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Old 14-02-2011, 17:28   #2240
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Re: TiVo

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Originally Posted by royaltiger View Post
why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.
TiVo has to talk back to TiVo Centre in the US during the installation. As far as I know, this isn't something that can be done pre-install.

The same way you can't pre-hit and load V+HD before install.

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Originally Posted by vanman View Post
they have the tivo delivered to the warehouse and the installer picks them up to takes them round to the booked address .
if they had to to open all the boxes set them up and download the firmware.
close the boxes give them to the installer who has to open the box again.
and set it up again .
it will take more time .
Yes, I agree that would take up more time and delay the installs.
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