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[Qtx]

The EPG does look better and navigation seems to be a tad faster too.

Sky atlantic's move to go for only one ad break is a good move. Wonder if it will be a 15 minute ad break though

[MadGamer]

I still don't have the new EPG, my parents do though

[Chad]

The new EPG looks slicker but for me it's not as intuitive to use as the last version. I also find myself button pushing more than I did under the old EPG. Not completely sold as of yet. Ease of use is more important than presentation every day of the week.

On a side note I totally hate the new search facility on SKY. I found the old version helped deliver what I was looking for so much easier. I was able to filter out things like movies and documentaries so much easier.

I actually feel like things are going backwards. I'm no technophobe but things seem to be moving towards what SKY think is best rather than what the customer thinks is best.

[muppetman11]

As I remember the old search you could filter so say

Movies - Comedy

Or

Sport - Boxing

You can still do this by simply typing Boxing or comedy , seems to work the same here.

As for button presses I'd say it's exactly the same the exception being accessing TV guide which requires a second press , the coloured shortcuts still work ie Red On Demand , Green Planner. Maybe it's just me I suppose I've had a lot longer to get used to it.

I guess we all have different viewing habits as with most updates it seems a mixed bag you either love it or hate it , I've seen some people state they don't like how search lumps On Demand and TV Guide together now , I must admit I didn't at first however it's grown on me.

I always say it but if you don't like something start a thread on the Sky help forum , if it's something others don't also like they'll listen trust me on that the development team listen to all constructive feedback.

[Mick Fisher]

I had my doubts immediatly after I got the new EPG but after a few days I don't even notice it.

It feels like it's been there forever.

However I wouldn't say it is better, just different is all.

I find the Sky App far more useful anyway, mainly due to it's wonderful Clash Manager.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

I had my doubts immediatly after I got the new EPG but after a few days I don't even notice it.

It feels like it's been there forever.

However I wouldn't say it is better, just different is all.

I find the Sky App far more useful anyway, mainly due to it's wonderful Clash Manager.

Exactly my opinion , the changes have clearly been made to encourage the take up of On Demand , bringing On Demand to the front page encourages those who haven't yet connected their boxes up to do so. I do most of my recording via the Sky+ app on my iPad , with the new update its also nice to have the ability to put the box in/out standby.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by MadGamer

I still don't have the new EPG, my parents do though

Its available now on the DR stream.

[bubblegun]

Originally Posted by MadGamer

I still don't have the new EPG, my parents do though

What kind of box do you have?
It needs to be a PVR5 Manufactured by Amstrad/Sky - Version number starting 4F...
Anything else isn't getting the new guide.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by bubblegun

What kind of box do you have?
It needs to be a PVR5 Manufactured by Amstrad/Sky - Version number starting 4F...
Anything else isn't getting the new guide.

That's not true it's coming to the Pace and Samsung boxes also.

http://www.sky.com/mysky/latestnews/...mepage-update/

[MadGamer]

It's ok got it now. It's an Amstrad DRX890 I have

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

New catch up content and more functionality would be good.

Sky News Launches Catch Up TV Service

Sky News today launches its Catch Up TV service. The service, which sits on Sky’s On Demand platform, is available from launch to 5 million Sky customers with a connected Sky+HD set-top box. It will allow customers to get up to speed with the very best of Sky News content by choosing the stories they want to watch when it suits them. Content will include key bulletins, specially commissioned programmes in the form of documentaries and the pick of Sky News’ archive.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press..._up_tv_service

[bubblegun]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

That's not true it's coming to the Pace and Samsung boxes also.

http://www.sky.com/mysky/latestnews/...mepage-update/

Internal communication is currently that there is No Planned roll-out date for additional boxes to get the new EPG.

The last update we had was that they were NOT getting it in the foreseeable future.

If it happens that they aren't going to do this upgrade then they may do a box upgrade scheme but this is unlikely given Sky's history on customer loyalty.
The Thompson box swap was only done because of winning in court against Thompson.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by bubblegun

Internal communication is currently that there is No Planned roll-out date for additional boxes to get the new EPG.

The last update we had was that they were NOT getting it in the foreseeable future.

If it happens that they aren't going to do this upgrade then they may do a box upgrade scheme but this is unlikely given Sky's history on customer loyalty.
The Thompson box swap was only done because of winning in court against Thompson.

There's people already got it on Samsung and Pace boxes.

[Chad]

SKY now promoting the launch of ITV Encore

http://www.sky.com/tv/show/itv-encor...B/TT/ITVENCORE

[denphone]