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Friends, if you're not already sitting down, you better take a seat because I have some very upsetting news. Last week, TiVo died. I know, I know. It's okay, I cried, too. One night last week, I got home from a run, sat down on the couch (like you do) & turned on the tv. Nothing. Actually, that's a lie. There was something, but it was the public access channel. Not good. Where's TiVo? And why is the picture so squiggly?
A few weeks ago, John caught a mouse, so my first thought was that a mouse got back there & chewed through a wire. Not so. All the wires were in tact. Which is actually kind of a relief. I'd hate to think that TiVo suffered while a mouse slowly chewed through it's power cord. Nope. TiVo went like we all hope to, peacefully in its sleep.
I lost easily 3 weeks of recorded shows. God knows what they were. I'm still trying to figure it out. Every time I talk to someone else, I remember another show that I forgot I watch. Oy. After an appropriate grieving period, I went to stupid Comcast & got their stupid DVR. I told the rep that my TiVo died, to which he replied, "Well, you'll love your new DVR - no annoying noises or beeps." Gasp! How dare you. I am in mourning!
John installed the new DVR last week & after waiting TWO DAYS for the menu to load, I'm slowly rebuilding my queue. It's a work in progress. I keep wanting to give shows the "thumbs up" so that this new DVR can learn what I like, but alas, there is no such button. Speaking of the remote, why so many power buttons, Comcast? I don't ever need to turn the box off. One simple power button would have done it, thanks.
TiVo, I hope you're resting peacefully in that big box in the sky, recording things like Highway to Heaven & Touched By an Angel. Say hi to my VCR.
RIP, TiVo. RIP....
12 comments:
You know at one point Comcast and TiVo were teaming up to give Comcast customers TiVo boxes, but it's never materialized beyond test markets. Comcast is suppose to eventually update the look of the guide and improve it greatly, but again that's limited to a few test markets and who knows when we'll get it here. The Comcast DVR is ugly but it does the job.
Oh, and the Xfinity app is pretty cool. You can schedule recordings on there and change the channel.
That is sad about your Tivo. I don't have cable so I watch everything on Roku. I used to do Tivo but now my old Tivo boxes just collect dust.
I am wearing black today in Tivo's honor. I will also pour out a bit of my 40.
Sorry to learn that your Tivo is no longer working properly.
I hope that you'll get used to our DVR. IF you need help, please feel free to contact me.
Also, thanks for the feedback. I will make sure that it is shared.
In regards to the multiple buttons, the remote is a universal remote control. You can use our remote to control other devices.
Mark Casem
Comcast Corp.
National Customer Operations
We_can_help@cable.comcast.com
hahahah, "ComcastCares1"!!!
is there a reason why you couldnt get a new tivo?
Will you do my eulogy??? I mean many years away from now, but will you....
Brian: I didn't know about Xfinity app. Thanks!
Rudy: We have a Roku, too. We've talked about getting rid of cable, but we never will. I love tv too much.
Thanks, Jessica - ha!
Thanks, Mark. I don't hate the Comcast DVR, but it does have less options than the TiVo box. Also, the TiVo remote is a lot better. I'm honestly still debating buying a new TiVo box. The one thing Comcast has on its side is that you don't have to buy the box. The upfront money is the only reason I didn't go right out & buy a new TiVo box. But I appreciate that Comcast Cares caught this & commented. Thank you.
Alexis: You have to actually buy a new TiVo box, which is at least $200. You don't buy anything for Comcast, you just go get a box & plug it in. When I called to cancel TiVo, I got a good sales pitch on a new box & am seriously considering it. I have a month to decide. TiVo is better, but Comcast is easier. We'll see.
Mom: no!!! Well, maybe. It really depends on how much money you leave me. I can be bought.
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