TiVo - Page 275

muppetman11 · 10-03-2011, 14:41

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

You taking the TiVo charge which covers everything the box does, and comparing it to Sky and the PVR service only

So Sky+HD doesnt have Ipad app , android/blackberry/iphone/ipod touch remote record , an ipad app with suggestions you may like when selecting a program , sky mobile tv etc. Like i say blinkered.

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Nobody is slagging TIVO off just merely pointing out that the Â£3.00 charge may be a mistake.

BenMcr · 10-03-2011, 14:43

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Nobody is slagging TIVO off just merely pointing out that the Â£3.00 charge may be a mistake.

Well why don't we agree to disagree

passingbat · 10-03-2011, 14:46

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

an ipad app with suggestions you may like when selecting a program , sky mobile tv etc. Like i say blinkered.

Does the ipad come free as part of the sky subscription?

All the above is good, but tivo does a lot more. And as they add more and more apps, it will leave current standard PVRs a long way behind IMHO.

devilincarnate · 10-03-2011, 14:46

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Well why don't we agree to disagree

Well said can we get back to the topic of this thread?

P.S what is the Â£3 charge for

muppetman11 · 10-03-2011, 14:46

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Well why don't we agree to disagree

Agreed

For what its worth Ben I dont dislike TIVO it does look good im just trying to be objective from the average customers point of view not fanatics like us forum members.

Digital Fanatic · 10-03-2011, 14:48

Another good customer review:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=466372

fixerman · 10-03-2011, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Cozzy

I know i have said i wont get Tivo (or at least i wont pay for it) but i am following this thread with interest being someone who likes techy advances.

So far the more i read the more i believe VM have made a mess by releasing a completely unfinished product ... there seems so many things that point to it being released at least 6 months/a year too early. Those that have it may defend it to the hilt but the average person and therefore the average VM customer wants a finished fully working product which the current state of Tivo is clearly not at.

Half or more of the menus are old SD format, and based on 10 year old code with a number of basic functions like the INFO button are not yet working. The statement from the tivo forums there is one code drop due soon and the bigger code drop in around September (unless delayed of course) just shows the product in not finished by any means. The basic functions in these code drops should have been there way before the product was allowed into the public domain and in particular the September code drop with its fixes as that will be months after official launch.

No excuses .. you would not expect Sony or Panasonic or other big brand leaders to release a product as half finished as the Tivo is yet VM have rushed this product out to try compete against Sky and VM's lack of influence getting new channels.

VM may well be on the right track and time will tell but they have not come out of this looking very good in my eyes for a leading edge company.... all IMHO of course of which you have the right to disagree

I also stand by my prediction that the Â£3 charge will start to increase year on year after Tivo is around in numbers so VM can get some of the cash back
but will gladly buy DF, Stephen and other adamant staff members a nights full of beer drinking if i am wrong in 2015

My sentiments entirely!

muppetman11 · 10-03-2011, 15:24

http://vmhd.blogspot.com/2011/03/500...n-its-way.html

Is this story true or just someone else speculating. It states launching very soon.

BenMcr · 10-03-2011, 15:29

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

http://vmhd.blogspot.com/2011/03/500...n-its-way.html

Is this story true or just someone else speculating. It states launching very soon.

Dunno. There has been nothing mentioned about a 500GB box in any briefs, but nothing saying the 1TB TiVo will the only box either

muppetman11 · 10-03-2011, 15:32

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Dunno. There has been nothing mentioned about a 500GB box in any briefs, but nothing saying the 1TB TiVo will the only box either

I know Berkett mentioned other boxes but can't see them getting these out as early as the 1TB but maybe this has always been the plan who knows.

devilincarnate · 10-03-2011, 15:43

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

http://vmhd.blogspot.com/2011/03/500...n-its-way.html

Is this story true or just someone else speculating. It states launching very soon.

I posted about this earlier in the thread, check out post 3911

muppetman11 · 10-03-2011, 15:51

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

I posted about this earlier in the thread, check out post 3911

I know, I was just trying to find out if there was any truth in it.

devilincarnate · 10-03-2011, 15:54

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

I know, I was just trying to find out if there was any truth in it.

From what I have read Square Eyes is a good source of info ( as if I am not mistaken he maybe staff )

cozmic1988 · 10-03-2011, 16:24

Guess it wouldn't be that hard to swap out 1TB for 500GB, it's not like the software would need to be any different. They could have all manner of sizes in no time!

muppetman11 · 10-03-2011, 16:32

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Originally Posted by cozmic1988

Guess it wouldn't be that hard to swap out 1TB for 500GB, it's not like the software would need to be any different. They could have all manner of sizes in no time!

True maybe this could be an option in the email for pre reg to order.