New max announced
http://www.sasktel.com/EndecaUI/controller/_/Tab-4294966321/Ntt-newmax
Highlights
Slick new Interactive Program Guide
•displays six channels at a time
•shows 14 days of programming
•has picture in picture channel browsing and an
•intuitive new keyword search.
Enhanced Parental Controls
•Hide channels you'd rather not see displayed on the guide.
•Lock out program names and descriptions of adult content.
•Make blocked channels accessible only with a PIN.
Improved DTVR
•Easy to record. Press "RECORD" to record the show. Press again to record the series and press again if you want to cancel and start again.
•You can record the whole of a program you start to watch part way through. Simply hit record and you get the whole show.
•Set DTVR recordings from any computer with an internet connection at sasktel.com/maxdtvr.
•Get multi-room DTVR! Record a show in one room and watch it in another.
Features
MORE OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT THE NEW MAX:
•Faster channel changes - rejoice channel surfers.
•14-day Interactive Program Guide at your fingertips.
•True picture-in-picture browsing with the guide and mini guide.
•Conveniently access your local weather, flight information, movie theatre listings and more while never leaving the show you’re watching.
•Record your shows from anywhere! Set your DTVR to record from any internet connection.*
•You only need one Max DTVR. Record and play back shows from any TV in your home networked to the same gateway as the DTVR set-top box.
•New Max Games with enhanced graphics.
•Smart keyword program/actor search to help you find your favourite shows.
*coming soon
Upgrade schedule
The upgrade process for Max customers is automatic and will start in September 2010 and be completed in March 2011.
Before you get your upgrade you'll receive a letter with timelines.
Two weeks prior to the upgrade, you'll receive a package containing:
•a new Max remote control(s),
•a Max User Guide and
•a checklist of what you need to know and do before your upgrade.
The night of your upgrade, you'll see notifications on your TV screen. The upgrade will then happen automatically, overnight.