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zendawn · 28-11-2003, 15:47

Hi all, new here, been with NTL for 2yrs tho.

I was wondering if anyone else thinks the EPG reminder (channel changer) should be time and channel based rather than program based?

i.e. I'd rather use the reminder as a channel changer, (especially for recording when out) than as a reminder for a certain program, so all I need is to change to a CHANNEL (say 3 ITV) at (16:00pm).

Example CHANNEL ??? TIME ??:??

At the moment if you want to change channels for a block program like the UKGOLDs Dr Who @ 40 weekend, you can only do it at the beginning of the show. as the EPG only shows the WHOLE block not individual programs within.
Also with the EPG being wrong 10%? of the time, some programs can be missed, but a time based CHANNEL CHANGE wouldn't make a difference.

Anyone agree?

Zendawn

28-11-2003, 15:47	#43
zendawn Permanently Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sussex Posts: 732	Re: Why is the EPG so bad? Hi all, new here, been with NTL for 2yrs tho. I was wondering if anyone else thinks the EPG reminder (channel changer) should be time and channel based rather than program based? i.e. I'd rather use the reminder as a channel changer, (especially for recording when out) than as a reminder for a certain program, so all I need is to change to a CHANNEL (say 3 ITV) at (16:00pm). Example CHANNEL ??? TIME ??:?? At the moment if you want to change channels for a block program like the UKGOLDs Dr Who @ 40 weekend, you can only do it at the beginning of the show. as the EPG only shows the WHOLE block not individual programs within. Also with the EPG being wrong 10%? of the time, some programs can be missed, but a time based CHANNEL CHANGE wouldn't make a difference. Anyone agree? Zendawn