Finally! New look BBCi comes to Freeview. - Freeview

gking · 29-03-2005, 14:13

The new-look BBCi has just appeared on all BBC channels. It includes a new black, white and red bridge on BBC ONE, BBC TWO and NEWS 24, with customised 'cartoon' bridges on CBBC and Cbeebies. I've noticed on my Sony box that the red 'highlight' on the bridge moves instantly now, as does the main index - previously it had lagged somewhat.

701 and 702 haven't been updated yet though.

I can't get any screen shots, but maybe someone else can.

paulsalter · 29-03-2005, 14:22

I wish they would bring more content instead of just a facelift every 6 months

digiperson · 29-03-2005, 14:25

Looks good, CBeebies Games still has old logo, and so does 701 and 702. Everything else is updated with the new bar along the bottom, including Multiscreens and Channel 51 looks good too.

digiperson

gking · 29-03-2005, 14:25

I know. I would kill to have local cinema listings. Having access to headlines and weather in the bridge would be great too.

Boinng · 29-03-2005, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulsalter

I wish they would bring more content instead of just a facelift every 6 months

Agreed, all the cosmetic tweaking is getting silly now. In spite of it all, it's still the poor cousin of Ceefax, not a worthy successor.

Every single page of Ceefax needs to be replicated in full on BBCi - once they've got that done, they can start playing with the colour scheme again.

gking · 29-03-2005, 14:29

I have to say, I absolutely HATE the new weather map colours. What the hell was wrong with green?

gking · 29-03-2005, 14:35

701 and 702 have now changed also: dark red with a spotty red pattern 1/3 of the way down. The new BBCi logo is also there at the top. Looks like it's the same as was spotted at the weekend before an interactive service.

701/702 screenshots in this thread.

paulsalter · 29-03-2005, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boinng

Agreed, all the cosmetic tweaking is getting silly now. In spite of it all, it's still the poor cousin of Ceefax, not a worthy successor.

Every single page of Ceefax needs to be replicated in full on BBCi - once they've got that done, they can start playing with the colour scheme again.

I am still not sure whether I prefer the satleite look of BBCi over Freeview, full screen picture with an overlay is quite nice

For me though

They should standardise BBCi over all platfforms, instead of most of the Freeview version being the same as its always been

Also with all the talk of analogue swith off, shouldnt they be getting all the content on the service and also promoting it during programmes instead of putting Ceefax page xxx put Digital viewers go to BBCi page xxx, or use both

However nice they make it look, if the information is only available on Ceefax then thats what people will use

DVB Cornwall · 29-03-2005, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by gking

I have to say, I absolutely HATE the new weather map colours. What the hell was wrong with green?

I don't "Hate" it at all - It's different agreed but it is the usual old format for a landmass in a BBC News map.

coldblue · 29-03-2005, 14:39

Has anyone got a screen shot i could see cos i can't go on bbci my sister is watching something

digiperson · 29-03-2005, 14:48

Screenshots here - http://www.t**************/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15357

Replace stars with tv forum .co.uk [no spaces]

digiperson

coldblue · 29-03-2005, 14:52

Cheers for the screen shots it looks really good better than before

Boolian · 29-03-2005, 15:15

CBeebies has changed

coldblue · 29-03-2005, 15:19

hows it changed

digiperson · 29-03-2005, 15:22

They probably meant the bridge, yes, look at the CBBC one as well.

digiperson

coldblue · 29-03-2005, 15:23

yer i just looked at the cbbc one lol

digiperson · 29-03-2005, 15:34

Also note BBC PARLIAMENT is still the same.

digiperson

paul_hadley · 29-03-2005, 15:45

At last they've updated BBCi after about two years.

The new look looks good - shame they don't have Programme names on it anymore though.

mrstottie · 29-03-2005, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by digiperson

Also note BBC PARLIAMENT is still the same.

digiperson

No, that's just changed now as well!

Mark.

digiperson · 29-03-2005, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrstottie

No, that's just changed now as well!

Mark.

Oh, cool, maybe they're reading this thread, eh?

That's a joke BTW, I'm sure it was co-incidental. They're doing a good job at BBCi, it's not as simple as some may think.

digiperson

steveboswell · 29-03-2005, 15:54

I'm not too keen on the new 'fastext'-style buttons along the bottom... the white looks a bit iffy, and has the bottom bar got taller? It looks like it's taking up more of the screen to me.

Despite that, the new bridges look great - the black scheme works much better and is far easier to read than the old garish BBC ONE red! The Weather section looks better, but the maps are a strange colour choice!

Bozz

digiperson · 29-03-2005, 15:54

The last thing to update with the new look (or even just the logo) is the actual CBeebies games on 703, the main CBeebies menu is already updated.

digiperson

makavelli132 · 29-03-2005, 16:03

Im loving the new look here, i find it a bit faster than before though (im using a pace twin btw

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Jmoo · 29-03-2005, 16:31

Why is the index menu so slow

coldblue · 29-03-2005, 16:35

Yer i want to know that

29-03-2005, 14:13	#1
gking Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne & Wear Services: Freeview (Sony VTX-800U) BT Broadband (2Mb) Posts: 79	Finally! New look BBCi comes to Freeview. The new-look BBCi has just appeared on all BBC channels. It includes a new black, white and red bridge on BBC ONE, BBC TWO and NEWS 24, with customised 'cartoon' bridges on CBBC and Cbeebies. I've noticed on my Sony box that the red 'highlight' on the bridge moves instantly now, as does the main index - previously it had lagged somewhat. 701 and 702 haven't been updated yet though. I can't get any screen shots, but maybe someone else can.

29-03-2005, 14:35	#7
gking Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne & Wear Services: Freeview (Sony VTX-800U) BT Broadband (2Mb) Posts: 79	701 and 702 have now changed also: dark red with a spotty red pattern 1/3 of the way down. The new BBCi logo is also there at the top. Looks like it's the same as was spotted at the weekend before an interactive service. 701/702 screenshots in this thread. Last edited by gking : 29-03-2005 at 14:41. Reason: Added link to 701/702 screenshots.

29-03-2005, 14:22	#2
paulsalter Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK - Bilsdale Services: MacBook, iPhone 3G, Samsung 32" LCD, Sky Digital, Xbox 360 Posts: 11,177	I wish they would bring more content instead of just a facelift every 6 months

29-03-2005, 14:25	#3
digiperson Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West London Crystal Palace Tx Services: Virgin Media V+ XL TV/BB/Phone, Humax MG-TU1, Sony KDFE50A12U, Pace 735 Posts: 4,394	Looks good, CBeebies Games still has old logo, and so does 701 and 702. Everything else is updated with the new bar along the bottom, including Multiscreens and Channel 51 looks good too. digiperson

29-03-2005, 14:29	#6
gking Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tyne & Wear Services: Freeview (Sony VTX-800U) BT Broadband (2Mb) Posts: 79	I have to say, I absolutely HATE the new weather map colours. What the hell was wrong with green?

29-03-2005, 14:39	#10
coldblue Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kettering Services: Virgin Media - Tv L,BB M,Phone,Mobile Posts: 338	Has anyone got a screen shot i could see cos i can't go on bbci my sister is watching something

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digiperson Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West London Crystal Palace Tx Services: Virgin Media V+ XL TV/BB/Phone, Humax MG-TU1, Sony KDFE50A12U, Pace 735 Posts: 4,394	Screenshots here - http://www.t**************/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15357 Replace stars with tv forum .co.uk [no spaces] digiperson

29-03-2005, 14:52	#12
coldblue Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kettering Services: Virgin Media - Tv L,BB M,Phone,Mobile Posts: 338	Cheers for the screen shots it looks really good better than before

29-03-2005, 15:15	#13
Boolian Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Leicester Services: Freeview Posts: 531	CBeebies has changed

29-03-2005, 15:19	#14
coldblue Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kettering Services: Virgin Media - Tv L,BB M,Phone,Mobile Posts: 338	hows it changed

29-03-2005, 15:22	#15
digiperson Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West London Crystal Palace Tx Services: Virgin Media V+ XL TV/BB/Phone, Humax MG-TU1, Sony KDFE50A12U, Pace 735 Posts: 4,394	They probably meant the bridge, yes, look at the CBBC one as well. digiperson

29-03-2005, 15:23	#16
coldblue Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kettering Services: Virgin Media - Tv L,BB M,Phone,Mobile Posts: 338	yer i just looked at the cbbc one lol

29-03-2005, 15:34	#17
digiperson Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West London Crystal Palace Tx Services: Virgin Media V+ XL TV/BB/Phone, Humax MG-TU1, Sony KDFE50A12U, Pace 735 Posts: 4,394	Also note BBC PARLIAMENT is still the same. digiperson

29-03-2005, 15:45	#18
paul_hadley Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Non-cabled street Services: From 20th Nov: Sky+ HD multiroom w/ movs & spts, Virgin ADSL (XL) & phone Posts: 9,783	At last they've updated BBCi after about two years. The new look looks good - shame they don't have Programme names on it anymore though.

29-03-2005, 15:54	#21
steveboswell Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sheffield Services: Freeview & ESPN · Freesat HD · DAB Posts: 1,369	I'm not too keen on the new 'fastext'-style buttons along the bottom... the white looks a bit iffy, and has the bottom bar got taller? It looks like it's taking up more of the screen to me. Despite that, the new bridges look great - the black scheme works much better and is far easier to read than the old garish BBC ONE red! The Weather section looks better, but the maps are a strange colour choice! Bozz

29-03-2005, 16:03	#23
makavelli132 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent - te he he Services: Samsung 28", Freeview - Pace Twin, K750i Posts: 405	Im loving the new look here, i find it a bit faster than before though (im using a pace twin btw )

29-03-2005, 16:31	#24
Jmoo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,681	Why is the index menu so slow

29-03-2005, 16:35	#25
coldblue Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kettering Services: Virgin Media - Tv L,BB M,Phone,Mobile Posts: 338	Yer i want to know that