TiVo : General TiVo Discussion Part 2

[LexDiamond]

There was an article in the Evening Standard re Tivo. It was in the business section so not really about functionality and features as such.

It was interesting as it spoke about the capabilities of targeting specific demographics through advertising. I think eventually VM will look at getting the Tivo out to all its customers at much lower prices so that it can maximise its ad revenue.

Also they spoke about the internet connectivity and how getting a year on Youview will probably be a huge advantage.

[Skie]

They have mumbled a few times about rolling out general tivo software to everyone* and we know the Liberate contract is expiring pretty soon (Liberate is the molasses-like software running on non-Tivo boxes currently).

One of the existing boxes running the Liberarte platform can handle the Tivo software, so that is one way for them to migrate people to that software platform without having to give out the premium kit.

*Virgins definition of everyone tends to be nearly most people sometimes perhaps maybe half and a quarter.

[cwj2008]

Firstly sorry if this post is in the wrong section, 2 quick question re tvio

1 do virgin use numbers the show unavaible when the call( had them showing withheld)

2 have the 2 competitions finshed and are virgin still making calls re tvio ,
or is just via emails.

Just asking as just had a call saying i had won a competition. put phone down as i knew i had not enter one . and then i realised about the tvio comps , hope it was not virgin, i have now missed my
chance if the comps are still going

[DaBoz]

Originally Posted by fixerman

This thread has lost it's way totally! It should not have been given a new lease of life. In the absence of anything new people are going over old ground again and again.

A good point, let's discuss

[savvychels]

Originally Posted by cwj2008

Firstly sorry if this post is in the wrong section, 2 quick question re tvio

1 do virgin use numbers the show unavaible when the call( had them showing withheld)

2 have the 2 competitions finshed and are virgin still making calls re tvio ,
or is just via emails.

Just asking as just had a call saying i had won a competition. put phone down as i knew i had not enter one . and then i realised about the tvio comps , hope it was not virgin, i have now missed my
chance if the comps are still going

Tivo comps been done for a while. Would have heard by 20th March.

[DaBoz]

Originally Posted by DaBoz

I can see Media Boy blog's headline "Cable Forum's Digital Fanatic announces new Virgin Media Baby TiVo for not much less than the standard TiVo"...

Surprise surprise
http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/2011/...o-cheaper.html

[cwj2008]

Originally Posted by savvychels

Tivo comps been done for a while. Would have heard by 20th March.

thanks a lot for the info , i only asked on here because there is a fault in my area, and to save ring 150 . many thanks again, any sorry to the any who thinks i am going over old ground

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by DaBoz

I can see Media Boy blog's headline "Cable Forum's Digital Fanatic announces new Virgin Media Baby TiVo for not much less than the standard TiVo"...

I do not deal with TiVo storys on my Blog unless my insiders has given me info.

Try the following blog for info on TiVo:

http://virgintivo.blogspot.com/
http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

[denphone]

Originally Posted by passingbat

What worries me about the promotional team at VM, is that I've read two recent reviews of Tivo (one was What HI-FI) where they described the recording functionality as the same as the V+, i.e. record two and watch a third. If I was sending the Tivo out for Review, I'd make sure these reviewers were aware of one of the massive feature advantages over V+ and Sky in that Tivo records on all three channels. What other Tivo features are the not emphasising?

They do not seem to have the cleverest marketing team at

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Originally Posted by passingbat

What worries me about the promotional team at VM, is that I've read two recent reviews of Tivo (one was What HI-FI) where they described the recording functionality as the same as the V+, i.e. record two and watch a third. If I was sending the Tivo out for Review, I'd make sure these reviewers were aware of one of the massive feature advantages over V+ and Sky in that Tivo records on all three channels. What other Tivo features are the not emphasising?

They do not seem to have the best marketing team at Virgin as we have seen with the Tivo pre-reg fiasco.

[Digital Fanatic]

ok, quick update guys.....

some of you will get an email to book online and some will be directed to a special pre-sales orderline, this is because some of you have complicated billing arrangements!

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

VIP's (50 & 100 only)are getting the TiVo monthly charge waived. It will appear on the bill, but you will get a bigger discount to cover.

now stop moaning!!!!!

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

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

ok, quick update guys.....

some of you will get an email to book online and some will be directed to a special pre-sales orderline, this is because some of you have complicated billing arrangements!

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

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

now stop moaning!!!!!

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

Thanks DF. Agreed; no reason to moan now. ---- great news on the free install.

[clinteastman]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

ok, quick update guys.....

some of you will get an email to book online and some will be directed to a special pre-sales orderline, this is because some of you have complicated billing arrangements!

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

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

now stop moaning!!!!!

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

Now that sounds more like it!

Thanks DF, for this and for all the flack you get.

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by passingbat

Thanks DF. Agreed; no reason to moan now. ---- great news on te free install.

No there is not, But I bet that some will still moan?

[fixerman]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

ok, quick update guys.....



now stop moaning!!!!!

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

Fair play DF! As one of your regular moaners I say "Well Done"!

[BenJSmyth]

Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic

ok, quick update guys.....

some of you will get an email to book online and some will be directed to a special pre-sales orderline, this is because some of you have complicated billing arrangements!

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

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

now stop moaning!!!!!

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

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?