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Got my TiVo installed yesterday to replace a silver SA V+ and there is a difference in SD programming with the TiVo looking somewhat worse.

It really brought home just how good the upscaler was in the SA box.

Adjusted the output settings on TiVo to auto select from 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p and it always chooses to feed the TV at 1080i irrespective of channel.

Display devices used are a Samsung 40 inch LCD and a Panasonic PT-AE3000 projector.

Certainly a mixed view on SD picture quality using the Tivo box. Seen other posts where it has been said the PQ is just the same as the old box Tivo replaced yet there are others as in this case where PQ seems to be worse.

The only crumb of con for for me personally is that Iâ€™ve seen 2 posts here from people with Sony TVs (which is what I have) and they have said the PQ is fine or just as good as their former V+.

Aim to go to the Nottingham VM shop next weekend and will make sure I watch a SD channel to compare to my own setup right now.

ShadowTD

07-03-2011 11:54

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I entered the raffle - as yet, no call. I'm quite happy to pay for it but they need to catch me in the week-long window after pay-day when I actually have some money... ;)

Digital Fanatic

07-03-2011 12:10

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Originally Posted by E2R (Post 35188647)

Tivo box installed last week and so far very pleased indeed. The YouTube application is great but I have no idea how to stop a clip once it's started other than press the home key. The white square stop key does nothing though pause and fast forward work?

Anyone know?

Press left on the keypad to exit the video.

muppetman11

07-03-2011 12:11

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Not seen anyone on here saying theyve received a call and paid for their TIVO in a long while.

muppetman11

07-03-2011 12:13

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Originally Posted by E2R (Post 35188647)

Just out of interest did you pay for it and where you a customer who pre registered ? When did you get your call for it ? And were you an existing VM subscriber ?

muppetman11

07-03-2011 12:35

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Originally Posted by E2R (Post 35188660)

I'm a VIP50 customer and I think I pre-registered. I did not receive a remote but received a phone call 10/12 days ago asking me if I'd like a free Tivo and when could it be installed which was last Friday. The SI V+ was taken away but the second SI V+ I have is still working as before which I'll replace ASAP.

Thanks for that and congratulations , I was just trying to see if there have been any pre reg customers had orders took , but it seems only customers receiving it free have been rang.

Digital Fanatic

07-03-2011 12:41

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I've been told that pre regs will recieve a special email with ordering details, you will then order online before any other customers.

Once all pre regs have install dates, then it will be opened up to other customers and then new customers after that.

You should get your email towards the end of the month.

muppetman11

07-03-2011 12:46

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35188665)

I knew they would do that , it will be organised chaos. But at least we can order.

Doug P

07-03-2011 12:54

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35188665)

Sounds great. Looking forward!

clinteastman

07-03-2011 12:58

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35188665)

Instead of staring at my phone checking the signal for another few months I can stair at my inbox (which I do anyway). Much better from me anyway.

Thanks for the info DF. ;)

passingbat

07-03-2011 13:02

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35188665)

People still seem to be getting phone calls from the TIVO team, though they seem to be getting fewer; will these still be going on, or is the email the only contact from now on?

muppetman11

07-03-2011 13:10

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35188675)

People still seem to be getting phone calls from the TIVO team, though they seem to be getting fewer; will these still be going on, or is the email the only contact from now on?

It will be winners or VIP customers getting TIVO free who are getting calls probably.

Digital Fanatic

07-03-2011 13:15

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188679)

It will be winners or VIP customers getting TIVO free who are getting calls probably.

This is correct.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35188668)

I knew they would do that , it will be organised chaos. But at least we can order.

It's going to be quicker than calling everyone and you should have an install in April.