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If that becomes a problem, more network capacity can be added. This type of bandwidth can be increased by segmenting the network into smaller and smaller groups of devices so is effectively limitless.

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Shouldn't be a problem, mainly upgrading the switches at the headend with latest Cisco routers could increase available data flow by several times what it is now.

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Piece of cake then :D

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Wheres my email as l thought this would be the week we get sent our emails but then again Virgins train never arrives on time.

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How much will Tivo cost? I take it no extra charge per month but will cost extra to get the box and upgrade to it. Is it a one off fixed fee? What about my old Samsung V+ boxes and recordings? Will they take those back and can I still have two Tivo boxes for upstairs and down?

Article states £199 + £40 install fee. That's me out if true.


Also, at the moment on my Samsung V+ box I use the scart recordable output and an RF modulator to send signal to my kids rooms. Can I still use this method with TIVO?

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Yes

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Thanks Ben. As for cost...is £199 true?

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It's believed to be 149 + 40 install to existing customers and £3.00 a month charge for using TIVO and you have to have XL at the start.

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Pre regs who have have paid for tivo were charged 149 all in, including installation. Plus the 3 pound monthly fee.


It had better be the same for the rest of us pre regs!

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£3 per month extra on top of wht I pay currently (i.e. V+ charge and extra set top box charge?). Can someone give me an example of what it would cost me to replace my two Samsung V+ HD boxes with Tivo boxes. i.e. I have a Sammy V+ HD box down and up and want both of these to become Tivo boxes. Would this be an extra £3 per month EACH box or just for tivo service? Something like:

£149 + £149 + £40 install + £3 per month extra?

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Official pricing for current customers has not been released. Until they are, any pricing could be right or wrong.

I've read that the 3 pound charge is per box, but that is unconfimed.

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This information is known only to DF and he has gone to ground to avoid the flack.:omg:

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That's what I thought. However it didn't look that way on my last bill so please keep this to yourself and let's hope nobody else reads this, okay. :):dunce:

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Not a word to a soul. Not many people read this thread (look how low the post count is) so your secret's safe :D

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It seems that the setting recordings from the web is back up and running:D:D:D

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You're not watching Dr Who again are you? You know the nastie things aren't real.

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My question about network on previous page went unanswered by all VM staff.

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What was the question?

---------- Post added at 17:38 ---------- Previous post was at 17:35 ----------

So long as more capacity is added to the network then it shouldn't be a problem.

Theres currently an upgrade programme to cabinets to add more bandwith to future proof the network.

(is this the question?) :)

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Love it! Love it!:LOL:

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Is this to bring the whole network up to 750Mhz? Or are VM going beyond that, to 1Ghz?

(yes, I know, I'm nosey :erm:;))

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That's the one , I asked it mainly because a tech on here said it wouldn't help the network at all once more and more TIVOS are released on the network along with the BB upgrades.

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As the TiVo box has its own dedicated 10Mb broadband connection the will be no issues and if it needs upgrade over time that will not be an issue either.

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not sure off the top of my head, as off work at the moment. :)

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I was meaning more the effect with all them 10 meg modems out there and 100 meg modems on BB , ie contention and slow speeds at peak times.

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I'm assung the TiVo 10Mbit will be running on the 'old' network so wouldn't affect 100Mbit

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It's £3 total on my bill too, and as I recently went through it with CS (they'd forgotten to put the multiroom discount on) they'd have noticed if it was wrong.

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That's how I understand it.

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That is good news.

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Thanks for that , is it Docsis 1 for 10mb and Docsis 3 for 30mb up.

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Yeah

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Any news on the iPad app? It would be great if they were able to release it in time for launch. :)

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W-Whatttt!!??! Disgraceful! :td::mad:;)

Seriously, enjoy your break off work :) ....with people (including me I admit :erm:) throwing toys outta our non-TiVo prams, you deserve it.

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With the rants aimed at him today I bet that he thinks he was at work:erm::D:D:D

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The TiVo has a docsis3 modem and locks onto docsis3 even though its only on ten meg. Not sure why though

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Right that was my thinking will this not cause issues when the masses have TIVO and more houses are on 50-100 meg possibly even 200 meg with plenty using YouTube , lovefilm possibly etc on TIVO , peak time could become a nightmare.

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Thanks spider plant and aplogies hadn't seen your post :D

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Because it can go up to 20Meg:
http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2011/...in-medias.html

I'm guessing it can go beyond that too, just a matter of VM updating a config file I guess, just like they do for the home broadband connections.

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ha ha

Time for me to catch a plane out of here https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2011/03/9.gif

:D ;)

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You flying down to the VM TiVo Launch Party? :D

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on my way..... https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2011/03/8.gif

:D

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He is in charge of it that is why he is not at work:p:

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:D

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Will the iPad app be mentioned during the launch party as far as you're aware DF?

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I imagine DF is putting a lot of effort in setting up the party:

Drinks: 3 Thumbs up
Food: 3 Thumbs up
Music: 3 Thumbs up
Free TiVo for every party visitor: 3 Thumbs up
Crap music: 2 Thumbs down

;)

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How do you select tuners in the mini guide I can't seem to see how :(

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press INFO then scroll down to the "RRR" logo at the bottom, this will show what's on the other tuners. :)

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Wow today really is a mindblowing display of graphical delights mixed together with a hint of

:rant:

:wtf:

:notme:

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A lot of ranting going on today :D

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Ta

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Can i ask a question please to all, i getting tivo v soon but i worry about i hear you can no longer record in background when watching tv like v plus is that correct, incorrect or to be amended

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What do you mean?

TiVo allows you to watch something else whilst recording

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If you mean that you are able to record and watch the same channel then yes you can or something else?

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No say for example i wanna copy a recording to dvd in v plus i can record it in the background while watching tv, but i hear with tivo if i wanna copya programme to dvd i cant use the copy to vcr option in v plus, instead if i copy to dvd using tivo i cant watch a recording or live programme, i need ot watch what i copy, is that correct

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It does not have that function but you will find out that you will not need it ( if you do you need to get out more ):p:

I like the third post here, not sure if true but have to say if it is well done VM :D:D

http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blo...17078613475900

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Yes. There isn't a 'Copy to DVD' function, you have to watch what you are archiving

However with a 1TB box there is less of a need to do it

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I had an email saying I would be contacted about Tivo by 27th March - but not heard anything yet...

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Ask DF why not!:knock:

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Iss that standard with all tivo or something virgin can fix with software patch and can you tell it only one show to copy or to copy a group of shows live

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The TiVo Premiere in the States has the option to transfer recordings to a computer (as long as they're not tagged as protected) where the can be burned to DVD/Blu-ray. No idea whether VM plan to add this functionality to their TiVo though.

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anyone know if there is a planned software update again tomorrow ?

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What makes you aske that, is something strange happening to your TiVo?

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No there isn't. Might be a few weeks before the next one.

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still a few little bugs,Biggest pain is the suggested recorded programs seems to record the sd version (really annoying)

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cheers matey,Thought they might had sorted a few more niggles before the official launch

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Maybe they will and the official launch will be put back a few weeks? :D

We need this VM email so that we know what's going on.

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That's not a bug though :) a wish to change, but not a bug.

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I don,t rant, l articulate and construct a sentence.
Hope you are enjoying your days off.

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I was pleased to read that the full BBC iPlayer app is now available via TiVo with the entire range of programmes that are available on the web version. It was always annoying to see something available online only to find that is was unavailable on the VM version of iPlayer. So, better late than never and well done Virgin. Does anyone know if there are plans for a full 4OD app along the same lines?

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Where is this email, cannot believe VM left it right to the last day of March, my earlier email clearly stated late March.

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However, it is fair to say your articulated and constructed sentences do seem to follow a theme :D

Six out of your last ten posts.....

;)

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To be fair it is still late March. ;)

Now if they don't get it out today then that's a fail in my book.

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And he says he's happy with the service , god help him if he ever gets disgruntled LOL :D

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The email will probably just say something like:

"Thanks for your interest in our revolutionary new Tivo system. We are currently putting together the final touches and will be in touch soon, when you can order it online."

Basically, pre-register customers will get access to the online order the same day as general release.

Rather annoying, but to be expected really. We interpreted pre-registration as an early access programme, but in reality, it was just a bit of cleverly designed market research.

However, we'll wait and see!

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Oh l love your dulcet tones and ramblings Hugh.

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I think you spot on with the content of the email but we will get it before general release, VM couldn't cope with releasing it all at once, They need to stagger it.

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Yes getting 50,000 orders in 1 day may take some time to fullfill! But the ability to place an order and know you are in the delivery pipeline will be a step forward. I think I read another post saying the latest VM magazine states the 4th April for general launch for any customer to order Tivo, so surely they need to give pre registered customers first access to place orders unless we are given some form of order code with the email we should receive today.

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What I think will happen is we get a "we haven't forgotten you" email today followed by the "order now" email on 4th April and then the rest of VM's current customers will get the same email a week or two later. Like DF said it's been pushed back a few days.

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Yes but what VM actually said in February was:

"We’ll be in touch around the end of March to let you know how you can get the TiVo service before it goes on general sale. For now, you can sit back, relax and wait for all the good stuff to come to you."

IF the general launch is REALLY 4th April (was this confirmed by VM, or just another rumour?), then there must presumably be some way of giving preference within the normal ordering process. It would be grossly unfair to expect 50,000 people to put in their orders in just the 2 or 3 days between now and the 4th, even if VM's systems could cope - what if you are on holiday, system down, don't have access to email, etc etc?

Personally I think that the whole thing has slipped, and the email if we get one will just be another 'holding' exercise.

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Well thats typical Virgin for you, full of vague dates and promises.

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I would love to be a fly on the wall at a meeting between the VM marketing people and the VM engineers.

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Hello Ben, just seen your reply to Andrews question, are you 100% sure that its not possible to record onto a DVD like you can from a V+, because if thats right i wont bother with Tivo as i will never be able to copy to DVD, so Tivo will be a waste of time for me.:(

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Understand what your saying matey,But there should be a option to tick for it to record suggested programs in hd if available.Ive turned suggestions of because all i seem to do is delete,That is annoying because its part of what tivo is about and would really like to use it.So to me its a bug that really should be sorted,I really hope they do something about it
I record 98 % hd programmes on my box,Would have thought tivo would notice this in the same way it notices what programs i like and record hd versions

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I'm 100% sure.

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You can still copy to DVD. You just can't watch something else at the same time.

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You can copy to DVD in so far you have to set the previous recording running which will send the output to the SCART and so to your DVD recorder. However that means you are effectively watching the programme and cannot watch anything else, as the Tivo is just feeding down the SCART what is currently being looked at.

So not the same as the V+ where you can set-up a copy to SCART while watching something else.

My plan with Tivo is to set up a copy to DVD running as I have to with Tivo when we are out of the house since an infrequent need for me.

Some posters have said that they see little need for this feature, but in our house, we have 3 other TVs each with integrated DVDs, so it is sometimes useful (especially for the kids) to copy something onto DVD so they can watch it in their own rooms while the adults can watch something else on the main TV with the Tivo.

Simple practicality and while there is talk of future activation of USA features to provide multi room viewing, it is not today and even when in place, are we just talking of transmitting what is currently being shown on the Tivo as against allowing another room to see a different recording stored on the Tivo, the latter would remove the DVD copy subject to knowing what you need in the other room. Do you have to subscribe to another box say, in which case I will be happy to keep going with the “low technology” DVD copy route as an infrequent requirement in my house.

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I think what he's saying is it a feature to add rather than a bug, a bug would be it's got the feature but doesn't work.

I'm with you though, would be at the top of my list. I'm sure it must be on the development plan?

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I believe only the SA V+ can do this. The Samsung V+ sends the same output to both SCARTs, I seem to remember this is a hardware limitation.

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To be strict I regard this as a feature shortfall not a new feature requirement. It seems crazy that you cannot choose to have your suggestions recorded in HD (if available) to me, this is the whole point of getting Tivo with its larger HDD IMHO, so plenty of capacity for HD recordings, which is making the V+ almost obsolete as it is so easy to run out of capacity.

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Didn't realise that, I have a SA V+, thanks.

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Only when on SD

The Samsung V+ archives the same as the SA V+ if are on HDMI

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We are in the opposite boat, we don't have a HD TV so why waste space recording that version in preference to SD. What's more annoying is recording the AD version or version with signing.

A select version preference would be a good feature with options like

SD
HD
AD

Maybe you could weight them so that you didn't miss a programme because clashes meant you preferred format was unavailable.

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I'm sure TiVO Premiere users have been asking for this for ages.

This is what worries me, that Premiere users have been asking for stuff like HD Suggestions; all UI screens to be in HD etc for eons and yet their still waiting - so what hope do we have of seeing this sort of additional functionality being added?

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Guess I'm over optimistic!

Not having a TiVo ( I'm looking at you VM) I'm not sure we have the ability to do this:

http://gdgt.com/discuss/tivo-suggest...t-in-hd-i-4ht/

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Thanks for that guys, so the Tivo is like my Sky HD box, when it comes to copying,cant watch anything else, that sucks a little but as long as i can copy will have to paly on my Xbox while im waiting for copying to finish. Thanks again to all for quick peply.:)

Has anyone had the long awaited email from VM about TiVo today?

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Nope

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The last email only mentioned around the end of March that could still be interpreted as up till the first few days in April.

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I just can't see how an email that said end of March, can be interpreted as beginning of April.

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That's because they didn't actually say "by the end of March".

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Might not be today?

They said "We’ll be in touch around the end of March" which could mean before or after the end of March.