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Why is it taking so long for the new Sky EPG to be pushed out to Samsung boxes?

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Posted on Jun 29, 2009, 1:49 PM

Why is it taking so long for the new Sky EPG to be pushed out to Samsung boxes?

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Posted on Jun 30, 2009, 8:45 PM

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Re: Why is it taking so long for the new Sky EPG to be pushed out to Samsung boxes?

That's because although all the different makes & models have to conform to Sky's specifications, they all have slightly different ways in doing it, hence some designs are faster than others.
I think I'm correct in saying that it's the manufacturer of the tuner who has to integrate Sky's new EPG code into their own designs, test it then push it through to their boxes and not all manufacturer's codeheads are as quick as they should be  ;-)
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Posted on Jul 01, 2009, 7:55 AM

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Well thoughts on other forums to here suggest the idea that bugs uncovered in the recent rollouts have caused Sky to suspend further distribution.

It is suggest that boxes already with the new epg will get bug fixed before the rollout continues to further boxes.
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Posted on Jul 03, 2009, 8:25 PM

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So us with Samsung boxes could be looking for our new EPG sometime in 2010 Confused
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Posted on Jul 03, 2009, 8:34 PM

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Tangerine dream:
So us with Samsung boxes could be looking for our new EPG sometime in 2010 Confused
I know Sky rolled out the EPG to a handful of samsungs a few weeks ago,and it obviously didn't go well as there's been none since.

But what would you rather, the EPG now and all the problems thomson and pace owners have had, or a longer wait and for the bugs to be fixed!

 

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Posted on Jul 03, 2009, 8:36 PM

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Ive waited this long so i may as well wait till they have a working version with MOST of the bugs fixed.
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Posted on Jul 04, 2009, 1:43 AM

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Sky  finally commented on the EPG rollout......yesterday

 

A Sky spokesperson told *%$ today:

"As we stated at
the beginning of the rollout process, our aim has been to introduce the
new EPG to our most long-standing customers first.

"This process
remains on schedule and we are now working towards delivering the
Sky+HD Guide to newer generations of boxes, including those
manufactured by Samsung and Amstrad. This requires some additional and
planned development work before we begin to send the software to
customers.

"As the process moves forward we will continue to
contact customers directly when we're in a position to provide them
with the new Guide. The Sky+HD Guide provides a great experience and we
can understand our customers' eagerness to enjoy it, so we thank
everyone for their patience and look forward to the successful
completion of its roll-out."

 

 

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Posted on Jul 04, 2009, 9:21 AM

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I'm touching wood when I report that I have a Thomson box, the new EPG and have experienced no bugs whatsoever.  It needs powering down and rebooting about once every couple of months, but I can live with that.

Posted on Jul 07, 2009, 3:40 PM

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So when exactly are they going to send out these new bloody cards they keep telling me about every time I turn the boix on. Is it some form of water torture.

Posted on Jul 07, 2009, 3:42 PM

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BOIX ?? Whats a BOIX? I think my dyslexic keyboard meant box. Yes, of course it did.

Posted on Jul 09, 2009, 7:31 PM

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mjs:
BOIX ?? Whats a BOIX? I think my dyslexic keyboard meant box. Yes, of course it did.


Sounds a bit French, but Le mot boix n'a pas été trouvé. Wink
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Posted on Jul 09, 2009, 7:51 PM

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Graham_Thomas:
mjs:
BOIX ?? Whats a BOIX? I think my dyslexic keyboard meant box. Yes, of course it did.
Sounds a bit French, but Le mot boix n'a pas été trouvé. Wink


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Posted on Jul 16, 2009, 7:39 PM

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Est-ce qu'mauvais gigolo blâme son outil ?
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Posted on Jul 16, 2009, 9:37 PM

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Just had a flaky Thomson replaced with an Amstrad, after the amazing Shaun the Sky tried a stack of Samsung boxes, none of which would talk to my Onkyo receiver.

And I'm back to the original EPG – and you know what? I think I prefer it....

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Posted on Jul 16, 2009, 9:45 PM

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Hi,

I think two things I would miss would be the ability to go through the info bar and bring up the info on the channel without having to actually change to that channel.

I also seem to be a minority who enjoys watching the mini-tv whilst deep in the guide.

Cheers.

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