TiVo - Page 354

clinteastman · 30-03-2011, 09:49

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Originally Posted by fixerman

Can the TiVo be set not to record all these "suggested programmes".

Yes you can turn it off.

BenMcr · 30-03-2011, 09:53

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin

Of course, if you can, it's times three.

Yes you can

muppetman11 · 30-03-2011, 11:30

When the majority of people are on TIVO over the next few years with 100meg then available nationwide with possibly 200 meg out , will this have any affect on the network during peak times ? Just thinking with possible YouTube streaming on TIVO possibly Lovefilm etc and potentially higher OD usage.

devilincarnate · 30-03-2011, 11:59

Just noticed this over on the VM TIVO FORUM which was posted last night?

Hi all

As you know we recently launched the BBC iPlayer app on the Tivo service, with numerous advantages such as the complete catch up library, including HD, radio shows and subtitling.

This great app will develop over time and we are working with BBC to find a way to put all the new content into our catch up area, 7 days backwards grid and global search. However while we work on this integration we won't be able to offer access to iPlayer content through these other routes. Instead you can simply press the red button when watching live BBC channels or go straight to the Apps and Games area where you will find the complete iPlayer app. You can search the full BBC library through the app's built-in search functionality.

Thanks

Joedm45 · 30-03-2011, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Joedm45

I would also like to say that the PQ is definately worse than my old SA V+. SD is noticably worse and HD is also not as good if I'm honest. I am still tinkering with both the TV and the box settings so hopefully things improve.

I'd like to retract my statement about HD, it now looks stunning!

The jury is still out on SD unfortunately, maybe I need to get a better TV set as mine is a couple of years old now

spiderplant · 30-03-2011, 13:24

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

When the majority of people are on TIVO over the next few years with 100meg then available nationwide with possibly 200 meg out , will this have any affect on the network during peak times ? Just thinking with possible YouTube streaming on TIVO possibly Lovefilm etc and potentially higher OD usage.

If that becomes a problem, more network capacity can be added. This type of bandwidth can be increased by segmenting the network into smaller and smaller groups of devices so is effectively limitless.

Big-Ted · 30-03-2011, 13:28

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

When the majority of people are on TIVO over the next few years with 100meg then available nationwide with possibly 200 meg out , will this have any affect on the network during peak times ? Just thinking with possible YouTube streaming on TIVO possibly Lovefilm etc and potentially higher OD usage.

Shouldn't be a problem, mainly upgrading the switches at the headend with latest Cisco routers could increase available data flow by several times what it is now.

muppetman11 · 30-03-2011, 13:45

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Originally Posted by HDFootyMan

Then comes what's proved to be the really hard part: letting the majority of existing customers use the bloody thing!

Interesting that TechRadar & T3 are saying the same thing: It would/will be a Sky+ HD killer if/when certain issues are fixed and polished.

I think this was/is an on-going fix, according to a thread at TCF.

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Originally Posted by Big-Ted

Shouldn't be a problem, mainly upgrading the switches at the headend with latest Cisco routers could increase available data flow by several times what it is now.

Piece of cake then

denphone · 30-03-2011, 13:57

Wheres my email as l thought this would be the week we get sent our emails but then again Virgins train never arrives on time.

sniper007 · 30-03-2011, 14:40

How much will Tivo cost? I take it no extra charge per month but will cost extra to get the box and upgrade to it. Is it a one off fixed fee? What about my old Samsung V+ boxes and recordings? Will they take those back and can I still have two Tivo boxes for upstairs and down?

Article states Â£199 + Â£40 install fee. That's me out if true.

Also, at the moment on my Samsung V+ box I use the scart recordable output and an RF modulator to send signal to my kids rooms. Can I still use this method with TIVO?

BenMcr · 30-03-2011, 15:11

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Originally Posted by sniper007

Also, at the moment on my Samsung V+ box I use the scart recordable output and an RF modulator to send signal to my kids rooms. Can I still use this method with TIVO?

Yes

sniper007 · 30-03-2011, 15:14

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

Yes

Thanks Ben. As for cost...is Â£199 true?

muppetman11 · 30-03-2011, 15:14

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Originally Posted by sniper007

How much will Tivo cost? I take it no extra charge per month but will cost extra to get the box and upgrade to it. Is it a one off fixed fee? What about my old Samsung V+ boxes and recordings? Will they take those back and can I still have two Tivo boxes for upstairs and down?

Article states Â£199 + Â£40 install fee. That's me out if true.

Also, at the moment on my Samsung V+ box I use the scart recordable output and an RF modulator to send signal to my kids rooms. Can I still use this method with TIVO?

It's believed to be 149 + 40 install to existing customers and Â£3.00 a month charge for using TIVO and you have to have XL at the start.

passingbat · 30-03-2011, 16:25

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

It's believed to be 149 + 40 install to existing customers and Â£3.00 a month charge for using TIVO and you have to have XL at the start.

Pre regs who have have paid for tivo were charged 149 all in, including installation. Plus the 3 pound monthly fee.

It had better be the same for the rest of us pre regs!

sniper007 · 30-03-2011, 16:31

Â£3 per month extra on top of wht I pay currently (i.e. V+ charge and extra set top box charge?). Can someone give me an example of what it would cost me to replace my two Samsung V+ HD boxes with Tivo boxes. i.e. I have a Sammy V+ HD box down and up and want both of these to become Tivo boxes. Would this be an extra Â£3 per month EACH box or just for tivo service? Something like:

Â£149 + Â£149 + Â£40 install + Â£3 per month extra?