For those that keep putting off a Topfield PVR purchase. Here is another great reason to get one. The UK OZ Surfer v0.9b Tap provides a great new interface for surfing channels.

Check out the screen shots:

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7857/surfernow8nj.jpg

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7684/su...guidenow2cn.jpg

http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/6633/su...uidenext2ch.jpg

Also - check out the UK Timers Tap 1.0 that also works in Australia.

http://www.darkmatter.plus.com/Schedule.jpg

If you would like to know more, head on over to the Topfield forums at http://www.topfield-australia.com.au/

Sweet.

Yeah I have to say that this is one great looking TAP with great functionality. Go get it

Guys, can you post here the download links? I haven't been able to find them.

Thanks,

Marcelo

http://users.bigpond.net.au/kidhazy/UK%20O...fer%20V0.9b.zip

Notes:
* Group design and debug.
* Not fully tested in Radio mode.
* There are some known limitations/bugs and they are listed in the manual.
* This is still a beta, so please treat it as such and don't be surprised if it crashes your Toppy !
* This has not been tested on a Toppy MP - so I'm not sure what it will do.
* Requires the API V1.22 therefore you must have at least the May 2005 Firmware installed.

Thanks Delbz,

It looks very, very good... a bit like the interface of the Foxtel IQ, which I think is the best PVR implementation I've seen to date.

Does the surfer works with Progress Bar Keys?

I've got PBK 8.3 installed - have you tried working both at the same time?

Cheers,

Marcelo

Yeah it seems pretty sociable with other Taps.

I run:

Improbox 1.44RC10d
Matrix Screensaver v1.7
TSR Commander 1.5
PBK 8.2
UK Timers 1.0
JustEPG v8.0
Automove V1.5
TF5000 Display 1.23
EPG Uploader 2.7
UK OZ Surfer v0.9b

...and recommend them all highly.

I have found that JustEPG causes Surfer to get confused if "Guide" is pressed while the Surfer screen is on. I also think a new beta version of Surfer is being developed as I type.

Cheers,

I only use PBK really, but I think this could be a nice addition!

Regards,

Marcelo

Just installed now - great for browsing TV - will keep it for that and download newer versions when available.

It did crashed my toppy whenever I tried the 'virtual playback channel' - it would freeze and I had to restart.

Worth a try though....

Thanks for the recommendation.

Cheers,

Marcelo