[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

As software capability has improved in general, I wonder if the way that TiVo works could be modernised in some way?

I don't see why these days there can't be a feature where we tell it what we want it to record and it automatically calculates the best thing to do, be it move other recordings which have a repeat showing to record one off programmes or move the recording itself.

I don't mean just detecting the repeat showings as it does now and listing them in Planned Recordings, but a complete calculation as to how best to achieve the best outcome for every recording planned that mirrors the users wishes.

Each time there is a change, eg a show is taken off the EPG or a viewer chooses another programme or series to record, it could recalculate everything.

At the end (or during calculation) it may have to ask the user to make their mind up about what to record if it cannot resolve occasional issues eg four one off programmes all being shown at the same time.

I now have so many Series Links that I find it impossible to prioritise them, so being able to make a decision when anomalies are thrown up would be very useful.

Exactly how slow would you like the Tivo to be, Richard?

Maybe if it could pour you a nice cup of coffee and start the dinner while you're waiting for the circle to start spinning?