TiVo Reminders on TiVo - Page 8

devilincarnate · 28-05-2011, 22:30

Can we please stop this lover's tiff in public

Lew · 28-05-2011, 22:35

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Wow! Seriously. That's the whole problem? Talk about being picky/pedantic

Not you personally, btw

That's just it. As you haven't used it you don't realise just how useful it can be in certain situations. You don't miss what you don't use. For those of us who used them regularly on the V+ boxes they're very noticeable by their absence. Just try to remember, we're not talking about using them instead of recording, we're talking about using them as an additional function. Just look at some of the 3rd party hacks for the Series 1 TiVo units that people have complained about the VM TiVo not having over at the TiVo Community forums. Those of us who are new to TiVo aren't bothered by their absence as they're not things that we've used before, but for the old-timers they're noticeable by their absence.

muppetman11 · 28-05-2011, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Lew

That's just it. As you haven't used it you don't realise just how useful it can be in certain situations. You don't miss what you don't use. For those of us who used them regularly on the V+ boxes they're very noticeable by their absence. Just try to remember, we're not talking about using them instead of recording, we're talking about using them as an additional function. Just look at some of the 3rd party hacks for the Series 1 TiVo units that people have complained about the VM TiVo not having over at the TiVo Community forums. Those of us who are new to TiVo aren't bothered by their absence as they're not things that we've used before, but for the old-timers they're noticeable by their absence.

Excellent post , and very true you don't miss what you've not had. I used reminders on V+ and use them on a regular basis on Sky+HD , judging by the amount of adverts Sky show for coming shows with the green remind me button in the top right hand corner they must feel there still essential.

carlwaring · 28-05-2011, 23:16

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Originally Posted by Nor

There are many reasons why someone would want to watch a TV programme as it airs.

And with a Tivo you can still do that NOW.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Oh no not again , haven't we heard this before. Come on Carl just accept not everybody wants to record everything LOL .

I do. I just don't see why not? That's the question

Lew · 28-05-2011, 23:17

Oh good grief! Just drop it, Carl.

carlwaring · 28-05-2011, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Lew

That's just it. As you haven't used it you don't realise just how useful it can be in certain situations. You don't miss what you don't use.

True. I have never needed reminders; even for shows I watch "live" like Doctor Who. I sit down on my chair, select the right tuner (or play it directly from 'My Shows') and that's that. No reminder needed.

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Originally Posted by Lew

Oh good grief! Just drop it, Carl.

Well people will keep bringing it up

muppetman11 · 28-05-2011, 23:24

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

True. I have never needed reminders; even for shows I watch "live" like Doctor Who. I sit down on my chair, select the right tuner (or play it directly from 'My Shows') and that's that. No reminder needed.

Carl my last point on this just imagine this scenario

The football comes on at 8pm on ITV
It's 7.30 and your watching a documentary on Discovery which runs until 8.30pm its very easy to get engrossed in that show and completely lose track of time , a reminder just simply pops up and alerts you your football is about to start , after all most people want to watch sport live.

carlwaring · 28-05-2011, 23:26

And the light coming on on the front of the box wouldn't be a clue? Though I suppose you could miss that too

I can see the point though. Have always been able to

(I may have previously said "I don't get the point." Don't know why I said that! Sorry

Wasn't exactly what I meant. I sometimes have difficulty expressing what I mean clearly.)

Lew · 28-05-2011, 23:29

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

Well people will keep bringing it up

No-one forces you to respond though. You've been told many times by many people why they're wanted so why, every time it gets bumped, do you repeat the claim that you don't know why people want them?

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

And the light coming on on the front of the box wouldn't be a clue? Though I suppose you could miss that too

I can see the point though. Have always been able to

See posts 86, 100 and 102.

carlwaring · 28-05-2011, 23:31

Right. Bed now. Back to the friendly bickering tomorrow

Ben B · 29-05-2011, 00:33

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

And the light coming on on the front of the box wouldn't be a clue?

because...
Example 1: I keep my TiVo in a closed cupboard so can't see the lights and use an IR sender to still be able to use the remote

Example 2: I am enjoying watching TV so not paying attention to the lights on the box

Example 3: I am reading a book and have forgotten that a programme I really wanted to watch live is on, as I am looking away from the box, I cannot see the light

Example 4: Ah, it's probably just recording a suggestion

The list goes on...

Nor · 29-05-2011, 04:31

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

And with a Tivo you can still do that NOW

Indeed Carl, I am definitely able to watch a programme in the conventional fashion with Tivo. What Tivo can't do is remind me that said programme is about to begin. This is a feature I'd like. Try not to blow at gasket

denphone · 29-05-2011, 05:49

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Originally Posted by Lew

That's just it. As you haven't used it you don't realise just how useful it can be in certain situations. You don't miss what you don't use. For those of us who used them regularly on the V+ boxes they're very noticeable by their absence. Just try to remember, we're not talking about using them instead of recording, we're talking about using them as an additional function. Just look at some of the 3rd party hacks for the Series 1 TiVo units that people have complained about the VM TiVo not having over at the TiVo Community forums. Those of us who are new to TiVo aren't bothered by their absence as they're not things that we've used before, but for the old-timers they're noticeable by their absence.

l did not know l was a old timer but seriously l agree with you as that is one thing l miss from my V plus.

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Originally Posted by carlwaring

True. I have never needed reminders; even for shows I watch "live" like Doctor Who. I sit down on my chair, select the right tuner (or play it directly from 'My Shows') and that's that. No reminder needed.

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Well people will keep bringing it up

Not me Sir.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Carl my last point on this just imagine this scenario

The football comes on at 8pm on ITV
It's 7.30 and your watching a documentary on Discovery which runs until 8.30pm its very easy to get engrossed in that show and completely lose track of time , a reminder just simply pops up and alerts you your football is about to start , after all most people want to watch sport live.

You have summed it up exactly Darth.

passingbat · 29-05-2011, 12:19

Am I right in thinking that a statement like:

"Reminders are a waste of time; record everything", wouldn't go down too well at the moment?

Actually I did come across one valid reason for using reminders posted on the VM fotum.

Someone has an elderly relative who wouldn't understand how to go into my shows to view the recording from there. So, when they go out for the evening, they set up channel switch reminders for all this persons evening viewing. Reminders do have a very valid use in that instance.

But all the other reasons for using reminders rather than recording that other people bring out, really don't hold water to me.

However, VM are adding them so everyone will be happy.

just thought I'd stir the pot!

scotmac · 29-05-2011, 12:25

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Someone has an elderly relative who wouldn't understand how to go into my shows to view the recording from there. So, when they go out for the evening, they set up channel switch reminders for all this persons evening viewing. Reminders do have a very valid use in that instance.

Right Carl give us the way TiVo does this.

I think Passingbat`s got you this time.