Re: TiVo
 

Well, one needed a URN to get further and one didn't; the forms were similar after that though but I don't think they were identical.

They handled mobile numbers differently; Mine is off most of the time so didn't want to give it as a contact. One form let it go through blank; the other needed 'N/A' in the box.

Re: TiVo
 

Should be ok, then.

Re: TiVo
 

Well.. he aint back yet :p Left all his kit here too.

The one he installed though is working great :p Was a little sluggish at start but it's sped up now.

Re: TiVo
 

It will still be installing in the background.

Re: TiVo
 

I certainly hope you are joking - I registered interest twice then saw LINK FOR THE DRAW ON MY v+ Box which I followed and entered. If I have disqualified myself I will not be happy. (I'm VIP20 by the way)

and what if they SEND me a link and a code - do I submit that?

Re: TiVo
 

If it's a different link/application then you'll be fine :)

Re: TiVo
 

i had the tivo installed today
its briliant'
the installer was very good left everything nice and neat.
took his time to make sure i had all the info i needed.
a good job virgin

thank you
( p.s he said 1st one in luton :cool: )

Re: TiVo
 

I believe it checks in with TiVos servers every 20 minutes for any updates.

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Installed this afternoon, just under and hour as the first dowload took 2 minutes and so had to force it a couple of times. No power levels or anything needed altering, pretty much just a regular box swap out.

Ahh the S1 memories are flooding back, so easy to use. Shame you often get the same menu options twice when it flicks into an SD menu, e.g. setting Series Links. I'm sure it will eventually be a full HD UI, except mybe system info which doesn't really need the HD face lift.

Really nice bit of kit though and there seem to be a lot of installs happening today! :)


A.

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How long does it normally take for your account on the website to recognise you have a TiVo for remote record?

Re: TiVo
 

I understand that when the Tivo box is put into standby, that the HDD continues to spin and does not power down, is this correct right now?

For those with V+ boxes, you will remember the S/W update which was implemented to allow full power down and save energy!

This is particularly useful for those who have their boxes in their bedroom (not me), so certainly something that should be implemented but perhaps not top of the "fix list" right now!

Does anybody have any insight on this point?

I am also curious on the facebook app, can this individual app be pin protected say so you can stop your kids getting onto facebook via the Tivo?

Re: TiVo
 

You can't hear the HDD in the TiVo. It's very quiet.

Facebook isn't available just yet. I'd imagine it will work like Twitter and have a access PIN when it launches

Re: TiVo
 

Mobile Record seems hit and miss

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=465052

Re: TiVo
 

It'll come right soon enough. I've been using mobile record on sky for a year or 2 and it never lets me down.

Re: TiVo
 

And I hope it's the first of many in Luton:D

Re: TiVo
 

pardon:confused:

Re: TiVo
 

Been following this thread since the start and have changed my mind at least three times...

At the moment if I win one thats great, :)if I don't I think I will wait until summer and get some real user feedback before paying out hard cash. In principle from what I have read, by posters I trust, I bet its worth the £3..:D

Re: TiVo
 

why are you confused

Re: TiVo
 

Just read the bits that i have quoted :D

Re: TiVo
 

still dont get ya drift
if you mean this
they did a good good pat on the back for the installer
who works in house for virgin

if you mean this
he told me that i am the 1st customer in Luton to get it
he installed one in the virgin shop in luton as well

Re: TiVo
 

Re-read what you wrote but with a dirty mind... lol

Re: TiVo
 

oh i see !
you and him must looking at too much porn.

Re: TiVo
 

Its the only reason I got XXL Broadband!

Re: TiVo
 

I'm starting to thing Virgin don't want me to have TiVo :dozey:

I am a VIP50 sbscriber who registered an interest in TiVo on the the first day the web was put up. I am yet to get a raffle ticket, a link via e-mail or through the box (or wherever people are getting them) and I have received no correspondence regarding the the release date. I know I registered as I a=have a confirmation e-mail dates the 1st December :mad:

Re: TiVo
 

I'm in the same boat mate, not a sausage just the e-mail the other night saying they will be in touch end of march.

I've given up on the idea of tivo, i'll just make do with my V+ box till it dies or i move house.

Re: TiVo
 

Yep,same here as well, be interested to know the areas people live in that had not had communication, and how close they are to the end of there contract.

Re: TiVo
 

Had the letter from Virgin but no email. On VIP 50. I do not have a Virgin email address but still get my online bill via my email address so I am just wondering if those that got the email notification have a Virgin email address or similar related. Any thoughts.

Re: TiVo
 

Had my email on Friday. Registered straight away.

Re: TiVo
 

Had no letter or email (XL TV triple customer), but I have used the link posted earlier on this thread which allows you to enter the 1 in a 1000 Tivo draw without any prior ID.

Re: TiVo
 

I got the raffle ticket, and entered the raffle, but I haven't previously registered my interest in TIVO.

Here's some info if people are looking to build up a picture.

I've been a Telewest / Virgin customer since 2006.

I'm on VIP50 plus have an 18 month Virgin Mobile contract. I was previously on VIP20 for about 3 years. I pay Virgin about £155.00 per month for my services.

VIP50 contract expires in November. Virgin Mobile contract expires July 2012.

I live in the Linlithgow area, just outside Edinburgh.

If I get Tivo for free, as a result of the raffle, then great however it's not actually a product I'm really interested in at this time. I'm waiting for the price of the box to come down first before I seriously consider getting it.

Re: TiVo
 

Had my email which is interesting as I am not sure I can cope with TIVO! it sounds wonderful but is it simple or simplish? Am no machine expert!

Re: TiVo
 

I'm in Giffnock, just south of Glasgow, on VIP 20. Since I initially registered interest on 4 December I've had no contact other than the on-screen general notification, which I've been getting regularly for about 4 or 5 days now.

Re: TiVo
 

you'll pick it up. :)

Re: TiVo
 

Please tell me it records radio? One thing that drives me nuts with my current HD box!

Channel Logos on TiVo
 

Havent used my TiVo in over a week and have just noticed now that channel logos appear in the on mini EPG... Have i missed this before or is this a new addition?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...g?t=1298295663

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...g?t=1298295708

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

I don't like how the channel name and number is on the right and the programme info is on the left, prefer if vm could swap these around. But apart from that, the new mini epg looks nice. No idea about the channel logos, but its a nice touch.

Re: TiVo
 

Yes, it can record radio :)

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

Always been there Steve :)

I like your Avatar ;)

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

Don't see that would help, it would mean moving all sorts of stuff around.


After all you know what channel your on by the dog and it being first on miniguide.


More wasteful than most is that it shows that title of the program you have highligthed, sorry but its highlighted why bother when the start of the info could go there......

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

Because if it's a short programme the title often gets truncated in the grid.

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

I like the look, pretty good IMHO.

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

Like this. In fact the programme after "Gra..." is so short there's no room to display it at all.

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

Good point.........


The one thing for me that would improove any epg is the option not to show greyed out channels that you don't subscribe to.........


Plus to be able to hide the adult channels as well......


:erm:

Re: Channel Logos on TiVo
 

You can already hide the adult channels (can do it of the V/V+ boxes as well)

You can also set up 'Favourites' to just show the channels you watch and then you can filter on both the main and mini-guides to only show that catagory

Re: TiVo
 

What I really like in the guide is that when watching a HD channel, it will put a little HD in a box next to the title if it is actually HD and not if its just upscaled. Very handy imo :)

Also for most shows now it lists the season number and episode number in the info :) and the date of first broadcast.

Re: TiVo
 

Season number and episode number is a must. As certain shows are on multiple channels.

Re: TiVo
 

I do like the way it constantly records a buffer on both tuners. So if you go to 'info' to see what's on the other other tuner, think it looks interesting and press 'OK' to switch to it, you can still rewind to the start or record the entire show.

Anyone that's used an S1 will be able to navigate the entire thing with ease. Yes there's more features but it's basically the same :)


A.

Re: TiVo
 

Totally agree, especially if you have a wishlist search set otherwise it would record a lot of duplicates.

Re: TiVo
 

I'll +2 that!
I also have digiguide and just found the repeats of Wheeler Dealers revisited. That includes what episode is being broadcast. If tivo had this... another for the wish list

Re: TiVo
 

wife having a moan :fit: :geez: about not being able to select changing channel automatically on start of program.

on the v+box the wife would go through what was on today and when she sees a program that she like to watch she pressed OK and it would ask you if you wanted the channel to change automatically on the start program.
so that she did not miss it.
had to tell her that the software will prob be updated to incorporate that later in the year.
:Peaceman:

Re: TiVo
 

TiVo does include season and episode, if the broadcaster does.

So with NCIS on FX you can see exactly which episode it is.

Re: TiVo
 

Cheers Ben. Another "I want it" moment :)

Re: TiVo
 

It may get added later but as its not a current feature of TiVo it may take a while. There is of course a 1TB HDD to fill, she could always just record everything ;)

Re: TiVo
 

v+ can record radio also

Re: TiVo
 

Only the Samsung V+ can

Re: TiVo
 

Does anyone know what the power consumption is for the TiVo box? Thanks

Re: TiVo
 

Why are you going all green on us LOL :-)

Re: TiVo
 

I just want to know all the facts, I got a ticket and email today. I am pondering on whether to go for it.

Edit; just done a search on google and someone on TiVo forum http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=465263 is saying it uses 3 KWH a day or about 120 watts an hour, if true, it is very thirsty.

Re: TiVo
 

He is saying it uses 3Kwh less per day than his S1 TiVo not that the VM TiVo uses 3 Kwh per day.

Re: TiVo
 

Fair enough, my mistake, but does anyone know what the power consumption is ?

Re: TiVo
 

Re: TiVo
 

Gotta love back to the future :-P

Re: TiVo
 

You will have to waitfor the lightning to strike LOL :D:D:D

Re: TiVo
 

As the Tivo has only a 7 day history in the TV guide I'm guessing the Flux capacitor still needs work.

Re: TiVo
 

Its OK the Doctor will reverse the polarity and get it working :D

Re: TiVo
 

My VM engineer is here now - Tivo is being installed..........!

Although we had organised on the phone, to have our VHD box be installed in a third room. Having the Tivo downstairs, V+ in a bedroom and VHD in a bedroom which was agreed. The engineer has no record of that but is installing it for us anyway. I wonder what fuss I'll have with customer services now regards pricing!

Re: TiVo
 

I hate manure!!


What?!?! ;)

Re: TiVo
 

Are you telling me... you built a time machine.... out of a DeLorean?!!?!?!?

Pure classic. Seen that film 164 times. :D

On topic, it's good to see a steady stream of TiVO's being installed, even if none of them are mine. Last night we had yet another clearout session with the V+ and we've cancelled some HD series links and shifted them to SD. Lame!

Re: TiVo
 

164 is that all? :P Must have seen it well over 700 times. Its my fav movie(trilogy) ever and own it on, VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and Blu Ray :-) plus a whole host of merchandise. I'm a saddo. My gf won't let me watch it in her company anymore as I end up reciting the film lines as I watch it.

Glad to see more and more customers getting their TiVo installed :)

Re: TiVo
 

Hmm, your gf and my wife seem to have something in common!

Actually, by coincidence I'm wearing a BTTF t-shirt today...

Re: TiVo
 

not to take the thread off topic but here is some of my BTTF stuff

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/steve54...collection.jpg
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/steve54...ollection1.jpg

Wonder how many VM customers have now got TiVo installed?

Re: TiVo
 

VM have stated there is a lot to contact, but they are commited to getting the pre regs installed well before new customers.

Re: TiVo
 

Dear lord! I thought I was bad! I've got a couple of DMC's, the novels, VHS boxset, DVD boxset and that Movie Trilogy book I see in your collection. Did you get on the ride before they ruined it with The Simpsons?

Errr.... TiVO? ;)

Re: TiVo
 

Well VIP 50 and still no letter or email or pop up regarding the 1000 lottery, only 2 days before registration closes,so will be on the phone on the 25th if I haven't received anything.

Re: TiVo
 

Will be on my TIVO wishlist Michael J Fox loved some of the 80's movies and now TIVO can help me find them , well when I'm installed. Remember Cocktail , Rainman , The Goonies , Weekend at Bernies , Teenwolf .80's -90's what an era LOL .

Re: TiVo
 

Many many times :) 6 times in one day was my personal best lol. Thats not all of it either, there is more.

I know :)

Re: TiVo
 

not heard of any VIP customers getting lottery tickets in the post. I'm guessing entry is automatic for us.

Re: TiVo
 

And for any Michael J Fox fans who don't know, he's been in a couple of episodes of the US lawyer series The Good Wife playing a "baddie" and the writers even incorporated his Parkinson's as a central theme of his story lines. Very good eps and a very good series overall.

Back to tivo.

Re: TiVo
 

your not alone .... would appear a lot of VIP50 customers just got the 'tough (chesty things)' you gotta wait till the end of March (no mention if it could be earlier)

we have had no official mention of a second 1000 lotto just for VIP customers just BenMCR (hope thats right) staff member has said there is another draw

not that im in a hissy fit .. i just wish they had laid the plans out in a simple concise way so us the customer knew what was happening instead of getting information of the forums

think peeps know my opinions by now ... Tivo = overhyped beyond proportion and Tivo Rollout = shambolic but of course your all free to make your own minds up :angel:

Re: TiVo
 

Everyone that has registered will be contacted before TiVo fully launches.

Re: TiVo
 

As we don't seem to have a definite date for full launch, that's not really a great comfort.

Re: TiVo
 

Do you pay up front or is the charge added to your next bill?

Re: TiVo
 

They did say they'd be in contact by the end of March.

Re: TiVo
 

I'm VIP and I got my ticket in the post last Friday.

Re: TiVo
 

That seems like 10 years away! :)

The posts from people saying they've had a call seems to be a lot less over the last few days. Are they making fewer calls and, if so, is it for a reason?

Re: TiVo
 

I stand corrected then :shocked:

Re: TiVo
 

Yes I have read other VIP's in other threads dotted around here have had the email or the physical letter and I am one of those VIP's that have had nothing apart from the email to say we will be in touch end of March as I had pre-registered.

What the hell are they playing at as if lots here on the forums are missing out on this raffle, then who knows how many others have or have not been given the chance???

Re: TiVo
 

i am on vip50 not had a ticket yet , do not think i will get one now as it close
on the 24th i think?.

Re: TiVo
 

How many other VIPs have actually got an install date or had it installed? I am on VIP50 and had mine installed this morning.

Re: TiVo
 

Any good ?

Re: TiVo
 

I haven't really had a chance to play with it yet! I took the morning off for the installation and am now back at work so I'm itching to get back this evening for a play.

Although, that might be a good thing as the engineer said it can take hours for the box to fully update everything, the EPG etc, so it may run slowly to start with.

My first impressions though are pretty damn good!

Re: TiVo
 

Look forward to hearing your thoughts when you've had a play around.

Re: TiVo
 

Thats what l would like is a firm date for the tivo.

Re: TiVo
 

well if they have said all pre registered customers will be contacted by the end of March. Does that not suggest that they plan on officially launching TiVo in April?

Re: TiVo
 

Agreed mate I think the wording suggests existing customers will be contacted through March myself.

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Can someone answer me a question what is the TIVO price because I've seen XL customers on here saying they've got it for 149 and 3.00 a month but vmhd blog are saying XL customers 149 + 40 install .

Re: TiVo
 

I paid £149 and no installation with the £3 extra per month. I'm on VIP50. They "plumbed in" our VHD box into another room at no extra charge so we now have Tivo downstairs, V+ in our main bedroom and VHD in one of the kids' room's. We do have to pay another £6.50 a month for the third box though. So VIP50 with Tivo, V+HD and VHD is as near as makes no difference, £110 a month.

Re: TiVo
 

Lots of info to trawl throuhg on here but I do have a question.

I appreciate i will have to pay (£149 is it?) for instillation. As i have a V+ box which costs me £10 a month (it's a second box) how much a month is it just to have the new Tivo Box?

Re: TiVo
 

£149 For the box, £3 PER MONTH and £40 install.

The £10 per month will be dependent what pack you are one?

Re: TiVo
 

Cheers fella. I guess the best thing really is to phone up and ask what deal can be done. I have Virgin Media everything so you never know.

Re: TiVo
 

Hi Mobes.You are the same as me(apart from I got Tivo free) and you will pay £3 per month for Tivo but will gain £10 per month from sending back your second V+ box as I did.

Re: TiVo
 

Does that mean that you are a VIP50 customer? As if you are you will be able to keep the V+ as the second box for no extra charge:D

Re: TiVo
 

I get confused to what i am :p

On a a side note VM need to do a hellova lot better with the itemising of their bills... flicking ridiculous and is all all over the place...