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I have PM'd a couple folks on this board with my questions regarding the installation of a Sling Box for Direct and they have been very helpful...and I believe accurate in their information. I didn't want to continue taking their time, so I'm asking here!
I called Solid Signal about purchasing a second receiver (HR 24) to use exclusively for Sling (so I could watch live, record or play recorded content from a hotel and not affect someone at home)! The guy tells me Sling is exclusive to Dish and absolutely will not work on Direct! I asked for clarification and he made it clear, Sling is not compatible with Direct! He was not talking about Sling integrated Dish receivers either! So then I called up Direct and the lady puts me on hold and asks a supervisor...."Sling will work only to play back recorded content remotely" (place shifting)? Is this just bad info?
As for buying a new receiver from Solid or similar retailer! I understand it's really just a lease anyway as I will have to pay a monthly $7 charge for the extra receiver and return it upon termination! I thought the advances to buying were: You get new equipment and you get the receiver you want. I also thought by buying (a second receiver), I would not have to start a new 2 year contract? I am about 6 months into one now! I thought it would be like adding an addition line to a cell phone plan where you bring in a phone from Walmart....it can be canceled anytime without penalty as long as you keep your under contract phones! Is it true that by adding a "purchased" receiver I would have to start a new 2 year contract? What happens if this Sling idea doesn't work out? Could I remove that receiver off my account to save the $7 and not be breaking my Direct commitment?
Sorry for all the questions but I feel like I'm getting bad info from Direct.
I called Solid Signal about purchasing a second receiver (HR 24) to use exclusively for Sling (so I could watch live, record or play recorded content from a hotel and not affect someone at home)! The guy tells me Sling is exclusive to Dish and absolutely will not work on Direct! I asked for clarification and he made it clear, Sling is not compatible with Direct! He was not talking about Sling integrated Dish receivers either! So then I called up Direct and the lady puts me on hold and asks a supervisor...."Sling will work only to play back recorded content remotely" (place shifting)? Is this just bad info?
As for buying a new receiver from Solid or similar retailer! I understand it's really just a lease anyway as I will have to pay a monthly $7 charge for the extra receiver and return it upon termination! I thought the advances to buying were: You get new equipment and you get the receiver you want. I also thought by buying (a second receiver), I would not have to start a new 2 year contract? I am about 6 months into one now! I thought it would be like adding an addition line to a cell phone plan where you bring in a phone from Walmart....it can be canceled anytime without penalty as long as you keep your under contract phones! Is it true that by adding a "purchased" receiver I would have to start a new 2 year contract? What happens if this Sling idea doesn't work out? Could I remove that receiver off my account to save the $7 and not be breaking my Direct commitment?
Sorry for all the questions but I feel like I'm getting bad info from Direct.
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What Scott said 
I have a Slingbox Pro HD with DirecTV and it works great. Even have the app on my iPhone. I use the iPhone app on my iPad too. Seriously thinking about buying the dedicated iPad app but not sure it's worth another $30.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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