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Greetings,

If this has been discussed before, then I apologize.

Just FYI... I received an automated call from DirecTV today that talked about the forthcoming DirecTiVo features (web scheduling, deleted folder, etc. - the stuff I've already seen talked about in this forum). However, the call went on to say something to the effect that they wanted to reassure us (DirecTiVo users) that the DirecTV relationship with TiVo was ongoing and that they were actively exploring or working on new stuff beyond this software upgrade with TiVo. The gist of the message seemed to be that the DirecTV/TiVo relationship was ongoing and that we should expect more in the future.

I wish I could remember the exact language used, but it was clear - I'm not embellishing.

I have no comment on this (although I hope it is true) - I merely pass it along in the event that it is new information. Anyone else get this call?

Mark
 
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dtremain said:
There is a contract until 2010. That would tend to indicate an "on-goinog" relationship.
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It may be ongoing as is, however D* continues to tell me if I want to get the expanded HD channels I would have to stop using my DTivo models. To be safe I upgraded to the DTV HD DVR a few months ago and moved my DTivo's to bedroom where HD service wasn't paramount.

I personally feel that DTivo w/full HD capabilities is the way to go and I would be willing to pay extra money to do it, but I felt the writing was clear it wasn't the direction DTV was going so I converted.
 
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It may be ongoing as is, however D* continues to tell me if I want to get the expanded HD channels I would have to stop using my DTivo models. To be safe I upgraded to the DTV HD DVR a few months ago and moved my DTivo's to bedroom where HD service wasn't paramount.

I personally feel that DTivo w/full HD capabilities is the way to go and I would be willing to pay extra money to do it, but I felt the writing was clear it wasn't the direction DTV was going so I converted.
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Yeah, that's kind of my point.

I think that you are reading the situation accurately and acted appropriately. Directv has already made it clear that there is an on-going relationship with TiVo for those of us with existing SD DVR's. So, I don't have to live in fear that my TiVo service will be shut off any time soon. Also, they appear to be saying that they might add some features, next year.

However, their marketing actions toward their own equipment have been very clear.
 
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I just got a voice message and it said that new and exciting features are coming soon to Directv Tivo users. The ones listed were On-Line programming, deleted files folder and the time protection for sporting events. They said all of these features are free and coming soon. That was pretty much the whole message.
 
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rock_doctor said:
There is also a message on the tivo itself. Interesting that they actually called you, though...i wonder if they were going to use that as an open to sell you a better package or some other upgrade???

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I don't think so.

I received the same call last night. After the message, there was an option to press 1 to repeat or hangup. No sales pitch at all!!!
 
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I just got the call too. What was really odd was that initially I got a call with caller-ID blocked (PRIVATE CALL). It rang 2 or 3 times and then I got an immediate call-back with a toll-free number listed. That one I answered. Very strange.
 
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:D MMMMMMEEEEEEE TTTTTOOOOO :D


I like the recently deleted folder! Its like the Pc recycle bin. No more accidently deleted and its gone for good :up: :up:
 
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I don't that much care for the deleted items folder (haven't really ever deleted anything, then changed my mind). However, its presence allows one to delete a show without having to verify the action. That is very useful!
 
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When I called DirectTV to ask specific details about the message I was transferred around a bit. Finally I was told that the message was sent from TiVo not from DirectTV! TiVo's response was that it was a joint message from TiVo and DirectTV.

Who is running the show? Who has the details? Will "remote booking" require phone line, be over the air, or will it support home networking?
Will DirectTV TiVo support Amazon Unbox, TiVo cast, jpg and mp3 playback, multi room viewing? (Far from a parlor trick this is great stuff!)

The voice does sound like the voice response lady on TiVo support line, maybe they all sound alike...
 
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anyone else find it curious why they would spend the money on an outbound call campaign to tell us about features they won't push to us for months to come?

Sure would seem to be a retention plea...

I have to say (off-topic) I was in california this week and a friend has a Moxi enabled Cable DVR. It included on-demand movies and more. Very cool. First time as a Tivo user I felt behind the technology curve.
 
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