Should I Put My Faith In TiVo?
 

I am having Broadband installed on Thursday with the option of a upgrade to TiVo. I like my v+ box which is virtually trouble-free and does all I ask of it whilst I know nothing about TiVo. Should I take a leap into the unknown or stick with my trusty v+ box?:confused:

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In most respects TiVo is much better than V+.

Even the base TiVo has a larger storage capacity. You can record three things at once whilst playback something already recorded (you can timeslip something being recorded as well). Series link is great for so many of these programmes that stop /start through the year. The guide seems more responsive than V+. I could go on. Only downside is you end up recording so much stuff, you just don't get time to watch it ;)

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The V+ is horrific in my opinion , the TIVO blows it away its far better to use.

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Overall, TIVO is a vast improvement on the V+!

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If it works for you virtually trouble free then stick with it. Why bother changing.

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Catchup on V+ was a lot smoother than Tivo

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The only downside for the TiVo imo is bbc iPlayer, also when going through the menus I get a black screen for a couple of seconds, that only seemed to start with the latest update.

Other than that I haven't missed my old V+ at all.

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Thanks for all your replies. It seems to be pro TiVo so far!

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As the TiVo is so good at recording stuff I can't keep up with that iplayer is so rarely used it's not on my radar. But then maybe I don't use it much because it doesn't work well.

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As other people have said the BBC iPlayer is sometimes not as good as on the old V+, but I originally got one Tivo and kept my V+. Then I got fed up with the V+ and upgraded the second box to another Tivo. Aside from a couple of little issues with catch up which I think were actually area faults not my Tivo I've never wanted the V+ back. Only my opinion but hope that helps.

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Opinions are just what I'm after thanks. I already have xl tv and phone so is there much in the way of extra wiring to be done. Also does the TiVo box come with a manual?
Cheers

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I'm a Sky+HD user however as I've previously said I'd have no fear of using TIVO , in my experience of using my parents its light years more advanced than the V+.

Give this a read

http://www.virginmedia.com/tivo/tivo_complete_guide.pdf

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TiVo is excellent and in answer to your question, no additional wiring will be required as they'll just use the existing cable that connects to your V+.

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There have been well documented issues with I player. However, I don't know if they still exist-I haven't had any problems for a while. On the plus side because you're connected directly to I player, rather than what Virgin can carry at their head end, so there is more content and it's often available for longer.

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As to your other question, yes it comes with a manual , well, mine did.

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Also if you subscribe to sky sports and movies in HD you get them on demand as well, also netflix if you want to pay for it?

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Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I was wondering what was involved with the broadband side of the install.

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You will struggle to get a pro V+ view in this forum! this is a legacy product that is not available for new customers! the question iis how far in the future will they replace V+ with TiVo on repair replacement! I know some will say there are tons of V+ in the warehouse for replacement, but when do you switch off this legacy support for a technology, 5-10 years?

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Ever considered the VHD box?

True it doesn't record, but its faster, cheaper and the PQ is better. Most stuff is available on catch up - which is better than Tivo aswell as it comes from VM's servers rather that TiVo's flaky iplayer.

You could always get a freeview recorder - again better than TiVo in that it adjusts if programme times change which TiVo is incapable of.

Just other options to consider...

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Thanks to everyone for their views, opinions and tips. Say goodbye to v+ and hello TiVo! Cheers guys.

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You would think a TiVo user would at least understand that the majority of catch up and OD material on TiVo comes from exactly the same place as all other Virgin Media boxes. Only BBC OD material uses the BBC iPlayer app.

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Depends where you want the Superhub (combined modem / router) Dave. If you have it near your TiVo then they'll just install a splitter to your existing cable point and then you'll just have one cable to the TiVo and one to the Superhub.

If you want the Superhub in a different room then depending on the distance they'll either do the above and run the cable to the Superhub inside your home or, if it's a fair distance and easier, they might install an additional cable point in the other room and run the additional cabling externally.

You should be able to discuss with the tech when he does your install.

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Also as Superblade7 says if you have the router installed near the TiVo point, you can network them pretty easy if you have an iOS or Android* device and use an app as a Remote Control/TiVo Management App.

*Only downside is there is not many devices supported yet, hopefully that will increase soon.

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Much obliged for the explanation.

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Let us know what you think when you get your TIVO!

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It's a neat bit of kit and very versatile, still getting used to it. The only downside for me is that it only has one scart connection whereas the v+ box had two. I liked being able to record cable to VCR on occasion. I bought a 2 scart connector box but despite trying every combination of leads I could think off and switching between the two connectors I still can't find a way to record cable. It's probably quite "simples" but this senior citizen's little grey cells are exhausted! If anyone knows a winning formula I would love to hear from them.

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Connect your Tivo to a router and you can watch it anywhere.

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No you can't.

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What a load of rubbish!

To use TV Anywhere to watch the limited streaming channels, you do not need to connect TiVo to your router.

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I don't think I could survive without my TiVo now.

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On the limited range of supported mobile devices, limited range of supported O/S's and the limited wifi only connection.

TV "Not Really" Anywhere