First Look: Dish Network's DTVPal Digital Converter

[navychop]

I believe the license allows it. Not 100% coverage, though. Hard to see it being a profitable proposition, though.

 

[TheKrell]

TR-40CRA now available!

Looks like you can order one now for $40 here:
http://www.dishnetwork.com/dtvpal/tr40CRA.shtml

Edited to add this from the FAQ:

What is the difference between TR-40 CRA and DTVPal?

TR-40 CRA is a special limited production version of the DTVPal. Offered at the government coupon price of $40, the TR-40 CRA includes the highly-acclaimed features and functionality of the DTVPal.

 

[Smith P.]

Perhaps the 'smart card' chip removed.

 

[RandallA]

Looks like you can order one now for $40 here:
http://www.dishnetwork.com/dtvpal/tr40CRA.shtml

Edited to add this from the FAQ:

What is the difference between TR-40 CRA and DTVPal?

TR-40 CRA is a special limited production version of the DTVPal. Offered at the government coupon price of $40, the TR-40 CRA includes the highly-acclaimed features and functionality of the DTVPal.

OK, so who is gonna volunteer to order the TR-40 CRA? We need to know what the real difference is between these two because the DTVPal is $19.99 more.

 

[Smith P.]

Measured power consumption of the DTVPal from external +5 VDC line:
- boot time (30 sec): 500 mA;
- ON/OFF: 670 mA;
- FW update: 710 mA.

 

[partsman_ba]

OK, so who is gonna volunteer to order the TR-40 CRA? We need to know what the real difference is between these two because the DTVPal is $19.99 more.

At least one person on AVS has (Symbios) - let him be the guinea pig?

But wait - they are only available For A Limited Time! : Better order now While Supplies Last!

BTW, has anyone heard anything about the new DTVPal Plus now listed on the NTIA website?

 

[TalkingRat]

According to the press release that came out later today, they are also available from your Dish retailer. Somebody should already have one cracked open by now. ;-)

 

[Mr Tony]

eh, bought the DTVPal from the dishstore for 40 bucks (well 50 with shipping)

 

[pabeader]

hope you enjoy it. I know I like mine!

 

[Mr Tony]

hope so

 

[TheKrell]

eh, bought the DTVPal from the dishstore for 40 bucks (well 50 with shipping)

Well well well, I didn't notice that. I had been searching for the "reduced price" TR-40CRA.

Claude, how is it that you are able to offer the original DTVpal for $40? Has Dish lowered the price on it as well as the TR-40CRA?

 

[Smith P.]

Seems Dish selling DTVPals to retailers for the $20, what was added last minute for us with coupons.

 

[Parakiller]

ok so what happened to the TR50?? I really dont want ot set up my XP media center again!!

 

[Smith P.]

It would come first as "DVRPal" double priced, then next year for normal price.

 

[iml]

did anyone figure out the difference (if any) in the DTVPal and the TR-40CRA?

 

[pabeader]

who said there is a difference?

 

[pabeader]

tr-50 still not to testers yet, but "soon"

 

[TalkingRat]

Any word on the DTVPal Plus, like what the Plus is and when it will be out?

 

[pabeader]

plus is an internal designation. just for record keeping at this time

 

[TalkingRat]

Huh? It went through FCC and NTIA approval and it's just for record keeping? This whole CECB thing is so not marketing-oriented.