Roxio has released Toast 9 but, as my headline questions, does it work… with TiVo? Last fall both Toast 8 and Popcorn 3 began experiencing issues in conjunction with TiVo’s Fall Software update. As I mentioned in early February, the Roxio team seemed to think they had a solution for the TiVoToGo file conversion audio/video sync issue. However, they haven’t made a (public) software update available. So before investing in Toast 9, I suggest waiting for more information. (I am.)
Don’t look at me. I’m not testing this one. Roxio’s burned me one too many times…
I pinged a Sonic PR contact, but the email bounced. Perhaps her name changed or she left the company? I’m trying to get a working email address and will post whatever I manage to find out. What I’d like to hear is that 9 works properly and version 8 owners will soon be able to download a patch.
Dave, Tell them you want a copy to review for the site! I want to hear if they fixed it and what else changed.
plus… there is a new TiVo OS update on the way.
What’s in the new TiVo OS update?
Looks like there’s one spot on the Roxio website where they mention TiVo exporting capabilities. But there’s not much in the way of details.
http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/toast/titanium/watch.html
Ok,
I bit for it. My brief experience is that nothing has changed for me. I start a transfer, the little wheel spins, then it just disappears without transferring anything.
No difference as far as I can see.
Patrick Michalowski, Are you going to email there support? They couldnt have released a new version that doesnt work with current Tivos and say it supports Tivo could they?!
Roxio’s PR person says she’s looking into my query and will get back to me…
Tivo Decode Manager
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Roxio PR
We did indeed believe that we had addressed all the sync issues in Toast 9 and were planning to issue an update for Toast 8 customers. Post launch, we have become aware that some problems persist. As a result, we are going through the process of acquiring the problematic files and working to resolve any remaining issues. We fully intend to continue to work through all the issues and update Toast 9 and Toast 8 customers as required. We are asking for Toast 9 customers assistance. If a Toast 9 customer has experienced sync issues, we ask that they email TivoFiles@roxio.com, as we would like to acquire and test the problematic file.
Thank you.