Cable Forum - TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2

If you want more recording time, at present the only way to do it would be open the TiVo box and replace the harddrive. Apparently it's been done but violates the terms/conditions of your agreement with Virgin Media so I wouldn't recommend it, but if you went from 500GB to 2TB (maximum these will support, I think) you'd quadruple your recording time and get well over 200 HD hours according to the screencap from the page I linked:

http://www.rosswalker.co.uk/tivo_upg...o_capacity.jpg

ill take a look, just becuase i like the idea, i wouldnt do it my self as its not my equipment. The 500gb recording space is enough for me at mo, max space i have got to i think is 12%

the recording space in the pic is massive, that is alot of tv viewing esp in SD

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35336129)

I agree , that was my point if VM switched to Mpeg4 TIVO would have a massive storage increase , don't get me wrong its a lot now.

and also it would be more equal to skys recording capacity as well

mhatter67

27-11-2011 15:44

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35336129)

I agree , that was my point if VM switched to Mpeg4 TIVO would have a massive storage increase , don't get me wrong its a lot now.

Has the VM network capacity issue gone away with the switch off Analogue and headend upgrades so the need for Mpeg4 streamed channels are less important if VM want more HD channels?

Doz007

27-11-2011 15:47

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Does anyone recall how long it takes for the channel logos to show up in the mini guide?

I'm sure they were there almost instantaneously with my first TiVo....

zekeisaszekedoes

27-11-2011 15:48

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I believe the 2012 analogue switchoff concerns only the regular over-the-air channels (BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4, 5) as Virgin Media switched off their "analogue via cable" service last year.

There has been talk of using the former broadcast frequencies for other purposes, but either way it won't make any difference to a cable service provider like Virgin Media. Could be wrong though!

zantarous

27-11-2011 15:50

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Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35336138)

Does anyone recall how long it takes for the channel logos to show up in the mini guide?

I'm sure they were there almost instantaneously with my first TiVo....

On both my Tivos I had to reboot the box for the logos to appear.

Digital Fanatic

27-11-2011 16:13

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35336136)

Has the VM network capacity issue gone away with the switch off Analogue and headend upgrades so the need for Mpeg4 streamed channels are less important if VM want more HD channels?

We are constantly working to improve capacity, we have plenty at the moment, further work is being carried out to future proof the network :)

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Originally Posted by zekeisaszekedoes (Post 35336139)

We still have pockets of analogue only areas, but these are being "over-built" with digital equipment, for example exTelewest West London and part of Ex-NTL Southampton. Derry in N.Ireland was converted earlier this year. areas were we are unable to upgrade due to planning laws, such as westminster are being abandoned.

mhatter67

27-11-2011 16:17

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So DF plenty of room for some lovely new HD channels then :)

denphone

27-11-2011 16:20

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35336153)

So DF plenty of room for some lovely new HD channels then :)

Yes and hopefully these will include Sky Atlantic HD and the ITV HD channels sometime early next year.

Digital Fanatic

27-11-2011 16:28

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35336153)

So DF plenty of room for some lovely new HD channels then :)

Yeah :)

denphone

27-11-2011 16:37

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35336159)

Yeah :)

Perhaps DF can give us a prelude of what might come our way next year.:D

mhatter67

27-11-2011 16:42

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35336163)

Perhaps DF can give us a prelude of what might come our way next year.:D

Do tell DF, we promise to keep it a secret:D

Digital Fanatic

27-11-2011 16:44

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35336168)

Do tell DF, we promise to keep it a secret:D

LOL :D

You'll have to wait for VM to make announcements of that nature :)

denphone

27-11-2011 16:45

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35336170)

LOL :D

You'll have to wait for VM to make announcements of that nature :)

The masters voice has spoken.:D

Digital Fanatic

27-11-2011 16:46

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35336171)

The masters voice has spoken.:D

Doz007

27-11-2011 18:16

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Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35336140)

On both my Tivos I had to reboot the box for the logos to appear.

I've been waiting for my TiVo to finish recording before trying a reboot but it's got the channel logos appearing correctly as you suggested. Thanks :)

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