Tech Chat Recap 11-10-08

**dfergie** · 11-11-2008 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Paradox-SJ

Hum...does this mean that those with 622/722 can finally recored DIRECTLY to our EHD?

Not that I saw or heard and I pretty much went over the chat in parts 3 times...

**dfergie** · 11-11-2008 02:00 AM

Seeing the OTA Box brings back memories of my 6000U and it's modules...

**jetsetter** · 11-11-2008 05:39 AM

Missed the chat - but did they mention anything about availability of the Blackberry client for Sling? I see a screenshot of BB/Sling player...Thanks

**HDRoberts** · 11-11-2008 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by jacmyoung

Will there be a monthly fee for the 211 DVRs?

If I understand correctly, you can lease up to 4 (or even 5) 211s and turn them into DVRs without paying any monthly DVR fee?

Yeah, this is my question. People upgrading might be better off getting a 211 or 222 instead of a regular DVR.

**MisterLas** · 11-11-2008 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by kstuart

Other high points:

- November 20th will see Folders on External Hard Drives.

I saw where it states that for the 612 also.... My 612 already has this.

**cosmo_kramer** · 11-11-2008 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Paradox-SJ

Hum...does this mean that those with 622/722 can finally recored DIRECTLY to our EHD?

That's a good point. I had asked about this before and was basically told there were limitations with the USB interface...

**roachxp** · 11-11-2008 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Missed the chat - but did they mention anything about availability of the Blackberry client for Sling? I see a screenshot of BB/Sling player...Thanks

Same here I about to get the Storm this week and just noticed that it doesn't have a Sling player, and that the beta they have been testing was the older OS, the Storm has a total different OS. I'll still get it but I'll tether it to the laptop which is allowed by Verizon.

**bnewt** · 11-11-2008 08:30 AM

What about the DTV Pal Dvr? Will there be any fees associated with it? Is it purchase only or can it be leased also?

**dmag** · 11-11-2008 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by HDRoberts

Yeah, this is my question. People upgrading might be better off getting a 211 or 222 instead of a regular DVR.

A monthly fee to convert the 211 into a DVR is a good question. He didn't say one way or the other.

But considering Dish's current quarterly report I can't see them turning away any source of potential revenue.