedicated internet source like the Tivo? Not sure if it's true, but is the Tivo's line 10meg?

I'm guessing for 4K content this will need to be increased for the V6?
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Pretty sure Roku boxes search across content providers.
But Rokus in the UK don't provide live channels or recording ability so by definition it cannot search these unlike Tivo.
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Ben, will the V6 have it's own dedicated internet source like the Tivo? Not sure if it's true, but is the Tivo's line 10meg?

I'm guessing for 4K content this will need to be increased for the V6?
It's been stated the new box does not have a modem. It uses your Superhub for broadband access.
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But Rokus in the UK don't provide live channels or recording ability so by definition it cannot search these unlike Tivo.
Sorry I thought the question was in relation to 4k content.
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It's been stated the new box does not have a modem. It uses your Superhub for broadband access.
Perfect, cheers for the info, Jong

Speed won't be a problem then, good times
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Yeah but a 4K box where to access 4K we need to pay an additional sub, when sky well have a lot
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