Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35131770)

the dedicated line

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35131769)

It needs to be installed, it can't be done on quickstart.

Originally Posted by Masque (Post 35131770)

browse the internet using the TiVo box

Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35131854)

Lets not confuse the issue - there isn't a dedicated line in a physical sense (where would it connect to on the STB as there is only one coax input). The 10Mb worth of reserved bandwidth (I can only assume) will use frequency on the existing coax entering the premises, so I don't see what else is to be done within the premises than a STB swap (providing the incoming signal strength is sufficient).

Am of course open to someone explaining why this isn't the case if my assumption is wrong.

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Any technical reason why this is the case? Or is it more a customer satisfaction issue?
Or a decent way of making additional revenue?

Not necessarily having a go - just interested is all.

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Haven't read anywhere the TiVo box contains a web-browser - does it? Be interesting if it does.

Or is it the walled garden of approved internet-connected apps we have seen and read about?

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35131868)

customer satisfaction, plus the installer will demonstrate the product. This will cust down on support calls and ensure the product is fully working and there is no signal issues.

Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35131854)

Lets not confuse the issue - there isn't a dedicated line in a physical sense (where would it connect to on the STB as there is only one coax input). The 10Mb worth of reserved bandwidth (I can only assume) will use frequency on the existing coax entering the premises, so I don't see what else is to be done within the premises than a STB swap (providing the incoming signal strength is sufficient).
Am of course open to someone explaining why this isn't the case if my assumption is wrong.

---------- Post added at 22:37 ---------- Previous post was at 22:35 ----------



Any technical reason why this is the case?
Or is it more a customer satisfaction issue?
Or a decent way of making additional revenue?

Not necessarily having a go - just interested is all.

---------- Post added at 22:39 ---------- Previous post was at 22:37 ----------



Haven't read anywhere the TiVo box contains a web-browser - does it? Be interesting if it does.

Or is it the walled garden of approved internet-connected apps we have seen and read about?

Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35131880)

I'd be quite happy to do a self-install and pay for a call out later if required, to try and keep the cost down initially. Would free up VM's field engineers to do something else too.

Won't happen I suspect, but would be a good option for those comfortable with the product and their ability to make the swap.

Originally Posted by i love virgin (Post 35131887)

How will payment work for the box?

Would u have to pay for it when they call for install date or does it get added to bill?

Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35131854)

Lets not confuse the issue - there isn't a dedicated line in a physical sense (where would it connect to on the STB as there is only one coax input). The 10Mb worth of reserved bandwidth (I can only assume) will use frequency on the existing coax entering the premises, so I don't see what else is to be done within the premises than a STB swap (providing the incoming signal strength is sufficient).

Am of course open to someone explaining why this isn't the case if my assumption is wrong.

---------- Post added at 22:37 ---------- Previous post was at 22:35 ----------



Any technical reason why this is the case?
Or is it more a customer satisfaction issue?
Or a decent way of making additional revenue?

Not necessarily having a go - just interested is all.

---------- Post added at 22:39 ---------- Previous post was at 22:37 ----------



Haven't read anywhere the TiVo box contains a web-browser - does it? Be interesting if it does.

Or is it the walled garden of approved internet-connected apps we have seen and read about?

Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35131880)

I'd be quite happy to do a self-install and pay for a call out later if required, to try and keep the cost down initially. Would free up VM's field engineers to do something else too.

Won't happen I suspect, but would be a good option for those comfortable with the product and their ability to make the swap.

Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35131956)

According to Cable.co.uk this is a feature of TiVo that I hadn't seen before

"What sets the new virgin TiVo box apart from other digital video recorders is the ability to scroll backwards through the onscreen viewing guide and record programmes that you may have missed from the last 7 days. This really is a quantum leap in TV technology and will completely revolutionise the way in which we enjoy our favourite programmes."

and later in the same piece

"Chief amongst the new features is the ability to record programmes you have missed. Users can scroll back through the electronic programme guide up to 7 days into the past. Programmes are then retrieved and stored on the TiVo’s internal hard drive for you to watch when you are ready."

Source http://www.cable.co.uk/guides/virgin-media-tivo-guide/

If true, this is a really useful feature.

Originally Posted by kgollop (Post 35131991)

Sounds really good. Wonder how it would work though? Would it record from On Demand?

Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35131959)

So a dedicated application specific to what you want to use, e.g. ebay, rather than an open browser. Just like iphone where you download your ebay application to access that site and so the same principle applies to the Tivo box. Building up a suite of applications users could download (assume it is a choice on the box) is a really useful and different aspect which will differentiate this box from others. It is more than just TV now but a central communication device, convenience in your living room is the message.

Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35131999)

If they are already there, can you disable them e.g. stop facebook being used or subject to a PIN? All will be revealed when the first boxes are running I guess.