New epg on anytime - Sky+ HD

gagde · 30-03-2009, 09:34

The new sky hd epg demo has arrived on anytime this morning.

Rich2k · 30-03-2009, 09:38

I watched that this morning (not got the new EPG yet) and I like the feature to highlight HD broadcasts on the simulcast channels.

Gordie1 · 30-03-2009, 09:43

Says i need to upgrade my subscription to watch the demo

What a farce

Jaycee Dove · 30-03-2009, 11:20

Also - why is it only available until tomorrow!

This seems plain daft. It is only 8 minutes long so should be on there much longer. It is hardly taking up much space. Many people will simply miss it if it goes that fast.

At first I wondered if it was just for those getting the new EPG tomorrow (if anyone!) - hence the date of the demise. Although that would make even less sense as you would need it most after the download.

But it seems to be on everyones Anytime for just 24 hours...as both our Thomson 3004 (possibly due for the EPG soon as the initial subscriber box) and also our brand new Pace HD box which surely will not be getting it whilst the swapover recall is ongoing.

Anyone know the thinking behind such a seemingly pointless short stay?

Laggy · 30-03-2009, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Jaycee Dove

Also - why is it only available until tomorrow!

This seems plain daft. It is only 8 minutes long so should be on there much longer. It is hardly taking up much space. Many people will simply miss it if it goes that fast.

At first I wondered if it was just for those getting the new EPG tomorrow (if anyone!) - hence the date of the demise. Although that would make even less sense as you would need it most after the download.

But it seems to be on everyones Anytime for just 24 hours...as both our Thomson 3004 (possibly due for the EPG soon as the initial subscriber box) and also our brand new Pace HD box which surely will not be getting it whilst the swapover recall is ongoing.

Anyone know the thinking behind such a seemingly pointless short stay?

They could be re-downloading each night so that it remains at the top of the list. They used to do this with the 'HD preview show' they had on anytime. It will probably be there again tomorrow at the top of the list with a expiriy date for wednesday.

Jaycee Dove · 30-03-2009, 11:39

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Originally Posted by Laggy

They could be re-downloading each night so that it remains at the top of the list. They used to do this with the 'HD preview show' they had on anytime. It will probably be there again tomorrow at the top of the list with a expiriy date for wednesday.

That would make sense if any downloads were happening at 4 am tomorrow.

Though I got the impression it might be after Easter before the next ones...though maybe that has changed.

Still I had not thought of your suggestion and it makes some sense when you think it through...if only to make sure anyone tuning into Anytime over the next week (some might only check the contents once a week) do not miss this
on page one.

Smart thinking, batman (er, laggy)!

d'@ve · 30-03-2009, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Rich2k

I watched that this morning (not got the new EPG yet) and I like the feature to highlight HD broadcasts on the simulcast channels.

Me too, I've watched it now.

Generally I'm pleased with it but there is for me one huge annoyance (unless I've missed something).

The number of channels on display at any one time is reduced from 10 to 6 so flicking through the channels page by page will take longer and will involve nearly twice as many key presses. What a terrible waste of HD resources - apparently sacrificing speed of access for glitzy presentation.

OK it's handy to have the programme information and mini-screen for programmes you are unfamiliar with but most of the time, I'm looking for programmes I am already familiar with so then, the top half of the screen is a waste... and I'm still slowed down by the 6 channels a page thing.

I hope there is an option to expand the channels per page and sacrifice the programme previews and mini screen. Otherwise, it is going to be very annoying for me.

Jaycee Dove · 30-03-2009, 13:37

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Originally Posted by d'@ve

I hope there is an option to expand the channels per page and sacrifice the programme previews and mini screen. Otherwise, it is going to be very annoying for me.

There is exactly that option.

Unfortunately you still get the programme sound even if you do not want to hear it (eg you intend to record).

No more EPG music with any option.

d'@ve · 30-03-2009, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Jaycee Dove

There is exactly that option.

Thank goodness for that! Must have missed it on the preview (unless they couldn't be bothered to mention it, which seems a bit silly).

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Originally Posted by Jaycee Dove

Unfortunately you still get the programme sound even if you do not want to hear it (eg you intend to record).

No more EPG music with any option.

Oh I won't miss the EPG music so, it looks like the Mute button for me!

jedi matt · 30-03-2009, 14:17

Watched the Anytime preview and was impressed by all features mainly the highlighting of all the HD content

bostonboy · 30-03-2009, 16:53

just watched it. did i miss it or are you no longer able to set reminders?

One United · 30-03-2009, 16:59

My box is knackered atm, so I'm receiving no anytime updates. Hopefully they'll keep adding it every night, so that I'll be able to see it on my new box that I'll be getting in a couple of days.

bostonboy · 30-03-2009, 17:13

forget my previous question. i've just found the answer in the online version of the updated thomson manual :

http://www1.sky.com/HDGuide/pdf/HI%2..._thomson_d.pdf

Gordie1 · 31-03-2009, 16:39

Is there a youtube link to the video, as sky in there infinite wisdom have deemed only those with a hD subscription can view the demo.

derek500 · 31-03-2009, 16:52

Strange to show 24 being recorded from 106 and not the HD channel!!

Tony Hoyle · 31-03-2009, 17:13

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Originally Posted by Gordie1

Is there a youtube link to the video, as sky in there infinite wisdom have deemed only those with a hD subscription can view the demo.

http://www1.sky.com/HDGuide/ is pretty much the same apart from the first few seconds.

Tony Hoyle · 31-03-2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by derek500

Strange to show 24 being recorded from 106 and not the HD channel!!

What would be nice is if you selected 106 it automatically went to the HD version if the current programme was HD.

I've lost count of the number of times I've caught my wife watching HD stuff on 106 because that's the first thing that comes up when you hit 'guide'. Unfortunately our favourites list is too full to put the HD channels on as well...

mattyl149 · 31-03-2009, 19:43

What would be good is to be able to scroll through the channels rather than page down on the TV guide

lawrenma2 · 01-04-2009, 09:58

Personally don't see what all the excitement is about - It looks like the EPG my £20 freeview box from Asda had 2 years ago.

Tony Hoyle · 01-04-2009, 10:56

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Originally Posted by lawrenma2

Personally don't see what all the excitement is about - It looks like the EPG my £20 freeview box from Asda had 2 years ago.

Compared to the 10 year old EPG that Sky have been using up to now it's much better. It's not like we get a choice..

LC80 · 01-04-2009, 15:44

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Originally Posted by lawrenma2

Personally don't see what all the excitement is about - It looks like the EPG my £20 freeview box from Asda had 2 years ago.

Have to agree with this also.

It seems shabby that Sky can(coming soon) only do half of what others have been doing for years. My 3 year old Sagem PVR, would allow me to edit programs, why not on Sky?

Having said all that, I just hope this glorious new HD EPG will fix some of the irritating issues. If not, I hope they include a cancel my subscription button in the options menu!

30-03-2009, 09:34	#1
gagde Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: newcastle staffs Services: Humax Foxsat HDR,V+ Multiroom,Talk unlimited,L Broadband,Sony BD 350.Sky HD Posts: 3,190 Blog Entries: 1	New epg on anytime The new sky hd epg demo has arrived on anytime this morning.

30-03-2009, 09:38	#2
Rich2k Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: UK Services: Sky+ HD, Apple TV, O2 Broadband, PSP, XBox 360, iPhone, MacBook Air, iMac Posts: 2,652	I watched that this morning (not got the new EPG yet) and I like the feature to highlight HD broadcasts on the simulcast channels.

30-03-2009, 09:43	#3
Gordie1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Says i need to upgrade my subscription to watch the demo What a farce

30-03-2009, 11:20	#4
Jaycee Dove Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 7,358	Also - why is it only available until tomorrow! This seems plain daft. It is only 8 minutes long so should be on there much longer. It is hardly taking up much space. Many people will simply miss it if it goes that fast. At first I wondered if it was just for those getting the new EPG tomorrow (if anyone!) - hence the date of the demise. Although that would make even less sense as you would need it most after the download. But it seems to be on everyones Anytime for just 24 hours...as both our Thomson 3004 (possibly due for the EPG soon as the initial subscriber box) and also our brand new Pace HD box which surely will not be getting it whilst the swapover recall is ongoing. Anyone know the thinking behind such a seemingly pointless short stay?

30-03-2009, 14:17	#10
jedi matt Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Gender: Male Location: Chester-le-Street Co Durham UK Services: Sky+HD, Sky Broadband Max,Sky Talk Posts: 209	Watched the Anytime preview and was impressed by all features mainly the highlighting of all the HD content

30-03-2009, 16:53	#11
bostonboy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: s.w. essex Services: sky b/bnd, sony kdl32d3000, sony slvse740g, sky+hd thomson, sky+ pace v2 Posts: 46	just watched it. did i miss it or are you no longer able to set reminders?

30-03-2009, 16:59	#12
One United Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,130	My box is knackered atm, so I'm receiving no anytime updates. Hopefully they'll keep adding it every night, so that I'll be able to see it on my new box that I'll be getting in a couple of days.

30-03-2009, 17:13	#13
bostonboy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: s.w. essex Services: sky b/bnd, sony kdl32d3000, sony slvse740g, sky+hd thomson, sky+ pace v2 Posts: 46	forget my previous question. i've just found the answer in the online version of the updated thomson manual : http://www1.sky.com/HDGuide/pdf/HI%2..._thomson_d.pdf

31-03-2009, 16:39	#14
Gordie1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,553	Is there a youtube link to the video, as sky in there infinite wisdom have deemed only those with a hD subscription can view the demo.

31-03-2009, 16:52	#15
derek500 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,484	Strange to show 24 being recorded from 106 and not the HD channel!!

31-03-2009, 19:43	#18
mattyl149 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Old Hill, West Midlands Services: http://filmtalk.forumotion.com/forum.htm Posts: 1,663	What would be good is to be able to scroll through the channels rather than page down on the TV guide

01-04-2009, 09:58	#19
lawrenma2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Scotland Services: PS3, PSP, 20mb o2 broadband & Sky+ HD Posts: 2,978	Personally don't see what all the excitement is about - It looks like the EPG my £20 freeview box from Asda had 2 years ago.