Just received a Tivo Oneofthefirst flyers? - Page 8

Peter_ · 24-02-2011, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Cozzy

it was a shock to hear that the basic PVR functions would be removed and the answers i got at the time made no mention of a box swap back to a V+ box ... surprised this is possibly actually an option but i bet it will require an install fee for VM's troubles

If it was just a box swap it would probably be free or you just keep the box running as a standard box.

devilincarnate · 24-02-2011, 20:13

Can i just say can we all get a grip as we do not know what is going to become active and not. Also the staff are not able to say either so can we all just get a grip and stop this childish bickering. For ffffffffffffffffff sake.

Yes and i am ready for the replies to this and the slating?

jb66 · 24-02-2011, 20:19

Why will recording functions stop? Â£3 per month is for apps, reccomendations and TiVo info. If it can run as a VHd then the tv guide data is there

Digital Fanatic · 24-02-2011, 20:41

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Originally Posted by jb66

Why will recording functions stop? Â£3 per month is for apps, reccomendations and TiVo info. If it can run as a VHd then the tv guide data is there

It will be like V+, if you stop the TiVo charge (ICOMS code) , it reverts to a V-HD box.

jb66 · 24-02-2011, 21:04

Can't they add the v+ code

devilincarnate · 24-02-2011, 21:08

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Originally Posted by jb66

Can't they add the v+ code

No they are unable to as they seem to be similar to the ABS codes for the mobile networks and they are specific to the items.

v0id · 24-02-2011, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

It will be like V+, if you stop the TiVo charge (ICOMS code) , it reverts to a V-HD box.

The V+ service is free with XL tv, Sky+ service is free to Sky subscribers.
So if those few thousand who are getting/going to get Tivo free in March don't want to pay the tivo tax, retentions are going to be very busy in 12 months

Digital Fanatic · 24-02-2011, 21:23

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Originally Posted by v0id

The V+ service is free with XL tv, Sky+ service is free to Sky subscribers.
So if those few thousand who are getting/going to get Tivo free in March don't want to pay the tivo tax, retentions are going to be very busy in 12 months

Nope, they'll just be given a V+HD swap

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate

No they are unable to as they seem to be similar to the ABS codes for the mobile networks and they are specific to the items.

Spot on

howardmicks · 25-02-2011, 00:14

if i get a tivo box can my v+hd box be moved upstairs and will there be a charge for that(i already have a v+ upstairs)

Rjs37 · 25-02-2011, 01:41

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Originally Posted by savvychels

I know they still haven't worked out the specifics of the VIP packages so it sounds like at the moment it's the VIP package price +Â£3. I'm on VIP50, but my 2nd box is a V+ for which I'm paying Â£10 extra a month. Would I be right in assuming that if I went for TiVo and sent a V+ box back that my monthly sub would go down by Â£7 (with the Â£10 V+ charge taken off and the Â£3 TiVo charge added)?

I'd like to know the answer to this too. Pretty much in the same boat except I'm on VIP 20.

And concerning all this talk about downgrading from Tivo after the 12 months. In truth I find it shocking that they didn't plan ahead and make it so they could disable the features in parts i.e. keeping the v+ functionality for those who receive it for free in their existing packages (first box on VIP for example). No-one in their right mind would want to go from a V+ to Tivo and then to the functionality of a VHD 12 months later. Because they'd end up with a lesser service for the same price they were originally paying for it.

However keeping all that in mind it is fair enough if they'll do the box swap to a V+ for free. I'm just surprised they didn't think ahead in that respect.

savvychels · 25-02-2011, 06:16

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Originally Posted by Rjs37

I'd like to know the answer to this too. Pretty much in the same boat except I'm on VIP 20.

And concerning all this talk about downgrading from Tivo after the 12 months. In truth I find it shocking that they didn't plan ahead and make it so they could disable the features in parts i.e. keeping the v+ functionality for those who receive it for free in their existing packages (first box on VIP for example). No-one in their right mind would want to go from a V+ to Tivo and then to the functionality of a VHD 12 months later. Because they'd end up with a lesser service for the same price they were originally paying for it.

However keeping all that in mind it is fair enough if they'll do the box swap to a V+ for free. I'm just surprised they didn't think ahead in that respect.

I think at the moment we're all semi-guessing at that though. They've got 12 months to figure out what they're going to do and maybe there is the potential to downgrade it to a V+ type box without the full TiVo UI. I suspect they're banking on the fact we'll (if we're the lucky 'freebies') love it so much we won't mind the extra Â£3.

And certainly for me it looks like it will be cheaper to have one TiVo and 1 V+ than it was to have 2 V+'s

I think once the 'official' roll out comes (ie available to new customers) they will have the answers for this in place.

Itshim · 25-02-2011, 10:34

Clearly what I am about to say is pure guessing.

I cannot see them downgrading the TiVo box,(so a down grade to a v Box )

Then upgrading( collecting one box & replacing it )to the V+ at no cost to to the customer .
For this reason plus the time lag in services. ( if they would do it at all). Which to me is not at all clear. Are the reasons I am not even going to try it.
Perhaps I might like it in the end but to me the possible pit falls far out weigh any questionable ( for me) extras.

BenJSmyth · 25-02-2011, 10:56

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Originally Posted by howardmicks

if i get a tivo box can my v+hd box be moved upstairs and will there be a charge for that(i already have a v+ upstairs)

This isn't really a direct answer to your question but I hope it helps.

We are on the VIP50 package so before Tivo had the V+ downstairs and a VHD box upstairs. On receiving the call for Tivo we decided to keep all boxes, therefore having a total of 3.

We have received our new contract in the post and with the pre-April prices increase our total service cost is Â£106 a month. So that's Tivo downstairs, V+HD activated for recording and HD and the VHD activated for HD. I understand that after the price increase our bill will be Â£110.05 a month. I think this is pretty good for their complete service with three boxes.

sixfoottwo · 25-02-2011, 11:22

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Originally Posted by BenJSmyth

We have received our new contract in the post and with the pre-April prices increase our total service cost is Â£106 a month. So that's Tivo downstairs, V+HD activated for recording and HD and the VHD activated for HD. I understand that after the price increase our bill will be Â£110.05 a month. I think this is pretty good for their complete service with three boxes.

That looks good to me. I'm on VIP50 and pay Â£113 with 2 V+ and 1 standard box. I have questioned what I pay, yet am told it is correct.

BenJSmyth · 25-02-2011, 13:44

I think the payments are slightly different on the Tivo box if you have upgraded from 1 V+. I suppose technically we only have 1 V+ box as I know they charge an extra Â£10 a month to have two V+ boxes on VIP.