The new box has been released now, it's not top secret anymore.
Shaw has developed it's own interface. The PVR with the new interface is now testing, but HD Boxes are for sale at Visions and through Shaw already.
One of the best new features is HD override meaning for anyone who hasn't already converted to HD, Global will be in HD on channel 7 instead of 211. No new channels to learn.
Hahaha, GWE just said that. I also like the left arrow function for the ON Demand shows on any particular channel, the full compliment of VOD and the 1080P VOD available.