We really don't need yet another thread on this, do we? Ug.Was thinking about getting a Premiere and all of the reviews say that the UI was slow but they're pretty much all old reviews.
The HDUI is faster than some cable boxes, and much slower than many people want.What's the current wisdom?
The HDUI is now slightly faster than it was before the last update. Slightly.Is the HD UI still as slow as it was?
Yes, which makes improvements in many areas mostly not related to the HDUI.I've read that it might be related to the the 2nd core not being enabled. So is the 2nd core enabled now?
Someone needs to create a sticky thread: "Yes! The HDUI is still slow".We really don't need yet another thread on this, do we? Ug.
The reviews are still valid
You *can* use the SDUI, it is much faster on a series 4 than a series 2 SDUI and significantly faster than a series 3 SDUI. And yes, the network transfer speed is much faster than on a series 3/HD.So I was about to pull the trigger on a Premiere and then I though to myself - I don't want to sacrifice UI speed for network speed. So I figured I'd ask to get the most up to date info. So it sound like the UI is not "fixed" and is still slow. But it sound like I might be happy with the SDUI. I'm curious if all of the reviews about the increased networking speed are true. I haven't heard anything to lead me to believe that they aren't.
. So - same question about the HDUI but this time WITH the new software update. Is it faster / fast enough now?so the new HD guides are faster?Wow, if that wasn't good timing I don't know what was
correct the current HRxx DVR from DirecTV is as slow if not worse than the HDUI. And thats a SD menu here. I understand the new HD menu that DirecTV is pushing is nicer and faster...I've always considered the HDUI to be "fast enough for me". But I came to the premiere directly from a Cable Co Motorola DVR that was just terrible. Before that, I had a Series 2. So personally, I've always ignored the "too slow" comments, because I've seen much worse, and was used to much worse prior to getting my Premiere. Like someone else said, it's really in the eye of the beholder. Too slow, fast enough, etc are going to mean different things for different people. The only way you will be able to tell is to get one for yourself to try. I would assume if you got one at Best Buy or something similar, then you could probably return it if you didn't like it. Not sure how that would play into the initial contract period.
Yet, our local cable boxes are much faster. And have been for years... like the SDUI menus are. So yes, the definition of "slow" or "fast" is hugely subjective- based on previous experiences, comparisons to other devices (both TV related and not), expectations, and the way the user thinks or processes info.correct the current HRxx DVR from DirecTV is as slow if not worse than the HDUI. And thats a SD menu here. I understand the new HD menu that DirecTV is pushing is nicer and faster...
I came to post that too. Anything that doesn't pull from the internet (IE - The Discovery Bar) is just fine, speed wise for me. It's when it starts retrieving that information that the slowdown becomes bothersome. But I don't think I've ever used the Discovery Bar. I tune it out, generally.Dave Zatz just posted a great video showing the new UI in action.
Yeah, I rarely to never pull up anything on the Discovery Bar, but in regular use I find the NPL too slow to populate and to inconsistently populate. It's tolerable, just not ideal.I came to post that too. Anything that doesn't pull from the internet (IE - The Discovery Bar) is just fine, speed wise for me. It's when it starts retrieving that information that the slowdown becomes bothersome. But I don't think I've ever used the Discovery Bar. I tune it out, generally.
Dave Zatz just posted a great video showing the new UI in action.
Our Premiere XL just received v20.2 and after having used it for a while I'm very pleased with the progress they've made with the HDUI. Thank you TiVo...finally!Yeah, I still find the UI too slow. However, I also find it attractive and modern - and use it nearly exclusively. Also, even though it's slower than some of TiVo's competitors, it's frequently more efficient due to better organization.
If the new software makes mine that fast I will not be complaining about the slow HDUI.Dave Zatz just posted a great video showing the new UI in action.
