Comcast TiVo -- Nov. 26

adidas1124 · 11-15-2007, 11:25 AM

I have been following the other forums and calling Comcast (almost stalking them). The date was the 12th... but they failed some testing and pushed it to the 26th... this is their "official" date... until they "officially" push it back again.

http://www.comcast.com/tivo/

Viktah420 · 11-24-2007, 07:11 PM

two of my cousin's work for comcast and I was talking to them on thanksgiving and they said they are nowhere near ready to push the tivo software out to the DVR's. Apparently its crashing almost everything they push it to, and if it does get pushed its not stable. I wouldn't hold your breath to see it anytime soon. Also if you do want it, you'll be paying the tivo fee along with your dvr fee. its kinda rediculous if you ask me.

bicker · 11-24-2007, 07:42 PM

Well someone will be eating their words next week.

Word on the street is that that TiVo service is just a couple of dollars more per month ($16.50/mo versus $14/mo), and that you pay that extra couple of dollars just once, for the service on all Comcast DVRs you have in the house.

drock912001 · 11-25-2007, 01:42 PM

$14 a month for dvr service is highway robbery.

bicker · 11-25-2007, 02:55 PM

If you feel that way, then surely communicate that by doing without. Those that find DVR service worth what they charge can elect to subscribe to that service. And the market will determine whether the service survives.

Cozdiver · 11-28-2007, 08:50 PM

http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcasttivo112807.htm

adidas1124 · 11-30-2007, 04:28 PM

Boy my words tasted like crap...

I did somewhat cover myself at least with the disclaimer "until they "officially" push it back again."

God, I love Comcast... they are my favorite.

That Boy Eyght · 12-02-2007, 05:55 AM

I think I want this service, but adding more to my bill as it is? Come on Comcast, stop nickel and dime'ing me.

bicker · 12-02-2007, 06:52 AM

Stop wanting, and they'll stop charging.

Note that "nickel and diming" is really not the issue. Charging a la carte for each service is a very sound practice. Indeed, many people want cable to change to a system whereby they charge individually for each and every channel, $3 for this one, $2 for that one, $4.50 for that one, etc., so that they are not "forced" to pay for channels they don't want, in the packages. Surely no one who will not have the Comcast TiVo service should be expected to subsidize those who will. Each subscriber who wants this premium service should expect to pay more for it.

That Boy Eyght · 12-03-2007, 05:18 AM

Well when you put it like that....lol

That Boy Eyght · 12-17-2007, 02:07 AM

Any update on when this thing is going to roll out? Whenever I go to the link provided and check my area for availability, the page just hangs.

bicker · 12-17-2007, 04:53 AM

It is already rolling out. About a dozen communities so far have it available.

That Boy Eyght · 12-18-2007, 04:50 AM

But they are test marketing it in Mass, right? That's why you have it's already in your area right or am I assuming you have it in your area?

bicker · 12-18-2007, 05:56 AM

No, the testing is over. It is officially being rolled out to customers.

They are not rolling it out to every customer nationwide all at once. There is significant work needed at every single one of the thousands of head-ends to support it, and they'll be upgrading each head-end in turn, and once all the head-ends in an area are upgraded, then customers in those areas will be offered the TiVo service.

It's just like how they roll out new HD channels: One area at a time.

Cozdiver · 12-18-2007, 09:09 PM

http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/12/18...blic-at-large/

I checked my zip here and still not yet...

https://comcast.p.delivery.net/m/p/com/tivo/default.asp

11-15-2007, 11:25 AM	#1
adidas1124 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 31	Comcast TiVo -- Nov. 26 I have been following the other forums and calling Comcast (almost stalking them). The date was the 12th... but they failed some testing and pushed it to the 26th... this is their "official" date... until they "officially" push it back again. http://www.comcast.com/tivo/ __________________ Toshiba 52HMX94 DLP Sony STR-DE875 Receiver Sony NS755V DVD/SACD/CD TiVo 80hr Series 2 802.11b WiFi Motorola 3416 Comcast (waiting for TiVo software availability) Bose VCS10 Center Bose 301 Mains Bose 201 Rears Sony RM-AV3000 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control Logitech Harmony 880 (won at a home show) Olevia 227V HD LCD (Bedroom)

11-25-2007, 01:42 PM	#4
drock912001 NFL in HD nothing else Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 1,570	$14 a month for dvr service is highway robbery. __________________ Samsung HL-R5667W Toshiba HD-XA1 Directv HR12-100S IXOS audio & video connectors Monster Power HTS2500 HD DVD 58? Mover's hustled most of my collection last year!

11-28-2007, 08:50 PM	#6
Cozdiver Need more underwater HD.. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 47	Tivo pricing update.......... http://www.tvpredictions.com/comcasttivo112807.htm

11-30-2007, 04:28 PM	#7
adidas1124 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 31	Boy my words tasted like crap... I did somewhat cover myself at least with the disclaimer "until they "officially" push it back again." God, I love Comcast... they are my favorite. __________________ Toshiba 52HMX94 DLP Sony STR-DE875 Receiver Sony NS755V DVD/SACD/CD TiVo 80hr Series 2 802.11b WiFi Motorola 3416 Comcast (waiting for TiVo software availability) Bose VCS10 Center Bose 301 Mains Bose 201 Rears Sony RM-AV3000 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control Logitech Harmony 880 (won at a home show) Olevia 227V HD LCD (Bedroom)

12-17-2007, 02:07 AM	#11
That Boy Eyght Illadelph WyldChyld Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Illadelph Posts: 244	Any update on when this thing is going to roll out? Whenever I go to the link provided and check my area for availability, the page just hangs. __________________ You don't want to see me act mean ~ So don't watch me, I'm not a flat screen ~ I am pay-per-view, you know what that means? ~ I am not free, b----, You gonna have to pay for this.

11-24-2007, 07:11 PM	#2
Viktah420 Give Me More HD Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boston Area Age: 30 Posts: 17	two of my cousin's work for comcast and I was talking to them on thanksgiving and they said they are nowhere near ready to push the tivo software out to the DVR's. Apparently its crashing almost everything they push it to, and if it does get pushed its not stable. I wouldn't hold your breath to see it anytime soon. Also if you do want it, you'll be paying the tivo fee along with your dvr fee. its kinda rediculous if you ask me.

11-24-2007, 07:42 PM	#3
bicker High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,532	Well *someone* will be eating their words next week. Word on the street is that that TiVo service is just a couple of dollars more per month ($16.50/mo versus $14/mo), and that you pay that extra couple of dollars just once, for the service on all Comcast DVRs you have in the house.

11-25-2007, 02:55 PM	#5
bicker High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,532	If you feel that way, then surely communicate that by doing without. Those that find DVR service worth what they charge can elect to subscribe to that service. And the market will determine whether the service survives.

12-02-2007, 05:55 AM	#8
That Boy Eyght Illadelph WyldChyld Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Illadelph Posts: 244	I think I want this service, but adding more to my bill as it is? Come on Comcast, stop nickel and dime'ing me.

12-02-2007, 06:52 AM	#9
bicker High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,532	Stop wanting, and they'll stop charging. Note that "nickel and diming" is really not the issue. Charging a la carte for each service is a very sound practice. Indeed, many people want cable to change to a system whereby they charge individually for each and every channel, $3 for this one, $2 for that one, $4.50 for that one, etc., so that they are not "forced" to pay for channels they don't want, in the packages. Surely no one who will not have the Comcast TiVo service should be expected to subsidize those who will. Each subscriber who wants this premium service should expect to pay more for it.

12-03-2007, 05:18 AM	#10
That Boy Eyght Illadelph WyldChyld Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Illadelph Posts: 244	Well when you put it like that....lol

12-17-2007, 04:53 AM	#12
bicker High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,532	It is already rolling out. About a dozen communities so far have it available.

12-18-2007, 04:50 AM	#13
That Boy Eyght Illadelph WyldChyld Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Illadelph Posts: 244	But they are test marketing it in Mass, right? That's why you have it's already in your area right or am I assuming you have it in your area? __________________ You don't want to see me act mean ~ So don't watch me, I'm not a flat screen ~ I am pay-per-view, you know what that means? ~ I am not free, b----, You gonna have to pay for this.

12-18-2007, 05:56 AM	#14
bicker High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,532	No, the testing is over. It is officially being rolled out to customers. They are not rolling it out to every customer nationwide all at once. There is significant work needed at every single one of the thousands of head-ends to support it, and they'll be upgrading each head-end in turn, and once all the head-ends in an area are upgraded, then customers in those areas will be offered the TiVo service. It's just like how they roll out new HD channels: One area at a time.

12-18-2007, 09:09 PM	#15
Cozdiver Need more underwater HD.. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 47	Is it finally rolling out?? http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/12/18...blic-at-large/ I checked my zip here and still not yet... https://comcast.p.delivery.net/m/p/com/tivo/default.asp Last edited by Cozdiver; 12-18-2007 at 09:26 PM.

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