Anyone else get a card from DirecTV touting new TIVO Features?
09-15-07, 03:12 PM
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Anyone else get a card from DirecTV touting new TIVO Features?
I got a postcard from DirecTV stating that they are continuing to work with Tivo to bring new features. New features that will automatically upload to my Tivo are:
Remote Booking from the DirecTV site
Recently deleted folder
Overlap protection
I was surprised to even see the Tivo logo on the same ad as Directv. I am assuming this will not update my Directv DVR with these features.
Remote Booking from the DirecTV site
Recently deleted folder
Overlap protection
I was surprised to even see the Tivo logo on the same ad as Directv. I am assuming this will not update my Directv DVR with these features.
09-15-07, 03:44 PM
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No. Those are for the Tivo branded machines, both SD and HD. It is the thought that this might be the precursor to getting Tivo back with DirecTV.
09-15-07, 06:22 PM
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I was surprised to see Directv advertise anything to do with Tivo. Their website doesn't even have the Tivo logo anywhere.
Damn shame though as the new features seem pretty cool, though I would never use the remote scheduling feature.
Damn shame though as the new features seem pretty cool, though I would never use the remote scheduling feature.
09-15-07, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sherm42
Damn shame though as the new features seem pretty cool, though I would never use the remote scheduling feature.
09-15-07, 06:54 PM
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I didn't get a postcard, but I read it in that 'message' section...the one that changes every time you click on to that page; Under Playing list, Programs to record.... I thought it said that is was only good for certain models. I don't remember exactly which one, but I do remember I didn't have that model.
09-15-07, 07:15 PM
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I just got a postcard and a few weeks ago they called and left a message on my phone.
I sure hope they work out a deal with Tivo. The new HD DVR sucks and you can't even use a Series 3 Tivo with DirecTV.
I am seriously considering dumping DirecTV and going back to Comcast once their Tivo branded DVRs come out, or just get a Series 3 Tivo with a cable card.
I sure hope they work out a deal with Tivo. The new HD DVR sucks and you can't even use a Series 3 Tivo with DirecTV.
I am seriously considering dumping DirecTV and going back to Comcast once their Tivo branded DVRs come out, or just get a Series 3 Tivo with a cable card.
09-16-07, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jadzia
or just get a Series 3 Tivo with a cable card.
09-17-07, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Jadzia
I just got a postcard and a few weeks ago they called and left a message on my phone.
Originally Posted by Jadzia
I sure hope they work out a deal with Tivo. The new HD DVR sucks and you can't even use a Series 3 Tivo with DirecTV.
Originally Posted by Jadzia
I am seriously considering dumping DirecTV and going back to Comcast once their Tivo branded DVRs come out, or just get a Series 3 Tivo with a cable card.
So I've been thrice notified of these upgrades (all three times I chortled to myself since I KNOW DirecTV had nothing to do with these "enhancements" - probably something TiVo is doing anywat). When are they happening? The new TV seasons start starting tonight (FOX)... they should be kicking in ASAP!
BTW how are you going to do remote scheduling when no DirecTiVo is internet capable?
