TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2 - Page 38

BenMcr · 10-04-2011, 14:32

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

Ask yourself this - why does Sky+, the most popular PVR in the UK, have reminder functionality? Ditto V+ HD?

Because they are both extentions of the EPG designed before the PVR came along

Before the addition of the Hard Disk, Reminders were needed so you could set the STB to change channel when your VCR switched itself on. When the Hard Disk was added to Sky and Virgin, the bits needed to run the HDD were just added to the existing code, which is why Reminders stayed.

TiVo is designed from the ground up as a PVR, and designed to handle the channel changing itself, so Reminders weren't required so are not part of the EPG

passingbat · 10-04-2011, 14:40

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

The other thing to consider is the rising use of Twitter to comment on live TV events, so while there's been a big shift towards a recording, catch-up, on-Demand world, live TV will continue to have its appeal for certain content/events, and I'd expect any PVR (let alone TiVo) to support that appeal.

There is no reason why you can't watch a recorded programme running at the same time as the live programme (or at least within a few seconds), so that takes care of the twittering situation.

If VM add Reminders to Tivo, then that will add to the functionality, and that can't be bad in itself, even though I personally have no use for them.

I personally think that people are stuck in a slightly old mind set by hanging onto reminder functionality rather than taking advantage of the three recordable tuner functionality. Just my opinion of course.

alwaysabear · 10-04-2011, 14:47

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Originally Posted by passingbat

There is no reason why you can't watch a recorded programme running at the same time as the live programme (or at least within a few seconds), so that takes care of the twittering situation.

If VM add Reminders to Tivo, then that will add to the functionality, and that can't be bad in itself, even though I personally have no use for them.

I personally think that people are stuck in a slightly old mind set by hanging onto reminder functionality rather than taking advantage of the three recordable tuner functionality. Just my opinion of course.

How on earth do you find time to watch all the programs you record, there are simply not enough hours in the day.

passingbat · 10-04-2011, 15:00

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Originally Posted by alwaysabear

How on earth do you find time to watch all the programs you record, there are simply not enough hours in the day.

I don't know how you worked out how many hours I watch? (I couldn't tell you off-hand). That is irrelevant anyway as we're talking TV operating procedure here. This is exactly the same wheather you watch one or twenty hours of TV per day/week/month.

carlwaring · 10-04-2011, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Dean Ashton

Sorry for stating the obvious, but even with TiVo, someone may be ready to watch something when it's actually airing on TV.

Of course. Never said they couldn't/shouldn't

But let's say, for example, that you want to watch BGT. Record it and start watching delayed by, say, 15 mins. You'll miss out the ads but still be able to "take part".

That's what I meant.

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Assuming DVRs (and TiVo in particular) are designed in such a way to make live viewing of programming completely unnecessary is ignoring how a significant number of people watch TV.

I used to have to sit down when something was on; and this included sitting through ads. I haven't done that since getting my original Tivo in 2002.

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

Ask yourself this - why does Sky+, the most popular PVR in the UK, have reminder functionality? Ditto V+ HD?

It's a legacy feature that is no-longer necessary.

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Originally Posted by passingbat

I personally think that people are stuck in a slightly old mind set by hanging onto reminder functionality rather than taking advantage of the three recordable tuner functionality. Just my opinion of course.

And it's an opinion which I share.

Digital Fanatic · 10-04-2011, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Ben B

Can you pay by card though? Say if you wanted to stick it on a credit card

You'd have to speak to the sales line on Monday (once you get your email) but AFAIK it's straight on to your bill.

I think you can make a card payment against the account though.

Doz007 · 10-04-2011, 16:21

Does anybody know how the iPad app is coming along?

devilincarnate · 10-04-2011, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Doz007

Does anybody know how the iPad app is coming along?

Ask Apple

blackthorn · 10-04-2011, 17:37

If I get the tivo in the living room and swap the V+ box that is there for the ordinary one that is upstairs, what functionality will I lose on the V+ that will end upstairs. At the moment the V+ has the full HD package but the one upstairs hasnt.

devilincarnate · 10-04-2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by blackthorn

If I get the tivo in the living room and swap the V+ box that is there for the ordinary one that is upstairs, what functionality will I lose on the V+ that will end upstairs. At the moment the V+ has the full HD package but the one upstairs hasnt.

You will lose none of the V+ functions. What package are you on?

Digital Fanatic · 10-04-2011, 17:43

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Originally Posted by blackthorn

If I get the tivo in the living room and swap the V+ box that is there for the ordinary one that is upstairs, what functionality will I lose on the V+ that will end upstairs. At the moment the V+ has the full HD package but the one upstairs hasnt.

You won't lose any functionality on the V+HD box, it will work the same as it does now.

Your tv packages may vary depending on what you have already though, i.e. Premium Sky HD etc.

muppetman11 · 10-04-2011, 17:44

Must admit I'm with Sky and never use reminders , I either use record or watch it as it's on, reminders aren't needed with Wishlists as i believe they pick up your keywords automatically when entering it in a wishlist.

blackthorn · 10-04-2011, 17:44

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

You will lose none of the V+ functions. What package are you on?

I`m on the vip 50 deal

devilincarnate · 10-04-2011, 17:46

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Originally Posted by blackthorn

I`m on the vip 50 deal

You will be fine then as i am on the same pack and have just swapped the standard box for the TIVO box and kept the V+ BOX and all the functions are there.

p.s i would change the HD premiums to the TIVO box as that is what i did.

blackthorn · 10-04-2011, 17:51

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

You will be fine then as i am on the same pack and have just swapped the standard box for the TIVO box and kept the V+ BOX and all the functions are there.

p.s i would change the HD premiums to the TIVO box as that is what i did.

Right, thanks for that