30-05-2012, 20:28
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by Telly Bear
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.
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How can you switch from 100mb to 16mb and think that is better?
I have just switched to 100mb from 20mb and have found it is much faster and have had no wireless problems with the superhub in other parts of the house.
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30-05-2012, 22:04
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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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...
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But that comparison is basically the tech. spec. and hard facts about each product and, as such, does not contain any of the author's personal opinions. 
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Originally Posted by Telly Bear
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.
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Well it "says it all" about your personal opinion. Nothing more.
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And, just to satisfy the muppetman.... 
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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.
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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.
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Fair points. It's not my document so I can't say why these things were not included  Perhaps email the guy and ask.
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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..
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Because it's a comparison of DVRs from Pay TV services. You cannot receive any channels from VM or BTV without paying for them 
I said it was "brilliant and detailed". I didn't say it was 100% accurate or up-to-date 
Plus... I "reached the bronze age" too 
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31-05-2012, 06:56
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
I suppose if it was biased towards Sky, you (or other virgin advocates/devotees) would point out the flaws, and mm is merely doing the same
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31-05-2012, 07:15
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by colin25
I suppose if it was biased towards Sky, you (or other virgin advocates/devotees) would point out the flaws, and mm is merely doing the same
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Nothing wrong with that at all but Sky advocates/devotees also have to stop being so delicate when likewise we point out the flaws on Sky. .
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31-05-2012, 07:21
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Nothing wrong with that at all but Sky advocates/devotees also have to stop being so delicate when likewise we point out the flaws on Sky. . |
Thank goodness that TiVo has no flaws then........ 
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31-05-2012, 07:38
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Thank goodness that TiVo has no flaws then........ |
We never said that the TiVo did not have any flaws but when people give a opinion without actually using it then their comments and analysis simply cannot be taken very seriously can it.
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31-05-2012, 16:48
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
I will blow everything out of the water, I had TiVo installed yesterday after all the hype with the adverts going, gave up Sky for it.
Biggest mistake l have ever made, TiVo is totally rubbish, and the worst move l have made, the VM engineer was in the house five minutes, didn't explain anything to us.
This is a major fault with VM, you get everything from the top BUT the engineers let it down, We are getting our original VM box back on Wednesday.
Its Sky for me, if l can get it back.
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31-05-2012, 16:57
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
I will blow everything out of the water, I had TiVo installed yesterday after all the hype with the adverts going, gave up Sky for it.
Biggest mistake l have ever made, TiVo is totally rubbish, and the worst move l have made, the VM engineer was in the house five minutes, didn't explain anything to us.
This is a major fault with VM, you get everything from the top BUT the engineers let it down, We are getting our original VM box back on Wednesday.
Its Sky for me, if l can get it back.
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If I were you I would wait a week or 2 and get familiar with TiVo's features before deciding its "rubbish". It can be great fun exploring new tech and finding out how it ticks.
Once you're familiar with it features then maybe give an opinion? Although in my opinion TiVo is not very good.
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31-05-2012, 17:01
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
Biggest mistake l have ever made, TiVo is totally rubbish, and the worst move l have made, the VM engineer was in the house five minutes, didn't explain anything to us.
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So you're writing-off Tivo because you can't be bothered to work things out for yourself? Seems a little odd (But then look who's posting. Hardly a surprise )
I completely agree that the tech. should have at least shown you the basics, though I think it is fairly instinctive myself, but to dismiss the whole thing as "Biggest mistake l have ever made, TiVo is totally rubbish" after just one day? 
Did they not leave an instruction manual? (I have heard that they don't sometimes ) You can download the PDF version directly from here or call CS and I'm sure they'll send you one.
Then come back in a week or two and I may value your opinion a little more.
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31-05-2012, 19:23
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
I will blow everything out of the water, I had TiVo installed yesterday after all the hype with the adverts going, gave up Sky for it.
Biggest mistake l have ever made, TiVo is totally rubbish, and the worst move l have made, the VM engineer was in the house five minutes, didn't explain anything to us.
This is a major fault with VM, you get everything from the top BUT the engineers let it down, We are getting our original VM box back on Wednesday.
Its Sky for me, if l can get it back.
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It takes a few days for TiVo to bed in so as others have said I would give it a week or 2 to get used to it.
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31-05-2012, 22:26
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
Tivo is great the engineer offered to show my how to use it but i declined to PLAY with it and what an expereince this bit of kit is don't listen to these people about Sky they only have more channels. The Tivo box has lots of things but it will take you a few days to suse it it but it is worth it i am very happy with mine and will never go back to sky
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01-06-2012, 06:47
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by Pster72
Tivo is great the engineer offered to show my how to use it but i declined to PLAY with it and what an expereince this bit of kit is don't listen to these people about Sky they only have more channels. The Tivo box has lots of things but it will take you a few days to suse it it but it is worth it i am very happy with mine and will never go back to sky
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I am still amused that each camp seems to want to extol virtues and benefits of their system, as if choosing one or other is the only right choice
My right choice is the one I am on now..and when (or if) I move..it will be the right choice for me then
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01-06-2012, 10:21
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by Pster72
Tivo is great the engineer offered to show my how to use it but i declined to PLAY with it and what an expereince this bit of kit is don't listen to these people about Sky they only have more channels. The Tivo box has lots of things but it will take you a few days to suse it it but it is worth it i am very happy with mine and will never go back to sky
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Thats fine if thats what you want. But alot of people would say they subscribe to pay tv for the channels and not the STB.
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01-06-2012, 10:49
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by LexDiamond
Thats fine if thats what you want. But alot of people would say they subscribe to pay tv for the channels and not the STB.
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Well l think we can dispute that as more and more people are realising that the TiVo is a cut above other STB's as is revealed by the latest figures and thats only go to increase as time go's on and when you see that generally it has most of Sky's content as well then l think there is absolutely no contest.
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01-06-2012, 10:55
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Re: TiVo vs Sky+ Benefits
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Originally Posted by denphone
Well l think we can dispute that as more and more people are realising that the TiVo is a cut above other STB's as is revealed by the latest figures and thats only go to increase as time go's on and when you see that generally it has most of Sky's content as well then l think there is absolutely no contest.
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If Tivo is the only PVR STB available on VM then would its numbers not increase by default
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