The real reason Tivo is Â£149............. - Page 3

clinteastman · 14-02-2011, 10:19

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

The SkyHD 1TB box is Â£250

After your 12 months is up it's worth about Â£150ish resale, so that would effectively cost you Â£100 over 12 months. Obviously if you have it for longer than 12 months the depreciation is more, and that's without having to have a callout after your warranty runs out.

So would I pay an extra Â£50 for TiVo over the life of my contract? Yes, absolutely.

BenMcr · 14-02-2011, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Marcus125

You dont have a free tivo option.

Yet

When Sky+HD launched you had to pay for what is now the free box, and that didn't even have a 1TB drive in it. Because of technology improvements and economy of scale etc etc Sky now make it the basic box

Same will happen with TiVo, there will be additional options down the line, but at this stage it's Premium TV service for XL tv customers only

14-02-2011, 10:25

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Yet

When Sky+HD launched you had to pay for what is now the free box, and that didn't even have a 1TB drive in it. Because of technology improvements and economy of scale etc etc Sky now make it the basic box

Same will happen with TiVo, there will be additional options down the line, but at this stage it's Premium TV service for XL tv customers only

anybody with a torx head screwdriver set and the ability to google the formatting instructions could easily have installed a 1tb drive if they want lol

I have downgraded to free tv package ready for the down the line upgrade offers lol (also have Sky HD so didnt need VM tv)

Digital Fanatic · 14-02-2011, 10:28

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

anybody with a torx head screwdriver set and the ability to google the formatting instructions could easily have installed a 1tb drive if they want lol

I have downgraded to free tv package ready for the down the line upgrade offers lol (also have Sky HD so didnt need VM tv)

Higher tier customers will get TiVo 1st, not lower.

14-02-2011, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Marcus125

Is because VM need you to subsidies the 1000's of customers they are going to give it for free.

VM...If you read this please let me out my contract lol.I'm not anti VM.

early adopters of any tech pay more than those who wait. Look at all those 2 grand HD compatible tvs that sold that were crap only a few years ago.

At least tech gets cheaper not much else does in this economic climate

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Higher tier customers will get TiVo 1st, not lower.

Don't want it first I want it free later not in any hurry

Digital Fanatic · 14-02-2011, 10:31

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

early adopters of any tech pay more than those who wait. Look at all those 2 grand HD compatible tvs that sold that were crap only a few years ago.

At least tech gets cheaper not much else does in this economic climate

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Don't want it first I want it free later not in any hurry

cool

Marcus125 · 14-02-2011, 11:16

Well a 20 minute phonecall and no luck...

They wont let me disconnect unless I pay Â£180 oh well lesson learned. An that lesson is.....

When sky have given you everything you want for 8 years STAY WITH THEM.

Digital Fanatic · 14-02-2011, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Marcus125

Well a 20 minute phonecall and no luck...

They wont let me disconnect unless I pay Â£180 oh well lesson learned. An that lesson is.....

When sky have given you everything you want for 8 years STAY WITH THEM.

or indeed the other way around

Marcus125 · 14-02-2011, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

or indeed the other way around

To true.

Anyways I will see out the six months half price I have on vip50 then hopefully they will let me drop down to the absolute minimum.

mersey70 · 14-02-2011, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Marcus125

To true.

Anyways I will see out the six months half price I have on vip50 then hopefully they will let me drop down to the absolute minimum.

What did they say about you being told you didn't have to pay for Tivo?

I assume that's what you meant in your earlier posts.

Rattus · 14-02-2011, 11:30

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Originally Posted by Marcus125

Well a 20 minute phonecall and no luck...

They wont let me disconnect unless I pay Â£180 oh well lesson learned. An that lesson is.....

When sky have given you everything you want for 8 years STAY WITH THEM.

As per my reply in the tivo thread..

Check your T&Cs i'm sure you can cancel due to the price rises, you just have a short time to do it though.

There's a thread about it on moneysaving expert, with people cancelling mid contract due to price rises. Basically you should be able to cancel any service that is going up with out penalty.

I think it works something like.. you have to put in writing you're desire to cancel due to the price rise of your package which you were notified about.

Marcus125 · 14-02-2011, 11:34

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Originally Posted by mersey70

What did they say about you being told you didn't have to pay for Tivo?

I assume that's what you meant in your earlier posts.

She said she can't comment on that and the sales guy should not of said that. She also said had a record of the call ,so I said as you have time and date get a recording..SHE SAID..........We dont record all calls lol.

Ahh what can I say the vip50 is a bargin on the halfprice offer and I will drop my package or leave after 6 months.

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Originally Posted by Rattus

As per my reply in the tivo thread..

Check your T&Cs i'm sure you can cancel due to the price rises, you just have a short time to do it though.

There's a thread about it on moneysaving expert, with people cancelling mid contract due to price rises. Basically you should be able to cancel any service that is going up with out penalty.

I think it works something like.. you have to put in writing you're desire to cancel due to the price rise of your package which you were notified about.

I tried that already they say the price rise must be over 10%. Anyone know if this is legal? Or can I cancel.

Rattus · 14-02-2011, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Marcus125

She said she can't comment on that and the sales guy should not of said that. She also said had a record of the call ,so I said as you have time and date get a recording..SHE SAID..........We dont record all calls lol.

Ahh what can I say the vip50 is a bargin on the halfprice offer and I will drop my package or leave after 6 months.

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I tried that already they say the price rise must be over 10%. Anyone know if this is legal? Or can I cancel.

ask here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3030110

http://shop.virginmedia.com/the-lega....html#changing

H2 says

However, you will have the right to cancel the affected services or end these agreements if the changes are significant, as described in paragraph J5.

J5 says

# If:
a. Virgin Media Ltd, Virgin Media Entertainment and/or Virgin Media Payments increase their respective charges under these agreements;
b. Virgin Media Ltd and/or Virgin Media Entertainment make significant changes to the services so the services you are entitled to receive in return for the charges you pay are significantly altered or reduced; or
c. Virgin Media Ltd, Virgin Media Entertainment and/or Virgin Media Payments make significant changes to the terms and conditions of these agreements (including the other legal stuff).

You may cancel those services affected without penalty by giving Virgin Media Ltd and/or Virgin Media Entertainment (as applicable) at least 30 days' notice in writing. Such notice must be given within 30 days of the increase in charges or changes to the services or this agreement being notified to you. If you were not notified of these changes in advance, you must give notice of cancellation of the services affected to Virgin Media Ltd and/or Virgin Media Entertainment (as applicable) within 30 days of receipt of your first bill following such increase in charges. If you do not give notice of cancellation within the specified period, you will be deemed to have accepted the increase in charges and/or the changes to the services and these agreements. You will no longer be able to cancel your services under this paragraph. If you cancel any services in these circumstances, the increased charges will not apply to those services during the 30-day notice period and paragraph J2 will not apply if you cancel before the end of the minimum period.

There is no mention of 10% anywhere. Send them a cancellation in writing.

mersey70 · 14-02-2011, 11:43

[QUOTE=Marcus125;35174181]She said she can't comment on that and the sales guy should not of said that. She also said had a record of the call ,so I said as you have time and date get a recording..SHE SAID..........We dont record all calls lol.

Ahh what can I say the vip50 is a bargin on the halfprice offer and I will drop my package or leave after 6 months.[COLOR="Silver"]

Don't trust sales guys from any company, and if at all possible get an offer in writing.

In VM's defence they were great with me when I was told a pack of lies by their salesman.

Marcus125 · 14-02-2011, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Rattus

ask here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3030110

http://shop.virginmedia.com/the-lega....html#changing

H2 says

However, you will have the right to cancel the affected services or end these agreements if the changes are significant, as described in paragraph J5.

J5 says

# If:
a. Virgin Media Ltd, Virgin Media Entertainment and/or Virgin Media Payments increase their respective charges under these agreements;
b. Virgin Media Ltd and/or Virgin Media Entertainment make significant changes to the services so the services you are entitled to receive in return for the charges you pay are significantly altered or reduced; or
c. Virgin Media Ltd, Virgin Media Entertainment and/or Virgin Media Payments make significant changes to the terms and conditions of these agreements (including the other legal stuff).
You may cancel those services affected without penalty by giving Virgin Media Ltd and/or Virgin Media Entertainment (as applicable) at least 30 days' notice in writing. Such notice must be given within 30 days of the increase in charges or changes to the services or this agreement being notified to you. If you were not notified of these changes in advance, you must give notice of cancellation of the services affected to Virgin Media Ltd and/or Virgin Media Entertainment (as applicable) within 30 days of receipt of your first bill following such increase in charges. If you do not give notice of cancellation within the specified period, you will be deemed to have accepted the increase in charges and/or the changes to the services and these agreements. You will no longer be able to cancel your services under this paragraph. If you cancel any services in these circumstances, the increased charges will not apply to those services during the 30-day notice period and paragraph J2 will not apply if you cancel before the end of the minimum period.

There is no mention of 10% anywhere. Send them a cancellation in writing.

Back on the phone lol. Surely no...wait the guy has said I can cancel...still on phone lol will update...

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Canceled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!1

30 days notice given..thankyou and good night.