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Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by stugrief
Thanks, Larry. I just called DirecTV. The CSR I spoke with insisted that "they do not now, nor have they ever offered the HD upgrade for $99." She offered me $50 off the $399, but that's it. I asked her if she could check with somebody else to be sure since there are apparently many people that have received this deal. She simply repeated her original line like a robot. Maddening that she knew nothing about it and was unwilling to check with some one else. Oh well. Any ideas?
It's a retention offer. You read the thread right?
The offer is $399. But for select customers -- those who've been with DirecTV at least 2 years, no more than 1 late pay, spending at least $40/month, etc., you'll pay the $399 but they'll give you a $50 credit each month for 6 months -- but it's not via regular CSR's, you need to get to the retention department -- the people who talk you out of dropping DirecTV. So you need to start with a CSR and say something about getting a cable HD offer in the mail and being tempted, et. al.
Posted by: Mr Pieces
quote:
Originally posted by TallGuy
Extra SD receivers would be more plentiful at my house except for the stupid $5.00 monthly fee per receiver...grumble grumble. Not sure my guest rooms (or guests) are worth $120.00 a year. Gotta save the pennies for HD toys for me. Backfeeds over coax from receivers in other rooms work almost well enough.
I have to agree. In the guest room we just have OTA (Thanks to the HD deal for $99 from d*) I just couldn't justify $120 a year for maybe 2 weeks of TV viewing per year.
Posted by: bpdp379
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
It's a retention offer. You read the thread right?
The offer is $399. But for select customers -- those who've been with DirecTV at least 2 years, no more than 1 late pay, spending at least $40/month, etc., you'll pay the $399 but they'll give you a $50 credit each month for 6 months -- but it's not via regular CSR's, you need to get to the retention department -- the people who talk you out of dropping DirecTV. So you need to start with a CSR and say something about getting a cable HD offer in the mail and being tempted, et. al.
Close, They will charge $425 or so (shipping, tax, etc...) then do a lump credit all at once. I have a credit of over $300 on my account still. :D
Call the number in the thread!!!! It is the only way, plus you will not have to wait 15+ mins to talk to someone. ;)
Posted by: jmhays
At 91 pages, is this the longest thread in forum history??
Posted by: edrock200
Not even close. ;)
Posted by: joegolf68
It's been a slow day for the thread! Anyone notice that it was a rookie who started this thread? mprh
I need to call GG and find out their estimated arrival date for the new units. Originally they had it at March 15th to their Bay Area wharehouse. Second time I checked they said March 28th.
Anyone else out there have a Good Guy order or from someone another brick and mortar?
Posted by: FuseWerx
Still no update from Robert. I sent my forms shortly after receiving them. Hoping all is well, and I didn't want to bombard him with voicemails/e-mails.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by jmhays
At 91 pages, is this the longest thread in forum history??
There are threads with more replies, and threads with more views... 1,808 replies and 131,011 views so far. But I haven't found any threads with more replies and more views.
"Who stays up this late?" 3,523 repliex, 34,462 views
"Star Wars Galaxies" 2,675 replies, 27,926 views
"Almost Complete Codes List" 520 replies, 355,642 views
"Getting the 3.2 Backdoor Code" 1,142 replies, 180,286 views
"3.0 Ethernet HowTos" 68 replies, 135,320 views
"Advice from a veteran to a newbie (consolidated)" 110 replies, 92,317 views
So this thread is one of the more well-rounded ones, with both substantial replies and substantial views.
By the time shipping begins, though, it could very well surpass those I found. I suppose there could be other larger threads out there still.
Posted by: Y0SHI
Does anyone know how "views" are calculated? I must sadly admit that I haved viewed the thread at least a hundred times (if not more). Is that one view or 100 views? If I keep hitting refresh does that increase the view count (not that I am doing or would ever do that)?
Posted by: parrothead
Should we contact Robert if we haven't received our paperwork by now?
Posted by: osxguy
osxguy 53940 3/9/2004 9:46:42 AM PST
Posted by: joegolf68
hmmmm, thread dying?
Posted by: subcook
quote:
Originally posted by joegolf68
Anyone notice that it was a rookie who started this thread? mprh
I noticed that a couple of weeks back. I also noticed that she has not posted in this thread since. So Doug has no status of her pre-order. If she even pre-ordered at all.
Posted by: subspace100
Here's my pre-order info...
Time of Order: 3/8/2004 10:35:35 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 1377X
Posted by: jculp99
jculp99
Time of Order: 3/9/2004 1:25:15 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 1378X
Posted by: kbcrowe
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Pieces
I have to agree. In the guest room we just have OTA (Thanks to the HD deal for $99 from d*) I just couldn't justify $120 a year for maybe 2 weeks of TV viewing per year.
Wouldn't that be just $60 per year $5/mo.?
Posted by: TallGuy
quote:
Originally posted by kbcrowe
Wouldn't that be just $60 per year $5/mo.?
He probably has 2 extra bedrooms like mentioned above.
Posted by: KCWolfPck
quote:
Originally posted by TallGuy
Now entering Colorado Springs, Colorado, population 500,000 ... home of exactly 1 HD OTA network station.
[/B]
My dad lives in Colorado Springs and he has been able to receive OTA HDTV for all of the Networks ever since January via one of those Terk indoor/outdoor antennas mounted outside on his deck.
Posted by: mknoebel
*EDIT*
Posted by: mknoebel
quote:
Originally posted by parrothead
Should we contact Robert if we haven't received our paperwork by now?
:confused: Dunno. I haven't even received my forms yet. I've tried emailing him to let him know that it looks like I've been skipped, but I haven't received a response. :confused:
Posted by: subspace100
quote:
Originally posted by parrothead
Should we contact Robert if we haven't received our paperwork by now?
What "paperwork" are you refering to?
Posted by: Anthony In NYC
Wohoo, looks like I'm in the first 350. Now the only question is....do I have D* put up a root top antenna for me while they are dropping the extra line down for the HD-Tivo. With my indoor antenna I already receive CBS, NBC, FOX, ABC, UPN (If you want to count them) and one PBS with about 70% signal strength. I'm sure that number would be close to 100% if I went roof top. I'm not sure if going from 70% to 100% and getting the WB would be worth the extra expense.
Posted by: parrothead
quote:
Originally posted by subspace100
What "paperwork" are you refering to?
There are forms that most of the early sign ups have received. I believe they are Directv agreements, billing and shipping and the likes. It sounds like you are to fax those in. I'm just wondering if I should have received them by now?
Posted by: PJO1966
I haven't looked to see where you are on the list, but I believe Robert is concentrating on the first wave of shipments at the moment. They have received a pile of faxes and are working their way through them. E-mails are continuing to go out with the paperwork attached.
Posted by: Darin
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
E-mails are continuing to go out with the paperwork attached.
That's an odd looking statement. ;)
Posted by: JLWINE
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
There are threads with more replies, and threads with more views... 1,808 replies and 131,011 views so far. But I haven't found any threads with more replies and more views.
"Who stays up this late?" 3,523 repliex, 34,462 views
"Star Wars Galaxies" 2,675 replies, 27,926 views
"Almost Complete Codes List" 520 replies, 355,642 views
"Getting the 3.2 Backdoor Code" 1,142 replies, 180,286 views
"3.0 Ethernet HowTos" 68 replies, 135,320 views
"Advice from a veteran to a newbie (consolidated)" 110 replies, 92,317 views
So this thread is one of the more well-rounded ones, with both substantial replies and substantial views.
By the time shipping begins, though, it could very well surpass those I found. I suppose there could be other larger threads out there still.
Doug don't forget this oldie but goodie at 4177 replies and 533,788 views. It's the largest I remember.
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...&pagenumber=209
Posted by: mknoebel
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
I haven't looked to see where you are on the list, but I believe Robert is concentrating on the first wave of shipments at the moment. They have received a pile of faxes and are working their way through them. E-mails are continuing to go out with the paperwork attached.
I ordered on 1/18 and should be in the mid to upper 200's. According to the list ds is compiling, there are quite a few before and after me that have everything they need ready to go.
Posted by: PJO1966
quote:
Originally posted by Darin
That's an odd looking statement. ;)
Now that you mention it... perhaps I should have said the forms were attached... :D
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by JLWINE
Doug don't forget this oldie but goodie at 4177 replies and 533,788 views. It's the largest I remember.
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...&pagenumber=209
That's gonna be a tough one to beat.
But hey, we have 2 1/2 or 3 weeks, at least, to try!
And I guess I shouldn't forget all those people who'll get their units after me, who'll have to talk about something to keep occupied, so maybe several more weeks, too. :;
Posted by: PJO1966
maybe I should just plan to take that whole week off to sit on my doorstep and pout until it arrives, then use the rest of the time to play.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
maybe I should just plan to take that whole week off to sit on my doorstep and pout until it arrives, then use the rest of the time to play.
Do you have a laptop and wireless internet connection so you can pout and post at the same time?
Posted by: PJO1966
Damn... I forgot about that. I guess I could dust off my old laptop...
10:00am... no sign of FedEx truck yet
10:05am... still no sign of FedEx truck yet
10:07am... where the hell is that damn FedEx truck!
:D
Posted by: PJO1966
I just had a "scathingly brilliant idea" (name that movie). i can go out and buy a webcam, then charge people to watch as I set up and play with my new toy. Hmmm... subsidize the cost a little... hmmm...
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
I just had a "scathingly brilliant idea" (name that movie). i can go out and buy a webcam, then charge people to watch as I set up and play with my new toy. Hmmm... subsidize the cost a little... hmmm...
People would pay only if they could remotely push your buttons.
... I mean your HD DVR's buttons.
Posted by: PJO1966
;) :D
Posted by: JLWINE
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
I just had a "scathingly brilliant idea" (name that movie). i can go out and buy a webcam, then charge people to watch as I set up and play with my new toy. Hmmm... subsidize the cost a little... hmmm...
I guessing how much you could charge would depend on how much clothing you were wearing (or should I say not wearing) while setting up the unit.
:D :D :D
Posted by: PJO1966
Well... I DID just lose 25 lbs. on Atkins, and have been working out with a trainer... Would a Full Monty TiVo installation be too disturbing? I think my dog might be offended.
Posted by: HofstraJet
quote:
Originally posted by JLWINE
I guessing how much you could charge would depend on how much clothing you were wearing (or should I say not wearing) while setting up the unit.
:D :D :D
If PJO1966 can invite Xena over to help set up the unit, I'll pay to watch. :D
Posted by: Britinvirg
Stugrief,
Re Tweeters I heard the same story at my local Tweeters (Fairfax) regarding the April 15th delivery date.
Britinvirg
Posted by: PJO1966
quote:
Originally posted by HofstraJet
If PJO1966 can invite Xena over to help set up the unit, I'll pay to watch. :D
Naked with a girl in the room? I guess there's a first time for everything. :(
Posted by: joegolf68
Slow day. So who do I call to get the naked installation special? Speaking of which, I was watching some ultimate fighting thing as I was switching through the channels. It was in HD. When the girls came out who walk with the fighters to the ring, my mouth dropped. My wife just laughed and said I will really enjoy porn when they produce it in high def. Usually I don't watch much porn, but my gosh, high def would really add to the experience! Can't wiat until all shows are in HD!
:)
Posted by: dswallow
Order listing moved, for convenience, to http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...331#post1800331
Posted by: dswallow
There've been almost 1,000 posts in this thread since I started this chart at post #849. ;)
Posted by: ArmyEagle
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
This is a list of pre-orders through Value Electronics for the HR10-250 Hughes DirecTV HD DVR. It has been accumulated from information posted in this thread and is in no way an official list provided by Value Electronics. Because this represents only self-reported information, it is not a complete listing of all pre-orders. If you're not listed (or your listing contains only partial or approximate information), post your order information in this thread and it will be added/updated. This listing is updated often and will be regularly reposted in this thread to keep it within the last 80 or so posts.
"we are over the 350 mark" 1/23/2004 4:24 PM http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...035#post1679035
JLWINE 1304x 1/24/2004 12:51:50 AM
GScott 13074 (no date/time)
ArmyEagle 1306x 1/25/2004 1:36:29 PM <-----------
silversurfer 1308x 1/26/2004 8:49:12 AM
dropper 1309x 1/26/2004 4:16:46 PM
bertschb 1310x 1/26/2004 11:32:37 PM
tarmack 13113 1/27/2004
Doug, you should move me ahead of GScott as my order number is lower.
Thanks
Posted by: btwyx
quote:
Originally posted by joegolf68
My wife just laughed and said I will really enjoy porn when they produce it in high def.
They already do, there was some discussion about it around here a while back. Its on in the small hours of the morning on Channel 85. If this link works try:
<http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/Basic...eframe_display=>
Posted by: Kamakzie
Someone said that some of the porn babes are a little self conscious about HD porn. :) I'd like to judge that for myself :D
Posted by: rich21
Here's my pre-order info...
Time of Order: 2/5/2004 12:47:59 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 1329x
Posted by: KCWolfPck
quote:
Originally posted by btwyx
They already do, there was some discussion about it around here a while back. Its on in the small hours of the morning on Channel 85. If this link works try:
<http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/Basic...eframe_display=>
I'd be willing to bet that it is upconverted and not true High-Def. Can anyone confirm?
Posted by: madpoet
There's some WM9 porn out there. I've seen some clips ;)
Posted by: slocko
http://www.directv.com/see/landing/spicehd.html
I saw Robert mention widescreen 480p Fox was available through DirecTV? Is this correct?
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by slocko
I saw Robert mention widescreen 480p Fox was available through DirecTV? Is this correct?
It's been announced as coming, or rather FOX HD has been announced as coming. Speculation is we won't see it until it's really HD, which would be by Fall 2004.
Posted by: RK7
#197
Time of Order: 1/17/2004 2:45:18 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 126xx
Posted by: JLWINE
quote:
Originally posted by HofstraJet
If PJO1966 can invite Xena over to help set up the unit, I'll pay to watch. :D
What's up with Paris Hilton lately? She may be available. As long as she dosen't bring that funky night vision camera. :p
Posted by: btwyx
quote:
Originally posted by KCWolfPck
I'd be willing to bet that it is upconverted and not true High-Def. Can anyone confirm?
There was a thread which reviewed the pr0n offerings, but I can't find it. Some was some wasn't is what I remember.
Posted by: slocko
Here's an idea.
Since you can do 10 day ebay auctions, setup your auction 10 days before your hd-tivo arrives.
Sit back and watch the frenzy as people bid to own what they perceive will be an exclusive HD-Tivo that is not out yet.
Posted by: Shark73
quote:
Originally posted by slocko
Here's an idea.
Since you can do 10 day ebay auctions, setup your auction 10 days before your hd-tivo arrives.
Sit back and watch the frenzy as people bid to own what they perceive will be an exclusive HD-Tivo that is not out yet.
Thanks for telling everyone my plan!!! :D
Posted by: PJO1966
I just checked ebay for my receiver... There are 4 there going for $200 - $350 or so. I could live with that.
Posted by: joegolf68
I figured the porn thing might get some hits. when I get my HD unit, I will go ahead and buy some PPV's. Until then, no chance to pay that much for one time shot! lol ;)
I am going to call GG now and see if my unit is ready to pick-up this afternoon!
Posted by: dwennick
Order #12925, 1/21/2004 12:04AM
Posted by: chris_h
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 13:22:02 -0500
Order #: 53910
type: phone
Wendy quoted "up and running by the end of April."
If it was for Dish network, I would have asked "what year?"
My Dish 921 HD PVR has been on pre-order for over 1 year!
I was #91 on that list.
Posted by: poolne1
Does anyone know if the owner's manual is available for download? If not, does anyone have a link to a picture of the remote? I would like to use some of the waiting time to program my MX-800 for arrival of HD Tivo.
By the way, I did a search in this forum and there is a thread regarding the owner's manual, but it died out some time ago. Thought maybe there might be some more current info.
Posted by: bmccrea
I've been trying to find a owner's manual/userguide, but so far I've been unsuccessful.
Posted by: joegolf68
Just got off the phone with the Good guys (GG). The salesperson was aware of this thread!!!! He says their buyers are not even sure about the ETA. His computer, as of 1700 hrs PST showed 264 pre-orders and an expected date of 10 April for 1,000 units.
He qualified everything though with nothing has been updated for a long time and it will be around the end of the month before they have any REAL estimates. I am still hoping for Robert to beat them, but with my order being past the 350 number, I am not optimistic.
For those interested, the GG did accept the comparison price for the web price, however, they required a 50% down, which the salesperson said was very unusual as they normally can get by with 10% down.
Caution: Before ordering from GG and expecting the discount, know that the salesperson had to ask the manager and I also purchased the extended warranty. I really do believe that the fact that I bought $6,000 worth of TV and accessories a few weeks earlier helped me get a better deal. Duh!
I am posting this hoping to help some of you way down on the list, not to undermine Robert! As I said, Robert treated me really well when I complained to him how his salesperson was evasive when I made the order and asked if I was in the top 200 to order!
don't out me out with GG either! lol
Best wishes.
Posted by: cheridave
Checking in!
POST: 1865
VIEW: 134790
Status: No HD-TIVO Yet!!!!
Dave
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by chris_h
13:22:02 -0500
Geek.
:p
Posted by: bmccrea
Well, if he's a geek, then I guess I'm a roman....
<----- tagline
Posted by: bmccrea
OH-- I thought you meant greek !
Posted by: joegolf68
I knew a guy who was a cabin boy on a Greek vasoline tanker!
;)
Posted by: PJO1966
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
Geek.
:p
Pot... kettle... you get the idea...
Posted by: chris_h
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
Geek.
:p
Guilty as charged!
I will even confess to being a lazy cut-and-pasting geek!
Posted by: joegolf68
Is 100 a legitimate YAMM?
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by joegolf68
Is 100 a legitimate YAMM?
If you have to ask...
Posted by: BillF
quote:
Originally posted by Anthony In NYC
Now the only question is....do I have D* put up a root top antenna for me while they are dropping the extra line down for the HD-Tivo. . [/B]
Wouldn't a "root top" antenna be too low for reception?;)
Posted by: BillF
quote:
Originally posted by KCWolfPck
I'd be willing to bet that it is upconverted and not true High-Def. Can anyone confirm?
Hmmm, upconverted? Wonder what he means by that? :p
Posted by: btwyx
quote:
Originally posted by BillF
Wouldn't a "root top" antenna be too low for reception?;)
I'd be more worried about the tree. Its supposed to be bad for reception.
Posted by: troybarwick
How are you guys finding out what number you are in line for shipment? I ordered on Feb 11th.
Posted by: jeffden
For the longest thread, that probably would go to the Denver Tower and OTA HDTV threads. David Bott over at AVS had to close it down because of the size to start over twice previously and the current version ( 3 ) is around 7500 posts and climbing.
Jeff
BAck to your order numbers now please! :)
Posted by: Stuigi
quote:
Originally posted by troybarwick
How are you guys finding out what number you are in line for shipment? I ordered on Feb 11th.
OY
Posted by: hongcho
> How are you guys finding out what number you are in line for shipment? I ordered on Feb 11th.
VE is sending out an email with three documents. You need to fill two of those and sent them back to VE. Then, they will tell you where you are in the list. Although your place in the line does not change due to when they receive your paperwork, if you don't send them those before they receive the HD DirecTiVo's, they won't send it to you.
Also, it's possible that the email from VE is in your "junk" or "spam" box. Mine did. I had to fish it out from there.
> OY
Ve?
Hong.
Posted by: Stuigi
quote:
Originally posted by hongcho
>
Ve?
Si :p
Posted by: bmccrea
quote:
Originally posted by troybarwick
How are you guys finding out what number you are in line for shipment? I ordered on Feb 11th.
If you ordered through ValueElectronics on that date, then I suggest that you contact Robert to get more info. If you take a look at this post http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...052#post1797052 , you can see most of the preorder list from VE. It's earliest entry is 1/13, and 1/11 falls before that. That's why there's been some OY-VEY and such. If you preordered somewhere else, then contact where you ordered. Basically, the order numbers that have been tossed out here are all preorders from VE, which is basically the first business to announce that they're taking preorders.
If you did pre-order through VE on that date, then let us know Heck-- let us know where you preordered on that date! if you ordered from VE then, Doug has some work to do!!!
In my best Jackie Mason impression--- "you got some lox for that bagel?" (OY-VEY was taken already...)
EDIT-- I didn't post the link...oops!
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by bmccrea
If you ordered through ValueElectronics on that date, then I suggest that you contact Robert to get more info. If you take a look at this post http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...052#post1797052 , you can see most of the preorder list from VE. It's earliest entry is 1/13, and 1/11 falls before that. That's why there's been some OY-VEY and such. If you preordered somewhere else, then contact where you ordered. Basically, the order numbers that have been tossed out here are all preorders from VE, which is basically the first business to announce that they're taking preorders.
If you did pre-order through VE on that date, then let us know Heck-- let us know where you preordered on that date! if you ordered from VE then, Doug has some work to do!!!
January is "1"
February is "2".
bmccrea is getting sleeeeeepeeeeeee.
Posted by: bmccrea
YES-- I guess I am-- I'm on the east coast after all!
G'night!
Posted by: TallGuy
quote:
Originally posted by KCWolfPck
My dad lives in Colorado Springs and he has been able to receive OTA HDTV for all of the Networks ever since January via one of those Terk indoor/outdoor antennas mounted outside on his deck.
I wish that could be true. Maybe someday. In our Colorado Springs DTV thread on AVS Forum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/show...threadid=141193, we've contacted most of the local stations that are non-HD, to get their schedule or story or whatever.
Right now, the OTA scene is: CBS in 1080i, Fox in 480p, PBS and ABC in 480i DTV signals which are basically the same as their SD 4x3 picture, PBS will be HD soon, NBC says they might be HD in a year, ABC seems to want to wait until the FCC puts a gun to their head, no stated HD plans for UPN, and no WB affiliate at all. :mad: And we're too far from Denver to receive any of their signals. :mad: HD cable is the same as this OTA list.
So HD = CBS + D* right now. Feel sorry for us. HD-TiVo will help, and hopefully D* will kick up the channel offerings soon. (Other than the HD scene, Colorado Springs is incredible. Guess we're supposed to spend time outside too.)
Posted by: tladle
Time of Order: 1/16/2004 3:13:47 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 125**
Posted by: joegolf68
Headed to bed but had to post at least once more.
Posted by: Stuigi
Though april showers may come your way
They’ll bring the hdtivo for you to play
All of your tv shows, that were at low res
From now on you'll see them the way they look best
So if youre crying at all you’ve missed
Soon youll be watching all their zits
So just sit back now and just relax
Because of VE Robert you’ve got yours first
La da da da daa, la da da dee’ etc etc etc etc
Posted by: falstaffpac
Can't believe you guys post to this thread just to see it get longer.
+1
Posted by: kimsan
quote:
Originally posted by falstaffpac
Can't believe you guys post to this thread just to see it get longer.
+1
It's a disgusting cheap thing to do. They should be ashamed!
;)
Posted by: Bairrister
Time of Order: 1/19/2004 1:47:56 AM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 12780
Posted by: cgeurin
Time of Order: 1/16/2004 5:09:37 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 12558
#84 :D
Chance
Monument, CO
Posted by: rvaniwaa
quote:
Originally posted by cgeurin
Time of Order: 1/16/2004 5:09:37 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 12558
#84 :D
Chance
Monument, CO
Ahhh. I am still the highest on the list for those in Colorado Springs. Of course, I was too cheap to get the overnight shipping but... That still is impressive with me at 52, cgeurin at 84 and TallGuy at 103. All for Colorado Springs with only one OTA HD station...
--Ron
Posted by: JLWINE
quote:
Originally posted by kimsan
It's a disgusting cheap thing to do. They should be ashamed!
;)
You certainly won't find me contributing to the length of this thread like that... ;)
Posted by: cgeurin
quote:
Originally posted by rvaniwaa
Of course, I was too cheap to get the overnight shipping but... That still is impressive with me at 52, cgeurin at 84 and TallGuy at 103. All for Colorado Springs with only one OTA HD station...
What can I say? I'm a sucker for shiny new toys. I had my HLN567 on pre-order for 4 months! Of course, buying this HDTiVo is the DLP's fault...
I sprung for the 2-day shipping, so come on up to Monument and you can check it out. ;)
Posted by: rvaniwaa
quote:
Originally posted by cgeurin
What can I say? I'm a sucker for shiny new toys. I had my HLN567 on pre-order for 4 months! Of course, buying this HDTiVo is the DLP's fault...
I sprung for the 2-day shipping, so come on up to Monument and you can check it out. ;)
You will likely have it the day before me as both SanDiego and NewJersey are 3 days away on UPS Ground. Ahh well. Perhaps the following day, we can come down to my house and watch it on my HLM617 :-)
--Ron
Posted by: bc1969
Each day and night seems like it is getting longer in anticipation of this device.
Time of order: 1/30/2004 1:00pm EST
Order Type: E-mail
Order ID: 13176
Posted by: cgeurin
quote:
Originally posted by rvaniwaa
...watch it on my HLM617
Sweet! SoundTrack gave me a HLM617 as a loaner for two months while waiting on the HLN567. For a while there, I was worried that I'd miss extra size...
Posted by: sdchrgrboy
If Robert does indeed ship them from So. Cal, I guess I will be getting mine before all of you, I am in San Diego.
Posted by: sdchrgrboy
Time of Order: 2/16/2004 9:32:25 PM
> Order Type: Email
> Order ID: 13481
Posted by: dstroot
I am in SD too, #193 on the list. I'll drive to get it!
Posted by: PJO1966
Ooooh... Road Trip from LA! That's better than sitting on my porch pouting.
Posted by: slocko
you don't need an HD capable tv for the HD-Tivo right?
cause my 13 inch tv doesn't support HD :D
Posted by: PJO1966
only if it's black & white
Posted by: JohnTivo
quote:
Originally posted by sdchrgrboy
If Robert does indeed ship them from So. Cal, I guess I will be getting mine before all of you, I am in San Diego.
[JOKING]
Well if Robert does ship from So Cal, then I'm going to meet him where he takes delivery of the initial shipment and pick it up myself... should we start a new list? I'm #1.
[/JOKING]
:D
Posted by: dropper
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
only if it's black & white
Don't know if you realize this, but B&W TV's are higher definition than color, or at least the signals were. I am not sure if it is still the case, or if I am misinformed, but that's what I remember.
Keith
Posted by: RxMan
Are you still compiling a complete list? I just pre-ordered this morning. :)
No laughing.
Posted by: tomr
Ok, we are about 42 shy of filling in the top 104 on the list. Where are You????? Let's see 100 per cent! We know you are lurking out there. Let's get a move on.
:D
Lets see, 2 weeks and counting.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by RxMan
Are you still compiling a complete list? I just pre-ordered this morning. :)
No laughing.
The list will continue to be compiled until DirecTV HD DVR's are readily available when orders are placed (no waiting) from Value Electronics. So just post your order info and I'll add it.
Posted by: PJO1966
Doug... are you going to add a Received column to the list once we start reporting in? :D
Posted by: jkeane
Time of Order: 1/16/2004 4:37:02 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 1255x
NUMBER 77!!
I'm leaving on Saturday for the Florida Keys and won't be returning until my office calls to let me know the HD-Tivo has arrived. This way, any delay will be far more tolerable.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by PJO1966
Doug... are you going to add a Received column to the list once we start reporting in? :D
If people start reporting such things, probably.
Posted by: Darin
quote:
Originally posted by dropper
Don't know if you realize this, but B&W TV's are higher definition than color, or at least the signals were.
The color information is at a lower resolution than the b/w information. But I don't think that that means that a b/w TV is higher resolution: you should be able to turn the color all the way down on a color set, and be left with only the same luminance signal that the b/w set uses.
Posted by: BryanCPA
Time of Order: 2/1/2004 11:52:57 AM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 132xx
Posted by: k2ue
quote:
Originally posted by Darin
The color information is at a lower resolution than the b/w information. But I don't think that that means that a b/w TV is higher resolution: you should be able to turn the color all the way down on a color set, and be left with only the same luminance signal that the b/w set uses.
You're both right -- before comb filters the luminance was low-passed below 3.58 (usually at 2-2.5MHz) to assure no effects from the color subcarrier and its sidebands. But the early papers on the development of NTSC show that the developers purposely interleaved the luma and chroma sidebands so that comb filtering would be possible as the art progressed. With comb filtering the luminance BW is the same as it was in monochrome days (when few sets could have displayed scorching 4.2 MHz video).
Posted by: rvaniwaa
Man, I hope these things get shipped soon. I am getting tired of my obsessive behavior in rechecking this thread over and over again...
--Ron
Posted by: mainecooncat
quote:
Originally posted by tomr
Ok, we are about 42 shy of filling in the top 104 on the list. Where are You????? Let's see 100 per cent! We know you are lurking out there. Let's get a move on.
I should be #33 or #34 but I haven't gotten a confirmation email back from VE. I faxed my paperwork on March 1st and then again on March 5th (OK, that was a little compulsive). I'm not that worried about finding out exactly where I am (#33 or #34) but I do want to know that they have all the paperwork and my HDTivo won't be delayed.
Posted by: RxMan
Time of Order: 3/11/2004 10:27:16 AM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 13815
Posted by: Kamakzie
I originally ordered the HD Tivo with a 18x20 dish and two free basic receivers and was going to have it all installed at once. However today I decided to drop one of the basics and get a SD Tivo and a 5x8 switch. I guess I am going more Tivo than I thought! Plus I am having them install it now instead of waiting for the HD Tivo. :)
Posted by: hearth
I don't have an order # and date handy, but I got an email saying
that I was #59 on the list...
Don
Posted by: mainecooncat
quote:
Originally posted by mainecooncat
I should be #33 or #34 but I haven't gotten a confirmation email back from VE.
Robert, you PM inbox is full. My order number is 12508 (ordered 1/16 around 1:48 PM). If you could PM me just to let me know my paperwork is all there, that would be great. Thanks.
Posted by: dswallow
Order listing moved, for convenience, to http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...844#post1807844
Posted by: John Clarke
Please add me in
John Clarke 12824 1/19/2004 2:06:41 PM
Thanks Doug
Posted by: joegolf68
This is just a tiny bit off subject but it is about pre-ordering! I pre-ordered the Harmony SST-688 remote. It should be here within a few weeks with any luck. Looks like the 668 is better looking and more functional than the 659 (is that the right number?) Harmony has just posted new pictures of the unit which looks awesome. An email from the Harmony rep stated there is a coupon somewhere on their site. I need to ask them to immediately program in the new recorder we all are waiting for!!
http://www.harmonyremote.com/
Go to media resources for the pictures.
Posted by: btwyx
quote:
Originally posted by joegolf68
I need to ask them to immediately program in the new recorder we all are waiting for!!
I'm expecting it to use the same codes current TiVos use, so not much programming should be necessary. It should only need an output format button that the current ones don't have.
Posted by: tremor_f
The 'output format button' on the remote is the up-arrow. There's no new dedicated button for this -- Tivo just used the same context-dependent UI convention as they did with the down-arrow to switch between tuners on the DirecTivo. It's probably safe to assume that down-arrow function will also carry over to the HDTivo.
-T.
Posted by: GreyGhost00
Time of Order: 3/11/2004 1:33:07 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 1381x
Had to convince the wife that it was worth it:D - thus the reason for the delay.
Posted by: jrosen1040
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
If people start reporting such things, probably.
Somehow, I don't think that will be a problem. The way this thread is going, I expect people will start posting their UPS tracking information as soon as their unit is shipped!:)
Posted by: dswallow
We need some volunteers to monitor the Solectron factory in Mexico beginning March 22nd. Preferably people with camera equipped cell phones. ;)
Posted by: duffin
Any word on whether other places like CC, Good-guys or Best Buy have allocation?
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by duffin
Any word on whether other places like CC, Good-guys or Best Buy have allocation?
Good Guys supposedly has 1,000 ordered and is accepting preorders at their stores (not online). More info about them and others is in this thread: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...threadid=164348
Posted by: ljg
Date of order: 1/29/04
conf # 13163
Lon
Posted by: dlott
joegoff68,
You have messed up now. I use to have the big screen TV to myself. The wife use to gripe that I had things so complicated only I could use it. :) What she was complaining about beats me, I got her, her own Tivo to use in the bedroom. Then I messed up and got a Harmony 659 remote. One button and she can turn everything on. Bad idea, now we have that "quality time" together arguing over why we are not going to watch Oxygen or WE. All I wanted was to watch the ballgame on ESPN on a big screen TV in a little peace. :( Kidding aside you will love it. :D
Posted by: MikeSRC
quote:
Originally posted by joegolf68
This is just a tiny bit off subject but it is about pre-ordering! I pre-ordered the Harmony SST-688 remote. It should be here within a few weeks with any luck.
There's a thread about the 688 on the AVS "Remotes" forum here. Waiting to see if the production model incorporates all the comments made at CES. It was supposed to be out next week, but it's looking more like the end of the month.
Getting back to the "preorders", has anyone received an email with their number since the weekend? I haven't seen anything posted here for days.
Posted by: scottchez
Wow, just looking at all these post with people that ordered.
Value Electronics is well over the 400 mark.
I wonder if He will get all of the fill right away?
I am switching from Dish Network does Hughes do what Dish does on the 921 and ONLY alocate 921s (HD DVRs) based on you past history of demand or past orders.
In other words is V.E a big retailer to get more orders filled as compare to a big box store like Good Guys who claim to have 1000 on order?
Just wondering. . ..
Posted by: rttrek
quote:
Originally posted by scottchez
Value Electronics is well over the 400 mark.
400? They're well over 800! I wouldn't be surprised if they have 1000 on order by now!
1381x - 1247x ~= 1340 web orders taken, which does not include phone orders but does include web orders that aren't for HD DTiVos. These are about a wash so far.
Posted by: wmillik
OK OK. I'm 156. Now can I rest?
Posted by: joegolf68
dlott
I think you are on to something! Right now, I own the remotes as the wife has no clue. Maybe I will let her try the new SST-688 before I program it!!! Then, when she gives up, I'll program it and not tell her how easy it is!!!
;)
Posted by: sfoguy1
1/16/2004 10:05:38 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 12602
Robert has kindly confirmed me as #128
Posted by: MichaelK
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
We need some volunteers to monitor the Solectron factory in Mexico beginning March 22nd. Preferably people with camera equipped cell phones. ;)
my cell phone has a camera.
anyone have the address for the factory?
;)
Posted by: bmccrea
Since you asked....I'm believe this is where the object of our desires is being fabricated....
Solectron de México, S.A. de C.V.
Prol. Av. López Mateos Sur No. 2915
Km. 6.5 Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jalisco C.P.
45640 México
And since you have a cell phone...
Tel: 52 (3) 33770-4200
do you need a map??? :)
(this is from http://www.solectron.com/about/Locations/america.html which I have heard multiple times as the manufacturer of the devices)
Posted by: gem
For those of you who want a countdown of the start of production.
http://www.lakesidevillas.com/html/TiVoCountdown.html
Another thing to help keep us busy while waiting for our units.
Posted by: tomr
quote:
Originally posted by gem
For those of you who want a countdown of the start of production.
Another thing to help keep us busy while waiting for our units.
I love it :up:
Posted by: scottchez
Is that the countdown of projected Start of making them or the start of Shipping to the USA?
Posted by: gem
quote:
Originally posted by scottchez
Is that the countdown of projected Start of making them or the start of Shipping to the USA?
The start of making them. Since we don't know for sure the manufacturing process and lead-times, shipment is anyone's guess.
Based on other threads, it should take about a week to manufacture and then ship.
Posted by: Will-san
All of these questions surely belong in other threads but this thread is just more fun.
Remotes:
From where did you pre-order the 688?
How long will it take harmony to get a profile for the HD tivo up on their website?
Pre-wiring:
Will I want to switch outputs to composite (or s-video) when watching (god forbid) SD material, or will the HDtivo up-convert and make the component feed look fine.
Stacking and storage.
are there any limitations on where you can put the unit. My replay wanted to be on the top of the stack or else it would overheat.
Road trip.
Who all is going to Mexico to watch theirs roll of the assembly line?
Didn't they just recently stop making Volkswagens in Mexico? is this the same plant re-tooled? but I digress.
Whats next?
I need to start thinking about the future. What can I pre-order to fill the sense off emptiness once this thing finally arrives.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by Will-san
Will I want to switch outputs to composite (or s-video) when watching (god forbid) SD material, or will the HDtivo up-convert and make the component feed look fine.
The HD DVR has limited ability to do things to an SD signal. It will upconvert. But more advanced things like non-linear stretching it won't do. That means switching to a 480i or 480p output or to S-Video/Composite would usually be needed to allow another device such as the display to perform that sort of function.
One would hope one day they'd at least allow some sort of automatic control, which could be implemented in the software, such as automatically switching between 480i or 480p for SD signals and 720p or 1080i for HD signals. But I wouldn't necessarily be holding my breath about it.
Little happens quickly anymore with TiVo. And even if they did do it, there's the convincing of DirecTV to release such a thing to consider.
Posted by: JaguarCRO
I just placed my order. I am not sure what number I have but here are the order details:
Order Via Web Offer
Order # 13827
Placed 9:25pm (PST) on 3/11/04
The quote on the phone for delivery early today was early May.
Personally I am hoping that they are able to deliver it before May 15th as that is the first away game HD Broadcast of the MLS Cup Champion San Jose Earthquakes (Sorry no link privledges yet) . :D
Posted by: aaronwt
My HD-TiVo will be strictly for HD. I have 3 other DTivos for SD content. They won't get used much after the HD-TiVo arrives. I still keep flip flopping about ordering another one. I really should wait and get a second one for a Christmas present to myself.
Posted by: madgrizzle
Not complaining since I know I am >350 on the list, but has anyone recently received an email or PM telling them their place in line? They seemed to have stopped around 300. Am I wrong?
John
Posted by: Jasper
FYI Doug,
Your HD DVR order with ValueElectronics is number 144!
Thanks for doing such a great job on the list, Mr. Swallow :)
Posted by: ad301
Time of Order: 3/5/2004 11:17:40 AM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 13720
Posted by: SleepyBob
quote:
Originally posted by madgrizzle
Not complaining since I know I am >350 on the list, but has anyone recently received an email or PM telling them their place in line? They seemed to have stopped around 300. Am I wrong?
John
I think Robert said they were not going to notify people's exact place beyond the 350 that were hoping to get in the first wave.
I am probably like #1000, and am still waiting to get the 2 forms to fill out. Forcing myself to be patient and wait another week at least.
Posted by: slocko
Can you switch to 480p on things that are recorded already?
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
The HD DVR has limited ability to do things to an SD signal. It will upconvert. But more advanced things like non-linear stretching it won't do. That means switching to a 480i or 480p output or to S-Video/Composite would usually be needed to allow another device such as the display to perform that sort of function.
One would hope one day they'd at least allow some sort of automatic control, which could be implemented in the software, such as automatically switching between 480i or 480p for SD signals and 720p or 1080i for HD signals. But I wouldn't necessarily be holding my breath about it.
Little happens quickly anymore with TiVo. And even if they did do it, there's the convincing of DirecTV to release such a thing to consider.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by slocko
Can you switch to 480p on things that are recorded already?
Recording is always in the resolution it's being sent from DirecTV or the OTA station. So playing back a recorded program still lets you fully control the output format.
Posted by: dnhawley
Please put me back on the order list. I reinstated my order a few days after I canceled it. Time of Order: 1/19/2004 5:39:21 PM - Order ID: 12847.
Thanks
:cool:
Posted by: JEbbesen
quote:
Originally posted by dnhawley
Please put me back on the order list. I reinstated my order a few days after I canceled it. Time of Order: 1/19/2004 5:39:21 PM - Order ID: 12847.
Thanks
:cool:
They let you cut back in line? ;)
Posted by: PJO1966
quote:
Originally posted by dnhawley
Please put me back on the order list. I reinstated my order a few days after I canceled it. Time of Order: 1/19/2004 5:39:21 PM - Order ID: 12847.
Thanks
:cool:
Back of the line for you, mister! :D
Posted by: slocko
thxs. so the best strategy is to keep it on 480p and then toggle it for HD recordings?
wouldn't be great if the Tivo would stick all the HD recordings into a category.
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
Recording is always in the resolution it's being sent from DirecTV or the OTA station. So playing back a recorded program still lets you fully control the output format.
Posted by: BigHat
Time of Order: 1/25/2004 5:57:40 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 13073
Posted by: dswallow
Why is everyone so quiet on Friday?
Posted by: StephenT
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Better?
Posted by: tremor_f
Getting close to the deadline -- and most of the people in the first 350 have checked in.
For me, it's a waiting game to see whether the HDTivo or the iScan HD shows up first. I can't believe I have two major toys on preorder at the same time. :)
-T.
Posted by: MCodanti
quote:
Originally posted by Will-san
All of these questions surely belong in other threads but this thread is just more fun.
Remotes:
From where did you pre-order the 688?
How long will it take harmony to get a profile for the HD tivo up on their website?
You can call Harmony and order it over the phone. It takes Harmony about as long as it takes the first user to learn the commands and configure things. But since it will probably just be a standard peanut remote with maybe a couple button changes I don't suspect anything is necessary.
And what do you think the chances are that a beta tester has a Harmony remote and has already added it?
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by tremor_f
Getting close to the deadline -- and most of the people in the first 350 have checked in.
Guessing where the 350-mark probably is, it looks like just slightly fewer than 1/2 have checked in so far, so I can't agree with characterizing that as "most."
Maybe all the important ones have checked in though. :D
Posted by: jerryj
If I can't do a non-linear stretch in the HD-TIVO, and I know that my plasma won't do a stretch on a DVI input, I get concerned about burnin. Does the HD-TIVO put up gray bars on the sides of SD programs?
Jerry
Posted by: tremor_f
Perhaps I mischaracterized that -- what I meant to say was that most of the people who are going to check in, have. The stragglers seem to have slowed to a relative trickle.
Better? :)
-T.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by jerryj
If I can't do a non-linear stretch in the HD-TIVO, and I know that my plasma won't do a stretch on a DVI input, I get concerned about burnin. Does the HD-TIVO put up gray bars on the sides of SD programs?
No, but you can switch the DVI output to 480i or 480p output manually from the remote when necessary and then your plasma most likely can stretch it. Mine can (Fujitsu P50).
Posted by: tremor_f
quote:
Originally posted by jerryj
If I can't do a non-linear stretch in the HD-TIVO, and I know that my plasma won't do a stretch on a DVI input, I get concerned about burnin. Does the HD-TIVO put up gray bars on the sides of SD programs?
Jerry
No data yet on the color of the side curtains, as far as I know.
However, it is known that the HDTivo *can* do a linear stretch on 4:3 material to fill a 16:9 screen. I gave up on using the non-linear stretch modes on my Toshiba RPTV quite a while ago, and everyone in my house is accustomed to how the linear stretch looks.
-T.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by tremor_f
everyone in my house is accustomed to how the linear stretch looks.
Ick. ;)
When you go out in the real world everybody looks so skinny then.
Posted by: jerryj
Thanks, Doug. I also have a P50. Still it would be nice if these things could be programed so I wouldn't have to be concerned about other users in the family.
Posted by: jerryj
----------
However, it is known that the HDTivo *can* do a linear stretch on 4:3 material to fill a 16:9 screen. I gave up on using the non-linear stretch modes on my Toshiba RPTV quite a while ago, and everyone in my house is accustomed to how the linear stretch looks.
----------
The Fujitsu P50 does a non-linear stretch so well that most people don't even realize that the picture is stretched. I guess I'm spoiled.
Posted by: Darin
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
When you go out in the real world everybody looks so skinny then.
Heh, well maybe these sets should come out with some anamorphic stretch glasses that you could wear if/when you went out in the real world. That way, everything would look right. :)
Posted by: slocko
so the hd-tivo can stretch to give people big arms? the familia and i are used to the popeye effect. so that would be perfect for me.
Posted by: scottchez
Order Via Phone
Order # 5393x
Placed 11:40 AM ET on 3/09/04
At this time on Tuesday they were saying orders paced that day where estimated to be delivered by the end of April.
Cant Wait.
Switched from Dish and getting a SD Tivo next week to start off with. My Dish 501 crashes every week.
Posted by: hongcho
> Why is everyone so quiet on Friday?
You just want to paste anothe list, don't you, Doug? :p
Hong.
Posted by: ratfacejt
Time of Order: 1/23/2004 5:54:28 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 13042
Posted by: Tonyg
my info
Time of Order 2/29/2004 time-???
Order Type: Phone
Order ID: 53895
As of yet I have not received a number in line.
I'm going outside now, to sit on the porch and wait for the delivery truck.
Posted by: gamecox86
Time of Order: 3/8/2004 5:15:34 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 13767
Posted by: joegolf68
From where did you pre-order the 688?
I emailed Harmony with a few questions. I was told if I pre-ordered the SST-688 they would give me a discount. I know I could wiat for an Ebay deal, but just don't want to wait any longer than I have to. Yesterday, I recieved an update from Harmony stating they expect the units to ship at the end of March. Also, they said they added a joystick to this unit for navigation, whatever that means. Other than that, the new units are suppose to just be sleeker, different colors and "better" placed buttons. Since I don't have a current model, I have no idea if the extra money will be worth it.
Posted by: dave3
linear stretch makes me feel thin!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: BBobley
Where is the latest version of "the list" kept? Can anyone tell me my number in line? My order details are:
Time of Order: 1/18/2004 10:32:33 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 127XX
Thanks!
Brett
Posted by: chilimac
Time of Order: 1/17/2004 11:25:51 AM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 12641
breckcmcdaniel@iname.com
Posted by: MichaelK
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
Why is everyone so quiet on Friday?
David Bott posted a while back that the boards are dignificantly busier during business hours. (apparently we all are screwing off at work together).
So maybe a bunch of folks took off for a long weekend. I know myself i'm checking in now then bailing and heading home!
Posted by: mmoulton
beter late than never...
Time of Order: 1/23/2004 2:23:06 PM
Order Type: Email
Order ID: 1303x
-- mike
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by BBobley
Where is the latest version of "the list" kept? Can anyone tell me my number in line?
I try to keep it within the last 80 or so posts of this thread. Right now it's at: http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-v...331#post1800331
If you set your posts-per-page setting for the fourm to 40, it'll generally be near the top of the most recent odd numbered page.
Only Value Electronics can tell you your place in line... but you can make an educated guess using the list. ;)
Posted by: randyth
It appears the only people higher than #300 who know their "place in line" contacted Robert directly. Has anyone with a slot higher than #300 received the paperwork email from VE yet _without_ pestering them first?
-Randy
Posted by: Y0SHI
quote:
Originally posted by randyth
It appears the only people higher than #300 who know their "place in line" contacted Robert directly. Has anyone with a slot higher than #300 received the paperwork email from VE yet _without_ pestering them first?
Received the paperwork but haven't received my place in line (but I'm definitely over 300).
Posted by: jrosen1040
quote:
Originally posted by joegolf68
From where did you pre-order the 688?
Here is a link to an Ebay listing for this new remote. The lister says he is an authorized dealer and has included quite a few details and an opportunity to preorder it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=61323
Posted by: Stuigi
quote:
Originally posted by dswallow
Why is everyone so quiet on Friday?
For me Doug, it's just the anxiety of waiting. My stomach does flip flops each time I realize how much longer I have to wait.
I WANT IT NOW!!
Posted by: tremor_f
I've been minimizing my excitement level by telling myself that the ship date is too far away to be worth thinking about-- but after I upgrade the OTA antenna this weekend and complete the rewiring project I don't think that's going to work anymore. :)
-T.
Posted by: ebockelman
Type of order: web offer
Time of order: 1/16/2004 9:30 pm EST
Order number: 1259x
Pre-order rank: 123
Posted by: SleepyBob
quote:
Originally posted by Y0SHI
Received the paperwork but haven't received my place in line (but I'm definitely over 300).
So where are you on the list? I don't see YOSHI anywhere.
I don't think you are allowed to post in this thread until you give your order number. ;)
Posted by: Y0SHI
quote:
Originally posted by SleepyBob
So where are you on the list? I don't see YOSHI anywhere.
Somewhere on 1/21 I believe.
Posted by: cheridave
Just got home from work and sorry to report but:
NO HD-TIVO YET!!!!
Dave
Posted by: Larry Hutchinson
quote:
t appears the only people higher than #300 who know their "place in line" contacted Robert directly.
Well, I'm well less than 300 but I still don't know my place in line even though I sent email to Robert (got no response.) I'm a little ticked and a little worried.
Posted by: muoldaar
quote:
Originally posted by randyth
It appears the only people higher than #300 who know their "place in line" contacted Robert directly. Has anyone with a slot higher than #300 received the paperwork email from VE yet _without_ pestering them first?
-Randy
I am somewhere between #300 and #350. I got the forms via email from VE and turned them in already. But nope, I haven't received my "place in line" from VE yet. I'm still anxiously waiting for that email.
Posted by: scottchez
"Well, I'm well less than 300 but I still don't know my place in line even though I sent email to Robert (got no response.) I'm a little ticked and a little worried."
Hang on there. Its not like there are Hundreds of people working at V.E.
They can other do some many at a time. They still have weeks to go before some are even due to ship (one past 200) and even more week for those past the 350 mark.
Im probably aroung the 500 to 600 mark. I bet some of the employees are real stressed out waiting for this to calm down. I bet there fax machine it just burning through the paper with new orders and customers for Standard Tivo Boxes and Pre-orders for HDTivo boxes.
Have you ever worked in retail or in a call center? It is hard.
Posted by: dswallow
quote:
Originally posted by scottchez
"Well, I'm well less than 300 but I still don't know my place in line even though I sent email to Robert (got no response.) I'm a little ticked and a little worried."
Hang on there. Its not like there are Hundreds of people working at V.E.
They can other do some many at a time. They still have weeks to go before some are even due to ship (one past 200) and even more week for those past the 350 mark.
Im probably aroung the 500 to 600 mark. I bet some of the employees are real stressed out waiting for this to calm down. I bet there fax machine it just burning through the paper with new orders and customers for Standard Tivo Boxes and Pre-orders for HDTivo boxes.
Have you ever worked in retail or in a call center? It is hard.
I would imagine some pressure could be relieved by a quick email upon receipt of the faxed info "Hi there, thanks for faxing your materials! We're a bit buried in paperwork right now, but rest assured we're gonna be in touch very soon now, however we wanted to let you know we received your signed agreements. Have a great weekend!". Figure 4-5 minutes per order to do that (get paperwork, find order file, get email addres, send email, review fax quickly to be sure everything's there, file away, mark folder as complete). That's what? Only ~108 hours of someone's time; about 13.5 8-hour workdays. Just to acknowledge. :) That poor person does need a few breaks during the workday too, like for lunch.
See the problem? Just give them a little time.
(Yes, scottchez, I know you were essentially saying the same thing, I didn't quote your post to pick on you... you were just conveniently located. ;) )
Posted by: bth2k2
Time of Order: 1/17/2004 12:22:38 PM
Order ID: 12649
#'s 179 & 180
Posted by: videoholic
Nothing to say. Just wanted to be #2000
:)
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