[carlwaring]

Originally Posted by Zarf2007

however, I can no longer tolerate the sluggish UI.

It is a little, at timea

lack of HD channels (it may have movies & sports etc but Sky is still way out in front)

Which, of course, is actually nothing to do with Tivo; and VM can't be blamed for the lack of some of those HD channels.

...and also are many of tivo's features relevant in this day and age?

Such as?

I realise I am setting myself up for flak from VM fanboys like Carl Waring, but hey I can take it...

Oh yes. Must have the now-seemingly obligatory personal dig at just because I don't necessarily share your opinions

(Of course, you'll notice I did agree about the UI but don't let facts get in the way of those personal digs, will you?

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Originally Posted by Stephen

My TiVo certainly isn't unresponsive, you should have reported it to faults.

Correct.

Also VM hardly has a lack of HD channels now. Especially compared to 2-3 years ago.

Also correct. And there's nothing wrong with SD anyway

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Originally Posted by Zarf2007

I would challenge anyone to do a direct comparison when navigating the EPG on a Sky+HD and Tivo box and say that the Tivo is equal in responsiveness.

1. Nobody has said they are "equally as responsive".
2. Of course the Sky+ interface is quicker and simpler because it doesn't have to do as much

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Originally Posted by Zarf2007

I can't understand why VM users keep this myth going...

Or perhaps it is you who are myth-taken and just happen to have a slower box. As has been said already, you should have had it looked at.

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Originally Posted by martyh

I did mention on this forum a while back when Tivo was a new toy that it had far too many gimmicks...

Of course, one man's 'gimmick' is another man's 'useful feature'

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Originally Posted by martyh

Some people will find some of the functions usefull but how many use them all?

I have the XL TV pack but don't watch anywhere near all the channels

...and how many of them actually do what they are supposed to all the time.

All of them; most of the time at least