I dont bother with the numbers and i dont feel im wasting much of my life finding channels.
You all probbaly know this but you can also find your favourites in the planner, just press the left arrow when you're on All Channels, and you're there.
I had quite a rant when the new HD EPG came out, but I must admit i quite liek it now. I was with a relative the otehr day who hasnt got HD and i found it quite irritating.
OTOH i still dont know how to page down. And im sure there are things i dislike if i really think about it.