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denphone 07-09-2011 21:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35297735)
I mentioned this a long while ago.
Sorry Devil my memory's going.:D:D

zantarous 07-09-2011 23:26
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But sits only been officially unveiled and shown off today after FCC approval. I wonder if the specs on this are better then the Cisco box? and if this runs really fast I wonder will it be due to a new code drop or specs?

scrooge 08-09-2011 13:02
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On a related note, Samsung Tivo boxes...

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4197...media-tivo-box

Digital Fanatic 08-09-2011 13:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scrooge (Post 35297889)
On a related note, Samsung Tivo boxes...

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4197...media-tivo-box
I wondered when this was going to be announced :)

BenMcr 08-09-2011 13:38
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There is a lot of speculation in that article. Main reason the Samsung V+HD boxes are better in performance is that there is about 3 years difference in technology between them.

The TiVo boxes I expect will be pretty much identical in performance, design and technology

Digital Fanatic 08-09-2011 14:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35297900)
There is a lot of speculation in that article. Main reason the Samsung V+HD boxes are better in performance is that there is about 3 years difference in technology between them.

The TiVo boxes I expect will be pretty much identical in performance, design and technology
I can hear the "I want a Samsung TiVo" cries now :D

Gavin-D 08-09-2011 15:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35297923)
I can hear the "I want a Samsung TiVo" cries now :D
I haven't got TiVo yet maybe i shall wait a bit longer, alot will depend on it's design and release date.

BenMcr 08-09-2011 15:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35297930)
I haven't got TiVo yet maybe i shall wait a bit longer, alot will depend on it's design and release date.
:banghead:

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 15:41
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Good read?

Quote:
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/08/11 -- TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), a leader in advanced television services and personal video recorders (PVRs), and Virgin Media Inc. (NASDAQ: VMED) (LSE: VMED), the UK's leading digital entertainment provider, today announced details of a key new feature coming to their next-generation connected TV offering which will allow customers to take control of the TiVo powered service through a cutting-edge iPad companion app. The feature will be made available as part of the first major software update for the system and is designed to build on the user experience of the award-winning service. Virgin Media plans to roll-out the software update, which will feature the companion app as well as other new features to be announced, in the coming months.

The TiVo companion app will allow Virgin Media customers to use their Apple iPads to interact directly with their TiVo service and extend their viewing experience beyond the remote control. After installing the free TiVo companion app, users can interact with the elegant, intuitive TiVo user interface directly on their iPads to search across Virgin Media's content, including the TV Guide and thousands of hours of content available through its video on demand library, without interrupting what they are already watching on TV. With just a couple of swipes on the iPad user can immediately and seamlessly begin viewing the content they have discovered via their TiVo app right on their TV.
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/company-n...a-tivo-service

Also noticed these at the bottom of the page as well?

http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1725649

http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1725652

http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1725655

http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1725658

Stephen 08-09-2011 16:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35297930)
I haven't got TiVo yet maybe i shall wait a bit longer, alot will depend on it's design and release date.
I hope you are joking. The box will look and perform in exactly the same way, just the guts of th box will be different.

Joedm45 08-09-2011 16:17
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That iPad app looks the business, Good find Devil.

Just a shame I can't stand Apple, hopefully an Android version comes out too

Gavin-D 08-09-2011 16:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35297948)
I hope you are joking. The box will look and perform in exactly the same way, just the guts of th box will be different.
I said that because the V box and V+HD boxes are different in their size and shape.

If nothing elese my current V+HD Samsung box is great so with a bit of luck the TiVo box will be just a quick. :)

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 16:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 35297949)
That iPad app looks the business, Good find Devil.

Just a shame I can't stand Apple, hopefully an Android version comes out too
Yes I hope that they fetch it out on other platforms as well. This bit has got me thinking from the first link, Could they be getting ready so that you are able to stream from one box to the other? Or could it be me reading in to it?

Quote:
The companion app and other forthcoming enhancements we are working on form part of our long term strategy to deliver the most dynamic and user friendly multi-screen entertainment experience in the U.K."

muppetman11 08-09-2011 16:37
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I believe it's better than the hype ;)

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 17:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35297955)
I believe it's better than the hype ;)
As Public Enemy said " Don't believe the hype ":D

scotmac 08-09-2011 17:07
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I would like to hope if the Samsung boxes are in anyway better (ie. larger hard drive ,extra tuners ) than the Cisco boxes then those of us who took VM Tivo from the beginning will get free upgrades to the new box. I would also hope that those of us who have Galaxy pads (or any other android pads ) will get the same app as the iPads at the same time.

BenMcr 08-09-2011 17:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scotmac (Post 35297968)
I would like to hope if the Samsung boxes are in anyway better (ie. larger hard drive ,extra tuners ) than the Cisco boxes then those of us who took VM Tivo from the beginning will get free upgrades to the new box
Not going to happen.

What would be the point of scrapping boxes less than six months old? The Samsung boxes will be the SAME as the Cisco boxes - apart from who makes them

scotmac 08-09-2011 17:32
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I was only thinking that maybe new boxes would be the same as the new American TiVos with the four tuners, as we all know VM could and would bring this out if they thought it would bring in new customers (ie. new Samsung V+ boxes an upgraded box UK5 but I still have the SA V+ UK4 ),so VM have done it before and I`m sure they could again.

Stephen 08-09-2011 18:05
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The Samsung box will look the exact same as the current Cisco box and feature the same size of hard drive. It's simply a case of dual vendor like VM are doing with the Superhub.

---------- Post added at 17:05 ---------- Previous post was at 17:03 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35297951)
I said that because the V box and V+HD boxes are different in their size and shape.

If nothing elese my current V+HD Samsung box is great so with a bit of luck the TiVo box will be just a quick. :)
You just compared two totally different VM boxes, so no wonder they are different sizes.

scotmac 08-09-2011 18:19
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Stephen ,I have seen plenty of posts saying how much quicker and better in other ways the sammy v+ is when compared it to the SA v+. If this turns out to be the same with the new sammy Tivo then VM should surely offer early adopters the new box as an free exchange.

Stephen 08-09-2011 18:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scotmac (Post 35297994)
Stephen ,I have seen plenty of posts saying how much quicker and better in other ways the sammy v+ is when compared it to the SA v+. If this turns out to be the same with the new sammy Tivo then VM should surely offer early adopters the new box as an free exchange.
It will not be any more powerful the the existing TiVo. Will be built to the same spec.

scotmac 08-09-2011 18:43
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Let`s hope so Stephen. By the way still got my original SA v+ and wouldn`t swap for a sammy if you paid me.

ianmac40 08-09-2011 18:44
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More info on TiVo iPad App.


http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...ad-app-1019063

spiderplant 08-09-2011 18:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scotmac (Post 35297976)
ie. new Samsung V+ boxes an upgraded box UK5 but I still have the SA V+ UK4
That's because we're still in the middle of the UK5 rollout. You'll get it on the SA in the next few weeks.

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 18:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35298003)
That's because we're still in the middle of the UK5 rollout. You'll get it on the SA in the next few weeks.
Cheers SP I have been waiting for this and doing this as well?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2012/10/4.gif

Stephen 08-09-2011 19:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scotmac (Post 35298001)
Let`s hope so Stephen. By the way still got my original SA v+ and wouldn`t swap for a sammy if you paid me.
I would never go back to an SA after changing to the Sammy. However I no longer use that either since getting TiVo.

I can assure you that it's just Vm taking on a second vendor for the box. It will be no different at all.

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 19:15
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Abit more info on the new four tuner TiVo box. It is a bit ago?

Quote:
TiVo Premiere Elite Box Specifications:
TiVo Series4™ architecture
Supports digital cable, high-definition digital cable and Verizon FiOS®
THX-certified DVR, offering optimal video and audio fidelity
Outputs: HDMI, Component video, Composite video, Optical audio, Analog audio
Video output modes include: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Inputs: CableCARD™, Cable coax, Ethernet
Additional support for USB 2.0 (2 ports), eSATA for external recording space, TiVo Wireless N or G Network Adapter
2 Terabytes of recording space for up to 300 hours of recorded programming
Pending FCC approval of TiVo's request to waive a requirement to include analog tuners, The TiVo Premiere Elite will be available by the end of the year through tivo.com, authorized home theater installers and Magnolia stores nationwide. The TiVo Premiere will be on display at CEDIA 2011 in IndianapolisSeptember 8-10 at Booth # 2140. For more information on the product and to sign up for notifications of availability please visit www.tivo.com/elite.
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/company-n...#ixzz1XNeXfsRH

denphone 08-09-2011 19:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35298014)
Abit more info on the new four tuner TiVo box. It is a bit ago?



http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/company-n...#ixzz1XNeXfsRH
A impressive bit of kit one would say.

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 20:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35298016)
A impressive bit of kit one would say.
Yes it is and I hope that we will get it over here:D

denphone 08-09-2011 20:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35298041)
Yes it is and I hope that we will get it over here:D
If we do get it l would suspect it would be later on next year Devil.

Gavin-D 08-09-2011 21:49
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Been looking on the VM H&S Forums and i came accross this,

Quote:
There is also an unconfirmed rumour that TiVo had the red button functionality 10 months ago when it was first being trialled, and the BBC changed the license agreement which meant it was withdrawn again.
And this

Quote:
As I've said in a separate post, the introduction of new features to TiVo planned for the second half of this year will not come all in a single update.

I just hope to set expectations because it seems that a rumour has been heavily perpetuated on this board that there is one all encompassing update to come. In actuality, there will be a large update, but other feature updates will follow very soon after this update (as their introduction had the update itself as a dependency).

Nick
Nick Ontiveros
TV Strategy, Digital Entertainment
Both of the above statments are with regards to the sky sports red button and bbc interactive

denphone 08-09-2011 21:56
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Lets just hope we just get the Sky Sports red button, BBC interactive and the reminders function by the end of the year and do not have to wait well into next year for it.

devilincarnate 08-09-2011 22:13
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Just spotted this on the web a TiVo loving dog?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/09/50.jpg

devilincarnate 09-09-2011 20:03
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Just spotted this and some are not happy with the new Tivo box in the US?

Quote:
Can somebody tell TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO ) that this isn't an arms race anymore?

The DVR pioneer introduced the TiVo Premiere Elite yesterday, and the specs are juicy. The new $499 box has four tuners, allowing owners to record four different shows while they watch a fifth. Storage has been bumped up to a beefy two terabytes, which is essentially enough space to save 300 hours of high-def television.

This all sounds great until you remember that it's not 2001 anymore. It's 2011, and couch potatoes just don't think that way.

Who needs to records four shows at once? We live in streaming times, where content is available on demand. What are the chances that there will be four things on live that you will ultimately want to watch anyway?

Storage? I get it. Data keeps getting cheaper. Seagate (NYSE: STX ) just introduced a four-terabyte external drive at an attractive $250 price point.

Still, this is a DVR, and we're living in the era of cloud computing. Who needs to save shows when Hulu or Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX ) or the broadcaster itself will gladly serve it up for you later? If you can fill your TiVo with 300 hours of high-def content then you don't need a Premiere Elite: You need a vacation.

Obviously TiVo isn't dumb. Its boxes also do a lot of the streaming extracurricular work that set-top boxes have to do these days. However, when you pair an expensive DVR with a costly subscription plan, TiVo's value proposition is just out of touch.

This isn't some anecdotal rant. The numbers prove it. TiVo may have posted better-than-expected quarterly results two weeks ago, but we're still talking about another profitless showing. More importantly, TiVo continues to shed net subscribers. TiVo had 1.93 million cumulative subscriptions at the end of July, 33,000 fewer TV buffs than it watched over just three months earlier and a whopping 456,000 plunge over the past year.

What does it tell you when the specs get bigger but the couch potato count gets smaller? If you're that one person that's breezing through this article because you have four shows recording right now that you want to see later, you need to get out more.

Oh, and while you're there, take TiVo with you.
http://www.fool.com/investing/genera...nt-get-it.aspx

zantarous 09-09-2011 21:15
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Can't really agree with any of that, why would you not want 2TB? Not everything is available on demand.

Why wouldn't you want 4 tuners? There is quite a few times during the week where there are three tuners active on my box, I say why stop at 4 why not 6 or 8 then everyone can have a tuner of their own in the household?

The guy just sound like the usual idiot who wants to spout of and be negative for the sake of it.

denphone 09-09-2011 21:22
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l certainly would not mind having 4 tuners as l record a fair bit and several times l have had to miss a recording out because of clashes.

Pbryanw 10-09-2011 13:35
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Also more hard-drive space means more room for TiVo suggestions. And four tuners means more suggestions can be recorded at the same time. Just depends whether you use this service a lot.

I'm quite happy with my 500GB TiVo, but I'm the only one who uses it. I can see that those with families (and especially large ones), the more hard-drive space for programmes, the better.

GrimUpNorth 11-09-2011 21:43
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Had Tivo a few days and enjoying it. First 'Tivo' Grand Prix this weekend and not having much time I like to record and watch qualifying in FF. With the V+ a small graphic in bottom left showed FF speed. With Tivo when in FF there's a bar across the whole lower screen - which obscures the laptimes!! A step backwards?

Cheers
Grim

zantarous 11-09-2011 22:22
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Its not a step backward it is just different, the bar lets you skip to the white strips with one button press. Also the bar is used when watching a buffered recording so you can see what time it started.

arcimedes 12-09-2011 08:58
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It is very annoying as most programmes that have information on progress such as tennis scores are obscured. It would improve matters if the transparency of the bar could be changed or you could choose where it went.

spj20016 12-09-2011 12:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 35299109)
Had Tivo a few days and enjoying it. First 'Tivo' Grand Prix this weekend and not having much time I like to record and watch qualifying in FF. With the V+ a small graphic in bottom left showed FF speed. With Tivo when in FF there's a bar across the whole lower screen - which obscures the laptimes!! A step backwards?

Cheers
Grim

Press the Clear button (bottom right on remote) while Fast Forwarding and the bar will clear while it continues to Fast Forward. Hope this helps.

pythagoras 12-09-2011 16:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spj20016 (Post 35299254)
Press the Clear button (bottom right on remote) while Fast Forwarding and the bar will clear while it continues to Fast Forward. Hope this helps.
You mean bottom left;)

devilincarnate 12-09-2011 17:36
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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/09/45.jpg

andy_m 12-09-2011 18:17
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On the VM Tivo box there are four lights next to the record button. In the guide it says one of these is light 11, a downloading light which is supposed to show blue when a download is in progress. However, in the picture accompanying this text the light is clearly red, and I did wonder if a fourth tuner was a possibility on this box at some point in the future?

Thanks spj20016, btw, great tip.

spj20016 12-09-2011 18:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pythagoras (Post 35299332)
You mean bottom left;)
Sorry, I didn't have remote to hand at the time of posting.

ozsat 12-09-2011 19:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35299371)
On the VM Tivo box there are four lights next to the record button. In the guide it says one of these is light 11, a downloading light which is supposed to show blue when a download is in progress. However, in the picture accompanying this text the light is clearly red, and I did wonder if a fourth tuner was a possibility on this box at some point in the future?

Thanks spj20016, btw, great tip.
It shows in blue when a software download is happening. You are only likely to see this is you stay up late a night.

devilincarnate 12-09-2011 19:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35299398)
It shows in blue when a software download is happening. You are only likely to see this is you stay up late a night.
Or when you reset the box as well.

GrimUpNorth 13-09-2011 22:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spj20016 (Post 35299254)
Press the Clear button (bottom right on remote) while Fast Forwarding and the bar will clear while it continues to Fast Forward. Hope this helps.
Cheers, and can I mention what a polite way to say RTFM :)

RichardCoulter 14-09-2011 09:32
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I have questions as I am thinking of getting one :)

- Is Tivo having trouble with SD pictures, as per gadge?

- If, when Tivo has taken it into its head to record a 'suggestion' at the same time as the other 2 tuners are recording, (which Gunslinger informed me about) can a person cancel the 'suggestion'?

- Has Tivo got the new test SD Channel that MB has seen on channnel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and is also broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.

tweedie 14-09-2011 09:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35300000)
- Has Tivo got the new test SD Channel that MB has seen on channnel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and is also broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.
Test 43 is on my TiVo EPG with the description as " To be announced"

Digital Fanatic 14-09-2011 09:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35300000)
- Is Tivo having trouble with SD pictures, as per gadge?

- If, when Tivo has taken it into its head to record a 'suggestion' at the same time as the other 2 tuners are recording, (which Gunslinger informed me about) can a person cancel the 'suggestion'?

- Has Tivo got the new test SD Channel that MB has seen on channnel 890. The new channel is called ''Test 43'' and is also broadcasting On Demand Previews plus EPG info is showing the same info as Virgin Channel 100.
- Some have reported poor pics, others are not affected, mine is fine (Sony Bravia) Firmware update due to fix this

- You can cancel the Suggestion if you wish

- I've not looked, maybe someone else can check?

RichardCoulter 14-09-2011 10:15
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Thanks for your replies guys.

tweetiepooh 14-09-2011 11:54
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Me thinks that the TiVo prioritises such that it will record programmes you want in preference to ones it wants to record for you. If you aren't watching live TV then the TiVo can record 3 programmes simultaneously.

dazed&confused 14-09-2011 13:35
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Well the Champions League has now started.
STILL no red button for Sky Sports on TIVO
Anybody any idea when ????

denphone 14-09-2011 13:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35300097)
Well the Champions League has now started.
STILL no red button for Sky Sports on TIVO
Anybody any idea when ????
Hopefully soon .

Joedm45 14-09-2011 13:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35300097)
Well the Champions League has now started.
STILL no red button for Sky Sports on TIVO
Anybody any idea when ????
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300098)
Hopefully soon .
I too would like to know, hopefully someone in the know can drop some hints.

Was looking forward to watching Barca-AC Milan last night until I realised it was on that damn red button! :mad:

Digital Fanatic 14-09-2011 14:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35300097)
Well the Champions League has now started.
STILL no red button for Sky Sports on TIVO
Anybody any idea when ????
Work in progress.

denphone 14-09-2011 14:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35300107)
Work in progress.
What timespan DF.

Digital Fanatic 14-09-2011 14:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300108)
What timespan DF.
I don't know, sorry Den.

denphone 14-09-2011 14:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35300109)
I don't know, sorry Den.
No l know you cannot say anything as such because of NDA's but l do suspect that the month of October will bring us several goodies.:D

tweetiepooh 14-09-2011 15:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dazed&confused (Post 35300097)
Well the Champions League has now started.
STILL no red button for Sky Sports on TIVO
Anybody any idea when ????
Why bother, the real game is being played in New Zealand and the coverage is on ITV.

andy_m 14-09-2011 16:11
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For what its worth my sd picture wasn't good when tivo first arrived but it seems to have settled down quite nicely. I know this isn't simply a case of me getting used to it because on install I had my samsung v+hd box moved to another room with the same model tv so I have a direct comparison.

Over all I'm in the "do it, you won't regret it camp".

snowey 14-09-2011 20:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35300147)
For what its worth my sd picture wasn't good when tivo first arrived but it seems to have settled down quite nicely. I know this isn't simply a case of me getting used to it because on install I had my samsung v+hd box moved to another room with the same model tv so I have a direct comparison.

Over all I'm in the "do it, you won't regret it camp".
:tu: Me too :)

pengedragon 15-09-2011 13:22
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Just to clarify something, the sky sports red button works on the v+ box but not the tivo box at the moment, is that where we stand ?

Stephen 15-09-2011 13:35
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Yes, TiVo needs to have the Red button app and services written, coded and tested which will take longer to get sorted as TiVo has never had that sort of service before.

pengedragon 15-09-2011 13:36
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Ok, thanks. Something to keep in mind as I plan to upgrade and switch sky sports back on if they ever sort my signal out

denphone 15-09-2011 15:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35300408)
Yes, TiVo needs to have the Red button app and services written, coded and tested which will take longer to get sorted as TiVo has never had that sort of service before.
And how long will that take Stephen.

Stephen 15-09-2011 16:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300458)
And how long will that take Stephen.
I don't know the answer to that one.

When its done :D

chunkymonkey 16-09-2011 19:55
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I can confirm that the american style remote control with the slide out QWERTY keyboard, will launch before the end of this year.
The remotes will automatically be sent out to all TiVo customers at no cost.

denphone 16-09-2011 19:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300895)
I can confirm that the american style remote control with the slide out QWERTY keyboard, will launch before the end of this year.
The remotes will automatically be sent out to all TiVo customers at no cost.
Have you got any link for this information.

meekboy 16-09-2011 20:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300895)
I can confirm that the american style remote control with the slide out QWERTY keyboard, will launch before the end of this year.
The remotes will automatically be sent out to all TiVo customers at no cost.
this would be awesome but I have not heard any mention of this before where are you getting your info from?

chunkymonkey 16-09-2011 20:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by meekboy (Post 35300901)
this would be awesome but I have not heard any mention of this before where are you getting your info from?
I am an employee and it was in our Staff Briefing this morning.

meekboy 16-09-2011 20:15
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Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300905)
I am an employee and it was in our Staff Briefing this morning.
where you based I didnt get it at my brief this afternoon(nothing unsual there) :)

denphone 16-09-2011 20:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300905)
I am an employee and it was in our Staff Briefing this morning.
Did they tell you anything else at your staff briefing.:D:D

meekboy 16-09-2011 20:25
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Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300905)
I am an employee and it was in our Staff Briefing this morning.
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300908)
Did they tell you anything else at your staff briefing.:D:D
Not a brief but on the latest tivo update they are doing away with the need for pin on recordings, can order live events and some other bug fixes and tweaks still no reminders :(

Gavin-D 16-09-2011 20:32
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Originally Posted by meekboy (Post 35300911)
Not a brief but on the latest tivo update they are doing away with the need for pin on recordings, can order live events and some other bug fixes and tweaks still no reminders :(
Any news on when the update will be released?

jb66 16-09-2011 20:34
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Hmmmm

meekboy 16-09-2011 20:36
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I cant rember for the life on me exactly when. before the end of the year definitely not back in work til monday so I cant give a more definitive answer til then.

denphone 16-09-2011 20:37
Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by meekboy (Post 35300911)
Not a brief but on the latest tivo update they are doing away with the need for pin on recordings, can order live events and some other bug fixes and tweaks still no reminders :(
They are planning to add reminders l hope.

meekboy 16-09-2011 20:43
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hopefuly I miss them too:(

borrissey 16-09-2011 21:14
Reminders rock!!

OLD BOY 16-09-2011 21:21
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Originally Posted by meekboy (Post 35300916)
I cant rember for the life on me exactly when. before the end of the year definitely not back in work til monday so I cant give a more definitive answer til then.
Wasn't it meant to be a date in October? I'm sure I read that a big update was happening then for the TIVO box.

meekboy 16-09-2011 21:26
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35300931)
Wasn't it meant to be a date in October? I'm sure I read that a big update was happening then for the TIVO box.
In my head im sure its october but I dont want to commit just incase I am wrong:)

zantarous 16-09-2011 22:22
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I think people may not want to pin their hopes on October as a a major bug could be found at anytime. Heck in the US they had to roll back the multi room viewing when so many people had issues with it a few months ago.

denphone 16-09-2011 22:25
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You fill us with great hope.

Lew 16-09-2011 22:50
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35300950)
You fill us with great hope.
Welcome to the world of software development and testing.

denphone 17-09-2011 08:05
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Originally Posted by Lew (Post 35300958)
Welcome to the world of software development and testing.
Yes l know there can be unexpected problems that can arise and us customers just have to be a bit more patient before its rolled out.

Risco 17-09-2011 14:52
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Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300895)
I can confirm that the american style remote control with the slide out QWERTY keyboard, will launch before the end of this year.
The remotes will automatically be sent out to all TiVo customers at no cost.
Holy crap, that is great! If they can up the speed of the software and get the remote out at the same time I will be in heaven!

denphone 17-09-2011 14:59
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Originally Posted by Risco (Post 35301169)
Holy crap, that is great! If they can up the speed of the software and get the remote out at the same time I will be in heaven!
Yes Tivo heaven.:D

BenMcr 17-09-2011 16:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chunkymonkey (Post 35300895)
I can confirm that the american style remote control with the slide out QWERTY keyboard, will launch before the end of this year.
The remotes will automatically be sent out to all TiVo customers at no cost.
I will believe that when I see it

zantarous 17-09-2011 16:31
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And I believe it when DF, BM or Spiderplant post it.

devilincarnate 17-09-2011 17:44
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I will believe it when My Dad goes to work on Ice Skates:D:D:D

Jameseh 18-09-2011 02:09
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I have a problem where when I switch the TV back on the TiVo box does not show a picture until I unplug the HDMI and plug it back in. Also, about once a month I get a 'HDMI connection not valid' message (something similar) so I imagine they're related.

I've tried various HDMI cables and the TV doesn't have issues with other devices so I'm guessing I have a faulty TiVo box? Any help/insight appreciated.

jb66 18-09-2011 08:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35301417)
I have a problem where when I switch the TV back on the TiVo box does not show a picture until I unplug the HDMI and plug it back in. Also, about once a month I get a 'HDMI connection not valid' message (something similar) so I imagine they're related.

I've tried various HDMI cables and the TV doesn't have issues with other devices so I'm guessing I have a faulty TiVo box? Any help/insight appreciated.
Commmon compatibility issue with the Tivo, im afraid i've never managed to fix this issue with a boxswap

muppetman11 18-09-2011 15:55
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My friend has a 500gb TIVO and wants to replace his standard VBox with another 500gb TIVO what price is your second TIVO ?

pythagoras 18-09-2011 16:00
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35301600)
My friend has a 500gb TIVO and wants to replace his standard VBox with another 500gb TIVO what price is your second TIVO ?
It should be £49.95 one off cost and maybe £40 installation and no extra monthly cost, although almost everyone on CS say that the TiVo £3 is per box not account. So he may have some hassle with that part.

Regards

John.

Gavin-D 18-09-2011 16:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35301600)
My friend has a 500gb TIVO and wants to replace his standard VBox with another 500gb TIVO what price is your second TIVO ?
Same as the first, £49.95 free install before the 28th i think.

denphone 18-09-2011 16:07
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Originally Posted by pythagoras (Post 35301605)
It should be £49.95 one off cost and maybe £40 installation and no extra monthly cost, although almost everyone on CS say that the TiVo £3 is per box not account. So he may have some hassle with that part.

Regards

John.
Yes l am being charged £3 per Tivo box.

muppetman11 18-09-2011 16:35
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Cheers all , just out of interest is it per box or per account ?

denphone 18-09-2011 16:42
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35301621)
Cheers all , just out of interest is it per box or per account ?
Well looking at my bill its per box as there are 2 £3 Tivo charges on there.


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