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Old 09-03-2011, 15:50   #3991
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Old 09-03-2011, 15:50   #3992
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Re: TiVo

I don't think this has been posted on here:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...89#post8419289


This is from the offical VM forum:

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Hi all



Firstly I hope you are enjoying use of your new Virgin Media TV service powered by Tivo.



I wanted to share some good news which is that we have now launched the BBC iplayer app in our Apps and Games section! Please check it out and let us know your thoughts.



I also wanted to let you know that we are working hard to prepare the product for general commercial availability, which we expect to be in April.



In particular we are in the final stages of creating the the triple tuner functionality (allowing you to record/watch up to 3 channels simultaneously) and we anticipate releasing this software to your boxes around the middle of March. This software will also contain significant bug fixes and other improvements.



I'd also like to address some specific issues which have cropped up quite frequently:



Reminders: In "Tivo world" reminders do not exist, because in a world where you have a massive hard disk plus our upcoming three tuners, there is less and less need to watch TV according to reminders. The easiest thing is to simply record programmes if the timing is not convenient for you. We realise this is different to the way some people use our current V+ service but we do believe that "Tivo-type" usage will eventually overtake the use of reminders.



Padding: ie giving recordings "leeway" either side to ensure that endings or starts are not missed. We definitely understand the importance of this and is a high priority in our roadmap. Given the cycle of code releases we have with Tivo, this is likely to be available in September.



Multitap text entry: Again we understand the importance of this and indeed we do have this on several of our Apps. For core Tivo Search we anticipate this being available in September.



Some channels not playing in Picture-in-Graphic (the small video window when you're looking at menus): This is a legal rights-based issue and is the same for our V+ service.



Tivo Suggestions in your recordings: Most people are finding these great, while some are finding these more random! Anyway this element of the service should get better and better, especially the more you use Thumbs Up and Down. I would strongly encourage you to use the Thumbs (especially giving more than 2 Thumbs either way!) to allow the system to learn better about you.



Finally, regarding our roll out plans, we have deliberately phased the roll-out to non-staff in a VERY tightly controlled way, prior to general commercial availability. We have run 3 promotions - an offer to 1000 of our VIPs (VIPs are our highest spending customers), a prize draw of 1000 Tivo boxes among all XL TV customers who also have Broadband and Telephony from Virgin Media, and a specific promotion to Tivo series 1 users. This has been deliberately done in order to control the roll-out to a very limited numbers of customers. When we move towards general availability we will prioritise those customers who have pre-registered their interest. We realise this has caused some "healthy impatience" in our marketplace but we feel this is right way to manage a controlled release of the product.



That's all from me for now!
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Old 09-03-2011, 16:11   #3993
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Finally, regarding our roll out plans, we have deliberately phased the roll-out to non-staff in a VERY tightly controlled way, prior to general commercial availability. We have run 3 promotions - an offer to 1000 of our VIPs (VIPs are our highest spending customers), a prize draw of 1000 Tivo boxes among all XL TV customers who also have Broadband and Telephony from Virgin Media, and a specific promotion to Tivo series 1 users. This has been deliberately done in order to control the roll-out to a very limited numbers of customers. When we move towards general availability we will prioritise those customers who have pre-registered their interest. We realise this has caused some "healthy impatience" in our marketplace but we feel this is right way to manage a controlled release of the product.
Apart from me, not that i'm bitter about it (i'm bitter about it).
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Old 09-03-2011, 16:12   #3994
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Hi all, I live in Sutton, Surrey and had no call yet about the TiVo raffle. Does anyone know if my area has been called yet?
Thanks
I'm also in the Sutton area (Wallington) and I've not had a call yet either
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Old 09-03-2011, 17:13   #3995
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I'm also in the Sutton area (Wallington) and I've not had a call yet either
Thanks for the reply. I'm hoping for one soon!
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Old 09-03-2011, 17:27   #3996
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VIP 50 with extra V+ and still haven't heard a thing!
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Old 09-03-2011, 17:51   #3997
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Re: TiVo

Im Oldham, Greater Manchester (North West) and still not got a phone call from the TiVO raffle so your not the only ones.
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:04   #3998
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Re: TiVo

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Padding: ie giving recordings "leeway" either side to ensure that endings or starts are not missed. We definitely understand the importance of this and is a high priority in our roadmap. Given the cycle of code releases we have with Tivo, this is likely to be available in September.
September !?

Christ it can't take that long !

At least they could just set the default settings to pad a few minutes to the stop time. All they need to do is change 1 variable in the software. They could do it in the next release.

September ? That's crackers !
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:07   #3999
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Re: TiVo

VIP50 with extra V+ here in Stafford zilch nothing b-gger all
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By the way im a series 1 tivo ex owner but not with the lifetime sub.
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:10   #4000
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Re: TiVo

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We have run 3 promotions - an offer to 1000 of our VIPs (VIPs are our highest spending customers), a prize draw of 1000 Tivo boxes among all XL TV customers who also have Broadband and Telephony from Virgin Media, and a specific promotion to Tivo series 1 users.
Oh and the fact I have a TiVo but don't fall into one of these 3, makes a mockery of the "VERY tightly controlled" statement. :lol:
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:21   #4001
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Oh and the fact I have a TiVo but don't fall into one of these 3, makes a mockery of the "VERY tightly controlled" statement. :lol:
Sshh! They might ask for it back.
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:29   #4002
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Oh and the fact I have a TiVo but don't fall into one of these 3, makes a mockery of the "VERY tightly controlled" statement. :lol:
How did you get yours?

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September !?

Christ it can't take that long !

At least they could just set the default settings to pad a few minutes to the stop time. All they need to do is change 1 variable in the software. They could do it in the next release.

September ? That's crackers !
I didn't know you were a programer for TiVo.
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:31   #4003
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lol you learn something new everyday
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:35   #4004
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How did you get yours?

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I didn't know you were a programer for TiVo.
DF on my dear mothers memory I was offered it at cost and I am not on VIP and never have been.

Honestly, I am many things but I doubt I could be accused of fibbing on my time on here.
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Old 09-03-2011, 18:47   #4005
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How did you get yours?

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I didn't know you were a programer for TiVo.
They called me up and charged me £149 and 3quid a month subscription.

And although I don't work for Tivo I have done a fair bit of software development and I can tell you changing the default padding option should be a 5 minute job. If it's not then there's something seriously wrong with the code. I could understand if they were going to do a more extensive rewrite of the code to allow users to set their own defaults, but to just change the default setting as it stands today should be trivial matter. It's just initialising the variable to another value.
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