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TiVo box question.

How does the channel navigation compare to V+?

For example, can you make a list of favourites, or group channels?

I ask cos VM seem to enjoy moving channels all over the place, and it'd be nice to have a quick list of favourite channels, ordered the way I want them.

Screenshots/vids appreciated.
Boz

neilo

01-04-2011 13:55

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In the Electric magazine just delivered through my door, it says a lower spec TiVo box will be available soon. Lower spec, lower price?

Anyone know anything about that?

pesty

01-04-2011 14:02

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Originally Posted by neilo (Post 35203933)

In the Electric magazine just delivered through my door, it says a lower spec TiVo box will be available soon. Lower spec, lower price?

Anyone know anything about that?

I was told it's out in June and for Â£49. It has a smaller hard drive

DaBoz

01-04-2011 14:08

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Originally Posted by pesty (Post 35203936)

I was told it's out in June and for Â£49. It has a smaller hard drive

That would be a great deal! (although don't forget the probable Â£40 installation fee).

I wish I wasn't such an early adopter moron... it would make sense to wait. :monkey:

1701-e

01-04-2011 14:09

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35203709)

You can copy them to DVD, it's just that you have to be playing the programme when recording it.

You can always do it when you're using the TV to watch a DVD or something similar.

And how would you watch a DVD if you are burning a copy?:D

DaBoz

01-04-2011 14:10

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Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35203939)

That would be a great deal! (although don't forget the probable Â£40 installation fee).

If the 1TB version stayed at Â£199 when the smaller model launched at Â£49 (if it does), then VM would be guilty of the same hard disk scam Sky are. :mad:

muppetman11

01-04-2011 14:11

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Originally Posted by pesty (Post 35203936)

I was told it's out in June and for Â£49. It has a smaller hard drive

What about the 3.00 a month charge will this be a standard feature of all TIVO boxes ?

mersey70

01-04-2011 14:22

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Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35203942)

If the 1TB version stayed at Â£199 when the smaller model launched at Â£49 (if it does), then VM would be guilty of the same hard disk scam Sky are. :mad:

I wouldn't say either are 'guilty' of any scam.

Sky and VM probably know these current boxes appeal to a very, very small group of their customer bases and price the kit accordingly to cover their manufacturing and development costs.

I doubt 1TB of HDD capacity is something the masses will go for and VM are very wise to go down the smaller capacity route.

In my opinion.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35203943)

What about the 3.00 a month charge will this be a standard feature of all TIVO boxes ?

I suppose it depends if it has the same features.

Joedm45

01-04-2011 14:25

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Originally Posted by DaBoz (Post 35203921)

Yes you can create a favourites list although you cannot put them in order yourself. There isn't a favourites button on the remote but you can access your favourites with 3/4 button presses IIRC.

borrissey

01-04-2011 14:57

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This TIVO launch is worse than when I started that Fat man Society.

Stephen

01-04-2011 15:52

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35203943)

What about the 3.00 a month charge will this be a standard feature of all TIVO boxes ?

Yes, if you have XL tv.

muppetman11