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Fantastic that Virgin are releasing fixes so regularly, and even more impressive is they are telling exactly what is being fixed. So many places now just say "stability or perfeormance improvements", so credit to VM for that.

Are Thursdays going to be the usual day for software drops or are the last two just coincidence?

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Yeah they seem to be doing a great job and as you say giving a change-log is exactly the way it should be done.

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The painintheproverbial PIN's worse than it was before the update.

I was asked for it when I watched last weekend's rugby - which was definitely on before 10 P.M.

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Software updates generally happen on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday morning. But don't expect one every week!

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Don't like the LED's on in standby. Much better to just go completely blank. But other changes are good.

Still need to sort out the SCART problems though.

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It's a safety thing. You need a visible indication that the box is powered.

It also helps identify the cause of "total loss of service" faults.

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I think the lights on the front is a good thing, especially the recording lights. The light I do think they could do without when on standby is the green connection light. I could see that causing confusion with some people.

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If you see the light is absent, you know that your TiVo isn't connected to the network for whatever reason. Handy! My Samsung V+ green light has always been handy for me whenever my internet decides to cut out (rare, thankfully), as then I know whether it's the network or just the Super Hub.

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The Super Hub?! Yikes - you have one of those bad boys. I feel your pain mate, no wonder you like green lights to tell you it's working!

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May be of interest

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...-director.html

http://www.thedrum.co.uk/news/2011/0...l-development/

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I have just posted this in the billing section of this forum but thought I'd post it here too just to make sure those with Tivo see it:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34...l#post35198812

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thanks for that link, I USED to be a happy Tivo user

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Superhub's not been too bad! Network's goes down more often, lol.

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Great, Lovefilm will drag their heels coming to TiVo then! Grrrrrr........

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Or he could help

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Why do you say that?

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I assume cos he worked for Sky for a bit

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He worked for Sky for a very long time. He pioneered the Sky+ that screwed TiVo over in the first place. I would hope he would be objective, but it depends on how much brand loyalty he carries around with him. He will still have a lot of friends at Sky, you always do when you work for someone for that length of time.

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But lovefilm hsve said they want to be available via as many connected devices as possible. That's their policy; a new recruit's personl likes/dislikes won't alter that.

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I'm sure you're right. Crossing fingers! :)

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I'm sure the man will be professional after all it's lovefilm/amazon paying him now not Sky.

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Hi does anyone know which Virgin Media stores near Leicester have Tivo's thanks.

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Less than four hours to go to the start of the 2011 F1 season and I can't watch it as TiVo can't access BBC red button interactive services. Grrrrrr.....!!

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I'll happily do a trade for my V+ :)

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+1

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Get it up to me in the next 20 minutes and you have a deal!

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Very quiet here this morning! Have you all gone to queue up at the AppleStore for an iPad 2?

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Haha no thanks, although I did order one at 1am this morning. Payments went down, then account admin went down - took 2 hours to process and have a delivery date fo 25th April - yeah real good launch there Apple!!

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The experience sounds familiar............

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Just noticed on the Tivo box that the BBC I-PLAYER APP is not saying it is Beta and also that BBC HD has been added to it as well?

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yep :)

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Next stop, red button! Someone said a while ago iPlayer was phase 1, red button was phase 2 :)

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I have read over on the VM TIVO forum that the red button should be activated soon ( but who knows:confused: )

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Any chance of anyone posting some pics or a YouTube of the iPlayer app in action?

Be interesting to see

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

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ok here you are:d As i said before it looks like the I-PLAYER on the Nintendo WII

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Never anticipated such a fast response!

Thanks very much :)

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The PC is near the TV with the TIVO box so just got the mobile to take some pics and get them loaded and added for you :D

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Nice work there! I shall have to get on my Tivo when I get in and check it out!

I will also test (unless somebody already knows) whether it is possible to be recording three things at once and watch a 4th using the BBC iplayer app. I would presume this would use the built in modem rather than any of the tuners?

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Yes it is

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Don't know if this has been posted before but the VM store in Nottingham, Clumber st near Broadmarsh centre has a Tivo setup for demo if anyone wants to see one in the east mids.

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Just tried to set-up a recording online but am unable to find the settings to add to my tivo. I was able to before the web upgrade. Anyone else not able to add from the web?

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I think it's a know issue with the website changes and is under investigation

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But has series catch up been added, must go looksie...

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Lets hope DF is right when he says pre-regs should be getting a email or call very soon regarding the tivo.

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Is the content different on the BBC App from the normal VOD?

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I cant see it:confused: But if it is a series it shows more episodes and also more like this.

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Yes it is I have just had a look at Waterloo Road and there are about 10 episodes on there so it is not the last one as the same normal VOD. There is a lot more content on the APP.

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In my opinion the app is much better..faster and easier to use

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He has been pretty much on the ball so far. Don't tell him I said that!;)

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Is there a difference in quality between the BBC iPlayer App and the traditional way of viewing iPlayer?

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seem about the same to me.

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are they planning on putting bbc1hd channel on there aswell

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Will next week be the week when customers who pre-registered get the so called better deal for tivo.

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e-mails should start going out, yes.

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Programmes should come up as "available in HD" on the BBC1 schedule.

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Lets hope so as this is agony waiting to get a Tivo.

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You will wonder what all the fuss has been about when you get one:erm:
Also do not forget the after the Agony there is Ecstasy :D:D

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Nearly there, denphone :)

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Thanks. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me.

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Hmmm:
http://www.fool.com/investing/genera...ame-buyer.aspx

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....interesting as I heard two guys talking by an aerial installers van about a new model Tivo being launched, thought no more about it until I saw your post, cannot see virgin issuing an upgrade box so soon, may be the market for Tivo really is on the up & up again.

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True I have been watching TIVO and also VMED on NASDAQ for a fair while now and the market are keeping the prices roughly the same? So i do think that this is a good move for anyone?

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Eh? TiVO is trading at $8 and VM is at $27

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Not fully sure about TIVO, but if you look at VMED over the last 2 years and the stock prices it is good.

http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/historica...&selected=VMED

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TiVo users, you lucky people. Random and VERY narrow interest enquiry to follow.

I noticed there was a specific button on the iPlayer app for BBC Alba. The iPad version of the app allows you to watch the channel live, does the TiVo allow you to do this?

Narrow interest I know but I'm from the Isle of Lewis and I'm keen to get BBC Alba , which has been long rumoured but not forthcoming on Virgin

PB

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There's not that big of a difference LOL :D What's $19 between friends. :D

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iPlayer App is catch up only

Doesn't make much sense to offer Live TV when they are on the normal service (although appreciate that BBC Alba isn't at the moment)

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When I get my call/email sometime next week for TiVo, what are my options and costings involved with regards to having my current V+ box relocated to another room?

I'm on VIP50 so that would then become my third box if that makes any difference to the price?

Would it be cheaper to swap it for a standard V-HD box?

The V+ box which my TiVo will be replacing is currently selected to receive Sky Sports & Movies HD. Will this licence automatically be transferred to TiVo when it's installed?

All the best,

Danny

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Maybe you should consider Freesat. You can enter any UK postcode to access local services. It depends just how important BBC Alba is to you I suppose.

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no it not automatically the engineer who set mine up rang a women 2 minutes l8r it was sorted. just ask engineer he should be fine with it.

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Thanks for that, did you keep your old V+ box and have it re-located? How much does an extra V+ cost per month? :)

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relocated downstairs m8

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Good man, I'm planning on moving mine upstairs. I see you're also packing VIP50, do you know how much having the additional box is costing you a month?

Thanks again

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Here this is from a e-mail that i received a while ago:

It has been confirmed today, that if a VIP 50 customer who takes TiVo in their main room and wishes to keep their V+ box in their second room (returning the V HD) - they will incur no additional cost.

You will only be charged £10/month extra if you keep both your existing boxes after the TiVo box is installed i.e. you have 3 boxes (The TiVo, V+ and V HD)

Hope this helps?

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I have three boxes already, two V+ and one V HD. If I replace the V HD with one of my V+ when I get a TiVo will I have to pay more per month!

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I do not know that one, When I asked it was just about the VIP50 pack and not if you have 3 boxes already. Sorry I can not help with this one:(

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Has it been answered what happens if someone currently has two V+ (on VIP 20) and replaces one of them with a Tivo? Would I actually be making a saving considering that the second box costs the £10 pm? i.e. going from £10pm for second box to £3 pm?

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Good news!Yes you would not be charged the £10 extra. I had the same and my bill has gone down £10(I got tivo free)

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That's a bit different though isn't it as effectively you've only got one box. The tivo one is free and the V+ one is part of your package. In this situation I guess it depends on whether they class the tivo as the primary or secondary box.

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No I had 2 V+ boxes and swopped the second one for thr Tivo.

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Great - I'm on VIP50 with 2 V+HD boxes, so if Tivo gives me a £7.00 credit,
(saving £10 add box - less £3 Tivo), then I'm definitely in!!

Perhaps Ben could confirm

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I am on VIP50 with a Tivo, V+HD and activated VHD and pay (pre april changes) £106 a month. They are basically charging me an extra £5.60 for the VHD box, as well as the £3 extra for the Tivo box. I believe my bill goes up to £110ish after April.

I don't know the specific charges but thought my situation might help to decode the VM billing mysteries!

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VIP 50 with 2 V+ and basic box. Would I be charged £7 less if Tivo replaced the basic box?

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I had the same as you, 2 V+ and a basic box.

I now have 2 Tivos and 1 V+.

My monthly bill has gone down by £7.

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just asked when tvio was launching , the gent told me it had, I enquired
about a email i had saying i would be contact my 20/3/11 told me i is beening done area by area , and would be contacted when it was my turn
in my area , he said there was a backlog. Just out of interest has any one of
the wolverhampton/bromsgrove headend either been contact or installed yet,
as i have heard things and seen differnt things on here and other forums
which controdic that , and last time i enquired they told in about two month tvio whould be launched,

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I would take what he says with a pinch of salt.

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Well I had my email last month saying I would be contacted late March on how I could order Tivo since had pre-registered last December. So only another 3 days maximum then otherwise it will be egg on the faces of VM and they will be getting a call this Friday if nothing is received! Comments have been posted here to say they are still due to issue these emails, so I do actually expect it to arrive; not long now.

However, I’ve heard it said you can book your install date. That could be interesting, as I can hear now “ the earliest date I can book an install is in July, shall I go ahead sir?!!!!” We’ll all be posting here to find out who has the earliest install. Hope VM has expanded the number of trained installation engineer for this launch!

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The rollout is not being done area-by-area, though there may be restrictions from time to time due to staff and STB availability.

There are already plenty installed in the Wolverhampton area (and every other area)

edit: Hey, I've got a silver star :)

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What does that signify?

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thank for that Spiderplant and other posters , thought it was a load of
bull---- i was beening given , Spiderplant why have you got your sliver star?

cwj2008:banghead:

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He got the silver star as he was good in class today ( not a very good boy as he would have got a gold star ):p::D:D:D

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Do you work for VM ?

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No I do not unless they are in the Bakery business also:confused:

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The Virgin brand is involved in many things LOL :D not sure about baking though.

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5-star review for TiVo:
http://electricpig.co.uk/2011/03/28/...a-tivo-review/

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Coming soon.

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LOL :D A free choux bun with your TIVO LOL :D

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Could you imagine it though VIRGIN BREAD, YOU MAKE THE FIRST?:erm:

P.S Sorry about the rant the other day but had a lot on my mind:(

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He's been green repped by someone and that took his reputation level up :)

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Fresh Virgin Bread: Coming Soon*.

* Fresh Virgin Bread available to pre-registered customers only. Initial delivery charge of £149. Monthly delivery charge of £3.00. To qualify for Fresh Virgin Bread, you must regularly order the XL Virgin Breakfast.

;)

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ha ha

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No worries mate.

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Getting back on track whats the word on tivo? How comes CS think that its launched?