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devilincarnate 14-02-2011 17:16

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35174352)
why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.

The reason that it takes so long is that they are getting throttled :D for downloading too much.

royaltiger 14-02-2011 17:19

Re: TiVo
 
So going on the two hours an install thats 3 a day possibly 4 and no break, 15 or 20 in a week, 60 - 80 a month x how many installers, hhmmmmmm dont think I'll get mine installed when I thought I would,

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Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35174356)
The reason that it takes so long is that they are getting throttled :D for downloading too much.

:clap:

vanman 14-02-2011 17:22

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35174352)
why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.

they have the tivo delivered to the warehouse and the installer picks them up to takes them round to the booked address .
if they had to to open all the boxes set them up and download the firmware.
close the boxes give them to the installer who has to open the box again.
and set it up again .
it will take more time .

ottoni 14-02-2011 17:22

Re: TiVo
 
Like everything nowadays, me included we all want it yesterday! the fact is we are all priviledged to have forums and insiders on here to leak info to us about upcoming events and channels and tivo boxes. What we do forget (me included) is that this forum should really be called cable forum rumours, because at the end of the day thats all this forum is, its not official, it hasn't been 'allowed' by vm as an official place to get info and it is a bit like wikipedia where we all put our info and ideas together and get worked up into a frenzy. I'm as annoyed as the next man how this roll out has started but we are just forum contributors and nothing else, virgin have a plan, that plan is theirs to know not ours!

Digital Fanatic 14-02-2011 17:28

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35174352)
why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.

TiVo has to talk back to TiVo Centre in the US during the installation. As far as I know, this isn't something that can be done pre-install.

The same way you can't pre-hit and load V+HD before install.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vanman (Post 35174360)
they have the tivo delivered to the warehouse and the installer picks them up to takes them round to the booked address .
if they had to to open all the boxes set them up and download the firmware.
close the boxes give them to the installer who has to open the box again.
and set it up again .
it will take more time .

Yes, I agree that would take up more time and delay the installs.

vanman 14-02-2011 17:31

Re: TiVo
 
plus it takes about 18min's to dowload the firmware the rest of the time is taken up for the installer to demonstrate the tivo.
if am wrong i will let you know get mine on sat :D

Stephen 14-02-2011 17:47

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by vanman (Post 35174367)
plus it takes about 18min's to dowload the firmware the rest of the time is taken up for the installer to demonstrate the tivo.
if am wrong i will let you know get mine on sat :D

18 mins is fast compared to the time it took at first lol. Am sure mine took around an hour!

Dave42 14-02-2011 17:50

Re: TiVo
 
took about 50 mins to install my tivo thats for everything

Digital Fanatic 14-02-2011 19:00

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35174386)
took about 50 mins to install my tivo thats for everything

Brilliant. everything working ok? Your levels must of been spot on etc.

Dave42 14-02-2011 20:11

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35174458)
Brilliant. everything working ok? Your levels must of been spot on etc.

yes all fine here DF :)

pesty 14-02-2011 20:46

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35174524)
yes all fine here DF :)

Thinking about getting it myself.. Is it worth forking out the £150 initial fee for. Only I wouldn't be surprised if some offer comes along at some point this year.

Dave42 14-02-2011 20:53

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pesty (Post 35174548)
Thinking about getting it myself.. Is it worth forking out the £150 initial fee for. Only I wouldn't be surprised if some offer comes along at some point this year.

i would say it is much better than v+ it a top piece of kit and once the 3rd tuner is up and running will be making most of it

dazgwinn 14-02-2011 20:55

Re: TiVo
 
Hi Boy's

I'm fed up........
No phone call........
Went to the Dr.'s today...
I wanted to know what else makes a respectable, professional middle aged man who's criminal record in life to date has been a parking ticket in 2001 turn into the most irritable,angry and childish chap out.

Dr said he was waiting for his call too!.....

Come on, come on, COME ON!!!!!
dazgwinn:mad:

Ignitionnet 14-02-2011 21:03

Re: TiVo
 
Who needs TiVo when they have this thread to keep them entertained?

In other news why does this box need power levels to be spot on? I take it this is just a precaution as it would look pretty bad if the box showed any signs of issues.

pesty 14-02-2011 21:05

Re: TiVo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dazgwinn (Post 35174550)
Hi Boy's

I'm fed up........
No phone call........
Went to the Dr.'s today...
I wanted to know what else makes a respectable, professional middle aged man who's criminal record in life to date has been a parking ticket in 2001 turn into the most irritable,angry and childish chap out.

Dr said he was waiting for his call too!.....

Come on, come on, COME ON!!!!!
dazgwinn:mad:

I've not had a call I registered on the first day and have been on the top package for 11 years..


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