Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35132004)

Thanks, a parent may not want their children using facebook say so the Tivo box could be a way of them getting around a "parent ban" if there is no control for restricting access!!!

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 clinteastman (Post 35131993)

Not sure about that but if true it's the only way to do it.

I can tell you that when you do go "back in time" the programes available to watch on demand have a little "c" symbol on them. See below:

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/i/photos/50001848/dsc-0009.jpg

Originally Posted by Coax (Post 35132025)

Seems to me that Virgin are operating the Apple business model, pay for fixing problems. To me I feel we are paying extra for Virgin to provide a reliable up to date service and fixing their existing problem with current equipment/solution. When you lease a car it normally gets upgraded after period time for free, you don’t pay anymore other than the usual increases through inflation etc. So why should it be different for renting a TV service, it should be update and enhanced as matter of course? Most of the features of the Tivo are available from Net TV’s, blue ray players, PS3, media boxes, xbox and Iphone etc for free. So what are we paying for?

Originally Posted by gadge (Post 35132028)

The best pvr provider in the world (tivo) where do you think sky got there sky+ idea from.

Originally Posted by Coax (Post 35132025)

Most of the features of the Tivo are available from Net TV’s, blue ray players, PS3, media boxes, xbox and Iphone etc for free. So what are we paying for?

Originally Posted by Coax (Post 35132030)

My point is it should be free!

Originally Posted by bamav (Post 35132037)

It's a premium product, not an upgrade or simple improvement. If you want to wait for the free version, then you can do so.

The current product V+HD is equal to Sky+HD. The new product provides additional services. Not everyone has a PC / PS3 / media streamer and not everyone has them in their living room.

VM aren't trying to sell it to people who don't want it or need it - it's for customers who recognise the benefits of having such a product andf are willing to pay the price.

Like most things, in time this will become the norm for VM TV customers and will be well used and well liked. Finally something that gives VM a real edge over Sky (where available).

Originally Posted by bamav (Post 35132037)

The current product V+HD is equal to Sky+HD

Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35132079)

Everybody has their own view, personally the V+ is far superior to Sky+HD for me as the additional tuner is of high priority to me, would never have a Sky+ for that issue alone. Its all down to perception and what is really important to you, I have a SA V+ which is reliable and responsive so don't have the slow EPG issue others have had, so I suppose I am lucky as well.