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Old 19-04-2011, 17:57   #2251
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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Why would I need to record it , if I intend to watch it live ?

My take on reminders is this, say tonight's football comes on at 7.30pm and Im intending to watch it live but happen to be catching up on some news , I can set a reminder which automatically alerts me that the football is about to start which I can select and it turns over for me and effectively stops me clock watching.
Spot on mate i made a similar point about two pages ago.!
 
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Old 19-04-2011, 17:57   #2252
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Why would I need to record it , if I intend to watch it live ?

My take on reminders is this, say tonight's football comes on at 7.30pm and Im intending to watch it live but happen to be catching up on some news , I can set a reminder which automatically alerts me that the football is about to start which I can select and it turns over for me and effectively stops me clock watching.
But if you intend you watch it and it starts in say ten mins you shouldn't be forgetting about it
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:00   #2253
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But if you intend you watch it and it starts in say ten mins you shouldn't be forgetting about it
Agreed but a show may have been on longer than 10 minutes
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:01   #2254
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But if you intend you watch it and it starts in say ten mins you shouldn't be forgetting about it
I do not forget about it i have a v+ and it changes channels for me.LOL
 
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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I can set up a remote record on my computer when I log in but when I try using my Blackberry its says I have no active tivo. Has anyone tried using their mobile and been able to get a recording?
I've set up my mobile to record The Simpsons at 6.30pm, will let you know if it works. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Apollo mobile and just added a shortcut to the site on my main screen

Not had any success doing the same with my iPod Touch so far
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:02   #2256
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goldfish memories ?

Or just lazy and dont want to put 517 into the controller :p
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:04   #2257
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goldfish memories ?

Or just lazy and dont want to put 517 into the controller :p
All jokes apart mate with me it is Goldfish memories
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:05   #2258
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goldfish memories ?

Or just lazy and dont want to put 517 into the controller :p
Nothing lazy about it if your watching news and get into a story reminders just do what thy say on the tin ie remind you.!
 
Old 19-04-2011, 18:06   #2259
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Its a left over feature from before there were PVRs that is all we are trying to get across.

Even when I had my V+ I never ever used the reminder feature. Last time I set one was back when I still had a Pace STB!


A "left over" which i (and many more it seems) used today and will do tomorrow.
In fact im going set one now, just becuase i can!!! (until Wed!)
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

That certain satellite company still have Press Select to set reminder or R to record on their latest HD software so they must have enough customers who also find it a handy feature.
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:10   #2261
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

1. some people like reminders
2. some people don't like reminders
3. if TiVo had reminders people would have a CHOICE
4. everyones happy

can we please end this circle?
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:12   #2262
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 2

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That certain satellite company still have Press Select to set reminder or R to record on their latest HD software so they must have enough customers who also find it a handy feature.
No. It's because not all their customers have the recording facilities of a Sky+
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:12   #2263
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1. some people like reminders
2. some people don't like reminders
3. if TiVo had reminders people would have a CHOICE
4. everyones happy

can we please end this circle?
Oh! Yes Please!
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Old 19-04-2011, 18:13   #2264
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Can I just say that I have never had to use reminders when I had a V+ or even now when I have got the TIVO.

The only reminder that I need is my partner as she has nearly every days TV viewing mapped out and the only thing i need to focus on is the sport when i need to watch it
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1. some people like reminders
2. some people don't like reminders
3. if TiVo had reminders people would have a CHOICE
4. everyones happy

can we please end this circle?
That is what a forum is for , if everybody stayed silent how would VM and TIVO know what the customer wants , however I do agree it wouldn't be a major issue to include the feature , as you say those who want it could use it and the rest just leave alone.
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