TiVo TiVo Update Coming! 13-24th August - Just got a message on my box - Page 12

greyposter · 16-08-2012, 13:48

My software version reads

15.3RC5-VMC-2-C00

Richard P · 16-08-2012, 20:11

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Originally Posted by passingbat

It's simple really.

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All I'm asking for is the option to choose one of these methods in the recording defauls.

I absolutely agree, I don't personally have a problem with the current default settings, but I can see that it would be a good thing for all the defaults to be user selectable. For example if you use Word you can change the default font and display colours to anything you want. Most people would agree that 24pt Comic Sans in purple on a green background would be a pretty ridiculous set of defaults, but if that is what someone wants, then who has the right to say that the shouldn't be able to set that?

As for the padding selection, I again find the current default about right, but I do think that the way they implemented the change to be rather bizarre - I mean why should increasing the padding at the end to 5 minutes mean that you can't have any padding before the start? There just doesn't appear to be any logic to it...

On a different note, I have noticed that in the planner you can use the fast forward/rewind buttons to scroll several hour at a time - is that a new feature, or an old feature that I wasn't aware of? Either way I like it

whoareyou · 16-08-2012, 20:22

So is it possible to set a reminder for a programme without having to record it as well (ie V+)

16-08-2012, 20:30

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Originally Posted by whoareyou

So is it possible to set a reminder for a programme without having to record it as well (ie V+)

Er no i do not think so on my TiVo it says record and remind,so if you do not see the reminder it records.

BenMcr · 16-08-2012, 20:49

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Originally Posted by whoareyou

So is it possible to set a reminder for a programme without having to record it as well (ie V+)

No, because

1) the V+HD has a dedicated live tuner for use with reminders, TiVo doesn't.

2) the V+HD code had reminders first, recording functions were added on. TiVo is recording first, and the reminders are added on.

whoareyou · 16-08-2012, 21:00

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

No, because

1) the V+HD has a dedicated live tuner for use with reminders, TiVo doesn't.

2) the V+HD code had reminders first, recording functions were added on. TiVo is recording first, and the reminders are added on.

Thanks. Shame.

**Hugh** · 16-08-2012, 21:25

Update has landed in Leeds.

harry_hitch · 16-08-2012, 21:51

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Originally Posted by whoareyou

So is it possible to set a reminder for a programme without having to record it as well (ie V+)

Technically you can, but its all a bit last minute. When the reminder message comes up on screen, it obviously reminds you the program is about to begin. It gives you the option to cancel the recording as well as giving you all the relevant info you need. (Program name, channel and channel number.) So, yes, you can cancel the recording (only a few moments before it starts though) BUT you will have to change the channel manually.

I have only tried it once, but it worked on that occasion for me!

Hope it helps!

VirginMediaPhil · 16-08-2012, 22:11

Got the update today. Only problem for me is that new logo, why is the 'Virgin' logo/text so large compared to the old logo. If they just reduced the size of it back to like on the old logo that would be fine. Just go back to the old logo, even. It was better.

whoareyou · 17-08-2012, 15:19

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Technically you can, but its all a bit last minute. When the reminder message comes up on screen, it obviously reminds you the program is about to begin. It gives you the option to cancel the recording as well as giving you all the relevant info you need. (Program name, channel and channel number.) So, yes, you can cancel the recording (only a few moments before it starts though) BUT you will have to change the channel manually.

I have only tried it once, but it worked on that occasion for me!

Hope it helps!

Thanks for that. Will check it out

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Originally Posted by whoareyou

Thanks for that. Will check it out

Ok. See what you mean. Far from perfect VM but the effort was there!

carlwaring · 17-08-2012, 15:59

And the first time you aren't in front of the TV and so miss the reminder in the time you'll be thanking VM for recording it as well

Stephen · 17-08-2012, 17:12

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

And the first time you aren't in front of the TV and so miss the reminder in the time you'll be thanking VM for recording it as well

Well said :-)

carlwaring · 17-08-2012, 17:14

Which is why reminders were completely redundant in the first place

denphone · 17-08-2012, 17:17

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Which is why reminders were completely redundant in the first place

But only in your mind it seems carl.

harry_hitch · 17-08-2012, 17:25

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

And the first time you aren't in front of the TV and so miss the reminder in the time you'll be thanking VM for recording it as well

At what stage was this ever mentioned? "Whoareyou" simply asked "So is it possible to set a reminder for a programme without having to record it as well (ie V+)". I told him it was, but it was very last minute and rather long winded.

At no stage was any part of your point mentioned

I think, if you actually took the time to read other peoples posts (rather than just blurt out random, irrelevant opinions) you will find that, whilst I do not find reminders are perfect I am happy to have them back. This includes the remind and record option (even though a change channel at start option would be nicer)

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Which is why reminders were completely redundant in the first place

Looks like a statement of "fact" there Carl, can you prove it please?