Slingloaded HD DVR922 at CES

**TheTony** · 01-08-2009 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by jdmacor

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?

It sure looks that way. When I read the press release and saw Slingguide suport for some of othe other VIP DVRs, that was my first question. What purpose does the DishOnline scheduling, that never fully materialized, now serve? Perhaps they'll roll DishOnline into the SlingGuide features, but if not, there appears to be overlap between the two.

**jayn_j** · 01-08-2009 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

I doubt it will be spring as the 922 has not even gone into Beta Testing yet. It wouldn't surprise me if it did not come out to the fall.

Before you all get excited and then start blasting DISH why it wasn't out yesterday..

It seems that DISH has at least one blow them away product every year at CES. At least half of them never make production, and the other half seem to take at least a year to get out the door.

Look at the archives from last year's show. "Digital Living Nework Alliance"? 100 LiL in 2008? Also, we are just now seeing the 211 Hard Drive solution, and the HD-DVR with sling is promised again for "soon"

**jdmacor** · 01-08-2009 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by TheTony

It sure looks that way. When I read the press release and saw Slingguide suport for some of othe other VIP DVRs, that was my first question. What purpose does the DishOnline scheduling, that never fully materialized, now serve? Perhaps they'll roll DishOnline into the SlingGuide features, but if not, there appears to be overlap between the two.

Interesting. So perhaps the other receivers not supported by the sling one will get the original online scheduling program. Or perhaps they will get the proverbial shaft...

**TheTony** · 01-08-2009 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by jdmacor

Interesting. So perhaps the other receivers not supported by the sling one will get the original online scheduling program. Or perhaps they will get the proverbial shaft...

According to the SlingGuide press release, the 622, 722, 722k and 922 will be supported. I presume this means that they'll support scheduling but viewing will require the 922 or one of the above plus a Slingbox.

That said, where DishOnline fits into the whole picture remains unclear. Perhaps strictly as the portal for their broadband content?

**costanzas_wallet** · 01-08-2009 12:32 PM

Darn thats a nice DVR! I'm actually in the market for a SlingBox SOLO, but I may hold off for this one.. a full TB of internal space AND a Touchpad Remote?!?!?! Are you kidding????? I wonder if you're going to be able to have two HD feeds per box, rather than one SD and one HD.

Scott.. any way to get on the beta list for the box?

**riffjim4069** · 01-08-2009 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by costanzas_wallet

Scott.. any way to get on the beta list for the box?

I suspect you may have to open Costanza's wallet...

**DWS44** · 01-08-2009 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by jayn_j

Before you all get excited and then start blasting DISH why it wasn't out yesterday..

It seems that DISH has at least one blow them away product every year at CES. At least half of them never make production, and the other half seem to take at least a year to get out the door.

Look at the archives from last year's show. "Digital Living Nework Alliance"? 100 LiL in 2008? Also, we are just now seeing the 211 Hard Drive solution, and the HD-DVR with sling is promised again for "soon"

BINGO!

It looks awesome...and if available today, I'd already be begging them for one...but I really dont expect to see this box anytime soon. I'll still be surprised if we see it before 2010, especially for existing subs, and if everything promoted thus far actually makes the final production model. (I hope I'm wrong, but if anyone can screw up the kind of good will and excitement being created by this beast, it would be the folks at Dish

)

**costanzas_wallet** · 01-08-2009 01:06 PM

I've got a deep wallet.. consisting mostly of receipts and maxed out credit cards.

Can I has beta now?

**riffjim4069** · 01-08-2009 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by DWS44

BINGO!

It looks awesome...and if available today, I'd already be begging them for one...but I really dont expect to see this box anytime soon. I'll still be surprised if we see it before 2010, especially for existing subs, and if everything promoted thus far actually makes the final production model. (I hope I'm wrong, but if anyone can screw up the kind of good will and excitement being created by this beast, it would be the folks at Dish

)

I have to disagree...this is basically a 622 on steriods with a slingbox jammed into it, a better GUI, and a few really cool new features. I get the feeling this is one box that could actually materialize by the summer. On the other hand, I seriously doubt E* will be ready to "test" their tru2way cable version in the spring.