TiVo

[Perfect Choice]

That sounds very attractive and matches the concept of the Apple Store, not the same in detail but same concept at least, great unique value to VM.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Perfect Choice

That sounds very attractive and matches the concept of the Apple Store, not the same in detail but same concept at least, great unique value to VM.

Yeah... plus if you don't want the kids accessing certain apps, you could remove them

[mattboothers]

Oooohhh nice one thanks Digital Fanatic.

Wouldnt that decrease the use of the 2-way games on Interactive though or will that just fade out. Im sure there is already a Millionaire game in interactive but you have to pay for it.

So if these apps stay free its a great move by Virgin Media.

[clinteastman]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Still stuck with what the £3.00 charge is for even though I would still probably pay it to get one. People are saying its for the EPG data so ehy is there no charge on sky+


Can't you already watch Sky content on your mobile/laptop/iPad for free as a Sky subscriber.

It's not just EPG data though, there is all the IMDB type content they provide too.

I think for me £3 a month for feature parity with TiVo going forward is worth it.
If you actually own a TiVo it costs a lot more!

[swanny]

I have had my Virgin TiVo since Wednesday and so far ir has been perfect. And things will only get better.

We really now need a FAQ sticky thread for the new TIVO box like we have for V+ on this forum, otherwise this thread will be circle of continuous questions like

What is the size of the hard drive
How many tuners has it got
can I archive one programme while watching another

[Big-Ted]

Originally Posted by Perfect Choice

That sounds very attractive and matches the concept of the Apple Store, not the same in detail but same concept at least, great unique value to VM.

http://paidcontent.co.uk/article/419...rm-magic-glue/

The TiVo can host third party services’ apps and Berkett says he wants “no walled gardens�. “We have no fears about bringing a Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) or a Lovefilm in to Virgin.

“The application and content is the key to the wallet but, in our case, it is not the wallet.� Translation - unlike BSkyB (NYSE: BSY), Virgin is no longer an integrated network-and-content company; it’s just a network. “It allows us to be completely open versus our competitors, who need to be closed.�

Virgin has been talking with Spotify about hosting its music player on TiVo. If Berkett’s openness about his TV platform extends to his other devices, that could also yield a cross-sold mobile and broadband deal for Spotify through Virgin.

Also they have said the at some point they will create a set ao API's so developers can create aps fpr it, just like Apple do, but unlike Apple flash works on the TiVo

[Cozzy]

im far from complaining at a monthly sub for tivo extras ... i can see that they have to pay some money out to tivo as well as cover their own costs ...

but to disable the tuners and the DVR functionality if you dont subscribe is OTT IMHO ... again we dont know what the furure holds and we dont know if additional 3rd party apps will cost to purchase or sub too and we dont know if you will only be able to have DVR functionality if you pay the Tivo sub ... a lot of unknowns

of course there is nothing to stop any kind of price hike or new charges for certain features and no promises it wont happen or anything to suggest it will but the potential is there all the same which does concern me personally

early stages but more questions than answers so far with a poor communication and roll out doesnt give me confidence

[Big-Ted]

Originally Posted by mlayzell

We really now need a FAQ sticky thread for the new TIVO box like we have for V+ on this forum, otherwise this thread will be circle of continuous questions like

What is the size of the hard drive
How many tuners has it got
can I archive one programme while watching another

Maybe this should be made sticky for that.....

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-and-tips.html

[Manster62]

Originally Posted by swanny

I have had my Virgin TiVo since Wednesday and so far ir has been perfect. And things will only get better.

Any issues with the Parental Control/PIN issue that has been mentioned on other forums? (This could be a deal-breaker for me if you can't switch it off or at least make it less intrusive).

[BenJSmyth]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Yeah... plus if you don't want the kids accessing certain apps, you could remove them

Are you still bound by an NDA DF?

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by clinteastman

It's not just EPG data though, there is all the IMDB type content they provide too.

I think for me £3 a month for feature parity with TiVo going forward is worth it.
If you actually own a TiVo it costs a lot more!

That's ok for tech minded people like us , but most just want a functional PVR.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by BenJSmyth

Are you still bound by an NDA DF?

Yes. I'm talking about what the VM TiVo customers have now and what VM have said regarding new features.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

That's ok for tech minded people like us , but most just want a functional PVR.

That's were a "lite" version would come in.

[Rattus]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

That's how it is. I don't see any way around it... the TiVo box would still be dependent on TiVo for guide information and series links. We'll no doubt know more once the other boxes come out. There may be a "basic" model?

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You're welcome

Just a thought but if VMs ultimate plan is to have everyone using Tivo boxes (either the 1TB or stripped down). Does that ultimately mean everyone will be paying £3 to tivo just to have the VM service?

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Rattus

Just a thought but if VMs ultimate plan is to have everyone using Tivo boxes (either the 1TB or stripped down). Does that ultimately mean everyone will be paying £3 to tivo just to have the VM service?

We don't know yet. Not everyone wants a PVR, so the V-HD will still be supplied with TiVo software.