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    Sticky: CASPA and Genie

    "Today, in a demonstration of the TiVo interface that the New Zealand market will see, Hybrid CEO Robbee Minicola showed off a few features that the company has not yet rolled out to its Australian...
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    Sticky: Free HPN

    In case anyone isn't signed up to the Telecom/TiVo New Zeland newsletter, you can get the HNP for free if you buy a TiVo before 24 January 2010 (once it launches Friday 6 Nov 2009).
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    Sticky: You do realise that these forums are mainly...

    You do realise that these forums are mainly dedicated to people using US Series 1 and UK TiVos in Oz and NZ? I've had a TiVo for 5 years. If you are in Christchurch I'd be more than willing to help...
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    Sticky: phone lines

    Pete, our reference to the phone line is because Telstra cable is the only broadband internet option in New Zealand that does not require you to pay for a phone line also.
    Even the so called 'naked...
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    Sticky: Free internet traffic

    Would you really use the video-on-demand or pay-per-view feature though? I doubt I will so I don't really care that the TiVo internet traffic won't be free on my TC Cable connection. (I also have no...
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    Sticky: No, but I have requested this information from...

    No, but I have requested this information from Telecom (via their website).



    If you buy the official one. Tidier and cheaper to upgrade the internal drive (might void your warranty though).
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    Sticky: I seem to recall people saying thay had purchased...

    I seem to recall people saying thay had purchased a TiVo from places including JB HiFi (and from Pete) for AU$600, which is only NZ$750 or less.
    Before December 2010 though we would need to find...
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    Sticky: Telecom to sell TiVo boxes

    http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/2874837/Telecom-to-sell-TiVo-boxes/

    This can't be right
    -a telco exclusively selling TiVo?
    -$899 price?

    I know where I'll be getting mine..across...
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    Sticky: In march you could only register your interest in...

    In march you could only register your interest in TiVoHD, a sort of 'keep me informed' type thing. Now there is an extra button beside that registration page, which takes you to much more in-depth...
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    Sticky: Beta Testing

    I you haven't already, you can now register to be a Beta tester here:
    Get it First: Test for TiVo
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    Sticky: Sky terrestrial

    As you know Sky is shutting down its UHF service: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10583747&ref=rss
    This little excerpt caught my attention:
    "Sky plans to hand...
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    Sticky: tivo.co.nz

    I see they finally got their domain from the squatter.
    http://www.coolwhois.com/d/tivo.co.nz
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    Sticky: Price

    I guess we know how much they will cost then! If they are any cheaper in either country then thats where people will buy them (me included).
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    Sticky: The TiVoHD has no AV inputs, so cannot be used...

    The TiVoHD has no AV inputs, so cannot be used with a Sky or any other box - it can record only terrestrial digital broadcasts received via the UHF antenna - ie "FreeviewHD" channels only. The Sky...
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    Sticky: What's illegal? We aren't stealing any service,...

    What's illegal?
    We aren't stealing any service, and we aren't hacking hardware to circumvent copyright. I can't think of any other law vaguely applicable.
    Of course that might not prevent the usual...
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    Sticky: Woohoo!

    www.mytivo.co.nz
    Don't forget to register your interest under the tab "I Want One" and tick the box regarding being a tester!
    I note that tivo.co.nz still hasn't been released by Mr Wager
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    Sticky: Sky Terrestrial

    Possible technically, but unlikely to happen. Not sure how the encryption would work.
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    Sticky: No Sky won't be packaged with TiVo - TiVoHD is...

    No Sky won't be packaged with TiVo - TiVoHD is only capable of receiving terrestrial broadcasts (FreeviewHD), and Sky is only broadcast via satellite.
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    Sticky: fingers crossed

    Great news, thanks for the links. That would imply it is even more likely that we will get TiVoHD in New Zealand. I presume TVNZ has reasonably strong links to FreeviewNZ, esp with regard to...
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