Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
09-03-2017, 13:20
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I agree. It's on Tivo in the US and there were reports it was being tested here. .
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That's a different scenario in the US; most Tivos are not tied to a provider; they're bought just as a PVR. Some cable companies (I think, though not sure) will provide a Tivo as an option.
Technically Amazon Prime video could be added to Tivo and V6, providing that functionality was added in one of the Tivo updates which I suspect it was.
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09-03-2017, 13:27
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by passingbat
That's a different scenario in the US; most Tivos are not tied to a provider; they're bought just as a PVR. Some cable companies (I think, though not sure) will provide a Tivo as an option.
Technically Amazon Prime video could be added to Tivo and V6, providing that functionality was added in one of the Tivo updates which I suspect it was.
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Oh dear more speculation awaits now PB.
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09-03-2017, 13:36
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by theone2k10
It was delayed for technical reason which i did post on here about at the time MR i'm so correct.
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Sorry, missed that, theone. Do you know what that technical reason was, and whether it would take an age to resolve?
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09-03-2017, 14:45
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Oh dear more speculation awaits now PB.
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I can't see it not to have been added.
The US Premier was updated over a year ago to be able to stream Prime Video (Previously the Premier could only download purchased Amazon video, but not stream Prime video).
The Tivo has had several updates since then, and it would be strange not to have added that functionality in my view.
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09-03-2017, 14:54
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by passingbat
I can't see it not to have been added.
The US Premier was updated over a year ago to be able to stream Prime Video (Previously the Premier could only download purchased Amazon video, but not stream Prime video).
The Tivo has had several updates since then, and it would be strange not to have added that functionality in my view.
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It really depends on how much truth there is in the validity of the source PB.
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09-03-2017, 15:07
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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It really depends on how much truth there is in the validity of the source PB.
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I still chuckle at the person who posted before BT Sport started to say we were definitely getting BT Sport and Sky Atlantic and then was never heard of again. Happy days!
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09-03-2017, 15:13
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Sorry, missed that, theone. Do you know what that technical reason was, and whether it would take an age to resolve?
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Doesn't sound like a technical issue at all.
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Already Liberty has integrated Netflix and Nair said other IP services would be added. “Amazon’s not on that list,” he remarked. “When our interests and amazons interests are level then maybe.”
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http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2017/...ns-back-on-5g/
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09-03-2017, 15:28
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Sorry, missed that, theone. Do you know what that technical reason was, and whether it would take an age to resolve?
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No idea mate but given what was posted today the reason could of been no deal struck yet or they are waiting to see how stable the v6 is.
Hoping to have more news soon.
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I still chuckle at the person who posted before BT Sport started to say we were definitely getting BT Sport and Sky Atlantic and then was never heard of again. Happy days!
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I remember that lol ok i get a lot wrong due to mis-information but i still hang around and take the stick on the chin lol all part of the banter, some do go a tad to far or catch me on a off day lol.
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09-03-2017, 16:03
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I still chuckle at the person who posted before BT Sport started to say we were definitely getting BT Sport and Sky Atlantic and then was never heard of again. Happy days!
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Well, at least he was half right!
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09-03-2017, 16:06
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by denphone
It really depends on how much truth there is in the validity of the source PB.
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I'm not sure which source you are referring to? If Tivo had the Premier update, then it is indisputably technically possible.
Whether Amazon and LG have come to a deal, I don't have a clue. I have four devices that give me 1080p and 5.1, so it is not an issue for me. And I don't get why people are waiting for Amazon Prime to be added to Tivo, when there are inexpensive devices available that have been around for ages that provide both Amazon and Netflix, plus other services.
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09-03-2017, 16:17
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Originally Posted by passingbat
I'm not sure which source you are referring to? If Tivo had the Premier update, then it is indisputably technically possible.
Whether Amazon and LG have come to a deal, I don't have a clue. I have four devices that give me 1080p and 5.1, so it is not an issue for me. And I don't get why people are waiting for Amazon Prime to be added to Tivo, when there are inexpensive devices available that have been around for ages that provide both Amazon and Netflix, plus other services.
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They are both on most Smart TVs as well.
The PQ is better through the TV app too, specially the 4K content due to the lack of HDR on the V6 at the moment.
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09-03-2017, 16:18
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Well, at least he was half right!
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Yes. It was his unusual approach though. He was called Bomber Harris or something. He posted the news very cryptically and convincingly as if he was a VM negotiator, and then was never heard from again! Happy days.
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09-03-2017, 16:27
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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Yes. It was his unusual approach though. He was called Bomber Harris or something. He posted the news very cryptically and convincingly as if he was a VM negotiator, and then was never heard from again! Happy days.
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l heard he was a close relation to you Andrew.
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09-03-2017, 16:32
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
My previous post illustrates it's commercial negotiations that's currently holding Amazons arrival up rather than a technical issue.
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09-03-2017, 16:38
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)
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My previous post illustrates it's commercial negotiations that's currently holding Amazons arrival up rather than a technical issue.
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l quite agree MM as from what l have heard it has nothing to do with a technical issue.
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