Am I the only one here who finds all this funny ? - everyone is jumping through hoops trying to outguess eachover as to the Tivo features and prices, when none of this has been announced from Virgin yet !!
Yes, on paper it looks nice, but before I part with any money, I want to know (from Virgin) what the new box is capable of and what I get for my money.
My old V+ box does what I want, and apart from the occasional reboot when I am in the middle of watching something, it works, and works well.
Sounds to me that I wont get any benefit from the new one, so chances are I wont take up any offer (only watch TV mainly as "background" noise"), but will wait and see
Yes, it does keep me entertained!. As has already been said, when it is officially launched we will know the features and pricing.
That is when i will decide if i will go for one, or not.
Am I the only one here who finds all this funny ? - everyone is jumping through hoops trying to outguess eachover as to the Tivo features and prices, when none of this has been announced from Virgin yet !!
Yes, on paper it looks nice, but before I part with any money, I want to know (from Virgin) what the new box is capable of and what I get for my money.
My old V+ box does what I want, and apart from the occasional reboot when I am in the middle of watching something, it works, and works well.
Sounds to me that I wont get any benefit from the new one, so chances are I wont take up any offer (only watch TV mainly as "background" noise"), but will wait and see
But this is a thread about possible pricing based on info people have gathered from various sources (reliable or not...)
No-one is trying to outguess each other as such, just compare notes.
TIVO functions are pretty well know if you Google them, but if you only have TV on as background noise, it certainly won't be for you.
Surely you would make a considerable saving by ditching Virgin and going for Freeview?
But this is a thread about possible pricing based on info people have gathered from various sources (reliable or not...)
No-one is trying to outguess each other as such, just compare notes.
TIVO functions are pretty well know if you Google them, but if you only have TV on as background noise, it certainly won't be for you.
Surely you would make a considerable saving by ditching Virgin and going for Freeview?
You show me the start of this thread that says "possible" pricing !" - the very first entry says it is from an insider.
TIvo functions may well be googled, but this does not mean these are what Virgin have requested to be included. All I have said is to stop the guesswork and wait !
And, just so you know, Freeview dont do 20mb broadband ! Just because I dont watch much TV does not mean my family dont
You show me the start of this thread that says "possible" pricing !" - the very first entry says it is from an insider.
TIvo functions may well be googled, but this does not mean these are what Virgin have requested to be included. All I have said is to stop the guesswork and wait !
And, just so you know, Freeview dont do 20mb broadband ! Just because I dont watch much TV does not mean my family dont
Regardless of thread title, I think most people on here are smart enough to realise that without official press releases, all these predictions/rumours are just that. The tone of the thread is very much about what people are willing to pay more than anything.
You're absolutely right to 'wait and see' in terms of pricing and functionality. I don't think many would blindly sign up to the service.
That said though, TIVOs are widely held as the best PVRs (or the software element at least) about. This and the 1GB HDD is enough for most people - hence the interest.
Put it this way, I can't imagine for a second that the new boxes will be less functional than my (nearly) 5 year old TVDrive. The extra capacity alone would be worth an upgrade for me - all this new HD and I'm having to record in SD!
Now, how much i'd be willing to pay for that it what we're talking about here.....
Well guys i have offical tivo news and its not good. Remeber how with sky you buy the box and virgin we rent. Well they are going to charge £199 for the box yeah £199 and we dont even own it
Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo will begin to roll-out from mid-December. Standard price of £199**, plus £26.50 per month*** for the XL TiVo package which features over 160 channels, an unrivalled TV on demand library and access to all standard HD channels. For further information, or to register for interest in the Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo service, visit: www.virginmedia.com/TiVo.
Well guys i have offical tivo news and its not good. Remeber how with sky you buy the box and virgin we rent. Well they are going to charge £199 for the box yeah £199 and we dont even own it
Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo will begin to roll-out from mid-December. Standard price of £199**, plus £26.50 per month*** for the XL TiVo package which features over 160 channels, an unrivalled TV on demand library and access to all standard HD channels. For further information, or to register for interest in the Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo service, visit: www.virginmedia.com/TiVo.
And further down the briefing an additional standard installation cost of £40...I assume the £26.50 is instead of the £24.50 for V+HD and not in addition...can we be that surprised as this appears to be in direct competition with the Sky 1TB box at £249 and £30 set up?...the main advantage of VM of course is the Tivo user interface and facilities.
The service is launching with two tuners ( v + has 3) and will be updated with three tuners in early 2011. And existing customers pay £149
To be frank for that they can get stuffed. I'm already paying them over £100 and for that I do not expect to be charged extra as well as a monthly fee.
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You are hoping. VM has a different calendar to most people with autumn finishing in late january:o
Yes, it does keep me entertained!. As has already been said, when it is officially launched we will know the features and pricing.
That is when i will decide if i will go for one, or not.
I love the speculation/wild guesses!
But this is a thread about possible pricing based on info people have gathered from various sources (reliable or not...)
No-one is trying to outguess each other as such, just compare notes.
TIVO functions are pretty well know if you Google them, but if you only have TV on as background noise, it certainly won't be for you.
Surely you would make a considerable saving by ditching Virgin and going for Freeview?
You show me the start of this thread that says "possible" pricing !" - the very first entry says it is from an insider.
TIvo functions may well be googled, but this does not mean these are what Virgin have requested to be included. All I have said is to stop the guesswork and wait !
And, just so you know, Freeview dont do 20mb broadband ! Just because I dont watch much TV does not mean my family dont
Regardless of thread title, I think most people on here are smart enough to realise that without official press releases, all these predictions/rumours are just that. The tone of the thread is very much about what people are willing to pay more than anything.
You're absolutely right to 'wait and see' in terms of pricing and functionality. I don't think many would blindly sign up to the service.
That said though, TIVOs are widely held as the best PVRs (or the software element at least) about. This and the 1GB HDD is enough for most people - hence the interest.
Put it this way, I can't imagine for a second that the new boxes will be less functional than my (nearly) 5 year old TVDrive. The extra capacity alone would be worth an upgrade for me - all this new HD and I'm having to record in SD!
Now, how much i'd be willing to pay for that it what we're talking about here.....
That said, in my opinion, it's just a glorified recorder, albeit a cracking good one by all accounts.
Perhamps we should start a poll - guess the lowest or the highest price Virgin will charge !
(I do think you are wrong on one aspect though, from reading some posts on this, I do honestly believe a couple of members would sign up blindly !)
Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo will begin to roll-out from mid-December. Standard price of £199**, plus £26.50 per month*** for the XL TiVo package which features over 160 channels, an unrivalled TV on demand library and access to all standard HD channels. For further information, or to register for interest in the Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo service, visit: www.virginmedia.com/TiVo.
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1501859&highlight=
If anyone pays that price they are a fool.
SO what's the monthly charge for current customers? is isnt there one?
edit - you need to read this stuff carefully. Web site is working now.
£3 a month more and £239 up front costs.
Press release says rolls out from mid-Dec, website says it doesn't launch until next year.
But it is the extras that will make it so useful for many.
An EPG that works properly and not missing end of shows when recording
Sugestions based on your viewing that recomend shows you might not have spoted.
Search facility that works on even actors name etc
Additions such as Facebook, Youtube, Games other Apps and maybe products such as Spotify and Lovefilms.
Also the ability in the future for developers to create Aps much like on Iphone/ipad and Android devices could make this a gamechanger.
And best of all for Virgin having exclusive rights wo this will make a big selling point when compared to Sky epg in adverts etc.
And further down the briefing an additional standard installation cost of £40...I assume the £26.50 is instead of the £24.50 for V+HD and not in addition...can we be that surprised as this appears to be in direct competition with the Sky 1TB box at £249 and £30 set up?...the main advantage of VM of course is the Tivo user interface and facilities.
Sorry to add bad news but isn't it £239 up front (£199 box + £40 installation)?
Hi Andrew,
Sorry I am either going blind or mad or both
Cheers
£3
XL = £23.5
Tivo XL =£26.5
It is mentioned in the first post of this thread, which could now be correct.
To be frank for that they can get stuffed. I'm already paying them over £100 and for that I do not expect to be charged extra as well as a monthly fee.
Certainly, not worth it until next year anyway.
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XL on the website is advertised as £23.50 with a phone line.
My error.
Post corrected thanks