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Old 26-01-2018, 17:01   #61
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Re: Free V6 box

Not sure if my Tivo is 500GB or 1TB (59h HD, 257 SD). Wouldn't mind a faster 1TB box, but I'd miss the SCART and the lights that have me checking what suggestion it's decided to record.
And got some things to watch, or SCART to my DVD/HDD recorder.

I think I'd have to get a splitter + converter, and wish for good luck with the evil HDCP
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Old 26-01-2018, 17:24   #62
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Re: Free V6 box

You've got a 500GB box I believe - the 1TB box used to say it's 120 hours for HD. Not sure what it'll say once the MPEG4 changes are complete.
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Old 26-01-2018, 17:28   #63
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You've got a 500GB box I believe - the 1TB box used to say it's 120 hours for HD. Not sure what it'll say once the MPEG4 changes are complete.
240 would be good!
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Old 26-01-2018, 18:31   #64
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Re: Free V6 box

So how come when these V6 first came out you had to have an installer visit, with the associated payment, yet you can now install yourself.

Has something changed on the backend or was it just a money grab because it was new tech?
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Old 26-01-2018, 20:10   #65
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Re: Free V6 box

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So how come when these V6 first came out you had to have an installer visit, with the associated payment, yet you can now install yourself.

Has something changed on the backend or was it just a money grab because it was new tech?
Many reasons, but it certainly wasn't a money grab. Sending a technician is expensive, and VM would really rather avoid it if possible.
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Old 26-01-2018, 20:35   #66
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Re: Free V6 box

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The free V6 offer isn't open to customers who already have one V6 box, as I think I have read this elsewhere.
Another V6 box would be able to connect to your current Superhub over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Ah many thanks for this.

Damn shame the old tivo boxes are slow as heck. i feel guilty sitting in my boxroom with superfast loading netflix whilst the people downstairs suffer even getting to the tv guide...oh well ho ho
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Old 27-01-2018, 02:17   #67
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Re: Free V6 box

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So how come when these V6 first came out you had to have an installer visit, with the associated payment, yet you can now install yourself.

Has something changed on the backend or was it just a money grab because it was new tech?
The the manned installation was free up until self instal became available.
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Old 27-01-2018, 03:24   #68
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Is this free box upgrade available to those on the minimum M/Player packs?
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Old 27-01-2018, 04:23   #69
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Re: Free V6 box

Yes. I am on M TV, though I do have 100 broadband. I ordered the V6 online and it went through straight away. Will not be delivered for a week and a half.
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Thanks, I'll let my relative know
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Re: Free V6 box

Paid £20 to get ours last week. Oh well!

If you want to keep your Tivo recordings, heres how:
  1. Unplug your tivo from the coax, but leave it powered on
  2. Call the activation line
  3. Connect the v6 up
  4. Simples

It should last a couple of weeks before the old Tivo box dies. You can't access the old recordings via the V6 over a network, as VM remove the Tivo box from your account and the V6 will only connect to other devices on your network that are part of your account (bit stingy there VM, but oh well). You have to just use another HDMI connection for the old Tivo whilst you watch recordings.

The self-install box has a leaflet in saying you dont need to return the old box you are replacing, so theoretically you can keep it running like this until it decides it's giving up trying to connect and commits harri-kari.
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What a good idea
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Old 28-01-2018, 20:13   #73
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Re: Free V6 box

How quiet is the V6 ? Currently got a none recording VHD in the bedroom, which is quite as a mouse and totally powers down at night via the remote.

Wouldn't want lights and any sort of noise going off and on all night (there's no way i'd have a Tivo in the bedroom). Just wondered before I make enquiries to VM.
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Old 28-01-2018, 20:29   #74
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How quiet is the V6 ? Currently got a none recording VHD in the bedroom, which is quite as a mouse and totally powers down at night via the remote.

Wouldn't want lights and any sort of noise going off and on all night (there's no way i'd have a Tivo in the bedroom). Just wondered before I make enquiries to VM.
The V6 is very quiet and one of them is in our bedroom. Never hear a peep from it.

Unfortunately, it does have a light, but you can simply turn the box to face another way if it bothers you.

Thoroughly recommend the V6 - far, far better than the Tivo.
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The V6 is very quiet and one of them is in our bedroom. Never hear a peep from it.

Unfortunately, it does have a light, but you can simply turn the box to face another way if it bothers you.

Thoroughly recommend the V6 - far, far better than the Tivo.
it has another benefit too. The remote doesn't near infra red which means it will work even if installed in a cupboard. That means that white light cannot even be seen.
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