Thread: TiVo EPG?
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Old 13-10-2013, 14:16   #19
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Re: EPG?
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Originally Posted by RobboEdin View Post
Not really true.

Say I have a single program scheduled for 8pm and three scheduled for 9pm.

Suddenly the 8pm program is going to overrun and the dynamic EPG kicks in. Which of the three 9pm programmes gets dumped? The lowest priority one, which may or may not have a repeat.

If the lowest priority programme doesn't have a repeat, having a dynamic EPG directly results in a programme never recording.

I'd rather have the current situation where my 8pm program is truncated but at least I get my three programmes at 9pm.
If we get a Dynamic EPG, we need the option to turn it off... which I will do... exactly for the potential problems outlined above. Sky have the option to turn off the Dynamic EPG.

I find the current EPG works fine for me. I know the odd show that may over run so just add a bit of end padding to those shows.

My worry is that VM will force a dynamic EPG on to us without the option to turn it off. I suspect that most people are happy with the current EPG. A DEPG sounds good and it has it's advantages, but maybe people haven't considered the negative aspects that could lead to missed recordings? But if we have the option to turn it off, then everyone can be happy.
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