TiVo : General TiVo Discussion Part 2

[howardmicks]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Sorry if i'm asking the obvious here, but did you set the whishlist items to record? If you don't. it will just list them, but not record them.

I've had loads of whishlist shows record.

I was thinking the same thing,whilst i have had problems with some due to wrong info on epg some are indeed working eg psychoville hd set up perfectly and should record on thurs

[jobbie8]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Sorry if i'm asking the obvious here, but did you set the whishlist items to record? If you don't. it will just list them, but not record them.

I've had loads of whishlist shows record.

Thanks.
Yes, for Apprentice for sure, Tivo just hasnt "found" it. As for Lady Gaga I'll check, as I set that up when I just got Tivo installed.

...just checked and no, Gaga was'nt set up to record but Apprentice is, and Dexter.

[Andy1]

Originally Posted by passingbat

True, but most of the people giving opinions on here now, are people using Tivo, and they can share them from actuall experience.

All forums tend to have a bias towards people complaining about a product; people happy don't tend to post. So, people relying on forums to form their opinions, are generally getting a skewed view

Absolutely!

I only joined the debate because as someone with previous experience of the way Tivo works I thought I might be able to help those getting to grips with it.

I do champion Tivo (and have done so since I started using one in 2001) as it is one of the best consumer products I have ever used. There are some things about the new box and the quality of the EPG data which could be tweeked to further improve the experience and I hope VM implement these but I do honestly believe it is in a different league to V+.

I think people should make an informed choice about whether to get Tivo based on whether the additional features it has are worth the additional cost to them.

I can't believe it has been suggested that I work for VM just because I like Tivo and would recommend it to people.

Perhaps I am part of a VM Black ops team!!

[pythagoras]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

It's a program coming soon just wondered whether the TIVO search would pick it up as its on a channel VM carry. Just really seeing how good the search is , as its out of,the 7 day range.

Just looked in my series links and this series has been selected to record and it will record the HD version.

[whoareyou]

Originally Posted by denphone

Nothings perfect but l have had tivo 11 days now and l am very impressed with it but of course there are bugs and little weaknesses here or there but l am sure with updates these will be ironed out.

My problems arent the bugs, but the things left out. Reminders, lack of buffer correctness, etc

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by pythagoras

Just looked in my series links and this series has been selected to record and it will record the HD version.

Yes I've set it up as well it looks ok , I guess we'll see.

[pythagoras]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Yes I've set it up as well it looks ok , I guess we'll see.

I didnt set it up, if you remember it wasnt on the epg so I setup a wishlist for chicago and code as keywords. Tivo found it and set up a recording for me. This is what TiVo does best.

Regards

John.

[whoareyou]

Originally Posted by pythagoras

I didnt set it up, if you remember it wasnt on the epg so I setup a wishlist for chicago and code as keywords. Tivo found it and set up a recording for me. This is what TiVo does best.

Regards

John.

My first wishlist setup!

Originally Posted by Andy1

Absolutely!

I only joined the debate because as someone with previous experience of the way Tivo works I thought I might be able to help those getting to grips with it.

I do champion Tivo (and have done so since I started using one in 2001) as it is one of the best consumer products I have ever used. There are some things about the new box and the quality of the EPG data which could be tweeked to further improve the experience and I hope VM implement these but I do honestly believe it is in a different league to V+.

I think people should make an informed choice about whether to get Tivo based on whether the additional features it has are worth the additional cost to them.

I can't believe it has been suggested that I work for VM just because I like Tivo and would recommend it to people.

Perhaps I am part of a VM Black ops team!!

It is rather sad isn't it. Anyway welcome to the forums and keep posting valuable information. It remains to be seen if I like tivo as much as you but I will find out this week.

[alwaysabear]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Why DF are you going to recall the lies and speculation you have come up with on here , HD spending spree , red button arriving in weeks said months ago , the list goes on. Anyway that's the end I'll let you get back to your TIVO issues

Good point, DF you did say all those things.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by pythagoras

I didnt set it up, if you remember it wasnt on the epg so I setup a wishlist for chicago and code as keywords. Tivo found it and set up a recording for me. This is what TiVo does best.

Regards

John.

Yes I remember now , good feature.

[Andy1]

Originally Posted by passingbat

True, but most of the people giving opinions on here now, are people using Tivo, and they can share them from actuall experience.

All forums tend to have a bias towards people complaining about a product; people happy don't tend to post. So, people relying on forums to form their opinions, are generally getting a skewed view

Muppetman doesn't have tivo, so I'm sorry, but in my view, his opinions aren't as relevant as those who have the tivo and are posting from experience.

I can't recall anyone saying Tivo is perfect; it isn't. So where are these posts Muppetman is refering to?

Originally Posted by ahardie

It is rather sad isn't it. Anyway welcome to the forums and keep posting valuable information. It remains to be seen if I like tivo as much as you but I will find out this week.

Thanks mate - will do!

[pythagoras]

Originally Posted by alwaysabear

Good point, DF you did say all those things.

Here he says closer to April than August for the red button, seems pretty accurate to me.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l#post35168872

And here the spending spree is sometime this year, plenty of this year left.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l#post35173426

Regards

John

[Doz007]

Originally Posted by Andy1

Absolutely!

I only joined the debate because as someone with previous experience of the way Tivo works I thought I might be able to help those getting to grips with it.

I do champion Tivo (and have done so since I started using one in 2001) as it is one of the best consumer products I have ever used. There are some things about the new box and the quality of the EPG data which could be tweeked to further improve the experience and I hope VM implement these but I do honestly believe it is in a different league to V+.

I think people should make an informed choice about whether to get Tivo based on whether the additional features it has are worth the additional cost to them.

I can't believe it has been suggested that I work for VM just because I like Tivo and would recommend it to people.

Perhaps I am part of a VM Black ops team!!

Andy, I'm new to the TiVo party only having mine installed about 2 weeks ago.

They're clearly alot of things that need polishing, all HD menus & flawless EPG data for example. As I can see you were a TiVo owner back in 2001 untill the last year or 2, did the TiVo get any updates during this time to improve the UI & functionality etc?

[Andy1]

Hi

I dont recall any major updates but the business model was quite different ie you bought the box and added it to your current set top box (on digital in my case) and then paid £10 per month (or £200 one off) for the guide data.

The system had been available in the Uk for at least a year (i think) so I suspect any initial issues (if there were any) had been addressed by then.