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1andrew1 · 22-11-2016, 13:29

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Originally Posted by JohnWB

Does anyone know if you have to pay extra for the V6 box and / or renew your contract.

Also, will we all eventualy get new ones

Hopefuuly we'll get answers to this on 30/11.

Horizon · 22-11-2016, 13:48

... or even on the 28th as that is when the prices/package changes come into effect.

muppetman11 · 22-11-2016, 13:53

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

I agree with everything you say above though. If the V6 does support HDR I believe that is one up on the Sky Q which doesn't...I could be wrong though.

Sky Q doesn't broadcast currently with HDR because the broadcast standard has literally only just been agreed. That doesn't mean HDR won't be introduced on Sky Q.
http://advanced-television.com/2016/...ne-uhdtv-spec/

Ultimate.Conj · 22-11-2016, 14:10

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Sky Q doesn't broadcast currently with HDR because the broadcast standard has literally only just been agreed. That doesn't mean HDR won't be introduced on Sky Q.
http://advanced-television.com/2016/...ne-uhdtv-spec/

I wasn't sure, cheers for the info

spiderplant · 22-11-2016, 14:31

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Originally Posted by passingbat

The vast majority of people have HD TVs

...and watch SD content on them! For most people, SD is fine.

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

By using the SCART port, which is disabled anyway, you'd only be able to watch SD content

It would be reasonable to expect HD/UHD content to be downscaled on a SCART port. You'd still be getting the benefit of the higher bit-rate even if you weren't getting the resolution.

passingbat · 22-11-2016, 14:51

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

...and watch SD content on them! .

And many people think that is actually HD because they know they have a HD TV.

That is not a criticism; most people don't have the interest in this kind of thing that posters on forums such as this one do.

Ultimate.Conj · 22-11-2016, 15:02

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Originally Posted by spiderplant

...and watch SD content on them! For most people, SD is fine.

It would be reasonable to expect HD/UHD content to be downscaled on a SCART port. You'd still be getting the benefit of the higher bit-rate even if you weren't getting the resolution.

You've missed the point. I've gone well off topic, so I'll shut up about SCART cables now lol

OLD BOY · 22-11-2016, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Kabaal

Even with an HDMI the only 4k content you'll be watching for the time being is via netflix and amazon anyway, neither of which require a V6. I do get your point about scart though, it's like insisting on still using VHS.

Surely, that's an assumption. We may well get additional UHD content via on demand and Virgin Movies.

Ultimate.Conj · 22-11-2016, 15:53

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Surely, that's an assumption. We may well get additional UHD content via on demand and Virgin Movies.

Lets hope so, OB. Virgin may well surprise us all. I'll keep my fingers crossed

passingbat · 22-11-2016, 16:03

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

so I'll shut up about SCART cables now lol

No need to do that. I still have a few bits of kit that use scart, and are occasionally used. Lets not forget dear old Svideo though, by which I have one seldom used device connected

RichardCoulter · 22-11-2016, 16:18

In another thread, Ben has kindly shown me how to exclude certain programmes in Wishlists.

Oddly, when I first tried, the cursor moved all over the place but where I wanted it to go to.

I tried new batteries, but it made no difference.

I rebooted the box and that cleared the problem, but had to do a 'connect to VM" as it didn't automatically connect as it used to with my old box.

My heart sank this morning with a couple of brief reappearances of the purple spinning circle, so hopefully this has resolved this too.

I wonder if the V6 will still benefit from the odd reboot; perhaps this clears the cache or something??

Ultimate.Conj · 22-11-2016, 16:30

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Originally Posted by passingbat

No need to do that. I still have a few bits of kit that use scart, and are occasionally used. Lets not forget dear old Svideo though, by which I have one seldom used device connected

The 1990's called, they want their technology back...hahahaha

Joking aside, what do you use them for? I've ditched all of my scart devices including dvd players and only use HDMI now. DVDs/Blu-Rays all played through PS4, Tivo connected via HDMI, surround sound via optical.

Kids have consoles and VHD boxes all connected with HDMI too.

muppetman11 · 22-11-2016, 16:53

Seems Sky Q's voice feature will come next year along with the ability to record 6 whilst watching a 7th if this link is correct , plus other features.

http://www.techradar.com/news/sky-q-...ntil-next-year

Ultimate.Conj · 22-11-2016, 17:12

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Seems Sky Q's voice feature will come next year along with the ability to record 6 whilst watching a 7th if this link is correct , plus other features.

http://www.techradar.com/news/sky-q-...ntil-next-year

Good find, MM

The Sky Q box is turning to be quite a little beast. I've seen it in action a few times and all in all it's pretty good. Flicking between menus is seamless and even loading on demand content is pretty quick, even the 4k stuff.

Will be a tough box for VM to compete with, but I hope they pull something out of the bag

RobboEdin · 22-11-2016, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj

Good find, MM

The Sky Q box is turning to be quite a little beast. I've seen it in action a few times and all in all it's pretty good. Flicking between menus is seamless and even loading on demand content is pretty quick, even the 4k stuff.

Will be a tough box for VM to compete with, but I hope they pull something out of the bag

The V6 already operates as slickly as you describe and can already record 6 while watching a 7th.