The main thing that sets Couchville apart from other sites like TVGuide.com or Zap2it is that it has a web 2.0, AJAX feel to it. Instead of clicking on a "next page" button and waiting for a page refresh to get new listings, Couchville lets you drag the guide with your mouse much the way you navigate Google Maps.
Clicking on a listing brings up information about the series, episode, and upcoming episodes. Snapstream has also integrated BeyondTV Buzz, which lets you see what BeyondTV users have recorded over the last week as well as their top scheduled upcoming recordings. Eventually Snapstream plans to allow BeyondTV users to schedule recordings through Couchville, but the website is meant to appeal to a wider audience than BeyondTV users.
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3-06-2007 @ 12:53PM
Matt Burris said...
Very impressive for their first offering, and I like that it is kept simple and intuitive. My only complaint so far is that you can't scroll down the guide using your mousewheel. Currently that's the only thing making me switch away from Zap2It. As the service improves, I'll definitely make it my exclusive TV guide online.
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3-06-2007 @ 12:53PM
AF said...
I like the google map like feature. However they are missing Key features that Zap2It has, such as show descriptions and HD availability. Maybe I just missed it.
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