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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I hope to get the V6 in December.
I have taken the precaution of listing all the recordings I have on my existing Tivo, and which episode of each I am up to, so that I will be able to put measures in place to re-record the stuff I haven't had an opportunity to watch yet, or alternatively to use the on demand services available to watch them.
It is handy that there is a facility available to transfer series links and wish lists, but not the end of the world for me if that arrangement fails. I can just use the list I have drawn up, and ensure I pick up any new series from the TV magazine.
I think we rely too much on the technology these days: always good to have a backup plan!
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A very wise thing to do OB.
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Originally Posted by Stephen
At least your box is fast now so it shouldn't take you long to get it all done  |
I had over 400 though!
A lot are Radio 4 stuff and I can't remember them all.
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Originally Posted by RobboEdin
Yes, both the old and new TiVo remotes operate the V6.
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I'm glad that this was asked as it reminded me of something that might be significant.
When the engineer installed my V6, he asked if I had my old remote control to hand. When I passed it to him thinking he'd want to take it to go with the old box, he just wanted to show me the size difference between the two and said that I could keep the old one as a spare.
Was anyone else with a V6 told that they could keep their old remote control?
I'm wondering if they're going to phase out the old remotes in favour of the new smaller one for all TiVo's and V6's??
Unless they do actually intend on eventually converting everyone over to a V6, so have no need for the remotes? I guess they have to take back the boxes themselves under the electrical recycling regulations.
I tell you what, the six tuners are even more convenient than I thought they would be.
It now means that there are hardly any clashes, so there is no need to reschedule recordings, which in turn means that there is extra capacity available to prevent future clashes.
When there is a clash, because it has six tuners, 99% of the time the +1 channel can do it instead, meaning that there is no longer a need to search for repeat showings.
It's now possible to get most programming in HD when this is available too.
Also, when watching live TV, it hardly ever has to use the tuner you're using and i've been able to turn padding back on for programmes outside peak times.