JR
I'm just hoping that's better than what we had last time NTL revamped its EPG... a talking remote control with legs, arms, a face and a moustache (!)
RO
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=535713
StuartPlymouth posted:
b****r, why can't they post screen caps. I only have Freeview and Sky, I wanted to see what ntl:Telewest had done for the change to Virgin.
PS: My mate didn't even belive the change of name, he still calls his Eurobell! Virgin have a long battle!
PS: My mate didn't even belive the change of name, he still calls his Eurobell! Virgin have a long battle!
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=535713
JR
When the box's screen is on it almost looks like something straight out of the eighties - an early VCR??
http://www.atechonline.co.uk/vplus/4.jpg
The UI isn't exactly heavenly, but it's better than the rubbish that came before.
edit : I've changed it from an image to a link. And I don't have a widescreen monitor either, me being quite stupid and lazy there...
http://www.atechonline.co.uk/vplus/4.jpg
The UI isn't exactly heavenly, but it's better than the rubbish that came before.
edit : I've changed it from an image to a link. And I don't have a widescreen monitor either, me being quite stupid and lazy there...
JR
I've just taken a look at channel 999, and it was quite interesting - the demo TV they had in the cartoons was 4:3. But the red colours are a lot nicer than Channel NTL's constant "UPGRADE YOUR SERVICES TO THIS!" nonsense.
Oh yes, and a ticker appeared at the bottom of the screen saying "Haven't got the new service yet? Sit tight... it's coming soon..."
I didn't realise the upgrade would bring an earthquake or something to the area that would require me to "sit tight".
Oh yes, and a ticker appeared at the bottom of the screen saying "Haven't got the new service yet? Sit tight... it's coming soon..."
I didn't realise the upgrade would bring an earthquake or something to the area that would require me to "sit tight".
JO
Virgin Media posted:
The channel will be free and host a showcase of blockbuster entertainment around the clock, selected from the best of the company's TV-on-demand service. By pressing one button and using a simple on-screen guide, viewers will have instant access to different episodes of the show they select. They can then stop, rewind and pause - just like using a DVD player.
FR
Will this channel be only on the old NTL:Telewest platform (aka Virgin Media) or on Sky and Freeview too? 
Jugalug posted:
Virgin Media posted:
The channel will be free and host a showcase of blockbuster entertainment around the clock, selected from the best of the company's TV-on-demand service. By pressing one button and using a simple on-screen guide, viewers will have instant access to different episodes of the show they select. They can then stop, rewind and pause - just like using a DVD player.
NI
Erm, why? That doesn't seem to make much sense though t'd make sense if it only airs on their movies and sports channels, somewhat roundabout way of saying "Beg us to keep our channels on your platform as it makes us a lot more money that way."
As for Virgin Central, I'm getting the feeling it's merely offering programming from the ex-Flextech channels on demand, seems a waste really.
Luke posted:
it looks like Sky are now running an advert urging viewers to ring 'ntl:virgin' in an effort to keep Sky channels on their platform. I've just seen it on Sky Sports 1 (watching on an NTL box).
Erm, why? That doesn't seem to make much sense though t'd make sense if it only airs on their movies and sports channels, somewhat roundabout way of saying "Beg us to keep our channels on your platform as it makes us a lot more money that way."
As for Virgin Central, I'm getting the feeling it's merely offering programming from the ex-Flextech channels on demand, seems a waste really.
LU
Erm, why? That doesn't seem to make much sense though t'd make sense if it only airs on their movies and sports channels, somewhat roundabout way of saying "Beg us to keep our channels on your platform as it makes us a lot more money that way.".
the ad listed Sky One, Sky Sports News, Sky News and Travel as channels that could disappear. i thought the dispute was mainly about Sky One?
Nini posted:
Luke posted:
it looks like Sky are now running an advert urging viewers to ring 'ntl:virgin' in an effort to keep Sky channels on their platform. I've just seen it on Sky Sports 1 (watching on an NTL box).
Erm, why? That doesn't seem to make much sense though t'd make sense if it only airs on their movies and sports channels, somewhat roundabout way of saying "Beg us to keep our channels on your platform as it makes us a lot more money that way.".
the ad listed Sky One, Sky Sports News, Sky News and Travel as channels that could disappear. i thought the dispute was mainly about Sky One?