TiVo

[jb66]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

On the US version you can schedule recordings from your mobile web browser at tivo.com will this be the same here or will it be via VM website ?

Yes I can do it via iPhone on vm site

[WooLLsterQ]

There will be an android and apple app (basically be the same EPG as on the box) and you will be able to do in online and through WAP. You will need a VM email (blueyonder or ntlworl is ok) to sign into it and you will have to select your package details, had a look at the apps last week and they are very nice, looks and feels the same as the EPG on the STB and you need to give the STB 35 mins notice before a program to record it but VM will state 1 HR to be safe.

It should be ready for customer launch

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by WooLLsterQ

There will be an android and apple app (basically be the same EPG as on the box) and you will be able to do in online and through WAP. You will need a VM email (blueyonder or ntlworl is ok) to sign into it and you will have to select your package details, had a look at the apps last week and they are very nice, looks and feels the same as the EPG on the STB and you need to give the STB 35 mins notice before a program to record it but VM will state 1 HR to be safe.

It should be ready for customer launch

Sounds good that Android app should work on my HTC Desire. I wasn't sure about apps as I didn't see reference to them on the US TIVO premiere.

[lawe]

Few! For a minute I thought they were just looking after ifashion peeps until I read that they are releasing a app for android.
My Desire HD will be busy

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by zantarous

Thanks spiderplant just working out how I am going to map my Logitech Harmony One.

I was wondering.

Originally Posted by indie1982

at a guess I'd say you can add PVR > TiVo > TCD-4

You are both barking up the wrong tree. It uses the same codes as the V+, with just a few new buttons such as the thumbs. In fact you can drive it perfectly well using a V+ remote.

Originally Posted by zantarous

I am guessing this is still a HDMI 1.3 device?

I think it's 1.3 at the moment. Going to 1.4 only requires a software update.

[zantarous]

The mobile site is already up and running I was having a look last night. Although the URL seems to redirect somewhere elseinstead of virgin media unlike the desk top version.

[whizzard]

Speaking to techs in different regions is like playing a game of chinese whispers. Up until recently only one or two principle techs in most locations were even trained. Apparently someone talked to Branson's PA who looks after his dog and she said "soon".

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by lawe

Few! For a minute I thought they were just looking after ifashion peeps until I read that they are releasing a app for android.
My Desire HD will be busy

Oooooo get you with your Desire HD , somebody always has to go one better LOL

Only codding mate good phones these HTC.

[royaltiger]

Originally Posted by whizzard

Speaking to techs in different regions is like playing a game of chinese whispers. Up until recently only one or two principle techs in most locations were even trained. Apparently someone talked to Branson's PA who looks after his dog and she said "soon".

I think they were referring to when are you going to take the dog for a walk.

[denphone]

2010 December then january then february then march now june this sums Virgin up as they do not seem to know what date the tivo is being released, companies should have a clear plan not behave like a bunch of amateurs and treat customers poorly.

[fixerman]

Originally Posted by denphone

2010 December then january then february then march now june this sums Virgin up as they do not seem to know what date the tivo is being released, companies should have a clear plan not behave like a bunch of amateurs and treat customers poorly.

That suggests to me that they are experiencing serious problems during the staff testing phase. If not why, after all the hype, are there no boxes for customers and why do the staff have to sign the official secrets act.

This is a completely new box manufactured by Cisco, not Tivo, and it has a completely new software programme designed by Tivo for Virginmedia. It is bound to have problems. All you have to do is look back at the introduction of any of the platforms when they introduced new technology. They all had bugs. Even the Samsung V+ had a serious fault resulting in many boxes failing and having to be replaced.

[lawe]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Oooooo get you with your Desire HD , somebody always has to go one better LOL

Only codding mate good phones these HTC.

PMSL

When the Desire came out I so wanted it but contract etc.. then HD was mentioned and came. Perfect timing with contract finished within two months of release.
Though my wife, who has the wildfire, did say something size etc... They are never satisfied

[tweedie]

Originally Posted by denphone

2010 December then january then february then march now june this sums Virgin up as they do not seem to know what date the tivo is being released, companies should have a clear plan not behave like a bunch of amateurs and treat customers poorly.

They said December and some staff got it in December. Pretty sure they always said full rollout wouldn't be till march anyway which they seem on track for.

[whizzard]

People are taking every little rumour as fact. Written word is a wondeful thing as it can so often be misconstrued or interpreted. The only thing that will happen by June is that by that point TiVo will be well and truely amongst us.

To borrow a quote from Wayne's World - 'if you book them, they will come..'

[Mr Fell]

Does the TiVo need a seperate (another) cable to connect to the internet or will the exisiting coax cable suffice? Will there need to be any alteration to the wires inside our house and the box on the front wall?