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    Series II performance is so poor, I'm sticking with my Ser..

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Jeez. I just was updated to 7.2 and I'm not impressed. If anything, the performance is worse than earlier 7.1x. Each keystroke on the remote delays about 1.5 seconds before response. This makes the unit UNUSABLE. I was conn'ed into...
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    Basic DVR Question

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Do all Tivo-type machines require a monthly fee? I would suppose that fee allows a connection to some service that downloads all the programming info. Why can't I use a DVR just like a VCR and do the programming myself for what channels &...
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    Dish Network and Cable with Tivo

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I have a TiVo series 2 box and both a Dish Network DISH311 receiver and Comcast cable with a Motorola digital STB. After some learning curve, I am happily recording with TiVo from both sources; TiVo switches automatically to the appropriate...
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    TiVo Anywhere

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Hola. I'm pleased to announce the launch of a nifty bit of freeware called TiVo Anywhere that lets folks do three never-before-possible things (queue circus music please): * Stream programs from your TiVo box itself to mobile phones, PDAs...
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    What is new in Tivo 7.2 and Desktop 2.2

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I was upgraded to tivo 7.2 and have installed and configured desktop 2.2. What are the new features over the oder versions?? I've searched the group and scanned the recent posts, but haven't come across anything specific. Thanks, rw
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    How to view conflicts?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I'm sure I'm missing something obvious, but I can't spot it... (DirecTiVo with 6.2 software) When I go to create a manual recording or a season pass then it tells me what programs may not be recorded, and why. However, this is purely...
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    HDTV Bandwidth requirements

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) It's my understanding--if I'm wrong correct me on this--that HDTV requires 4 times the bandwidth of SDTV, and that a digital TV broadcast requires one-fourth the bandwidth of an analog TV broadcast of the same resolution. If this is...
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    Directv DVR service fee

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I currently have Directv Tivo for $4.99 per month. An insert with my last bill has an offer for DVR unit and states that the monthly DVR service fee is $5.99. And checking their web site, it states that it's $5.99. Except if I go into change...
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    DirecTV & Tivo

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Any idea how DirecTV is going to phase out Tivo to use their own DVR? -- To reply by email, remove the word "space"
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    Tivo and HDTV ... the basics???

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Sorry for the newby type post ... I have sifted through some of the current threads on this topic, but need better understanding from square 1. Is it possible to record HDTV on a Tivo (retaining the HD quality)? My guess is no, but wanted...
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    Network Applications/7.2 software

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) On the new 7.2 software, there is a new item, "Enable Network Applications." Anyone know what a network application would be? Also, it seems you can now download movies you put on PCs via Tivo2Go. So, you can offload your recordings to a...
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    TiVo Software 7.2 and TiVo Desktop 2.2 are out

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Download desktop: http://www.tivo.com/4.9.4.1.asp Signup for 7.2 priority: http://research.tivo.com/72priority/ -MZ -- <URL:mailto:megazoneatmegazone.org> Gweep, Discordian, Author, Engineer, me. "A little nonsense now and then, is...
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    Newbie Questions

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Sorry if these are commonplace all, but I'm hoping you all will bear with me :-) I'd like to do a couple of things 1). I'd like it to record every Columbo episode it comes across (because they come on multiple channels, irregularly in...
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    Tivo to Go for my DirecTivo!!

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I want to get Tivo to go for my DirecTivo Series 2 reciever, will they ver release?
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    Tivo Service Unavailable - Humax

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I picked up 2 Humax Tivo's a week ago. Everything's been working fine when today I went to "live tv" it says "tivo service unavailable". I hit the guide and it says "activate service". I go to "pick programs to record" and there are no...
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    New HD channels WILL require new receivers.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo,rec.video.satellite.dbs,alt.dbs.directv (More info?) DIrecTv's press release proves it. "A Boeing 702 model satellite, Spaceway F2 is identical to the Spaceway F1 satellite, which launched April 26 from the Sea Launch platform and will conduct...
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    HD Directivo Now?

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) My setup now includes two HDVR2 (different rooms) two more directtv receivers and a HD directv receiver hooked to my HD TV along with one of the Tivos. I am interested in a HR10-250 especially considering the deals some are reporting...
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    Transfer Between Two TIVOs via Wireless Network Not Working

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) I have two TIVOs hooked up to a wireless network which generally works fine. Both TIVOs are able to receive updates via the network. In the past, I have been able to transfer programs from one TIVO to the other via the network. This...
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    TIVO Basic and Networking

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) Is there a way to make (hack?) a machine with just TIVO Basic be able to communicate through a network? I want to share recordings between two machines. Thanks
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    WHAT DO I ASK FOR ??? re HR10-250

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo,alt.dbs.directv (More info?) Who does one ask, to get the best deal on the HR10-250. Asking for "Your best deal" apparently hasn't cut it yet for me. I've been reading that some folks got the following deal: HR10-250 for $299.99 from DirecTv $100...