General : Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2016)

Originally Posted by passingbat

But if the new VM Tivo is based on the promised new, 2016, US Tivo, which hasn't yet been announced, VM have no choice but to wait. Otherwise, it would have to be based on the current Bolt.

No one can be certain that it will be based on the forthcoming 2016 US Tivo, but it would make a lot of sense to do so, especially if they are looking for a Sky Q beater.

If that's true do we not deserved to be told by virgin

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

As of today it will be just an new thread.

Thanks for speedy reply, although that's a shame.

Originally Posted by passingbat

But if the new VM Tivo is based on the promised new, 2016, US Tivo, which hasn't yet been announced, VM have no choice but to wait. Otherwise, it would have to be based on the current Bolt.

No one can be certain that it will be based on the forthcoming 2016 US Tivo, but it would make a lot of sense to do so, especially if they are looking for a Sky Q beater.

That dependency makes a lot of sense. I still think partnering with Tivo was a stroke of genius for VM but appreciate its usefulness is drawing to an end.

[Derekb108]

Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

Well the rumour is within 3 years that sky q will become the only platform from sky

then Scunner the public, make them pay for it, their customer base won't like that!

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

If that's true do we not deserved to be told by virgin

Companies have to prioritise commercial considerations. Telling your competition what you 're planning, does not make commercial sense.

Originally Posted by passingbat

Companies have to prioritise commercial considerations. Telling your competition what you 're planning, does not make commercial sense.

True but when the competition is ahead of the game it's different

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Thanks for speedy reply, although that's a shame.

That dependency makes a lot of sense. I still think partnering with Tivo was a stroke of genius for VM but appreciate its usefulness is drawing to an end.

I was told a few weeks ago that TiVo would eventually be superceded by Horizon.

It looks like there will be an update to the current TiVo in the intermediate period.

Perhaps TiVo will be the standard offering and Horizon will be the new all singing and dancing premium product??

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

As someone who gets given information including DNP information i can assure you that me nor MB would leak any info that is under a DNP, the simple reason being our sources give us info on a trust bases and we would never betray that trust.

But why do they send you these DNP notices if no-one is supposed to know? How do we get on this privileged list??

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I was told a few weeks ago that TiVo would eventually be superceded by Horizon.

It looks like there will be an update to the current TiVo in the intermediate period.

Perhaps TiVo will be the standard offering and Horizon will be the new all singing and dancing premium product??

Horizon is still a way off for Virgin Media, Richard.

[Tricky Trevor]

I was wondering from the Telegraph article if the new Tivo would have the Horizon software....or is that another set top box?

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

I mean virgin media, they should tell us, share information about upcoming stuff and if it wasn't for this site we would know less, what is the date for DNP orders to be removed.

As long as this crazy system of DNP orders remain, we continue to know nothing.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

As long as this crazy system of DNP orders remain, we continue to know nothing.

But even if there was no DNP, then they be told nothing so then we know nothing more

[denphone]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

As long as this crazy system of DNP orders remain, we continue to know nothing.

How is it a crazy system? as the vast majority on here are pretty happy with it in these past few years as there are enough hints here and there.

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

As long as this crazy system of DNP orders remain, we continue to know nothing.

I don't understand why you are picking on MB, OB. MB has told us plenty of useful stuff over the years, and will tell us more about the new products when his sources will allow him. If you don't want to see his DNP stuff, ignore his posts. Repeatedly spouting off rubbish about how pointless his DNP's are just wastes space on here.

As others have posted, we would still know nothing even if MB did not have DNP's. At least we know VM have something lined up in the future, and those who currently dislike the current TIVO can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[steveh]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

3) The name of the new app that is set to launch on TiVo.

The Telegraph piece says BFI Player.

[denphone]

Which means the British Film Institute must be launching a app on the TiVo.

[Ultimate.Conj]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

As someone who gets given information including DNP information i can assure you that me nor MB would leak any info that is under a DNP, the simple reason being our sources give us info on a trust bases and we would never betray that trust.

Do you work for VM?
If not, why would they tell you such secret things?...Doesn't make sense if you are an average joe like most of us on here....What is gained from leaking info to you but not others? Your sources have betrayed VM's trust by leaking it to you.

Or do you have a secret identity that you are keeping from us??

I can see OB's point of view - when a DNP is announced it can come across as "I know something you don't know ". It can be frustrating.

I'm not having a go or causing an argument. I really enjoy this thread and all the characters on here too. Just wanted to put a bit of clarity on why OB and maybe a few others are becoming frustrated.