T3 reviews Virgin Media's TiVo: "While the usability issues are annoying, this is a big improvement on the old box."

While the Virgin Media TiVo boxes haven't been flying out as much as the majority of customers would like, at least the reviews are starting to fly in now. T3 is the latest site to take a close look at the next-generation PVR, they (like TechRadar) also gave 4 stars out of 5:

While the usability issues are annoying, this is a big improvement on the old box. The menus are slicker, it’s easier to find the shows you want, and the remote is well laid out and simple to use. And the extras, though nice, are far from a deal breaker. The price will be a little high for some, with a £199 one off fee, £26.50 a month for the XL TiVo package of over 160 channels (including a phone line; it’s £32.50 a month without), and a £40 installation fee. It’s a shame, because if the price came down and the basic usability issues were ironed out, this’d really give Sky HD a run for its money.