Interactive Weather

[Anonymous99]

Hey all!

Here's a simple problem that I'm hoping someone can shed some light on. When I had the 625 receiver, I was given the option to load interactive maps on the weather channel and see my local forecast through a bar at the bottom of the screen. Since I've upgraded to the 722k, I have never seen the option to load the interactive maps. Anyone have any insight as to why this may be?

 

[3HaloODST]

You can access that anytime on Ch. 100 (or use the DISH button.)

Also, the HD feed for The Weather Channel doesn't give the Interactive option. Just the SD feed.

 

[tom231]

I have an easy solution to your problem... Get a 922... It has an interactive weather app.

 

[3HaloODST]

Yeah... $200 + $4 a month for a prettier weather app. Sounds like a good deal.

I'd rather use my HTPC... Far more detailed weather and satellite/radar, on my HDTV.

 

[tom231]

Yeah... $200 + $4 a month for a prettier weather app. Sounds like a good deal.

I'd rather use my HTPC... Far more detailed weather and satellite/radar, on my HDTV.

I agree,that would be a lot of money just for a weather app. But, the way I look at it. The 922 gives you a lot more than that. ( I won't go into specifics here) Most people wouldn't think twice about spending that kind of money going out for the night. (you can drop a hundred bucks in a bar in no time) I watch my tv every day. I want the best for one of the most used devices in my home....
The 922 is the best receiver Dish currently has. IMO!

 

[3HaloODST]

No doubt, the 922 is DISH Network's flagship receiver, it's just that different people have different priorities in their lives . Hell that HTPC I was talking about I have actually sunk thousands into it over the years. Just threw in a new motherboard, CPU, and RAM (i7 2600K @ 4.3 GHz, 12GB DDR3 1600 RAM, GTX 560 Ti) for about $650. Of course, I do a lot more with it than just watch TV/browse the web, .

Anyway... My two 722Ks do like 95% of the things the 922 does, and the other 5% I do on my computer, lol.

 

[Anonymous99]

Thanks guys! Channel 100 worked perfect.

The news keeps talking about NYC, Boston, the Carolinas, etc. in terms of the hurricane, but nothing about D.C. or Baltimore! I was finally able to check (on my TV...) what to expect.

Personally, I doubt I would ever pay the higher rates to upgrade to the 922. I would also probably do an HTPC before upgrading to that. I just can't justify the cost increase when I believe that cable and satellite are dying mediums...