When our combined DVD/VHS recorder finally died a death some time ago we needed to replace it as soon as possible, preferably with something a bit more up to date. Upgrading our existing cable set top box solved the problem; it also had a number of other significant benefits. The main enhancements are: 1. Access to High Definition (HD) channels 2. Superior TV recording facilities and usability 3. Easy access to 'TV on demand' (catch-up programmes & films) 4. Ability to pause/rewind live TV programmes ~~A better viewing experience~~ Our overall experience has been a general improvement in the quality of our ...  Read the complete review

I bought this V+ box from virgin media when it was on half price offer almost two years ago and it cost me £75. It was money well spent! It gives you 80 hours to record programmes. You can set a whole series to record, record a show for the week or choose the episodes you want. As well as one off programmes and films. You can pause live TV and rewind it as long as you have been on the channel for a while - you can only rewind it as long as you have had it on the channel (so you cant turn it on to a channel and see a show that's already been on for 10 minutes and rewind it to the beginning) You can then fast forward it during adverts if you ...  Read the complete review

Virgins equivalent of Sky + is a superb Personal Video Recorder in my opinion It allows you to pause and rewind live tv. You can record 2 channels while watching a 3rd. It has up to 80 hours of recording capacity. It is also an HD source meaning you can watch HD content assuming you have an HD TV. The box also has the features of other Virgin/NTL boxes, including catch up tv (including BBC Iplayer), movies and music on demand etc. I have had Sky + in the past and actually prefer this product. I have no loyalty whatsoever to Virgin, in fact I think their customer services and engineers are diabolical, yet I must admit thir V+ box is ...  Read the complete review

Oh how I love V plus! This is truly a marvel. Especially if you and your other half/ housemates/ family can't agree on what to watch. My favourite feature of the V plus is the fact that you can set entire series to record. I am your classic 'head like a sieve' individual when it comes to tv programmes. Thankfully my televisual viewing is not the highest on my list of priorities. But this does mean that I'll watch something one week and love it and then completely forget about it the next. With the V-plus box I am able to set the programmes that I would liek to record and watch them when I have the time. It also alows you to pause and even rewind ...  Read the complete review

My house does not have a BT phone line and therefore getting sky television would mean an expensive and difficult switch over and so i decided to opt for going with virgin television, and recently purchased a V+ box, that has all the capabilities in terms of recording that the sky+ option has. You also get the pro that the on demand service covers channel 4 and BBC which is a bonus. However i have been left feeling a little frustrated. Around 8 months ago virgin, despite being more expensive on average per customer than sky, decided not to pay for one of the best channel sky one and therefore i now miss out on some of my favorite shows like LOST. Also despite paying a HD  Read the complete review