TiVo TiVo Update Coming! 13-24th August - Just got a message on my box - Page 5

Meng · 14-08-2012, 14:52

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Originally Posted by passingbat

There must be a falt somewhere; no way would VM implement that. Have you tried a box reboot?

Yes I have. No difference.

carlwaring · 14-08-2012, 14:58

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

I don't know much about dynamic EPG, but I know my parents, who have sky+HD, moaned just the other day about a program they wanted to record, did not record because the previous program over ran

And that's with the Broadcaster being in charge of their own listings

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

(tbh, there are more people wanting reminders than not)

Then you'll be able to provide information to back-up this statement of fact. Won't you?

nicko · 14-08-2012, 14:59

What's the version number of the new software?

passingbat · 14-08-2012, 15:03

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Originally Posted by Meng

If I add a minute to the Start Recording, it subtracts a minute from the Stop Recording.

Same with adding to Stop Recording.

Useless.

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Originally Posted by chunkymonkey

Recording Defaults can't be set to exceed 5 mins, eg. you can't have 2 mins before and 5 mins after, the most I can have is 2 mins before and 3 mins after..

They don't even seem to be working consistently. Very strange.

carlwaring · 14-08-2012, 15:34

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Originally Posted by chunkymonkey

... the most I can have is 2 mins before and 3 mins after...

Though, to be fair, I've never needed more than that

(Live events excepted of course

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harry_hitch · 14-08-2012, 15:44

LOL!!!! Passingbat and Carl, nope I do not have concrete evidence, how on earth would I be able to provide that?! Perhaps I will e-mail Virgin and have them send out all their comments so I sift through them.
I was foolish enough to base that statement what I had read on these pages, and the various comments on the virginmedia community forums.
Clearly VM can remove reminders from all those who have v+ as they are all sitting at home scratching their heads wondering why they need such pointless technology and will be happy to lose reminders, seeing as most people clearly don't want them!
Either of you care to prove how VM are pandering to the few (who may of wanted reminders) and ignoring the masses (who clearly don't)?

Henkesghost · 14-08-2012, 16:02

Why would anyone not want reminders?? If u don't want them don't use them, it's not taking away from anything else. If u want to use them use them, I know I will.

passingbat · 14-08-2012, 16:14

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

LOL!!!! Passingbat and Carl, nope I do not have concrete evidence, how on earth would I be able to provide that?! Perhaps I will e-mail Virgin and have them send out all their comments so I sift through them.
I was foolish enough to base that statement what I had read on these pages, and the various comments on the virginmedia community forums.
Clearly VM can remove reminders from all those who have v+ as they are all sitting at home scratching their heads wondering why they need such pointless technology and will be happy to lose reminders, seeing as most people clearly don't want them!
Either of you care to prove how VM are pandering to the few (who may of wanted reminders) and ignoring the masses (who clearly don't)?

You're the one that made the statement. Why should I proove or disprove a statement that you made?

Personally, I'd move on and forget about it. I am

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost

Why would anyone not want reminders?? If u don't want them don't use them, it's not taking away from anything else. If u want to use them use them, I know I will.

Having reminders will not affect my Tivo usage in any shape or form, so you are right in one aspect. But given that Tivo has 3 recordable tuners, some people felt that there was no need for them and the time and resources spent on adding reminders could have been better spent elsewhere on other Tivo improovments. But we now have reminders and I'm pleased for the people who wanted them.

muppetman11 · 14-08-2012, 16:21

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Well, you certainly won't have that problem with sky, after all they cant even offer suggestions

Yet

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

I don't know much about dynamic EPG, but I know my parents, who have sky+HD, moaned just the other day about a program they wanted to record, did not record because the previous program over ran

That's probably because not all broadcasters use this facility , I've seen it in action on the Sky channels , BBC and ITV so it's far from perfect and reliant on the broadcaster sending the update through.

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Lost count when I was on sky of the amount programs that did not record because I lost the signal (thanks to that pesky wind and rain) no dynamic epg will save that

You must have had a poorly installed dish , in my last 2 years of having Sky I've lost signal on two occasions and both were for under a minute.

Henkesghost · 14-08-2012, 16:22

Passingbat, cheers, no problem with your point of view at all. Think most people want reminders for sport so you don't miss the start of a game. You can get on with other stuff and rely on tv turning over for the match. People in the main want to see a game live. Strange I know but think it's true.

denphone · 14-08-2012, 16:25

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Yet

Not for a long time one would imagine.

passingbat · 14-08-2012, 16:31

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Originally Posted by chunkymonkey

Got the update upon waking up this morning. Quite weird how the Recording Defaults can't be set to exceed 5 mins, eg. you can't have 2 mins before and 5 mins after, the most I can have is 2 mins before and 3 mins after. Bit strange, but a well needed feature.

Thinking about it more, these are just the 'defaults' and look as if they reflect the +1 and +4 that were previously there, but you can now spread the 5 minutes how you like. You will still be able to go in and change them for a specific recording or series link. It does seem strange that they didn't give a larger time choice though. Personally my defaults will be going to zero, so not a problem for me, but I did see a post by someone who likes +5 and +10, and you have to wonder why such a setting isn't an option.

carlwaring · 14-08-2012, 16:34

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

LOL!!!! Passingbat and Carl, nope I do not have concrete evidence, how on earth would I be able to provide that?!

Then stop stating things as fact; which is what you did.

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Either of you care to prove how VM are pandering to the few (who may of wanted reminders) and ignoring the masses (who clearly don't)?

No, but then I don't have to because I have never said they were.

Perfect Choice · 14-08-2012, 17:18

So you can move the 5 minutes but cannot have more, that is crazy, V+ had better flexibility. What if you want a 15 minute overrun, Tivo cannot provide! Another great improvement turned into a c*ck up then.

passingbat · 14-08-2012, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Perfect Choice

So you can move the 5 minutes but cannot have more, that is crazy, V+ had better flexibility. What if you want a 15 minute overrun, Tivo cannot provide! Another great improvement turned into a c*ck up then.

I've not had the update, but from the two posts on here, it's looking that way.

Presumably, you can add the 15 minute overrun for a specific recording or series link, but not as a global default.