Do you have a DirecTiVo? Apparently the DirecTV Grid draws so slowly because each block is rendered individually when needed. Stand alone models (at least in the past) don't even have this grid. They use the "Tivo Live Guide." You can also use it (assuming you have DirecTiVo) buy pressing the display button on the remote while the grid is on the screen. Then, change the style. The Tivo Live Guide draws MUCH faster, but I still prefer the grid view.