TiVo remote with a slideout keyboard
 

Dose anyone know if Virgin Media will be shiping a V/M version of the TiVo remote with a slideout keyboard.

I would think it would be great;)

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/10/33.png

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If it came out You would probably have to pay for it.

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as long as it didn't cost a fortune, i would go for it..http://www.jumpstartmypc.com/blog/wp...6/ThumbsUp.jpg

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Found this
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post4869.html
He is a Virgin Media employee
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post4872.html
Good news if true.

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Why would you need one when the new update give's you multi-tap entry (the same as a mobile) Unless like me you are a Blackberry user?

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Who knows maybe he likes the look of the Tivo QWERTY keyboard.

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Very cool news - But I still don't see the point in it :p
I guess it's a hint that there is much more to come for the TiVO box :)

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A dedicated keyboard is so much easier to use than the current method or multi-tap which are both painfully slow methods of text entry

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I knew that I would get the discussion flowing?

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With the new update you can use the numbers like a mobile device. I'm using the update on my box and it works great :p

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Have you tried anything like this?

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/peanu...416909676?mt=8

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I wonder if they will get sued for this :erm::D:D:D

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No - Does this work? I can try it if you like?

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I just think a remote control with a qwerty keyboard will be great when/if virgin media get more apps.

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Have you read the above post :confused:

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Am sorry but that will never happen! VM will not give out a new remote for free.

VM have looked at that remote but its not 100% that it will get released and if it ever does then it will be a purchasable upgrade.

The standard remote will have phone style text entry after the update. Maybe thats what the employee was told about.

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I thought so

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Once Spotify comes a calling this will be in high demand, they'd be silly to not offer it.

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If they decide to use it as a replacement for your normal remote if its faulty, I wonder how many remote's might slip into cups of tea by accident????

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I think I'm right in thinking that in the us this remote only works by bluetooth adaptor plugged into the back of the tivo premiere? If so it's a long way from the vm tivo.

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I am very accident prone :( :p

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It will be a chargeable add-on product when it launches, it will not be a replacement remote for TiVo. Do a search and see how much they cost in the states ;)

The US version will NOT work with the UK VM TiVo

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$59.99 which works out roughly £38 + VAT = £46 :shocked: no thanks
https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessor...home_tivoslide

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That's why it won't be a free replacement, but an upgrade option when it launches ;)

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Ooof I definitely won't be bothering :p

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LMAO

I like a qwerty keyboard over a normal phone keypad any day. Thus I've a Blackberry

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I have 3 Blackberry's :D:D:D

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Would you pay roughly £46 for the Tivo remote with slideout keyboard ?

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How long is the contract for upgrading to a new remote:erm:

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ha ha :D

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The fact remains some customers will pay that including myself.

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I suppose so

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When it launches, not if it launches?;)

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Just to update this thread.

The US works with VM TiVo - although the four coloured keys do not map correctly - and a couple of buttons are not available so you need to do two key presses instead on one.

But as its bluetooth you can now control two TiVo in same room - using their own remotes.