TiVo - Page 150

devilincarnate · 14-02-2011, 16:16

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Originally Posted by royaltiger

why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.

The reason that it takes so long is that they are getting throttled

for downloading too much.

royaltiger · 14-02-2011, 16:19

So going on the two hours an install thats 3 a day possibly 4 and no break, 15 or 20 in a week, 60 - 80 a month x how many installers, hhmmmmmm dont think I'll get mine installed when I thought I would,

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Quote:

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

The reason that it takes so long is that they are getting throttled

for downloading too much.

vanman · 14-02-2011, 16:22

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Originally Posted by royaltiger

why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.

they have the tivo delivered to the warehouse and the installer picks them up to takes them round to the booked address .
if they had to to open all the boxes set them up and download the firmware.
close the boxes give them to the installer who has to open the box again.
and set it up again .
it will take more time .

ottoni · 14-02-2011, 16:22

Like everything nowadays, me included we all want it yesterday! the fact is we are all priviledged to have forums and insiders on here to leak info to us about upcoming events and channels and tivo boxes. What we do forget (me included) is that this forum should really be called cable forum rumours, because at the end of the day thats all this forum is, its not official, it hasn't been 'allowed' by vm as an official place to get info and it is a bit like wikipedia where we all put our info and ideas together and get worked up into a frenzy. I'm as annoyed as the next man how this roll out has started but we are just forum contributors and nothing else, virgin have a plan, that plan is theirs to know not ours!

Digital Fanatic · 14-02-2011, 16:28

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Originally Posted by royaltiger

why so long on update with a 10mb dedicated line, shouldn't these boxes be updated before install to cut down on time.

TiVo has to talk back to TiVo Centre in the US during the installation. As far as I know, this isn't something that can be done pre-install.

The same way you can't pre-hit and load V+HD before install.

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Originally Posted by vanman

they have the tivo delivered to the warehouse and the installer picks them up to takes them round to the booked address .
if they had to to open all the boxes set them up and download the firmware.
close the boxes give them to the installer who has to open the box again.
and set it up again .
it will take more time .

Yes, I agree that would take up more time and delay the installs.

vanman · 14-02-2011, 16:31

plus it takes about 18min's to dowload the firmware the rest of the time is taken up for the installer to demonstrate the tivo.
if am wrong i will let you know get mine on sat

Stephen · 14-02-2011, 16:47

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Originally Posted by vanman

plus it takes about 18min's to dowload the firmware the rest of the time is taken up for the installer to demonstrate the tivo.
if am wrong i will let you know get mine on sat

18 mins is fast compared to the time it took at first lol. Am sure mine took around an hour!

Dave42 · 14-02-2011, 16:50

took about 50 mins to install my tivo thats for everything

Digital Fanatic · 14-02-2011, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Dave42

took about 50 mins to install my tivo thats for everything

Brilliant. everything working ok? Your levels must of been spot on etc.

Dave42 · 14-02-2011, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

Brilliant. everything working ok? Your levels must of been spot on etc.

yes all fine here DF

pesty · 14-02-2011, 19:46

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Originally Posted by Dave42

yes all fine here DF

Thinking about getting it myself.. Is it worth forking out the £150 initial fee for. Only I wouldn't be surprised if some offer comes along at some point this year.

Dave42 · 14-02-2011, 19:53

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Originally Posted by pesty

Thinking about getting it myself.. Is it worth forking out the £150 initial fee for. Only I wouldn't be surprised if some offer comes along at some point this year.

i would say it is much better than v+ it a top piece of kit and once the 3rd tuner is up and running will be making most of it

dazgwinn · 14-02-2011, 19:55

Hi Boy's

I'm fed up........
No phone call........
Went to the Dr.'s today...
I wanted to know what else makes a respectable, professional middle aged man who's criminal record in life to date has been a parking ticket in 2001 turn into the most irritable,angry and childish chap out.

Dr said he was waiting for his call too!.....

Come on, come on, COME ON!!!!!
dazgwinn

Ignitionnet · 14-02-2011, 20:03

Who needs TiVo when they have this thread to keep them entertained?

In other news why does this box need power levels to be spot on? I take it this is just a precaution as it would look pretty bad if the box showed any signs of issues.

pesty · 14-02-2011, 20:05

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Originally Posted by dazgwinn

Hi Boy's

I'm fed up........
No phone call........
Went to the Dr.'s today...
I wanted to know what else makes a respectable, professional middle aged man who's criminal record in life to date has been a parking ticket in 2001 turn into the most irritable,angry and childish chap out.

Dr said he was waiting for his call too!.....

Come on, come on, COME ON!!!!!
dazgwinn

I've not had a call I registered on the first day and have been on the top package for 11 years..