New LDL

[TWCToday]

I totally get that, But really do XL viewers really have to suffer this way? alot of Mediacom users have an XL.

at least twc should give those areas a local bar or an alternative with the same ldl to accommodate the change.

I agree they SHOULD but the sad fact is the XL just is no longer going to be supported for visual changes like this.

I don't know why, but I think it has something to do with the fact that the XL is pretty old compared to the IS. I think TWC wanted to focus more on the IS and the prototype HD STAR.

Age isn't too much of a factor here. The XL has a lot of potential left in it and the SGI units in general are powerful units. However TWC has moved on the greater and bigger things so they just don't care too much.

[Mike M]

Surprised the sponsor logos have not started

I saw one this morning during WUWA.

[tpirfan28]

Have the warning scrolls changed?

[TWCToday]

Have the warning scrolls changed?

Have the warning scrolls changed?

No, unless TWC pulled a surprise. I am curious to see how watches show up on these new LDLs like they do on the blue ldl

[Mike M]

Blue one remains on the local because new one doesn't match. The new, small LDL will be used during long-form and "some shows," where they want to conserve screen space, and the other LDL, now the primary LDL, will be used at all other times.

Can you fill me in as to why they decided not to insert a clock into the national LDL, as well as getting rid of air quality, airports, travel forecast, and especially traffic data?

I agree they SHOULD but the sad fact is the XL just is no longer going to be supported for visual changes like this.

I understand it doesn't match but it still works... you know what they say, don't fix what ain't broke.

[TWCToday]

Blue one remains on the local because new one doesn't match. The new, small LDL will be used during long-form and "some shows," where they want to conserve screen space, and the other LDL, now the primary LDL, will be used at all other times.

Can you fill me in as to why they decided not to insert a clock into the national LDL, as well as getting rid of air quality, airports, travel forecast, and especially traffic data?

I agree they SHOULD but the sad fact is the XL just is no longer going to be supported for visual changes like this.

I understand it doesn't match but it still works... you know what they say, don't fix what ain't broke.

Traffic data has been an issue I think with its quality and reliability. Airport delays were kind of pointless in a lot of areas as the FAA rarely updates the status. My airport always had No Delay.... even if the whole airport was closed! haha

As for the XL LDL you have to think like a business. XL is an old piece of equipment and mixmatched graphics reflect on the quality of TWC not the cable company for not upgrading their unit. Granted I think everyone would agree here that local info is much better than what is offered now. Like I said before, its another kick in the rear by TWC for these places to upgrade

[tuez13]

AAAAGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!  Ok, we're back to the 70s now!  I do like the dark blue but brownish/golden/orange?  It's not even like the old 4000 (which would be pretty sweet).  No clock???  Rotating city temperatures???  BAH!!!  This thing is HUGE!  I saw the "conservative" LDL this morning and didn't really mind it (aside from the rotating city stuff and no clock).  I'm also talking about the fact that the temp in the right corner changes when the city changes, versus how it was prior - showing the main city's temp.  There is soooooooo much wasted space on this thing, it's ridiculous!  I know I'm preaching to the choir...but it had to be said!

New banners: 7
New Lower Thirds: 8.8
New LDL: 4
Updated Sun Icon: -3

[WeatherStarXL]

Since the rollout of this new LDL, and the retirement of the XL's black LDL, does that mean weather alerts such as watches & severe warnings will no longer appear as well?

[Localonthe8s]

Doubt it. it'll be interesting to see a severe weather scroll on the new ldl

[ilovetarget91]

I like the new LDL but as others said it's too big. And boo for the XL's LDL to be turned off! :thumbsdown:

[tuez13]

Let's all rush our local computers and do a system restore to yesterday to get the blue LDL back! 

[mightynine]

Guess this is how alerts will be handled:



As an aside, why would the alert say Audubon Park, but the cities that my Star rotates through are New Orleans and Boutte?  (No, I don't know the 'Stars ID)

[TWCToday]

Guess this is how alerts will be handled:



As an aside, why would the alert say Audubon Park, but the cities that my Star rotates through are New Orleans and Boutte?  (No, I don't know the 'Stars ID)

Wow now that is nice!! Thanks for posting !!

[Zach]

Thanks for posting and welcome to the forums!!

He's been here since 2008.

[TWCToday]

Thanks for posting and welcome to the forums!!

He's been here since 2008.

Oops sorry about that!