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TiVo problems-help

milletta — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:59:51 GMT

Being from the land down under we have constant issues with technology and its delivery. Lets face it we are either a dumping ground for technology that didn't work or is last years model. We also have all sorts of issues with mass medias owners control of content including PPVR's ability to skip adds and download issiues. Anyway was wanting to ask all the TiVo users if you have issues with this platforms stability. Bought the 160gig model plus 1tb expander about 6 months ago as this was all that was on offer and the unit had remote control problems and the expander drive failed losing all content. Took some time to replace as local support don't engage with customers very well. Finally received a replacement and this has also failed, this time losing around 30/40 shows. Once again Tivo support have been very hard to get in touch with. Out of 9 people I personally know who have bought these units, only two are still working reliably-sure this must suggest stability issues with the platform. Can anyone shed any light here-Tivo don't seem too interested in getting in touch thats for sure

Series 3 and TiVo HD Users Now Get Pause Menu Ads

Community Headlines — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:11:49 GMT

Already present on older Series 2 TiVo hardware, Series 3 and HD TiVo owners now get to join in the fun of pause menu ads. Dave Zatz of Zatz Not Funny reports that the newest update to these units introduces the pause menu ads. This way, you can watch more ads while you skip others! Fortunately, TiVoCommunity member bfdtv reports that there is a way to hide the progress bar and avoid the additional ads. Sweet... click through to learn more! [Via Engadget]

TiVo Desktop 2.7 Has Been Released

Community Headlines — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:45:03 GMT

Dave Zatz of "Zatz Not Funny" tells us that the new version of TiVo Desktop is now out, and contains a number of improvements. Here's some of what's in store for TiVo Desktop users: Specify the number of transferred shows that are kept on your computer Browse previously transferred shows in folders on the TiVo Upgraded codec package for Plus users Head on over to Zatz Not Funny for the full scoop, and happy TiVo-ing!

Poll: Have You Used The New TiVo Search Beta Feature?

Peter Redmer — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:39:34 GMT

Talk About The Beta Feature at TiVo Community

A TiVo Remote For Your iPhone... Only A Dollar

Community Headlines — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:19:52 GMT

In these tough economic times, there's not much you can still buy for a dollar. Even the dollar menu at many restaurants is actually the dollar-twenty-nine menu. No more 2 for 2 Big Macs either. But in the tech world, apparently, you still can get something meaningful and tasty for a buck... how about a TiVo Remote application for your iPhone? It isn't made by TiVo, so don't expect official support - and it's not overly pretty either... but reportedly, it gets the job done. This third party app even has a search function built in. You can control your TiVo Series 3, HD, or HD XL with this. Pretty cool! [ http://www.meer.net/users/dougt/tivo_remote/]

TiVo Aims To Become "Google" Of Television, Unveils New Search Feature

Community Headlines — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:52:09 GMT

Even though you might be an avid DVR user, haven't you ever sat down in front of the TV and said to yourself... "Wow, I have dozens and dozens, maybe over a hundred channels and I can't find anything I want to watch right now." At least for me, TV watching is a mood thing, and my mood changes often. This is where TiVo Search comes in to save my day. The exciting new feature displays in HD and can seek out content you didn't even knwo you could get, from lots of providers such as YouTube and Amazon Video on Demand. You can search a lot of different ways; either by phrases, keywords, or even album art. [Learn More about this exciting new Beta feature] [Discuss the Beta Search function at TiVoCommunity.com]

Slow Transfer

daddybc — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:52:43 GMT

I am experiencing a very slow transfer from PC to my S3. A mpg of a movie takes a coupld of days! Everything is wired so no wireless problem. Any hints out there?

After Months of Anticipation - Watch Netflix On Your TiVo NOW!

Community Headlines — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:52:11 GMT

Back in October, TiVo and Netflix announced an exciting partnership. Today, that partnership bears fruit, in the form of Netflix goodness on your TiVo box. Specifically, subscribers of both Netflix and TiVo services, who are using a TiVo® Series3, TiVo HD, or TiVo HD XL box, will be able to stream thousands of TV shows and movies. You can add movies or shows through the Netflix online interface or right through the TiVo, and you get complete control to rewind, fast forward, and pausing as well. As if we weren't lazy enough, and didn't go through too much Dominos as it is - it's now guaranteed that we'll be permanent couch potatoes! [Read the official press release at TiVo.com]