TiVo : General TiVo Discussion Part 2

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by BenJSmyth

That's excellent news all round I think.

£149 for the box and install is going to have VM a larger number of sign ups than had they charged the £40. Good work VM and hope that those thinking about Tivo will jump at this as for £149 the box is seriously worth it.

Can I just confirm something DF? Those of us VIPs who have already had Tivo installed and are paying the £3 a month, will we see this automatically change on our bills going forward?

Yes a bigger discount will be applied to cover TiVo for VIP's

[blackthorn]

Does the £149 have to be paid upfront or is it added to the bill ?

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by blackthorn

Does the £149 have to be paid upfront or is it added to the bill ?

Good question.. yes upfront, but it will go on to the bill (existing customers only), so no credit card required. we will up your credit limit on your account to cover the cost and stop any billing issues.

[Cozzy]

A much better deal @ £149 no install charges BUT and i dont mean to moan as such .... WHY didnt VM simply say this in advance in the previous email ?

It would have saved considerable whinging and moaning & irate customers on forums if they had stated all that in the emails they sent out to 'Dean' .

Personally with the current bugs and lacking features IMHO the product is still overpriced simply because things like the red button operations are missing and that means the product is unfinished and unpolished. These kinds of functions should have been working from the start or it gives the appearance of a beta product not a premium product.

Still personally edging towards not bothering until they give me the box for nowt which as a VIPer they will have to do eventually and personally all the features may sound great but they add up to zipp without the content on the network in the first place and VM have been reluctant to add new content in the last 9 months.

Hope everyone who wants gets and enjoys TiVo but still dont think its worth it for my viewing habits.

[tigglepig]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Install is free in April, so you are getting that knocked off.

Excellent

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

VIP's are getting the TiVo monthly charge waived. It will appear on the bill, but you will get a bigger discount to cover.

More good news!

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

There is also more deals around additonal outlets, but you'll need to speak to sales or see this in the ordering process online

Ouch, I'd been getting pressure from the wife for another box in the kitchen - any good special offer will make it hard to resist!

[Digital Fanatic]

Just to clarify that only VIP50 & 100 get the £3 off, and April installs are only free for existing customers

Just in case any new customers are reading

[BenJSmyth]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Just to clarify that only VIP50 & 100 get the £3 off, and April installs are only free for existing customers

Just in case any new customers are reading

That is good news all round. I was content with paying the £3 but am now very pleased indeed that being a VIP has added extra benefit for me. Thank you VM and thanks to Digital Fanatic for passing this onto us.

[warrenb]

Well looking at that deal, I might just get it.

[prayforsnow]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Just in case any new customers are reading

I have been keeping tabs on Tivo and put my name down in Decemeber even though I will be a totally new customer - TV/Broadband/Phone.
When will I be able to order?

Thanks

[nick_f]

Great news DF

Just a slight query what if virgin can't get all the happy pre regs booked and installed in the two weeks left in April?

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by nick_f

Great news DF

Just a slight query what if virgin can't get all the happy pre regs booked and installed in the two weeks left in April?

so long as the order is booked in April you will be ok, unless another Staffer knows differently?

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Cozzy

A much better deal @ £149 no install charges BUT and i dont mean to moan as such .... WHY didnt VM simply say this in advance in the previous email ?

It would have saved considerable whinging and moaning & irate customers on forums if they had stated all that in the emails they sent out to 'Dean' .

Personally with the current bugs and lacking features IMHO the product is still overpriced simply because things like the red button operations are missing and that means the product is unfinished and unpolished. These kinds of functions should have been working from the start or it gives the appearance of a beta product not a premium product.

Still personally edging towards not bothering until they give me the box for nowt which as a VIPer they will have to do eventually and personally all the features may sound great but they add up to zipp without the content on the network in the first place and VM have been reluctant to add new content in the last 9 months.

Hope everyone who wants gets and enjoys TiVo but still dont think its worth it for my viewing habits.

Probably had a rethink .

[clinteastman]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Probably had a rethink .

Sounds like it which is great, proves that VM are listening to their customers after all.

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Cozzy

Still personally edging towards not bothering until they give me the box for nowt

I would not hold my breath as even now the V+ is not free.

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by nick_f

Great news DF

Just a slight query what if virgin can't get all the happy pre regs booked and installed in the two weeks left in April?

You need to buy TiVo in April to get the free install, but your date for actual install could be in May.

Originally Posted by Cozzy

A much better deal @ £149 no install charges BUT and i dont mean to moan as such .... WHY didnt VM simply say this in advance in the previous email ?

It would have saved considerable whinging and moaning & irate customers on forums if they had stated all that in the emails they sent out to 'Dean' .

Personally with the current bugs and lacking features IMHO the product is still overpriced simply because things like the red button operations are missing and that means the product is unfinished and unpolished. These kinds of functions should have been working from the start or it gives the appearance of a beta product not a premium product.

Still personally edging towards not bothering until they give me the box for nowt which as a VIPer they will have to do eventually and personally all the features may sound great but they add up to zipp without the content on the network in the first place and VM have been reluctant to add new content in the last 9 months.

Hope everyone who wants gets and enjoys TiVo but still dont think its worth it for my viewing habits.

Just no pleasing some people