Johny H
join:2005-04-14
Woburn, MA
| ( TV ) MRDVR is here!!
Well I was able to place the order and am waiting for the order to go through. It is $19.95 up from $12.95. They are using the same box that we have now, at first he thought they had to swap the box. There is also a new version on the MediaManager software. As I am typing this they have activated it, I will post again after I play! |
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VZFiosFTW
join:2006-05-24
Williamsburg, VA | Lucky TX and Mass. |
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jfoj
join:2005-05-06
Mclean, VA | reply to Johny H
I have a new install in VA for tomorrow that will have a DVR, so I will see what they are providing.
Did you place the order for the MRDVR? or did they show up with it?
jfoj |
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Nezmo
The name's Bond. James Bond.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-11-10
Coppell, TX
2 edits | reply to Johny H
The cost is disappointing.
So it seems the HD non-DVR box is not supported yet.
And it's really annoying that Media Manager is only available if you subscribe to the MRDVR option. |
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jfoj
join:2005-05-06
Mclean, VA | reply to Johny H
I felt the same way initially about the cost, but is is cheaper than 2 separate DVR's.
The issue with 2 separate DVR's is you probably get more storage space, but less convenience.
jfoj |
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KenAF
join:2006-01-23
Arlington, VA
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Johny,
Can you see if they updated your guild build or build type? Are you still running guide build 1.3.09 with type DCT-FE-1.7H, as listed under the menu -> settings -> diagnostics page?
I have to agree that $19.95/mo is disappointing if multiroom functionality was the -only change- added. Tivo charges $12.99/mo and that price includes multiroom functionality and a lot more. IMO, $14.95-16.95/mo would have been more reasonable. |
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Shaggy2002
join:2003-01-28
Denton, TX
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HEHE...AGAIN....if you only have 160 GB Drive to share for multiple rooms this is a complete waste. I rather pay my $26 and get 320 GB of space. I also think it is a waste if the Hub DVR can only talk to SD STBs and not other DVRS.
Speaking of TIVO, whatever happened to those rumors that Verizon and Tivo were working together? Although they could be just rumors, its almost fun to have wishful thinking. |
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Nezmo
The name's Bond. James Bond.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-11-10
Coppell, TX
1 edit | reply to Johny H
On the phone now ordering. There is some confusion - they are telling me I need new boxes for this. She is checking.
EDIT: All cleared-up. She misunderstood her instructions.
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Johny H
join:2005-04-14
Woburn, MA
| They tried to tell me I needed a new box also! But when they went to put the order in it was then they realized that it works on the 6426 box. The box is still on May 18 version 17.10 build. The thing that I am very, very, disappointed in is MediaManager is only supported on the silver 6426 box! I am considering cancelling based on that if they do not plan on supporting MediaManager on the other boxes. |
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KenAF
join:2006-01-23
Arlington, VA
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Johny,
What version is your older box? Do you have a QIP6416 or QIP6416-2?
Obviously, they are constrained by the processor and memory of the boxes. Some older models simply may not have the processor and memory capacity to support the new software. |
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NOCMan
Verizon Fios User
Premium
join:2004-09-30
Flower Mound, TX
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I was not aware of a bigger capacity box.. we've been cutting back on HD recordings.. gonna have to upgrade there
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HatXTrick
join:2005-03-07
Plano, TX
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On the phone ordering now, CSR is telling me that this requires a tech visit? I thought this is just a software push, if you already have the hardware ( HD-DVR + 2 SD STB's.
OK after CSR checked with her manager IT IS a software push.
also told me to go to www.verizon.com/mediamanager to up date the Media Manager software.
I do agree with Nezmo and Shaggy the cost and lack of drive space is disappointing.
Hat. |
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lcrowe
join:2001-04-14
Wylie, TX | It's also disapointing that it will only work with the 2500 box... |
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NOCMan
Verizon Fios User
Premium
join:2004-09-30
Flower Mound, TX | reply to Johny H
Order completed..
Media Manager also avail. |
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Johny H
join:2005-04-14
Woburn, MA | reply to KenAF
Sorry yes it is the QIP6416-1. |
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Johny H
join:2005-04-14
Woburn, MA
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After speaking with 6 different reps, MediaManager will not be supported on the 2500's. Now and no plans for the future! I let them know that I will probably be cancelling this feature. And I also have 5 other friends that were looking forward to the MediaManger that have FIOS! |
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Johny H
join:2005-04-14
Woburn, MA | reply to Johny H
Also if a show was recorded from a high def channel you can not view that recording at all on a 2500! I was going to see how things worked out but screw this, I am cancelling today! |
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Teasip
join:2001-05-14
Plano, TX
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Well, leave it to me to rain on my own parade. I'm also in Plano and I called to mod. my order for next week to one HD box and one MRDVR. The guy I spoke with said they just put a "stop order" on the option for N. Texas. Who knows why. He went ahead and put it on the order so the installer would see what it was I was actually wanting. Guess I'll wait and see. |
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TexasAg1996
join:2006-01-05
Dallas, TX | reply to Johny H
All I can say is, wow... See ya. |
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peterl1365
join:2005-01-03
Murrieta, CA | reply to Johny H
More info from Verizon website
»www22.verizon.com/Content/FiOSTV···/DVR.htm |
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