PVR release dates - Page 4

Stephen · 07-11-2006, 17:45

Glasgow and Teeside are the only places due to get TV Drive this month. Its still a small trial. Full Release will not be till early 07.

simondavo · 07-11-2006, 18:36

Just spoken to Sales regarding the PVR.

I live in Luton and they have confirmed the 'go live' here as 12th December.

Spoke to a very informative chap who was more than helpful. I have two boxes currently (paying ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£15 for the second one) and he confirmed that when I replace one box with a PVR there will be no additional charges and no installation charge as I subscribe to the Family Pack.

He also confirmed that the PVR will be able to record two channels at once whilst watching a third. He also said that they will be adding some HD content at no extra cost over the coming months (things like the History channel to begin with).

He then added me to his 'list' and confirmed that he will personally call me back to arrange an installation date. There were already eight people on his list but they are obviously expecting a huge response when the info hits the whole customer base.

Fingers crossed .....

spanglysteve · 07-11-2006, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by quadplay

Steve, whereabouts are you? Pilot installs are due to start in the Glasgow and Teesside regions only on November 14th. Anyone outside those areas, or who has an install date before then is likely to be disappointed I'm afraid.

i'm in glasgow, so should hopefully be ok then!

vodcoke · 07-11-2006, 19:54

Just spoke to CS they have taken my details to call me when the release date is for Belfast. I asked her that I had a second box already, she confirmed that they will install the PVR and leave the second box where it is, the cost is ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£10 per month for the PVR/HD and ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£5 for the second box.(free installation), so really not costing anymore than I'm paying at the moment

.... at last some good news from NTL

scotia427 · 07-11-2006, 21:44

Glad i stumbled on this forum thought PVR was a long way off.
Phoned NTL CS number to enquire about roll out date and was told
they had no info at the moment and to wait for mailshot. Decided
to call Sales and as a result have secured an engineer to fit on
Thursday after Nov 9th . No installation fee and as I have already have
a second box no increase in monthly rate.

scotia427 · 08-11-2006, 10:44

Just had a call from NTL, installation now rescheduled to the
morning of Nov 14th.(live in Glasgow area).

buba3d · 08-11-2006, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotia427

Just had a call from NTL, installation now rescheduled to the
morning of Nov 14th.(live in Glasgow area).

Just got the call 20 seconds ago

Lone Star · 08-11-2006, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotia427

Just had a call from NTL, installation now rescheduled to the
morning of Nov 14th.(live in Glasgow area).

Could you let me know which number you called? I've just been through to CS (on 150) and been told that they cannot take any orders for Glasgow area until 14 November and there is no pre-registration!

scotia427 · 08-11-2006, 11:26

I too called CS on 150 at first and got no joy.I then called on
0845 045 0019 sales and they set up the 9th Nov slot.But got
call this morning saying it was not possible to fit until 14th. So
arranged for Tuesday 14th between 0800 and 1300.

Rik · 08-11-2006, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by welwynrose

I don't see Hertfordshire on the list either

Yes it would be nice to see a date for Herts

Perhaps some nice person in the know will reveal all, perhaps nearer the time

gmc · 08-11-2006, 12:45

I phoned sales this morning and was told that the availability date for Bromley, Kent will be 23/1/07.

simondavo · 08-11-2006, 13:37

ok.

so when i get my pvr installed what hd content should i expect to be available ?

when i rang ntl they mentioned something about the history channel ? what about the BBC HD content - Planet Earth, etc.

does anybody know if this content will be available ?

Andy C · 08-11-2006, 13:38

A friend of mine who moved to Sky last November got a call from ntl today offering her a TVDrive if she came back to ntl. She is in Yately and it was claimed they would install before the end of the month. From what's being said here I think it's going to be more like December.

A.

Ignatius · 08-11-2006, 14:21

Queries on PVR

I have 3:

1) I currently use RF to send my STB output around the house (coax). Does the PVR box have an RF output?

2) Does the PVR also act as a cable modem, or would I need to move to a standalone cable modem?

3) Does the PVR use the same remote codes as the samsung stb? Ie if they were in the same cabinet, would the one remote try to change channels on both boxes (which would be a right pain) - I need to leave both boxes in the living room to take advantage of my coax (i'd rather not have to go out & buy a digisender after putting in all that coax)

Thanks

RePhLeX76 · 08-11-2006, 14:48

I rang NTL 3 times yesterday and this is what i got told.

NTL Rep 1) BBC HD, ITV HD, CH4 HD (new channel he said), HISTORY CHANNEL, Sky sports.

NTL Rep 2) The same as Sky. I said i dont think so, she said thats what she was told.

NTL Rep3) BBCHD, ITVHD, CH4HD, History CHannel.

Good to see they know as much as we do! lol..I said can i sign up now, they said no, to call back a week before the 12th Dec.

Corby, Northants.