TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Finally persuaded the wife to get rid of Sky and get TiVo, being installed on Wednesday.

What are the benefits of TiVo over the Sky +plus box, l have been told many different stories, such as red button is poor and the HD quality isn't good, can someone clarify.

Also what is the difference between the two boxes. I am getting the 250 hours record box.

[andy_m]

You've persuaded the wife to change from Sky and you haven't researched the differences? Good luck pal...

[MovedGoalPosts]

Posts split from other thread as it was and confusing in there.

[carlwaring]

Here is a brilliant and very detailed comparison of the major players' DVRs. For a PDF version, click here.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by carlwaring

Here is a brilliant and very detailed comparison of the major players' DVRs. For a PDF version, click here.

Why is there no reference made in that comparison to the fact Sky also have two versions of its PVR one being the Sky+HD (500gb , 250gb personal , 250 gb Anytime) 60 hrs HD recording , anybody would think reading that the 1TB box is the only offering from Sky.

Also we're it says Non-Premium HD channels cost it says £10.25 with no mention that you can actually receive some HD channels FTA or FTV with a Sky viewing card , it also states 50+ High Definition channels when Sky have 60+. It also states Sky has no catchup HD granted they don't have terrestrial however they do have Sky One , Sky Atlantic HD catchup content available.

No mention of setting up a reminder/series link from an advert for a show which Sky clearly does and the others don't.

[Telly_]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Why is there no reference made in that comparison to the fact Sky also have two versions of its PVR one being the Sky+HD (500gb , 250gb personal , 250 gb Anytime) 60 hrs HD recording , anybody would think reading that the 1TB box is the only offering from Sky.

Also we're it says Non-Premium HD channels cost it says £10.25 with no mention that you can actually receive some HD channels FTA or FTV with a Sky viewing card , it also states 50+ High Definition channels when Sky have 60+. It also states Sky has no catchup HD granted they don't have terrestrial however they do have Sky One , Sky Atlantic HD catchup content available.

No mention of setting up a reminder/series link from an advert for a show which Sky clearly does and the others don't.

I used to believe that comparison. But since I ditched TiVo and moved to Sky I have realised something.

I'm not interested in a who is better than who as that's personal choice but what I will say is. I doubt I will EVER go back to Virginmedia.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Telly Bear

I used to believe that comparison. But since I ditched TiVo and moved to Sky I have realised something.

I'm not interested in a who is better than who as that's personal choice but what I will say is. I doubt I will EVER go back to Virginmedia.

Yep my views mirror yours , to me content is king however it's personal preference as each user has different requirements.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

however it's personal preference as each user has different requirements.

Exactly as your requirements are suited by Sky but l myself like many others requirements are suited by Virgin.

[Bentex]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Finally persuaded the wife to get rid of Sky and get TiVo, being installed on Wednesday.

What are the benefits of TiVo over the Sky +plus box, l have been told many different stories, such as red button is poor and the HD quality isn't good, can someone clarify.

Also what is the difference between the two boxes. I am getting the 250 hours record box.

Ok, I'll give you a short summery as I have had both recently.

Sky+ mainly records the thing you already know you like/love. Tivo helps you find things that you'll love. There is a great feature where you can search for shows on a certain topic. Just type in a keyword..for example I searched for "Heroin" and "Hookers"....and within a blink of an eye Tivo found me shows on these topics. You can also search for upcoming shows with your fave actors. Tivo's main feature is that you can rate shows you have watched and judging by your ratings it'll find other shows you might like.

Tivo also acts like a mini pc. You can tweet, youtube, spotify on it too.

HD both in quality and number of channels is better on Sky+. I see no difference in SD picture quality on the main channels. Better quality on the more obscure channels. Plus the quality of the picture is not affected by weather. Heavy rain or snow sometimes makes the picture break up on Sky...not so with cable.

Maybe someone else can answer your red button question. I never used it on Sky.

Catch up and On Demand is just AMAZING. Great service...and catch up is free! Many times people tweet or talk about something amazing that was on tv the day before. With this service you can go back and watch it.

For me personally, SKY+ HD only beats Tivo in that it's free (for the pvr service) and it has more HD channels. The majority of the other channels it has you don't want to watch or are FTA anyway.

One last thing. The youtube app is pretty cool (although can be improved so much). You can watch so many great videos on you home movie center rather than on your laptop/pc/smartphone. So many goodies uploaded up there you can enjoy.

I think your wife will love tivo! Please report back how you get on with it. What you like/dislike. Maybe you find a feature I'm not aware of yet

[Telly_]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Yep my views mirror yours , to me content is king however it's personal preference as each user has different requirements.

Exactly, I had TiVo and Sky in my home just 1 day ago but the TiVo was unplugged. I can also have 100mb Virginmedia internet but choose a 16mb Sky connection.

I think that says it all.

[colin25]

I thought Virgin was best...until i realised that having a Virgin isn't that great
Sky high for me

[devilincarnate]

Each to their own?

[LexDiamond]

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

Each to their own?

That is not how the internet works

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by LexDiamond

That is not how the internet works

It is in my own world (have you seen what it says under my name)

[denphone]

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

It is in my own world (have you seen what it says under my name)

But you are here and your words are as eloquent as always.