TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2 - Page 179

HDFootyMan · 23-04-2011, 19:13

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

No you are not missing anything, you have to add padding to each show ( I may stand to be corrected ).

You're correct, at the moment there is no 'global padding' option on TiVo, but its coming soon.

howardmicks · 23-04-2011, 19:13

Couple off weeks ago created a wishlist for psychoville HD(great show),Checked to day and there its is set for thurs 5th may 10.00 on bbc hd.Didnt even know was coming back on yet so got to say well impressed

devilincarnate · 23-04-2011, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Couple off weeks ago created a wishlist for psychoville HD(great show),Checked to day and there its is set for thurs 5th may 10.00 on bbc hd.Didnt even know was coming back on yet so got to say well impressed

So long as you have got it set up it will remember for as long as you keep it on

Gets better and better.

passingbat · 23-04-2011, 19:19

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

SD picture quality , rebooting boxes , intermittent remote record , having to select first run and rerun due to bad EPG data , to long winded to set up series links the list goes on.

SD Picture quality:

Not as good as V+, but nothing was as good as V+; it stood out for it's upscaling, and frankly, it amazed most people that a box like that could produce such a good SD picture. Remember, upscaling is 'guessing' values for pixels that don't exist!

VM should have kept the same standard, but it still produces a better picture than freview tuners.

I've just watched a recorded episode of Castle (Alibi) and i was very happy with the picture. I was actually impressed with the recording of Justified (five USA) I watched a couple of days ago.

Rebooting:

I've got two Tivo boxes, and neither of them has re-booted.

intermittent remote record :

haven't tried it so can't say.

having to select first run and rerun due to bad EPG data:

This actually doesn't cause a problem because of the '28 day rule'; once it's recorded the episode, it won't record a repeat until 28 days later, so you don't end up with multiple recordings.

I agree the EPG should be correct though and this should be fixed so that you don't need to do this workaround for new episodes. I believe it's mainly US shows as sometimes it's picking up the US first run date?

to long winded to set up series links

I set up over 20 series links the first day i got Tivo, and it was way faster than setting up that number of links on V+. once you know the settings you want, it takes no time at all to go in and change the options to what you want; at least there are options; on V+ there weren't any!

I do think it would be good if Tivo remembered your last settings though; maybe something they will add later?

the list goes on:

What else?

HDFootyMan · 23-04-2011, 19:20

I'd go as far to say that, TiVo actually makes the XL package better value for money.

The combo of Wishlists and Suggestions have revealed content I like on channels which up until now, I hardly watched and barely knew existed. I was aware of the Sci-Fi/Disaster movies on Syfy, but I didn't know they were on channels like Watch or Horror.

passingbat · 23-04-2011, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

I'd go as far to say that, TiVo actually makes the XL package better value for money.

The combo of Wishlists and Suggestions have revealed content I like on channels which up until now, I hardly watched and barely knew existed. I was aware of the Sci-Fi/Disaster movies on Syfy, but I didn't know they were on channels like Watch or Horror.

Spot on!

lawe · 23-04-2011, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

No you are not missing anything, you have to add padding to each show ( I may stand to be corrected ).

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

You're correct, at the moment there is no 'global padding' option on TiVo, but its coming soon.

Chaps, many thanks and good to know it's on it's way, will keep the boss happy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by howardmicks

Couple off weeks ago created a wishlist for psychoville HD(great show),Checked to day and there its is set for thurs 5th may 10.00 on bbc hd.Didnt even know was coming back on yet so got to say well impressed

Another great Tivo moment!

muppetman11 · 23-04-2011, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by passingbat

SD Picture quality:

Not as good as V+, but nothing was as good as V+; it stood out for it's upscaling, and frankly, it amazed most people that a box like that could produce such a good SD picture. Remember, upscaling is guessing pixels that don't exist!

VM should have kept the same standard, but it still produces a better picture than freview tuners.

I've just watched a recorded episode of Castle (Alibi) and i was very happy with the picture. I was actually impressed with the recording of Justified (five USA) I watched a couple of days ago.

Rebooting:

I've got two Tivo boxes, and neither of them has re-booted.

intermittent remote record :

haven't tried it so can't say.

having to select first run and rerun due to bad EPG data:

This actually doesn't cause a problem because of the '28 day rule'; once it's recorded the episode, it won't record a repeat until 28 days later, so you don't end up with multiple recordings.

I agree the EPG should be correct though and this should be fixed so that you don't need to do this workaround for new episodes. I believe it's mainly US shows as sometimes it's picking up the US first run date?

to long winded to set up series links

I set up over 20 series links the first day i got Tivo, and it was way faster than setting up that number of links on V+. once you know the settings you want, it takes no time at all to go in and change the options to what you want; at least there are options; on V+ there weren't any!

I do think it would be good if Tivo remembered your last settings though; maybe something they will add later?

the list goes on:

What else?

As I've stated many times , it has an impressive spec , I'm just saying i'll wait until its a finished item and probably at a lower price , however the channel range will have to vastly improve.

brava210 · 23-04-2011, 19:26

I have just ordered Tivo.

Regarding the soft picture compared to V+...
Are we talking SA V+ or Samsung V+?

I am concerned over the soft picture but I did notice a big drop in SD quality when Virgin changed my SA For Samsung.

So is the comparison largely against the SA..

I have a Panasonic 50" Plasma

passingbat · 23-04-2011, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by brava210

I have just ordered Tivo.

Regarding the soft picture compared to V+...
Are we talking SA V+ or Samsung V+?

I am concerned over the soft picture but I did notice a big drop in SD quality when Virgin changed my SA For Samsung.

So is the comparison largely against the SA..

I have a Panasonic 50" Plasma

I've only ever had SA V+ boxes, so my comparison is against the SA box.

I've read several reports that the samsung V+ wasn't as good as the SA one at upscaling SD.

devilincarnate · 23-04-2011, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by muppetman11

As I've stated many times , it has an impressive spec , I'm just saying i'll wait until its a finished item and probably at a lower price , however the channel range will have to vastly improve.

Just jump on now and wait for the ride to end if it will, as I am sure now they have TIVO the content will come ( oh yes it will come and it will be mine ).

Sorry Waynes World moment

brava210 · 23-04-2011, 19:33

Agree, the SA always looked superb

Manster62 · 23-04-2011, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by brava210

I have just ordered Tivo.

Regarding the soft picture compared to V+...
Are we talking SA V+ or Samsung V+?

I am concerned over the soft picture but I did notice a big drop in SD quality when Virgin changed my SA For Samsung.

So is the comparison largely against the SA..

I have a Panasonic 50" Plasma

Mine is compared to a Samsung V+ and the SD picture is noticably 'softer'. Hopefully VM can do something to improve this situation. Mind you, as I said before, it's not bad enough to make me want to go back to V+

muppetman11 · 23-04-2011, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Just jump on now and wait for the ride to end if it will, as I am sure now they have TIVO the content will come ( oh yes it will come and it will be mine ).

Sorry Waynes World moment

LOL at some point I may return , I'm a digital TV whore LOL

23-04-2011, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by brava210

I have just ordered Tivo.

Regarding the soft picture compared to V+...
Are we talking SA V+ or Samsung V+?

I am concerned over the soft picture but I did notice a big drop in SD quality when Virgin changed my SA For Samsung.

So is the comparison largely against the SA..

I have a Panasonic 50" Plasma

Some people say though that there is absolutely no difference between the Samsung and SA V+ picture quality. There are also those who say they can see no difference between tivo and the V+ or even that the tivo is better. With such diverse opinions I cant help thinking the only way to find out is to try tivo on your tv and make your own judgement.