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alwaysabear 28-01-2025 17:25
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36190189)
Just renewed my contract for 18 months. No issues with keeping my V6 boxes.
Same here, but I still have original TiVo.

Itshim 28-01-2025 18:23
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36190189)
Just renewed my contract for 18 months. No issues with keeping my V6 boxes.
Can't they just change the software :confused:

nodrogd 30-01-2025 15:07
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36190210)
Can't they just change the software :confused:
Not without sending the new voice remotes out, which you have to initiate.

spankysmagicpian 30-01-2025 15:24
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36190189)
Just renewed my contract for 18 months. No issues with keeping my V6 boxes.
What were the renewal prices like as my contract is up shortly. It may be cheaper for me to go to Sky (free Paramount / Netflix and Discovery+) and an Alt-Net

Itshim 30-01-2025 18:06
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36190340)
Not without sending the new voice remotes out, which you have to initiate.
I was referring to keeping box. They don't need to change to mess it up from the customers point of view:shocked:

RichardCoulter 30-01-2025 19:36
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36190357)
I was referring to keeping box. They don't need to change to mess it up from the customers point of view:shocked:
True, but it would be better if a new box was involved, especially as all recordings are lost either way.

My reasoning is that, as recordings are lost with box changes and the 360 software change, if people are happy to move to the 360, they might as well try to get a new box anyway as it is likely to last longer before the HDD fails and their recordings are lost yet again.

ozsat 31-01-2025 06:45
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
An old updated box could go on forever and a new box could have a disc failure within a few weeks. It's a gamble either way.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36190368)
True, but it would be better if a new box was involved, especially as all recordings are lost either way.

My reasoning is that, as recordings are lost with box changes and the 360 software change, if people are happy to move to the 360, they might as well try to get a new box anyway as it is likely to last longer before the HDD fails and their recordings are lost yet again.

nodrogd 31-01-2025 11:18
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36190357)
I was referring to keeping box. They don't need to change to mess it up from the customers point of view:shocked:
You can't use a firmware migrated box without the new remote.

Itshim 31-01-2025 13:13
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36190408)
You can't use a firmware migrated box without the new remote.
What has that got to do with not changing the box which was my comment

vincerooney 01-02-2025 02:32
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 36190201)
Same here, but I still have original TiVo.
bloody hell. my mate had that a year ago and it was just incredibly slow...how do you manage that?!

nodrogd 01-02-2025 13:31
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36190412)
What has that got to do with not changing the box which was my comment
VM only has to change the box is you still have a TiVO 500. TiVO V6 to V360 is a firmware upgrade only. Customers with a TiVO 500 can have it swapped for a V6, which is still standard for fault replacements.

alwaysabear 01-02-2025 23:03
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36190454)
bloody hell. my mate had that a year ago and it was just incredibly slow...how do you manage that?!
I manage just fine thanks. It is slower than new boxes, but is reliable and I don't really record that much. I have a smart Tv that runs all the apps I use.
Only really use Virginmedia for live sports events.

daveeb 01-02-2025 23:07
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
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Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 36190493)
I manage just fine thanks. It is slower than new boxes, but is reliable and I don't really record that much. I have a smart Tv that runs all the apps I use.
Only really use Virginmedia for live sports events.
Snap, though I use a Firestick now in preference to the apps on the tv. I dread my Tivo biting the dust, it's been really reliable if infuriatingly slow at times.

alwaysabear 01-02-2025 23:10
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by daveeb (Post 36190495)
Snap, though I use a Firestick now in preference to the apps on the tv. I dread my Tivo biting the dust, it's been really reliable if infuriatingly slow at times.
I have a firestick on my back up tv also very good.

gus0898uk 19-02-2025 14:04
Re: Is the end nigh for v6
 
I had the dreaded email today about being eligible for a 360 upgrade, but having read these posts I will not be partaking. Thank you nthellworld.


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