TiVo

[fixerman]

It would appear that they are only contacting people who registered as existing TiVo S1 users. Anybody know differently?

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by fixerman

It would appear that they are only contacting people who registered as existing TiVo S1 users. Anybody know differently?

AFAIK this is the first group of customers to get TiVo, its a special offer for them for being current or previous users of TiVo in the UK.

Your time will come, don't worry.

[fixerman]

Originally Posted by Stephen

AFAIK this is the first group of customers to get TiVo, its a special offer for them for being current or previous users of TiVo in the UK.

Your time will come, don't worry.

It also seems that some of the first list are not even VM customers.

[zantarous]

Originally Posted by Stephen

Why would VM phone during the night?

Originally Posted by Masque

I think it would be more likely that callbacks would be made between 0800 and 2000 and what would they be calling you back tonight for anyway as the offer you are all waiting for has not even been announced at the present time.

Whoossshhhh. I am pretty certain he was just having a laugh.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by fixerman

It also seems that some of the first list are not even VM customers.

Its nothing to do with being VM customers, they are/were TiVo users in the UK and first adopters. Thats why they are being asked first.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by zantarous

Whoossshhhh. I am pretty certain he was just having a laugh.

God forbid , someone cracking a joke LOL

[BenJSmyth]

I think we are all suffering from a new disease - Tivo Tension!

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by zantarous

Whoossshhhh. I am pretty certain he was just having a laugh.

Of course he was joking and I was just giving a heads up of likely call times which really you should appreciate or did that go over your head.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Masque

Of course he was joking and I was just giving a heads up of likely call times which really you should appreciate or did that go over your head.

It went over mine but I'm only 5ft LOL

[HDFootyMan]

Originally Posted by BenJSmyth

I think we are all suffering from a new disease - Tivo Tension!

TiVo Tension Symptoms:

• Close proximity to landline/mobile phone.
• Eagerness to stay wake 24/7 until Virgin TiVo teams calls.
• Depression until phone rings - if call isn't from Virgin, then depression is followed by anger which is followed by depression.
• Large periods of the day spent looking at TiVo screenshots and the phone.
• Breakdown in existing relationship between customer and existing Virgin Media STB.
• Sick days off work just to be next to landline phone at home during work hours.
• Creation of new threads on various forums demanding to know why Virgin haven't phoned you yet.
• Random vocal outbursts to no-one in particular, examples below:

• "PHONE ME ALREADY!"
• "THEY CALL THIS COMMUNICATION!??!"
• "WHY HAVEN'T THEY PHONED ME!??"
• "I REGISTERED FIRST! THEY SHOULD HAVE PHONED ME FIRST!"
• "I'M GONNA GOTO SKY IF VIRGIN DON'T PHONE ME!"
• "WHAT'S TAKING THEM SO LONG?"
• "PHONE ME, DAMN-IT!"
• "I WANT MY WISHLISTS AND I WANT THEM NOW!"
• "TYPICAL VIRGIN, THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THEIR TV SERVICE!"

TiVo Tension Cure:

• A TiVo. If that isn't available then the following is recommended until a TiVo is confirmed as being available:
  • Lager
  • Wine
  • Good Food
  • Long walks
  • Sex
  • A Holiday, which should include Sex if possible.

If symptoms persist after Virgin phone you and install a TiVo, please consult your local GP.

[muppetman11]

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...ure-of-tv.html

Mentions 199 + 40 I haven't seen this 149 + 40 everyones mentioning also says 3rd tuner later in the year.


Can't wait to get it now.

[knack]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...ure-of-tv.html

Mentions 199 + 40 I haven't seen this 149 + 40 everyones mentioning also says 3rd tuner later in the year.

I'll admit I haven't read the article but there hasn't been official mention of the 149 figure from Virgin yet so maybe that's why? And I guess March is considered later in the year and that's the month I've seen mentioned for the 3rd tuner becoming active.

[muppetman11]

I know all the TiVo Series 1 users have paid 149 and had the install fee waived.

[vanman]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/digitalt...ure-of-tv.html

Mentions 199 + 40 I haven't seen this 149 + 40 everyones mentioning also says 3rd tuner later in the year.


Can't wait to get it now.

from here http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb...d.php?t=463841

Just had my phone call from Virgin - he said it was the first call he'd done.

I was offered:

£149 activation fee
free installation

(So that sounds like £90 off the standard offering?)

12 month contract
28 days cooling off period

Installation this Wednesday (!)

I already pay £25.25/month for L (10meg) broadband. To add XL TV to this would be an extra £18/month, plus £3/month for Tivo. So £21/month for Tivo, and cable TV with HD.

I don't want a phone line so didn't get a price with that.

[fixerman]

Originally Posted by Masque

Of course he was joking and I was just giving a heads up of likely call times which really you should appreciate or did that go over your head.

Yes! I was joking but I have to give first prize to HDFootyman. His is classic! Well done!