General TiVo Discussion Part 3
27-02-2012, 10:05
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Originally Posted by denphone
No because as DF says TiVo is VM exclusive partners in the UK and l do not see that situation changing.
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Ya but the contract will have to end at some point and when it does Sky will offer money and then they will partner Sky and maybe VM as well
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27-02-2012, 10:09
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Ya but the contract will have to end at some point and when it does Sky will offer money and then they will partner Sky and maybe VM as well
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TiVo tried to partner with Sky 10 years ago, and got burned, so can't see them wanted to do it again.
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27-02-2012, 10:13
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Originally Posted by BenMcr
TiVo tried to partner with Sky 10 years ago, and got burned, so can't see them wanted to do it again. |
Maybe they wont then, lets hope Tivo do stay exclusive to VM in the UK for a very long time. Long live Tivo 
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27-02-2012, 10:41
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
Sky don't need TIVO , the XTV DVR technology which is Sky+ is in 40 million + homes worldwide and the NDS middleware is fully upgradeable. TIVO will remain with VM exclusivity.
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27-02-2012, 10:45
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Sky don't need TIVO , the XTV DVR technology which is Sky+ is in 40 million + homes worldwide and the NDS middleware is fully upgradeable. TIVO will remain with VM exclusivity.
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27-02-2012, 10:50
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Originally Posted by BenMcr
TiVo tried to partner with Sky 10 years ago, and got burned, so can't see them wanted to do it again. |
The truth is perhaps, If TiVo was a major challenge to Sky worldwide then Newscorps would probably just buy up TiVo.
It could be a competition issue in the UK but it would all happen in America where Newscorp get 99% of what they want. It would probably be a hostile take over but if Newcorp really wanted TiVo I think we all know it would happen.
By Buying up TiVo newscorp would also get round any Patent issues.
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27-02-2012, 10:53
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Sky don't need TIVO , the XTV DVR technology which is Sky+ is in 40 million + homes worldwide and the NDS middleware is fully upgradeable. TIVO will remain with VM exclusivity.
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That's fine with me, what they don't have is Tivo's patented technology and features.
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27-02-2012, 10:55
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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The truth is perhaps, If TiVo was a major challenge to Sky worldwide then Newscorps would probably just buy up TiVo.
It could be a competition issue in the UK but it would all happen in America where Newscorp get 99% of what they want. It would probably be a hostile take over but if Newcorp really wanted TiVo I think we all know it would happen.
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If they actually wanted TiVo in the first place, Sky would still be using TiVo rather than screwing them over all those years ago.
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27-02-2012, 10:57
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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That's fine with me, what they don't have is Tivo's patented technology and features.
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Exactly and that is Sky's loss and Virgin's great gain.
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27-02-2012, 11:01
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Originally Posted by Perfect Choice
That's fine with me, what they don't have is Tivo's patented technology and features.
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Exactly 
Sky+ is a great stb and it does it's job well... wouldn't give up my TiVo though
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02-03-2012, 06:45
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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If they actually wanted TiVo in the first place, Sky would still be using TiVo rather than screwing them over all those years ago.
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Just to clarify - Sky never used Tivo. They only provided a UK customer service function for Tivo under contract to them.
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02-03-2012, 11:57
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
American market I know , but must surely increase chances of Netflix on TIVO here
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The end of Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX)'s deal with Starz Entertainment LLC on Thursday may get Netflix a step closer to offering its app on TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) boxes that are distributed by cable operators. (See Netflix, Starz on the Outs .)
The Starz deal was why RCN Corp. was unable to offer Netflix on TiVo boxes when the cable operator launched its TiVo offering in May 2010, RCN Senior Director of Video Product and Video Network Operations Jason Nealis tells Light Reading Cable. He says he's eager to reopen the dialogue with Netflix now that that Starz deal has expired.
Netflix, meanwhile, is showing some interest in partnering with cable as the company continues to develop original programming and look more and more like a premium programmer such as HBO. (See Netflix Plays Friendly With Cable.)
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http://www.lightreading.com/document...treading_gnews
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02-03-2012, 12:00
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Interesting and lets hope a app arrives later in the year.
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04-03-2012, 18:11
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
Quick question, why are some TiVo recordings are set as 3 day auto delete, can this be changed in settings?
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04-03-2012, 18:21
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Re: General TiVo Discussion Part 3
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Quick question, why are some TiVo recordings are set as 3 day auto delete, can this be changed in settings?
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Yes, just change the series link. Although it doesn't mean it WILL be deleted, it's just if TiVo needs space it will delete.
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