TiVo General TiVo Discussion Part 2 - Page 128

zantarous · 17-04-2011, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Hugh

So now we are getting the contradictory tensions between the mass outcries of "why can't I have the box now, if not sooner" and "there are bugs/features on the box, why have they released it too soon".

There are always going to be bugs, heck the V+ still has some very glaring ones, I put mine through an intense workout yesterday I was up till 02:00 doing wish list searches and the box just worked like a dream.

if you want to be first you have to put up with a few niggles but on here whole there is nothing deal breaking at the moment. In fact I am in awe that a consumer product is this slick looking.

clinteastman · 17-04-2011, 12:33

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

To be fair to sidneysides there does seem a lot of issues for a box that's ready to be released , sure you expect niggles however looking on various forums these seem to widespread.

Like I said it's just a jiggle to me, If I thought it wouldn't get fixed then it's a different matter.

Also my box hasn't got "a lot of issues" it just has the one.

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Originally Posted by zantarous

There are always going to be bugs, heck the V+ still has some very glaring ones, I put mine through an intense workout yesterday I was up till 02:00 doing wish list searches and the box just worked like a dream.

if you want to be first you have to put up with a few niggles but on here whole there is nothing deal breaking at the moment. In fact I am in awe that a consumer product is this slick looking.

Good point, my V+ had (I got it replaced for a Samsung box) lots of problems but my TiVo is an absolute dream.

howardmicks · 17-04-2011, 12:35

Agree its not a lot of issues,i have had my box over 4 weeks now and to me it just seems to be getting better and better.Really cant understand the moaning its a new product if they didnt want one with issues then they should have waited.The only thing us vm owners have got to moan about/be disappointed with is the lack of new channels to back it
It seems to me that a lot of problems are down to unexperienced installers rather than the boxes,If you read few comments peeps who got installers who have already installed many are fine.

fixerman · 17-04-2011, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Hugh

So now we are getting the contradictory tensions between the mass outcries of "why can't I have the box now, if not sooner" and "there are bugs/features on the box, why have they released it too soon".

That's not the sort of response I have come to expect from you Hugh!

I notice you failed to address the guide replay issue which is causing a lot concern. Could we have some advice please and less of the sarcasm?

muppetman11 · 17-04-2011, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Hugh

So now we are getting the contradictory tensions between the mass outcries of "why can't I have the box now, if not sooner" and "there are bugs/features on the box, why have they released it too soon".

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

Agree its not a lot of issues,i have had my box over 4 weeks now and to me it just seems to be getting better and better.Really cant understand the moaning its a new product if they didnt want one with issues then they should have waited.The only thing us vm owners have got to moan about/be disappointed with is the lack of new channels to back it
It seems to me that a lot of problems are down to unexperienced installers rather than the boxes,If you read few comments peeps who got installers who have already installed many are fine.

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Originally Posted by clinteastman

Like I said it's just a jiggle to me, If I thought it wouldn't get fixed then it's a different matter.

Also my box hasn't got "a lot of issues" it just has the one.

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Good point, my V+ had (I got it replaced for a Samsung box) lots of problems but my TiVo is an absolute dream.

Yes you are correct the V+ still has numerous bugs to date.

**Hugh** · 17-04-2011, 12:47

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Originally Posted by fixerman

That's not the sort of response I have come to expect from you Hugh!

I notice you failed to address the guide replay issue which is causing a lot concern. Could we have some advice please and less of the sarcasm?

Not sarcasm - statement of fact (sorry that you took it that way).

btw, why should I "address the guide replay issue" - you appear to have me confused with someone who works for VM*

(*that's sarcasm.....)

Peter_ · 17-04-2011, 12:47

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Originally Posted by fixerman

That's not the sort of response I have come to expect from you Hugh!

I notice you failed to address the guide replay issue which is causing a lot concern. Could we have some advice please and less of the sarcasm?

Not really as he is being fairly accurate and not being sarcastic in the least, plus he has booked his own install as well.

clinteastman · 17-04-2011, 12:47

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Originally Posted by fixerman

That's not the sort of response I have come to expect from you Hugh!

I notice you failed to address the guide replay issue which is causing a lot concern. Could we have some advice please and less of the sarcasm?

Really? Your concerned by it?

fixerman · 17-04-2011, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Hugh

Not sarcasm - statement of fact (sorry that you took it that way).

btw, why should I "address the guide replay issue" - you appear to have me confused with someone who works for VM*

(*that's sarcasm.....)

With over 18000 posts on this cable forum I foolishly thought you might have been in a position to offer some advice to us relatively inexperienced folk. It seems I was mistaken. Well, we live and learn.

**Hugh** · 17-04-2011, 12:56

On TiVo, which I haven't got yet?

I'm good, but not that good....

fixerman · 17-04-2011, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Hugh

On TiVo, which I haven't got yet?

I'm good, but not that good....

You'r not a Manchester United supporter by any chance?

aptsys · 17-04-2011, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Perfect Choice

Just looking at the Formula 1 GP on 101 and 108 channels. Wow, have to say the SD PQ is definitely worse than my SA V+ (both were using 1080i via HDMI), will try TV settings to see if it can help but distinct lack of clarity around the edge of people like a "soft" setting is too high. On SD when I saw a face close up the detail was almost HD like, but not the case with Tivo

Try it at 720p. I find this significantly better than the interlaced signal, and there is no HD material on VM better than 720p anyway.

**Hugh** · 17-04-2011, 13:21

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Originally Posted by fixerman

You'r not a Manchester United supporter by any chance?

Wash your mouth out with soap and water.....

What a foul calumny (to someone who lives in Leeds

).

Dean Ashton · 17-04-2011, 13:22

I got my updated contract through in the post yesterday (with the date of the new contract confirming my 20th April TiVo install, which is nice).. have to say I was somewhat surprised when it says my monthly service charge is Â£56.55 for VIP20+Sky Premium HD+TiVo.

I can only hope that if this is an error, it sticks!

Dean

lawe · 17-04-2011, 13:36

Well after waiting for an email that never came, I Just rang about Tivo and told that install would be in 3 weeks time. Can it be this far ahead when others here are getting dates within days of ordering?
I know it may seem sour grapes on my part but I have played by the rules, checked my spam box incase the email went there and not tried to fob my way into getting one early.