Slingloaded HD DVR922 at CES

[whgdish]

DISH Network's ViP 922 and SlingGuide unveiled: first "SlingLoaded" HD DVR - Engadget HD

[riffjim4069]

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- I just wanted to point out that EchoStar isn't limiting this box to just Dish Network. In fact, the 922 has the potential to put a major hurt on Tivo's business...assuming EchoStar can break into the Cable Cartel.

"Digital media operators, including cable, telco and satellite, can benefit from the design and engineering expertise of EchoStar and the features of its 922, including its ability to reduce operational-related customer calls while providing a platform for launching multiple customer-requested content and features beyond linear programming. Diagnostic software tools allow service providers to analyze and cater to the needs of their overall customer base, improving customer service and reducing churn."

"EchoStar will deliver the EchoStar 922 to its first operator, DISH Network, in spring 2009 as the HD DuoDVR(TM) SlingLoaded(TM) ViP® 922, furnishing satellite TV customers with a break-through TV experience and letting DISH Network customers take their favorite shows on the road or into another room. EchoStar will also leverage the features of the 922 by announcing this spring a tru2way SlingLoaded STB for trials for the cable industry."

[Need]

This would be really cool with the new Slingbox iphone app.

[cebbigh]

Similar article from the
Broadcast Newsroom

- I just wanted to point out that EchoStar isn't limiting this box to just Dish Network. In fact, the 922 has the potential to put a major hurt on Tivo's business...assuming EchoStar can break into the Cable Cartel.

"Digital media operators, including cable, telco and satellite, can benefit from the design and engineering expertise of EchoStar and the features of its 922, including its ability to reduce operational-related customer calls while providing a platform for launching multiple customer-requested content and features beyond linear programming. Diagnostic software tools allow service providers to analyze and cater to the needs of their overall customer base, improving customer service and reducing churn."

"EchoStar will deliver the EchoStar 922 to its first operator, DISH Network, in spring 2009 as the HD DuoDVR(TM) SlingLoaded(TM) ViP® 922, furnishing satellite TV customers with a break-through TV experience and letting DISH Network customers take their favorite shows on the road or into another room. EchoStar will also leverage the features of the 922 by announcing this spring a tru2way SlingLoaded STB for trials for the cable industry."

If this works with Fios, I will be very happy.

[rey_1178]

If it works with D i'd be very happy

[cebbigh]

If it works with D i'd be very happy

That too!

[Coop1979]

Here is the correct link to sign up for the beta:


Sling Media - SlingGuide

[tsheley]

Here is the correct link to sign up for the beta:


Sling Media - SlingGuide

It won't work though. I signed up and got an account setup but apparently you need to have a Beta Account with Dish Network. That is what the Dish Technical folks said. You need a special version of the software on the receiver in order for this to work and they said you can't just sign up to have a Beta Account.

[jdmacor]

It won't work though. I signed up and got an account setup but apparently you need to have a Beta Account with Dish Network. That is what the Dish Technical folks said. You need a special version of the software on the receiver in order for this to work and they said you can't just sign up to have a Beta Account.

That stinks.

But so is the the fabled online scheduling feature? Did they run it through testing as a normal system, but then in the middle of it realize that they should integrate sling, so the axed the original program and started this one?

[riffjim4069]

If this works with Fios, I will be very happy.

Verizon says that tru2way was built for traditional cable technology and is not compatible with FiOS technology. Verizon is pushing for open cable standards based on Ethernet/IP...which makes much better sense IMO.