TiVo - Page 35

16-12-2010, 16:14

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

I know that they do firmware updates but you would think that most of the bugs have been ironed out now ( if not why are they getting ready to launch ) There may still be the odd glitch but who knows what is happening at the moment

Look at historical data. When have VM ever released a box that had the bugs ironed out. For gods sake just look at the V+ box that still dont work right

Flyboy · 16-12-2010, 16:35

My Samsumng V+ works okay.

16-12-2010, 16:46

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Had an engineer out the other day. Now there is always a chance he is full of poop trying to big himself up but he said he is testing the box and its buggy as hell he also said everytime the firmware is updated the box "forgets" everything it remembers about you.

I do want this box eventually but not until its stable and a lot cheaper lol

From what I've read on these forums they have only just starting to distribute the boxes, so what are the chances that an engineer who came your house a few days ago has already got his hands on one?

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Originally Posted by ess1

If its not "buggy" why the gag on those who have it?

I think that is standard procedure.

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Look at historical data. When have VM ever released a box that had the bugs ironed out. For gods sake just look at the V+ box that still dont work right

When has any complex software been released without bugs? In this case it is software that is already in use in Tivo boxes and hopefully most of the bugs have been ironed out.

16-12-2010, 16:55

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Originally Posted by ahardie

From what I've read on these forums they have only just starting to distribute the boxes, so what are the chances that an engineer who came your house a few days ago has already got his hands on one?

I think that is standard procedure.

When has any complex software been released without bugs? In this case it is software that is already in use in Tivo boxes and hopefully most of the bugs have been ironed out.

He has the same chance as anyone else who has had some kinda information. Please be aware of what I posted. I covered myself with flame proof pants by ackowledging the fact he could be talking poop.

I have looked very hard and I can not find anywhere on this forum where I have ever said complex software is bug free.

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Originally Posted by Flyboy

My Samsumng V+ works okay.

Ive got one of the new little V+ boxes and its a pile of crap.

clinteastman · 16-12-2010, 16:56

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Had an engineer out the other day. Now there is always a chance he is full of poop trying to big himself up but he said he is testing the box and its buggy as hell he also said everytime the firmware is updated the box "forgets" everything it remembers about you.

I do want this box eventually but not until its stable and a lot cheaper lol

Does the TiVo Premiere do that? I don't think so, so I'm not sure why the V+TiVo do it?

royaltiger · 16-12-2010, 16:58

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Well when I do bios firmware updates the operating system remains intact

Also on my Android phone offical firmwares do not wipe settings and I only do a hard reset if the update creates an issue

The V+ updates and all settings are saved. The Sky+ updates and all the settings are saved....

yes, but you have to reset all the bios to get the operating system to work , a backup would be best option, I dont know the ins and outs of a tivo and again we're speculating on rumour so will wait till its released.

devilincarnate · 16-12-2010, 17:04

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Look at historical data. When have VM ever released a box that had the bugs ironed out. For gods sake just look at the V+ box that still dont work right

Let me try and clarify on what i was meaning ( i may have to open my mouth to put my other foot in it

).

What i meant to say is that that with the programme already been written ( as is used in the US ) the bugs should be ironed out and the only problem that i can see it been is due to the 3rd tuner as it is not activated at the start and going to be activated in early 2011.

I hope this clarifies what i meant

16-12-2010, 17:07

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

He has the same chance as anyone else who has had some kinda information. Please be aware of what I posted. I covered myself with flame proof pants by ackowledging the fact he could be talking poop.

I have looked very hard and I can not find anywhere on this forum where I have ever said complex software is bug free.

I have looked very hard at my post and I can't find anywhere I said you had said that.

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Ive got one of the new little V+ boxes and its a pile of crap.

. V+ owners usually refer to their box by manufacturer. Is it a Samsung, or did you mean V HD?

Flyboy · 16-12-2010, 17:11

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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop

Ive got one of the new little V+ boxes and its a pile of crap.

Just because yours doesn't work, doesn't meant that they are all bad.

devilincarnate · 16-12-2010, 17:14

I have the SA V+HD box and apart from it running slow compared to the CISCO VHD i have not had a problem with the SA box.

royaltiger · 16-12-2010, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Flyboy

Just because yours doesn't work, doesn't meant that they are all bad.

They are just a bit slow at changing channels , tendancy to reboot and freeze, hopefully tivo will address all these issues.

16-12-2010, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Flyboy

Just because yours doesn't work, doesn't meant that they are all bad.

I had a SA one that was crap too. I lot of peoples views are similar to mine. Sluggish menu system dropped recordings reboots freezing after midnight. My view is not unique again I have to ask why are people jumped on if they have negative experience with VM? I have been a customer many a year and the cable BB is the best available but the TV comes a poor second to Sky with its only plus point VOD

I do truly hope the Tivo box excels against the V+ it certainly needs to

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Originally Posted by ahardie

I have looked very hard at my post and I can't find anywhere I said you had said that.

. V+ owners usually refer to their box by manufacturer. Is it a Samsung, or did you mean V HD?

Its a V+ box thats smaller than the SA I had years ago can not say I have ever been to fussed at looking to see what brand it is lol

16-12-2010, 17:27

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

I have the SA V+HD box and apart from it running slow compared to the CISCO VHD i have not had a problem with the SA box.

I've had a lot of good use out of my SA box also. It has rarely caused problems and I dont know of any tv box that is perfect.

gadge · 16-12-2010, 17:27

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Originally Posted by ess1

If its not "buggy" why the gag on those who have it?

Thats how these things work i beta test for virgin on the v+ and v boxes if i blabbed the chief tester would have my nuts for breakfast.

16-12-2010, 17:29

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Originally Posted by ahardie

I've had a lot of good use out of my SA box also. It has rarely caused problems and I dont know of any tv box that is perfect.

Ive had loads of Sky boxes fail but I must say while they work they are leaps and bounds ahead of the Virgin boxes. Virgin at least will keep changing them without charge whereas Sky charge after a year ( unless like me you manage to get the newest box out of contract cuz I been with them over 12 years with a couple of breaks)