PVR release dates - Page 25

enigmatic2 · 13-12-2006, 11:58

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Originally Posted by kevin66

In response to vodcoke's post, I'm in the Newtownabbey area. I'd phoned a few weeks ago to be told that the TVDrive would be available in my area in February. I've just phoned CS again. This time I wasn't given a date. Was told that they would be rolling this out to other areas from January.

Hi, I'm in Belfast and just called sales - was told that TVDrive had been delayed until "early next year". Then called CS and was told that installation is available from today - was taken through the sign up process and given an installation date of next Wednesday.

Am a little concerned about all the negative comments regarding the TVDrive box - as a long standing Tivo user I'm used to well, the Tivo experience. Should I be concerned? Also not sure whether or not to hang on to the existing box (in case I want to go back to my current setup).

Oh and to add to the worries, the CS guy apologized in advance for technical problems regarding On Demand features. No big deal since I don't use them much, but it doesn't bode well for the reliability in general

Anyway if you're in N. Ireland try CS today. Will report back next Wednesday...

gadge · 13-12-2006, 13:15

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Originally Posted by enigmatic2

Hi, I'm in Belfast and just called sales - was told that TVDrive had been delayed until "early next year". Then called CS and was told that installation is available from today - was taken through the sign up process and given an installation date of next Wednesday.

Am a little concerned about all the negative comments regarding the TVDrive box - as a long standing Tivo user I'm used to well, the Tivo experience. Should I be concerned? Also not sure whether or not to hang on to the existing box (in case I want to go back to my current setup).

Oh and to add to the worries, the CS guy apologized in advance for technical problems regarding On Demand features. No big deal since I don't use them much, but it doesn't bode well for the reliability in general

Anyway if you're in N. Ireland try CS today. Will report back next Wednesday...

all the the north west areas manchester and surrounding areas,stoke on trent (me) 23rd jan have been told as it stands at the moment ring in january anytime to book an install.
i tend to belive her as she was quite adament.

mrm1 · 13-12-2006, 13:26

Just called CS and told TV drive IS now available for booking in Swindon, was put through to sales who gave me all the prices and options, and made a booking for Wed 20th. Lets see what happens now, will I get a call cancelling? Only time will tell.

quadplay · 13-12-2006, 15:36

Good news!

TVDrive is now available to all Langley franchise customers! If you get a CSR/Salesperson who isn't sure, tell them to check the intranet - it's only just been announced.

If you're not sure whether you're Langley or Bromley, press the On Demand key on your remote. If you see 4 categories, or have a red button icon at the bottom left of the screen, the TVDrive isn't available in your area yet - pilot and rollout are coming in Bromley areas in early 2007.

gadge · 13-12-2006, 16:04

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Originally Posted by quadplay

Good news!

TVDrive is now available to all Langley franchise customers! If you get a CSR/Salesperson who isn't sure, tell them to check the intranet - it's only just been announced.

If you're not sure whether you're Langley or Bromley, press the On Demand key on your remote. If you see 4 categories, or have a red button icon at the bottom left of the screen, the TVDrive isn't available in your area yet - pilot and rollout are coming in Bromley areas in early 2007.

thats good news then here in staffs bromley 23rd jan.

13-12-2006, 16:10

confused.com im langley (so they say anyway lol )and my install was cancelled for yesterday?????? just on hold to see if i can rebook

bit tight there blocking pms Quad dude but I understand why

Rebooked for Jan 2nd AM.I happy with that

Andy C · 13-12-2006, 17:55

I had my install today in Farnborough (Guildford area).

It took a while to get going as the signal levels here are really high. Although I can still appear to use the 3 tuners, the dianostic screen was showing no signal for Tuner A (B & C where fine) so the tech is coming out again Friday to swap the box, just incase.

Looks like a nice system, although it'll take a bit of getting used to as I've been using TiVo for so long!

A.

Chris Norris · 13-12-2006, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Andy C

I had my install today in Farnborough (Guildford area).

Okay, you've got me excited now.

Just tried to order in Woking and apparently the customer management system is down. Boo! Was hoping we might get it before Christmas, will keep trying.

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Install booked for 3rd Jan in Woking, Surrey.

swanny · 13-12-2006, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Andy C

I had my install today in Farnborough (Guildford area).

It took a while to get going as the signal levels here are really high. Although I can still appear to use the 3 tuners, the dianostic screen was showing no signal for Tuner A (B & C where fine) so the tech is coming out again Friday to swap the box, just incase.

Looks like a nice system, although it'll take a bit of getting used to as I've been using TiVo for so long!

A.

Any initial thoughts on it vs the mighty TIVO sir?

mobs · 14-12-2006, 09:30

Long time reader first time poster

I had my TVDrive installed on Tuesday. I'm in Nottinghamshire area. First impressions are great, BBC HD looks really good on my HD projector and can't wait for more HD content.

Just wondered if anyone else has the TVDrive in Nottinghamshire and do they have the ondemand working? Have contacted NTL to get my pin unlocked and they said that the ondemand should start working soon?

I have had my existing box moved upstairs and that is working fine, ondemand and all. Just wondered if anyone else is having the same problem.

Bob · 14-12-2006, 09:54

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Originally Posted by mobs

Long time reader first time poster

I had my TVDrive installed on Tuesday. I'm in Nottinghamshire area. First impressions are great, BBC HD looks really good on my HD projector and can't wait for more HD content.

Just wondered if anyone else has the TVDrive in Nottinghamshire and do they have the ondemand working? Have contacted NTL to get my pin unlocked and they said that the ondemand should start working soon?

I have had my existing box moved upstairs and that is working fine, ondemand and all. Just wondered if anyone else is having the same problem.

It all depends on whethere the Nottinghamshire area has had the new VoD servers installed that the TVDrive uses for VoD. Your other STB is running older software that uses the servers that are already installed, hence why they are working.

Eventually, all STBs will use the new VoD servers

gazzaaa · 14-12-2006, 11:49

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Originally Posted by gazzaaa

Hi,
I have been eagerly awaiting for today to arrive, having phoned NTL several times over the last couple of weeks and having been told you cant order till the 12th Dec. (I live in the Northampton area). So at one second past 8.00 this morning I got through to Sales, only to be told the roll out has been delayed due to problems in the pilot areas. When asked if they knew when my area would be taking orders, I was told "wait till you get a letter through the post - but the roll out may not be for another month at least". I note from some of the replys above that some people 'think' that they will be getting a Tdrive in the next day or so (out side of the pilot areas). I wonder if they actually do?

Very disappointed,
Gazzaaa

Just rang again, and have been told my area (Northampton) has a fault so they are not taking bookings yet. Advised me to ring back Monday 18th. Oh well, at least that may be better than "at least another month"

Gazzaaa.

Terry · 14-12-2006, 15:39

Mates wife just rang CS here in Belfast. They said that nothing is happening until January and wont be taking any orders until after each area has been leafleted

jaypeemac76 · 14-12-2006, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Rapid Dr3am

December:

Cardiff
Swansea
Nottingham
Belfast
Kirklees
Reading
Northampton
Leicester
Cambridge
Coventry
Swindon
Grimsby
Oxford

Early 2007:

Solent
Oldham
Derby
Sussex
Wessex
Surrey
Baguley
Leeds
Peterborough
Norwich
Wearside

Currently looking for testers in teeside and glasgow.

I live in Glasgow and got TV Drive installed on 7th Dec, i've had no end of problems...am i sneakily being used as a tester, although i'm forking out for it? as you say they are looking for testers in Glasgow? They're not making it common knowledge that they're looking for guinea pigs

HDFootyMan · 14-12-2006, 18:58

Yay! Installation booked for December 22nd, should have my HDTV well before then!