hey I have an idea. How about you wait and see!
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Expect Comcast's Motorola/TiVo offering to be significantly better than Comcast's Motorola/iGuide and not as good as pure TiVo/TiVo, for all features that the latter actually supports. Remember, Comcast's Motorola/TiVo supports On Demand and SDV.
Keep in mind that some Comcast NE customers already have the TiVo software. They're simply under confidentiality agreement and so they cannot discuss it. (I'm, unfortunately, not one of those folks.
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Keep in mind that some Comcast NE customers already have the TiVo software. They're simply under confidentiality agreement and so they cannot discuss it. (I'm, unfortunately, not one of those folks.
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A backup image isn't necessary. Comcast will just give you a new box for free. I don't think you buy it, you rent it.jlb said:
For your season passes, dust off your VCR and record yourself navigating through the season pass list. And if you've forgotten how to use a VCR or what a VCR is, there are these things they used to use in the dark ages called a "pen" and "paper". You could apparently do something called "writing them down", whatever that means. I think it's the same as a PDA, but there's a fancy kind of stylus that outputs something called "ink". That's too barbaric for me, I just open a text document and type them in.
Over in avsforum one Comcast insider has indicated that those expecting the Tivo software on the Motorola to be a full replacement from what you could get with a Tivo HD + CableCARD will be sorely disappointed.
It sounds like the Tivo software for Comcast is somewhat better than Tivo Basic (and will have the unique feature of being able to deal with PPV and OD in the Tivo interface), but with far less function than is currently on the stand-alone Series 2/Series 3 platforms.
Unless the upfront cost is a significant issue, I see very little value for those in Comcast markets to wait for the ComcasTivo code unless they are heavy OnDemand users. I had a new Motorola 6412 DVR from Comcast for almost a year, waiting for the Tivo software. (It doubled as a space heater, so I didn't mind too much). Finally returned it, got the Series 3 and now the Tivo HD, and won't even bother with the Comcast offering when they finally get around to releasing it in my market.
It certainly doesn't look like we are going to see massive distribution in 2007, so, for those on the fence, just go get a stand-alone Tivo HD.
It sounds like the Tivo software for Comcast is somewhat better than Tivo Basic (and will have the unique feature of being able to deal with PPV and OD in the Tivo interface), but with far less function than is currently on the stand-alone Series 2/Series 3 platforms.
Unless the upfront cost is a significant issue, I see very little value for those in Comcast markets to wait for the ComcasTivo code unless they are heavy OnDemand users. I had a new Motorola 6412 DVR from Comcast for almost a year, waiting for the Tivo software. (It doubled as a space heater, so I didn't mind too much). Finally returned it, got the Series 3 and now the Tivo HD, and won't even bother with the Comcast offering when they finally get around to releasing it in my market.
It certainly doesn't look like we are going to see massive distribution in 2007, so, for those on the fence, just go get a stand-alone Tivo HD.
You raise a very good point. I have not wanted to open my box yet for fear of zapping it. But I would also probably need help to actually get a abckup image going. If my box crashes, I am likely to just go to weaknees and buy a drop-in replacement drive. And as you say, there probably is a large % of users who would not want to attempt a backup. I have been toying with using my now unsubcribed STS2 to see how difficult or easy it really is, but I may not bother.jamesbobo said:
Bob, in acutality, I have in the past just taken digital photos. But usually, I do just use the pen/paper methodology. This certainly works for what you need to enter. However, it doesn't replace the actually having to enter part. But, after reading JamesBobo's comment from above and thinking about it some more, while it would be nice to not have to re-enter your SPs, you would still have to take the time to prepare and install a new hard drive.BobCamp1 said:A backup image isn't necessary. Comcast will just give you a new box for free. I don't think you buy it, you rent it.
For your season passes, dust off your VCR and record yourself navigating through the season pass list. And if you've forgotten how to use a VCR or what a VCR is, there are these things they used to use in the dark ages called a "pen" and "paper". You could apparently do something called "writing them down", whatever that means. I think it's the same as a PDA, but there's a fancy kind of stylus that outputs something called "ink". That's too barbaric for me, I just open a text document and type them in.
And thinking about all of this some more, what would be great with respect to recovering from a HD or other crash, is if you could essentially store/backup your SP list on line and then pull it back down to the new HD/box/etc.
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