Originally Posted by TeresaTT (Post 35192404)

I have had my Virgin TiVo since last Thursday and I am an ex Series 1 owner. I've also paid £149 up front and will now be paying £3 a month extra. Despite a few glitches and problems with the guide data, for me the Virgin TiVo is way, way better than V+. At last I can set recordings without first having to find out when a programme is on and which channel it's on so that I can spend ages navigating to it on the EPG. I can even set series links for programmes that aren't on yet so that I don't miss them when they start. Suggestions will find lots of other great programmes for me that I would otherwise have missed.

There are also so many small features that make the whole viewing experience so much better. It's difficult to explain the benefits of TiVo to someone, you have to experience it for a while and then when you move away from it you really miss it.

TiVo is probably not for everyone but it's a different way of watching TV. Reminders don't exist because you record everything and watch everything when you are ready to watch it. I watch more TV in less time.

You can't judge TiVo fairly until you've used it for a short while so that it's got a full list of recorded programmes and suggestions. That's when many of the benefits of TiVo will be experienced. I've only had my TiVo for a few days, but with my Series 1 I hardly bothered with the EPG, I would always just go straight to my list of recorded programmes.

For me, Tivo, even in it's current state, has been worth every penny.

Originally Posted by mattboothers (Post 35192413)

6 days to go .... I think I shall give up now.

Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35192470)

Couple of questions hopefully one of you tivo experts can answer.
1.i noticed my suggested programs had 7 items in it today but it seems to only record the sd versions not hd,is there a setting to change that.
2.will suggested programs cause my series link pre programmed programmes to fail

Originally Posted by knack (Post 35192487)

Not a TiVo expert but from what I've picked up:
1. No, at the moment it only records the SD version but Virgin are aware of this and look to change it in the future.
2. No, the preset programmes have a higher recording priority than the suggestions.

I think the above is correct!

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35192529)

It will record HD suggestions, but it's currently random in selecting them to record

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35192541)

Recording HD suggestions if available is a must in a future code drop.

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 35192566)

An issue I've found is that it keeps recording the AD versions or versions with signing.

I think there needs to be an option to prefer/ignore these so that folk like me don't get these versions but people that need/want these services do get them.

I think that would be a great kudos move. If you need signing/AD then the TiVo will record these for you so you get the shows (where available) in the format you prefer.

Originally Posted by ianmac40 (Post 35192569)

Apologies if asked before but does it have the full Youtube experience or the restricted version found on most enabled TVs ?
Would be nice to have the films and TV shows available.

Originally Posted by cwj2008 (Post 35192584)

tvio page has changed, no longer has the young lady on or how to pre reg , this has
been in the last few hours so has it final launched

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35192571)

The AD versions are fine though, they have normal audio unless you change the audio track to the AD version.

Signed shows are broadcast on any channel and cant always be avoided. example the Hollyoaks omnibus on Sundays.

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35192590)

It's not on general availablity, but the pre-registration has now ended

Originally Posted by cwj2008 (Post 35192605)

ben i pre reged, does this mean that will be available to pre reg customers
soon i had a email a while back saying some thing about 20/3/11

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35188665)

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.