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Perfect Choice 22-03-2011 17:14
Re: TiVo
 
The fact that Tivo actively goes and finds alternative recording times is excellent!

alwaysabear 22-03-2011 17:20
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35197538)
The fact that Tivo actively goes and finds alternative recording times is excellent!
Most Freeview + boxes do the same :D

muppetman11 22-03-2011 17:24
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35197541)
Most Freeview + boxes do the same :D
And don't cost 3.00 a month LOL :D

fixerman 22-03-2011 17:29
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197506)
Will you smile if you get a good deal? :)
Depending on the deal I might even allow just the faintest glimmer of a faint smile!;)

But probably not for very long!:mad:

Perfect Choice 22-03-2011 17:40
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35197541)
Most Freeview + boxes do the same :D
But not across 3 concurrent recordings, how could I survive with just 1!

muppetman11 22-03-2011 18:04
Re: TiVo
 
An interesting read.

http://www.thebigmoney.com/blogs/hul...o-s-last-stand

Perfect Choice 22-03-2011 18:16
Re: TiVo
 
Yes an interesting read, article posted a year ago I note but a useful insight to Tivo the company.

Keep pursuing those lawsuits to force license agreements plus team up with the cable operators. They may well see a steady erosion of direct customers but indirect revenues (in terms of not having a direct contract with the customer) are their future I would say.

denphone 22-03-2011 18:16
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197506)
Will you smile if you get a good deal? :)
Of course l will smile as l am the smiling type.

Digital Fanatic 22-03-2011 18:48
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35197597)
Of course l will smile as l am the smiling type.
:)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35197541)
Most Freeview + boxes do the same :D
With very little content ;)

alwaysabear 22-03-2011 19:08
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197627)
:)

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With very little content ;)
For the average TV viewer there is enough content on freeview, the major difference is the Sky channels and few others like FX.

Digital Fanatic 22-03-2011 19:15
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35197656)
For the average TV viewer there is enough content on freeview, the major difference is the Sky channels and few others like FX.
I couldn't put up with Freeview, personally. I'd have to have pay tv.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 19:19
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197659)
I couldn't put up with Freeview, personally. I'd have to have pay tv.
The problem is subs are getting expensive now and most of us watch a set few most of the time for me it's Sky One HD , ESPNA HD , Sky Sports HD then most other things are on terrestrial.

alwaysabear 22-03-2011 19:20
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197659)
I couldn't put up with Freeview, personally. I'd have to have pay tv.
That's what I mean we are are not the average TV viewer, I have had Sky sports and movies since day one.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 19:23
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197664)
The problem is subs are getting expensive now and most of us watch a set few most of the time for me it's Sky One HD , ESPNA HD , Sky Sports HD then most other things are on terrestrial.
Everything is getting more expensive so what are people to do?:confused: When this happens people stay in more so they would like a choice amongst other things, But they are all not possible so if you want one over the other move?

muppetman11 22-03-2011 19:25
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197659)
I couldn't put up with Freeview, personally. I'd have to have pay tv.
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197667)
Everything is getting more expensive so what are people to do?:confused: When this happens people stay in more so they would like a choice amongst other things, But they are all not possible so if you want one over the other move?
Thanks for that pearl of wisdom and I have moved. :rolleyes:

cupcakes aka dd 22-03-2011 19:28
Re: TiVo
 
I pay £2.10 a day to Virgin for TV, Phone and BB. Good value? I don't know. Would be lost without the services though.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 19:28
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197668)
Thanks for that pearl of wisdom and I have moved. :rolleyes:
It was a generalisation so there is no need to be Pedantic :rolleyes:

muppetman11 22-03-2011 19:30
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197670)
It was a generalisation so there is no need to be Pedantic :rolleyes:
But you can't move anywhere to pick the channels you want so not really a worthwhile comment.

Big-Ted 22-03-2011 19:30
Re: TiVo
 
.


Is it possible to change parental control ?


All I can find is hide adult channels......


It is a pain having to input the code for things like Wonders Of Th Universe.........

:confused:

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 19:33
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197674)
But you can't move anywhere to pick the channels you want so not really a worthwhile comment.
Yes you can you get a motorised dish a a foreign subscription :D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big-Ted (Post 35197675)
.


Is it possible to change parental control ?


All I can find is hide adult channels......


It is a pain having to input the code for things like Wonders Of Th Universe.........

:confused:
No i do not think that you can, blame ATVOD and OFCOM for this:erm:

muppetman11 22-03-2011 19:34
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197677)
Yes you can you get a motorised dish a a foreign subscription :D
So I can have sky one hd , ESPNA hd and sky sports hd alone I think not.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 19:37
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197679)
So I can have sky one hd , ESPNA hd and sky sports hd alone I think not.
Do you research and yes you can:D

muppetman11 22-03-2011 19:53
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197682)
Do you research and yes you can:D
I'll end this stupidity here before mods jump in. Actually you can't legally.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perfect Choice (Post 35197538)
The fact that Tivo actively goes and finds alternative recording times is excellent!
Agreed this can be helpful in many occasions , one being a powercut.

Big-Ted 22-03-2011 19:56
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197677)
Yes you can you get a motorised dish a a foreign subscription :D

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No i do not think that you can, blame ATVOD and OFCOM for this:erm:

You could on the V+ by setting to 18+

muppetman11 22-03-2011 20:01
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big-Ted (Post 35197691)
You could on the V+ by setting to 18+

Must admit mate parental controls can be annoying , still I suppose they are there for a reason.

devilincarnate 22-03-2011 20:02
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big-Ted (Post 35197691)
You could on the V+ by setting to 18+
Just checked the Tivo and you cannot change the age rating ( you can change some parts to require a pin E.G purchase controls ), someone else may be able to advise if possible :confused:

BenMcr 22-03-2011 20:06
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35197698)
Just checked the Tivo and you cannot change the age rating ( you can change some parts to require a pin E.G purchase controls ), someone else may be able to advise if possible :confused:
Not currently unfortunately

muppetman11 22-03-2011 20:07
Re: TiVo
 
Any ideas when the smaller HDD TiVo boxes will launch ?

Digital Fanatic 22-03-2011 20:16
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197706)
Any ideas when the smaller HDD TiVo boxes will launch ?
Nothing announced so far.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 20:18
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197718)
Nothing announced so far.
Could you see a three tier choice maybe 250 gb , 500 gb , 1 TB ?

Digital Fanatic 22-03-2011 20:19
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197722)
Could you see a three tier choice maybe 250 gb , 500 gb , 1 TB ?
possibly, it's something Cindy Rose has hinted at in the press, but more likely 500gb and 1TB only.

muppetman11 22-03-2011 20:24
Re: TiVo
 
When the boxes are mostly mpeg4 compatible the switch would create even more storage space , on sky my 250gb box tapes 60hrs HD and the Sky 1tb box does 240 hrs HD so if Virgin had a 500gb TIVo under mpeg 4 you'd be looking about 120 hrs and the TIVO 1tb 240 hrs.

Digital Fanatic 22-03-2011 20:34
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197729)
When the boxes are mostly mpeg4 compatible the switch would create even more storage space , on sky my 250gb box tapes 60hrs HD and the Sky 1tb box does 240 hrs HD so if Virgin had a 500gb TIVo under mpeg 4 you'd be looking about 120 hrs and the TIVO 1tb 240 hrs.
Once everyone is on TiVo or V-HD then we can switch.

passingbat 22-03-2011 20:36
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197729)
When the boxes are mostly mpeg4 compatible the switch would create even more storage space , on sky my 250gb box tapes 60hrs HD and the Sky 1tb box does 240 hrs HD so if Virgin had a 500gb TIVo under mpeg 4 you'd be looking about 120 hrs and the TIVO 1tb 240 hrs.
Are VM planning to move to mpeg4?

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197737)
Once everyone is on TiVo or V-HD then we can switch.
Edit; mistook the - for a +

muppetman11 22-03-2011 20:38
Re: TiVo
 
I think DF meant the non PVR VHD box.

Digital Fanatic 22-03-2011 20:40
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35197738)
Are VM planning to move to mpeg4?

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Does the V+ HD do mpeg4?
Eventually, yes.

The SA V+HD isn't MPEG4 and I'm sure the Samsung V+HD isn't, but Spiderplant will know :)

passingbat 22-03-2011 20:43
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197745)
I think DF meant the non PVR VHD box.
Yes you're right; I spotted that after posting.

PhlangePhace 22-03-2011 21:28
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Big-Ted (Post 35197675)
.


Is it possible to change parental control ?


All I can find is hide adult channels......
I thought it would be a good idea to hide the adult channels.... with a 6 year old in the house.

The only problem was that it made CN and CN-Too 'unavailable'..... which just happens to be the 2 channels he watches :rolleyes:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35197504)
Lets hope so and lets hope as existing customers we get a better deal.
To be honest, I should hope it's no better a deal than I got. :confused:

I was an existing customer too, after all.

mhatter67 22-03-2011 21:33
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197737)
Once everyone is on TiVo or V-HD then we can switch.
The real trick is VM trying to get V+ customers to switch to TiVo in the years ahead!

cozmic1988 22-03-2011 21:36
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197747)
Eventually, yes.

The SA V+HD isn't MPEG4 and I'm sure the Samsung V+HD isn't, but Spiderplant will know :)
The Samsung V+ is MPEG4 ready, the older SA V+ box isn't.

PhlangePhace 22-03-2011 21:37
Re: TiVo
 
I'm also going to have to experiment with this New only/New and repeats/All setting when scheduling recordings.

Noticed an item in my 'future planner' had a little note to say it was going to be clipped to avoid a clash....which was an intersting little feature I hadn't noticed before.

However, having investigated a little more I noticed that it was caused by the exact same program being scheduled to be recorded on 3 channels (using all 3 tuners simultaneously) at the same time :confused:

BBC2, BBC2AD and BBC HD

muppetman11 22-03-2011 21:45
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by PhlangePhace (Post 35197781)
I'm also going to have to experiment with this New only/New and repeats/All setting when scheduling recordings.

Noticed an item in my 'future planner' had a little note to say it was going to be clipped to avoid a clash....which was an intersting little feature I hadn't noticed before.

However, having investigated a little more I noticed that it was caused by the exact same program being scheduled to be recorded on 3 channels (using all 3 tuners simultaneously) at the same time :confused:

BBC2, BBC2AD and BBC HD
That is a strange one LOL :D

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Was it stated somewhere that VM could possibly load TIVO software onto the Non PVR VHD box?

alwaysabear 22-03-2011 21:48
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197785)
That is a strange one LOL :D

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Was it stated somewhere that VM could possibly load TIVO software onto the Non PVR VHD box?
Yes I am sure Df said that TiVo software can be loaded onto the V HD box.

mhatter67 22-03-2011 22:14
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35197789)
Yes I am sure Df said that TiVo software can be loaded onto the V HD box.
Remember the VHD box and TiVo PVR are both Cisco boxes, so I think the hardware must be compatable!

fixerman 22-03-2011 22:22
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35197789)
Yes I am sure Df said that TiVo software can be loaded onto the V HD box.
Yes! DF did say that the plan was to eventually install TiVo software on the Cisco V HD box.

alwaysabear 22-03-2011 22:23
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35197803)
Remember the VHD box and TiVo PVR are both Cisco boxes, so I think the hardware must be compatable!
Indeed that is my assumption.

pauldavies83 23-03-2011 09:47
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197737)
Once everyone is on TiVo or V-HD then we can switch.
Shouldn't take long then :erm:

There are still Pace boxes out and being used some 10 years since TW:AD launched.

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 09:50
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pauldavies83 (Post 35197963)
Shouldn't take long then :erm:

There are still Pace boxes out and being used some 10 years since TW:AD launched.
a few years, yes.

WillPS 23-03-2011 09:54
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35197803)
Remember the VHD box and TiVo PVR are both Cisco boxes, so I think the hardware must be compatable!
The fact they're both from the same manufacturer is neither here nor there. Cisco (at least the Set Top Box division) was previously known as Scientific Atlanta - doesn't mean the SA V+ is going to get this upgrade. The Samsung could be a possible candidate but I doubt they'll do their customers that much of a favour.

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 09:58
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WillPS (Post 35197968)
The fact they're both from the same manufacturer is neither here nor there. Cisco (at least the Set Top Box division) was previously known as Scientific Atlanta - doesn't mean the SA V+ is going to get this upgrade. The Samsung could be a possible candidate but I doubt they'll do their customers that much of a favour.
The Samsung V+HD is not compatible with TiVo software. The SA V+HD could take the download in theory, but is unlikely.

muppetman11 23-03-2011 10:02
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197973)
The Samsung V+HD is not compatible with TiVo software. The SA V+HD could take the download in theory, but is unlikely.
Can't see them bothering with the SA V+ doesn't seem worth it.

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 10:03
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35197977)
Can't see them bothering with the SA V+ doesn't seem worth it.
It won't be going on the SA V+HD AFAIK. :)

BenJSmyth 23-03-2011 10:49
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35197978)
It won't be going on the SA V+HD AFAIK. :)
It barely copes with the current UI never mind a TiVo UI!

devilincarnate 23-03-2011 10:55
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35197995)
It barely copes with the current UI never mind a TiVo UI!
True:D:D:D

muppetman11 23-03-2011 10:57
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35197995)
It barely copes with the current UI never mind a TiVo UI!
And it looks like a ferguson videostar with remote on wire LOL :D

fixerman 23-03-2011 12:01
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35198003)
And it looks like a ferguson videostar with remote on wire LOL :D
Stop it you tivo fanatics!:wtf: At least it has a red button feature, it has industry leading SD picture quality and has served us very well for a long time.

Show some respect!:gpoint:

....and muppetman the Tivo box is no oil painting!:omg:

passingbat 23-03-2011 12:02
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35197995)
It barely copes with the current UI never mind a TiVo UI!
TBH, apart from the midnight freezup (which will move to 1am this weekend when the clocks chnge), both my SA boxes are pretty good speed wise.

clinteastman 23-03-2011 12:05
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35198053)
Stop it you tivo fanatics!:wtf: At least it has a red button feature, it has industry leading SD picture quality and has served us very well for a long time.

Show some respect!:gpoint:

....and muppetman the Tivo box is no oil painting!:omg:
He has a Sky+HD box so I guess he doesn't care what the TiVo looks like.

Personally I think the SA looks pig ugly, and i've got one!

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 12:06
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35198053)
Stop it you tivo fanatics!:wtf: At least it has a red button feature, it has industry leading SD picture quality and has served us very well for a long time.

Show some respect!:gpoint:

....and muppetman the Tivo box is no oil painting!:omg:
At least you aren't bashing me today :dig: ;)

muppetman11 23-03-2011 12:14
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35198053)
Stop it you tivo fanatics!:wtf: At least it has a red button feature, it has industry leading SD picture quality and has served us very well for a long time.

Show some respect!:gpoint:

....and muppetman the Tivo box is no oil painting!:omg:
Maybe on the next series of Life on Mars they may ask can they borrow it. Must confess I had one of them however it was swapped out as it constantly rebooted itself.

BenJSmyth 23-03-2011 12:19
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35198070)
Maybe on the next series of Life on Mars they may ask can they borrow it. Must confess I had one of them however it was swapped out as it constantly rebooted itself.
We had one as well and everytime we tried recording two HD channels at once whilst watching a third and attempted to pause on that third channel - bang, it froze up!

It got replaced by a Samsung box which has had no problems ever since (just over a year later). Now got it in the bedroom as TiVo is downstairs. I think for the average customer who wants a recordable box the Samsung V+ is terrific, no complaints from me in the least. The SA box on the other hand........ :td:

muppetman11 23-03-2011 12:21
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35198074)
We had one as well and everytime we tried recording two HD channels at once whilst watching a third and attempted to pause on that third channel - bang, it froze up!

It got replaced by a Samsung box which has had no problems ever since (just over a year later). Now got it in the bedroom as TiVo is downstairs. I think for the average customer who wants a recordable box the Samsung V+ is terrific, no complaints from me in the least. The SA box on the other hand........ :td:
Hopefully for you TIVO users the box will continue were the Samsung V+ left off , reliable and pretty responsive.

fixerman 23-03-2011 12:27
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35198074)
We had one as well and everytime we tried recording two HD channels at once whilst watching a third and attempted to pause on that third channel - bang, it froze up!

It got replaced by a Samsung box which has had no problems ever since (just over a year later). Now got it in the bedroom as TiVo is downstairs. I think for the average customer who wants a recordable box the Samsung V+ is terrific, no complaints from me in the least. The SA box on the other hand........ :td:
Have we forgotten all about the Samsung Lock Problem that took up so much space on these forums? How quickly we forget!:sniper:

Parlyboy 23-03-2011 12:28
Re: TiVo
 
DF. Are we looking at sometime next week for the e-mails to start going out?

I'm assuming it'll happen on the 30th to coincide with the media launch in London? Is that a reasonable assumption?

PB

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 12:32
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Parlyboy (Post 35198084)
DF. Are we looking at sometime next week for the e-mails to start going out?

I'm assuming it'll happen on the 30th to coincide with the media launch in London? Is that a reasonable assumption?

PB
Yes, I'd expect them to start being sent then.

fixerman 23-03-2011 12:32
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35198057)
At least you aren't bashing me today :dig: ;)
Just you wait! If and when I get my hands on a Tivo and I discover just how much you have been pulling the wool over our eyes you might consider a career change. I believe that there are vacancies in that other media company............what is it called?.............S.........K......?

Love you really DF!:luv:

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 12:35
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fixerman (Post 35198089)
Just you wait! If and when I get my hands on a Tivo and I discover just how much you have been pulling the wool over our eyes you might consider a career change. I believe that there are vacancies in that other media company............what is it called?.............S.........K......?

Love you really DF!:luv:
ha ha :D

I'm sure you'll love TiVo. :romance:

LoveFibre 23-03-2011 13:22
Re: TiVo
 
I am really looking forward to Tivo, but I am only going to be home for next week, for install. Guess 30th well be too late and I will just have to be patient!

carbon60 23-03-2011 13:31
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35198003)
And it looks like a ferguson videostar with remote on wire LOL :D
I think my SA looks great, I wish I could find a HTPC case which looks similar. It's got a front display which I use all the time and is missing from the Tivo box.

It's even got the lights up when it's off gimmick :D

warrenb 23-03-2011 13:44
Re: TiVo
 
My SA box has just started palying up, not loading EPG so missed recordings etc, but will hang on to it until TIVO arrives. I am on VIP50

HDFootyMan 23-03-2011 16:44
Re: TiVo
 
Just updating the PVR comparsion document, and I have a quick question for....well, anyone who knows: Do you still have to pay the HD activation charge to receive HD channels on TiVo?

Thanks,

BenMcr 23-03-2011 17:00
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35198266)
Do you still have to pay the HD activation charge to receive HD channels on TiVo?
No. The TiVo fee covers HD activation as well

HDFootyMan 23-03-2011 17:01
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35198275)
No. The TiVo fee covers HD activation as well
Cheers Ben. :)

devilincarnate 23-03-2011 17:03
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35198275)
No. The TiVo fee covers HD activation as well
So that makes the Tivo £100 if you do not have HD already:erm:

BenMcr 23-03-2011 17:10
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35198277)
So that makes the Tivo £100 if you do not have HD already:erm:
I suppose you could look at it that way.

Doesn't actually change how much you have to pay

BenJSmyth 23-03-2011 17:12
Re: TiVo
 
Here is the list of other changes that were rolled out from the third tuner activation. This information was taken from the Virgin Media Community Tivo forum (or maybe it wasn't if I'm not allowed to quote things from there!):

•3rd Tuner support
•Recommendations improved by incorporating customer collaborative Thumbs data into the Discovery bar and recorded recommendations
•Box no longer displays ‘Channel not authorised’ during normal channel changes
•Customers no longer PIN challenged on watershed compliant channels
•Bookmarks supported in Movies
•Trailers now available and working for movies
•STB no longer reboots when return path is lost.
•Green button now links to catch-up content correctly
• Music playlist fixes
• Metadata improvements
• Quicker to restore TV service after reboot
• Medium description utilised in VoD screens (adds rating guidance information)
• User presented with choice of HD or SD assets in ‘Get from On Demand’ screen
• Front panel LED’s now function when box is in standby

muppetman11 23-03-2011 17:31
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35198279)
I suppose you could look at it that way.

Doesn't actually change how much you have to pay
Agree seems an odd way of looking at it.

JoshC 23-03-2011 17:36
Re: TiVo
 
There is one thing that annoys me with Tivo. The Suggestions never seem to record the HD versions of films. There should be some sort of option to prioritise HD recordings over SD.

Womble 23-03-2011 17:55
Re: TiVo
 
Umm silly question I know, but when is the general release for TiVo?

Harryn9000 23-03-2011 18:21
Re: TiVo
 
think i found i problem my tivo is recording something but i have nothing set to record till 6pm

savvychels 23-03-2011 18:24
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35198316)
think i found i problem my tivo is recording something but i have nothing set to record till 6pm
It's probably recording a suggestion

Harryn9000 23-03-2011 18:26
Re: TiVo
 
found out what was recording old episodes of gadget show. silly box on want latest ones.

spiderplant 23-03-2011 18:36
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35198320)
found out what was recording old episodes of gadget show. silly box on want latest ones.
Do you have the series link options set to "New Only"?

Harryn9000 23-03-2011 18:42
Re: TiVo
 
yeh recorded an old one from 2004.

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 18:53
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35198329)
yeh recorded an old one from 2004.
it will be a suggestion.

sixfoottwo 23-03-2011 19:57
Re: TiVo
 
Do you not spend a lot of time deleting programmes you don't want to watch?

BenMcr 23-03-2011 19:58
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sixfoottwo (Post 35198383)
Do you not spend a lot of time deleting programmes you don't want to watch?
Suggestions are automatically deleted if needed when planned recordings are set

Doz007 23-03-2011 20:12
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35198316)
think i found i problem my tivo is recording something but i have nothing set to record till 6pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35198320)
found out what was recording old episodes of gadget show. silly box on want latest ones.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Harryn9000 (Post 35198329)
yeh recorded an old one from 2004.
This is a potentially interesting situation...... A year from now, would Tivo be smart enough to know that it's already recorded that episode of the gadget show and I watched it when it first aired in 2011 so don't record the repeat of that episode in 2012 on Dave as a suggestion?

I hope that makes sense. :)

BenMcr 23-03-2011 20:15
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35198393)
This is a potentially interesting situation...... A year from now, would Tivo be smart enough to know that it's already recorded that episode of the gadget show and I watched it when it first aired in 2011 so don't record the repeat of that episode in 2012 on Dave as a suggestion?

I hope that makes sense. :)
It only tracks repeated showings with 28 days, so no it wouldn't

Doz007 23-03-2011 20:17
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35198395)
It only tracks repeated showings with 28 days, so no it wouldn't
Oh well, I suppose we can't have everything! :p:

OLDGOLD 23-03-2011 20:28
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35198281)
Here is the list of other changes that were rolled out from the third tuner activation. This information was taken from the Virgin Media Community Tivo forum (or maybe it wasn't if I'm not allowed to quote things from there!):

•3rd Tuner support
•Recommendations improved by incorporating customer collaborative Thumbs data into the Discovery bar and recorded recommendations
•Box no longer displays ‘Channel not authorised’ during normal channel changes
•Customers no longer PIN challenged on watershed compliant channels
•Bookmarks supported in Movies
•Trailers now available and working for movies
•STB no longer reboots when return path is lost.
•Green button now links to catch-up content correctly
• Music playlist fixes
• Metadata improvements
• Quicker to restore TV service after reboot
• Medium description utilised in VoD screens (adds rating guidance information)
• User presented with choice of HD or SD assets in ‘Get from On Demand’ screen
• Front panel LED’s now function when box is in standby
This is brilliant! Thanks for this post. I was wondering if there was any way of finding out what was rolled out every time they make an update. I haven't got TiVo yet, but thinking of waiting until there have been a lot more bugs fixed. This kind of info is invaluable in deciding when the time is right to take the plunge.

VirginMediaPhil 23-03-2011 20:50
Re: TiVo
 
Wait... who's showing the 2004 series of The Gadget Show? Would love to see the classics, they were a bit more informative than nowadays.

Digital Fanatic 23-03-2011 21:00
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil (Post 35198417)
Wait... who's showing the 2004 series of The Gadget Show? Would love to see the classics, they were a bit more informative than nowadays.
I think it's "Dave", Phil. :)

http://uktv.co.uk/dave/series/tvseries/230900

VirginMediaPhil 23-03-2011 21:52
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35198422)
I think it's "Dave", Phil. :)

http://uktv.co.uk/dave/series/tvseries/230900
Oh, wow, they've even got an image including the guy who used to co-present. But I'm pretty sure that was around 2006.

HDFootyMan 23-03-2011 21:56
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35198279)
I suppose you could look at it that way.

Doesn't actually change how much you have to pay
True, the HD activation charge looks compulsory for the V+ HD as well, but is optional for the V box (or certainly, VM's site gives you the option but for that box only).

cozmic1988 23-03-2011 21:59
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Womble (Post 35198299)
Umm silly question I know, but when is the general release for TiVo?
Can't be long now! Maybe early April?
http://vmhd.blogspot.com/2011/03/tiv...arch-30th.html

HDFootyMan 24-03-2011 11:25
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BenJSmyth (Post 35198281)
Here is the list of other changes that were rolled out from the third tuner activation. This information was taken from the Virgin Media Community Tivo forum (or maybe it wasn't if I'm not allowed to quote things from there!):

•3rd Tuner support
•Recommendations improved by incorporating customer collaborative Thumbs data into the Discovery bar and recorded recommendations
•Box no longer displays ‘Channel not authorised’ during normal channel changes
•Customers no longer PIN challenged on watershed compliant channels
•Bookmarks supported in Movies
•Trailers now available and working for movies
•STB no longer reboots when return path is lost.
•Green button now links to catch-up content correctly
• Music playlist fixes
• Metadata improvements
• Quicker to restore TV service after reboot
• Medium description utilised in VoD screens (adds rating guidance information)
• User presented with choice of HD or SD assets in ‘Get from On Demand’ screen
• Front panel LED’s now function when box is in standby
Cheers for that. :)

According to posters on TCF (including DF), there was another software update last night:
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=467128

BenMcr 24-03-2011 11:28
Re: TiVo
 
Just a few minor improvements
Quote:
  • New Lx loader to resolve Cisco failure to boot STBs.
  • SD recording menus default for series link now set for New and reruns.
  • Recording capacity accuracy improved
  • In the VOD navigation pane, the “available until” pane is now displayed correctly.
  • Greying out of channels now recovers when RF is recovered.
  • Channel logos no longer overlap programme synopsis

Topgun 24-03-2011 11:29
Re: TiVo
 
Has anyone else noticed this minor fault with the TiVo? If you are watching TV through a tuner which is recording something, when that recording ends, the screen goes blank for a couple of seconds before returning to normal.
For example last night, I have Masterchef on a series link on BBC One HD with a 10 minute padding at the end. As it happened, we ended up watching it "live" although it was still recording at the same time. We then stayed on the same channel to watch the news, and sure enough, at 10.10pm when the recording ended we lost all picture and sound for a couple of seconds.
I realise in the grand scheme of things that this is a minor irritation rather than a particularly serious fault, but just wondered if anyone else had noticed it, and if so, whether a fix was forthcoming?

devilincarnate 24-03-2011 11:30
Re: TiVo
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDFootyMan (Post 35198580)
Cheers for that. :)

According to posters on TCF (including DF), there was another software update last night:
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=467128
Yes i have noticed that the HD recording is still 121 HRS but the SD recording now is 536 HRS:D


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