First Look: Dish Network's DTVPal Digital Converter

[Malouff]

Claude Greiner I was wondering if DishStore was going to still sell the DTVPal and at what price?
Can you give a link to where we can find it?
I know you said without coupons.



Can you, if allowed answer who your distributor is?

I hope it wasn't Sling - nothing against them Dave Zatz but it looks like they aren't allowed to distribute the DTVPal after all from what I have read but nothing official.

[Malouff]

I have a feeling you will not be getting a box from him. While not official yet, I am still hearing that the DTVPal is going to be $59...

Scott did your felling involve all retailers who used Sling Media as a distribution partner?

There is also rumours that the initial DTVPal shipments will all go to Wilmington, NC
because they will be the first to make the official switch to digital.

Do you know if there is any truth to that?

Thanks for everything.

[A guy who read the manual]

I understand what you're saying, Scott.

Incidentally, though, I would advise against buying anything from
whatever.com

!

Just to be clear, my comment repeated above was not in anyway aimed at John, a.k.a. mosquito, who did nothing wrong, and is not a reference to his website. Note the . . . If you click the bold whatever.com link, you will see what I was getting at.

[Claude Greiner]

Claude Greiner I was wondering if DishStore was going to still sell the DTVPal and at what price?
Can you give a link to where we can find it?
I know you said without coupons.

Can you, if allowed answer who your distributor is?

I hope it wasn't Sling - nothing against them Dave Zatz but it looks like they aren't allowed to distribute the DTVPal after all from what I have read but nothing official.

Im going to be $10 above whatver Dealer cost is. I have been hearing they will be available to the dealer for $39.99, so my more than likely your cost will be $49.99 + Shipping.

DTV Pal's will come directly from Echosphere, which is DISH Networks distributor for their products.

Unfortunatly I choose not to participate in the coupon program. Every week in my office we spend about 10-20 hours per week processing paperwork and working on spreadsheets to make sure we get properly paid from Dish Network. For a DISH Network deal I make a few hundred dollars on each one, so its worth paying a girl in my office to track the stuff. For less than $10 in profit, with the potential to loose $40, its not worth it.

[Malouff]

Thanks for the update Claude.

Once you start selling you might want to give us all an update and post a link.
I am sure there will still be people looking for these who have had coupons expire.

[Malouff]

If you eMail TR40@slingmedia.com it now has the following at the end.

The DTVPal (TR-40) and TR-50 are now ONLY available through the DISH Network Sales organization. To receive updates as information becomes available, please sign up for their analog to digital newsletter.

What are some NTIA participating retailers that are also part of the DISH Network Sales organization?

[mosquito]

Just to be clear, my comment repeated above was not in anyway aimed at John, a.k.a. mosquito, who did nothing wrong, and is not a reference to his website. Note the . . . If you click the bold whatever.com link, you will see what I was getting at.

I caught your joke and thought it was pretty funny. I too would not advise anyone to order anything from whatever.com!

[partsman_ba]

Like that Michael P.R. 51 state

I brought mine in WalMart in Bayamon they had two pallets of TV converter on Monday!

Where can I purchase one of these Dish digital converters for $59.00? In PUerto Rico stores cannot keep up with demand ..They are selling like hotcakes ...please somebody tell me where I can buy this item on the web !! Send me A private IM .....THANKS in ADVANCE ,

Can anyone confirm this Wal-Mart Puerto Rico story?

[navychop]

I'm going to be $10 above whatever Dealer cost is.

Can't make a living that way. You're only selling these things as a service, not as a way of paying the bills. Maybe it'll bring you other business, to make it worth your while.

As soon as you'll take orders/pre-orders for the TR50, please post it prominently. I'll order one immediately, and probably another one or two later.

[camteax]

Does DTVPal have any vent holes (any thermal problems?) and what's deal about the flashes of advertisements for Dish Network?