[Anthony]

http://blog.itvt.com/my_weblog/2006/10/16/

 

[DCSholtis]

Very interesting read, IMO. Thanks for posting it.

 

[jcrandall]

Interesting read. How do you get to this on the H20 or HR20, it looks neat but I can't find it:

 

[Earl Bonovich]

Interesting read. How do you get to this on the H20 or HR20, it looks neat but I can't find it:

Go to any of the interactive channels.
After a few minutes it will prompt you to hit the RED button.

HR20 only, the H20 is not interactive yet.
(R15, D10, D11 will work)

 

[jcrandall]

What are the interactive channels, is that the same as the active button channel?

 

[litzdog911]

What are the interactive channels, is that the same as the active button channel?

Yes, you access the interactive channels from the Active button on your remote.

 

[jcrandall]

Found it, thanks guys. Actually pretty nice feature for prime time when looking for something good, something new.

 

[ITrot]

So, are all the interactive channels based on the 'active' channel? Are there other channels that are interactive?

 

[harsh]

Yes, we launched our new HD DVR a few weeks ago, and it's absolutely fantastic. It is rock-solid.

Huh? He must be smoking some of that Chase R15 weed.

 

[Earl Bonovich]

So, are all the interactive channels based on the 'active' channel? Are there other channels that are interactive?

Mix channels.
102, 103, 104...

 

[mluntz]

This is all wonderful, but how about concentrating in more national HD content? :nono2:

 

[tonyc]

After reading that article I get the impression alot on new features (interactive )will only be avaiable through the hd dvr receiver. not the R15

 

[AnonomissX]

the r15 can do that...in fact, I have been a little pissed lately, as I have been watching a recorded show, went to hit pause, and hit the "active" button instead, dammit!!!

 

[bgartz]

I like seeing all of the Broadband VOD coming next year. This really the only thing that cable has over D*.

 

[PoitNarf]

Go to any of the interactive channels.
After a few minutes it will prompt you to hit the RED button.

HR20 only, the H20 is not interactive yet.
(R15, D10, D11 will work)

H20 has been out for almost a year now and still no interactive capability. It'd be nice if it were on now...

 

[bonscott87]

I like this:

[itvt]: Are you planning to implement the ability to program a DVR remotely?

Shanks: We're still testing that. As with anything that requires software and an infrastructure, it's difficult to give a precise launch date. But we think it should be out there by the end of Q1 next year. I've been testing our mobile version of remote booking and it works pretty well. You'll be able to book a recording to our DVR with your mobile phone.

 

[PoitNarf]

I like this:

I noticed that too, very interesting. Looks like there's gonna be a lot of new stuff to play around with next year.

 

[Jeremy W]

I've said all along that the HR20 has a lot of potential that we haven't even seen yet. Next year, the HR20 will not just be better than Tivo, it will completely blow Tivo away. DirecTV wouldn't have had the freedom to do all of this cool stuff on Tivo's platform.

 

[walters]

I've said all along that the HR20 has a lot of potential that we haven't even seen yet. Next year, the HR20 will not just be better than Tivo, it will completely blow Tivo away. DirecTV wouldn't have had the freedom to do all of this cool stuff on Tivo's platform.

If only TiVo had had the freedom to do all their cool stuff on (DirecTV's) TiVo platform.

 

[Bobman]

I found this quote funny about the HR20 "It is rock-solid".

It looks like many more stupid self produced shows that hardly anyone watches are coming. I cant wait for The Fizz or Created by You. <joke> They sound like they fit right in with CDUSA and MyWorld geared for children. They seem to forget who pays the bills. I cant wait for the possibly 24 hour 3 day video gaming tournament next year. What a thrill !!!!

I am somewhat mad , being I got 2 in the last year, that it looks like the R-15 will be abandoned and all the new features seem to be for the HR20 only. The only good thing I can see is the R-15 will not have the interactive ad's and $5.99 a month for games. Woopie.....