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I would have thought that they already have some in the pipeline, to launch when TIVO is fully rolled out to new customers or just before ( or is that just me been hopeful ):erm:

denphone

13-02-2011 16:20

Re: TiVo

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Originally Posted by Marcus125 (Post 35173435)

I guess thats coming soon eh lol......

Nothings happened yet and no sign of it happening yet.

mersey70

13-02-2011 16:44

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Originally Posted by Andy C (Post 35173581)

Actually Tivo never had a dynamic epg. The box called in once a day to download and unpack new data which would take 30 mins or so, any schedule changes wouldn't be picked up until that call. It often missed shows if tv was running late. The only time it changed a scheduled recording was if there was a clash and it found a repeat at another time.

That's a bit lame but hopefully this newer model is better though. I know it's got a great deal going for it but being the self proclaimed most advanced DVR ever built you would think it would be incorporated.

Guys on DS are reporting install dates this week so all will become clearer very soon!

Andy C

13-02-2011 17:01

Re: TiVo

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Originally Posted by mersey70 (Post 35173618)

My install is next saturday. I would imagine by now epg data can be pushed to the box at anytime. As far as DVRs go, my 10 yr old model is more advanced than anything todxy, if you ignore a dynamic epg. It's a true PVR.

Skie	13-02-2011 17:30

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From reading peoples first impressions, it sounds like the box still calls home to update its EPG (and you can go into a menu and make it do this manually too). So I doubt there would be a pushed EPG.

One of the more interesting things is the mentions of connecting to the box via a network and being able to watch recordings that way. Hopefully it isn't crammed full of DRM (Digital Rights Management) and is actually usable.

TonyHoyle

13-02-2011 18:23

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I very much doubt you'll ever be able to stream recordings to anything other than another Tivo.

devilincarnate

13-02-2011 18:37

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Originally Posted by TonyHoyle (Post 35173690)

I very much doubt you'll ever be able to stream recordings to anything other than another Tivo.

Yes they will be able to do it as they have been able to sign the three screen deal with a few companies ( tv, mobile and online )

swanny

13-02-2011 19:18

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Got my TiVo install coming up on Wednesday. I have 1 V+ and 2 V boxes. Can I swap the V+ with a V and then hand the V box back when the TiVo is installed?

WooLLsterQ

13-02-2011 19:20

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Originally Posted by swanny (Post 35173722)

Got my TiVo install coming up on Wednesday. I have 1 V+ and 2 V boxes. Can I swap the V+ with a V and then hand the V box back when the TiVo is installed?

Yep

swanny

13-02-2011 19:21

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Originally Posted by WooLLsterQ (Post 35173723)

Yep

Sweet. Cheers sir. :tu:

Andy C

13-02-2011 22:15

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Originally Posted by Big-Ted (Post 35173097)

.
Old Sky Digital TiVo ad.......

http://www.youtube.com/v/gI_wip8o4FU?autoplay=1

Just for you series 1 guys :D

The start up video, I think it's gone to TiVo heaven with the TiVo button which has been replaced by 'Home' :(

Here's the old Series 1 demo vid. You all could of had this 10 years ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbs5Q_Owf6g

:)

VirginMediaPhil

13-02-2011 22:28

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Originally Posted by Andy C (Post 35173870)

Here's the old Series 1 demo vid. You all could of had this 10 years ago...

10 years ago was different. For most of us, VCRs were all that was needed especially with analogue TV. TiVo was expensive and unnecessary to most.

Now with easier DVRs that don't require any extra boxes or cables or RF leads you have to buy with extra Â£10 monthly charges, and everyone sitting firmly on the digital age, it's the right time for TiVo to return, especially as a combined DVR.

ess1	14-02-2011 01:37

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Originally Posted by ahardie (Post 35173035)

So Sky offering you a new customer a 1Tb box for Â£149 less than existing customers is a good thing? Seems that VM are not the only ones with skewed pricing. You can't compare the pricing of the latest 1Tb box with one of the older Sky boxes either that are "free" either. My guess is that in a year or so VM will be offering a cut down tivo box free or nearly free as well. They will have to if they are going to move their whole platform over to tivo. p\robably smaller hard drive and less tivo features I would guess.

Probably better for me to remain with "The Devil" for another contract - if I live that long, 79 & counting;). VM/Tivo will surely have improved...

Marcus125

14-02-2011 02:16

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Originally Posted by ess1 (Post 35173992)

Probably better for me to remain with "The Devil" for another contract - if I live that long, 79 & counting;). VM/Tivo will surely have improved...

I wish I had "stayed with the devil". I canceled sky to come to VM for tivo only to find out I get A LOT!!!!!!! less HD channels a price increase in April and tivo will cost upto Â£189+Â£40 install+Â£3 a month.

YES THATS RIGHT KIDS A WHOLE LOT MORE MONEY FOR A WHOLE LOT LESS CONTENT.

ANYWAY............I sacked the idea of getting tivo and went back to skyHD.Now I just need to keep VM for 6 months as after that the disconnection fees are greatly reduced.R

But I didnt realise how much I missed SKY-ARTS in HD. It really is one of the channels that bennefits from HD THE MOST.

Ooh and it also seems VM see fit to give some of there customer FREE TIVO BOXES AND FREE LIFE TIVO SUBS.......It seems the price of tivo for you and me subsidies 1000's of users getting it free. Now that is something I'm not willing to be part off.