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Old 20-02-2012, 21:38   #31
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Won't the whole UI speed become irrelevant in the future with more people completing tasks like setting recordings , search and browse , viewing your planner , controlling the STB through remote apps like TIVO buddy app and Sky+ with zeebox granted short term it will be the minority controlling their box in this manner but longer term with an explosion in tablets/smartphones this will increase.
That is a very good point. The TiVo box was like a whole new animal when being controlled from the iPad. Suddenly everything became super quick and navigating the menus became a pleasure rather than a chore.

TiVo & iPad owners will be in for a treat if VM ever manage to get that app launched!
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Old 21-02-2012, 21:11   #32
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What people have to understand is that using a Tivo is like making love to a beautiful woman. You have to take your time
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Old 21-02-2012, 21:15   #33
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What people have to understand is that using a Tivo is like making love to a beautiful woman. You have to take your time
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Says he a man of worldly experience.
People with Tivo know what I'm talking about
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Old 21-02-2012, 21:37   #35
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People with Tivo know what I'm talking about
Yes l have experienced the thrill of the Tivo.
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I wouldn't give up my TiVo
would never give up my tivo either DF best box by miles
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In the interests of balance...

I can't wait to get rid of mine, biggest pile of over hyped pony I've ever had the misfortune of using...
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In the interests of balance...

I can't wait to get rid of mine, biggest pile of over hyped pony I've ever had the misfortune of using...
Why didn't you like it?
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In the interests of balance...

I can't wait to get rid of mine, biggest pile of over hyped pony I've ever had the misfortune of using...
Over hyped pony now theres a new one.
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Why didn't you like it?
I do like it really, as I have said elsewhere, it has potential.

However the Wife hates it (too confusing) and there are a number of improvements they need to make for it to really rock my world such as a dynamic EPG and making VOD slicker and easier to actually watch as there are far too many button presses before you actually get the content.

I am leaving VM as soon as practical though as the package as a whole has been a let down and performance inconsistent. The potential of TiVo is not enough to keep me as a customer I'm afraid.
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thats Sky Atlantic that most over hyped pony ever
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I do like it really, as I have said elsewhere, it has potential.

However the Wife hates it (too confusing) and there are a number of improvements they need to make for it to really rock my world such as a dynamic EPG and making VOD slicker and easier to actually watch as there are far too many button presses before you actually get the content.

I am leaving VM as soon as practical though as the package as a whole has been a let down and performance inconsistent. The potential of TiVo is not enough to keep me as a customer I'm afraid.
Good luck, hope it works out for you mate.

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thats Sky Atlantic that most over hyped pony ever
Isn't it funny how everyone that doesn't have it says that?

I loved Game of Thrones and got to watch all of the Battlestar Galactica series that I missed first time round so I liked it. I haven't missed it while I have been with VM but then I consider myself a "balanced" individual who doesn't tend to get over excited about things like a TV channel when there is more important things in life to worry about.
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Well for once l have to disagree with you and DF.
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