The Clock Channel

[korsjs]

That's not how Dish adds programming. If nobody asks for it, then they add it. If subs actually want it, then it is not compelling.

You should know better!

you make a very true point.

 

[Derwin0]

will then incur a $20/month fee.

the clock fee

 

[GaryPen]

Clock on Demand

 

[TuxCoder]

Brilliant!

 

[maximum]

Now we know why rates went up.

 

[Foxbat]

As has already been posted - the box already generates video for the audio channels.

In addition, it already knows what the local time is (it displays it in the program banner, and guide). It would be a trivial feature to add.

Ah, but I was thinking of a real clock, with a real 3CCD camera, feeding the DishClock channel(s). But, you're right, it's a better use of bandwidth to create it using an OpenTV app...

Lessee. It'll be released in 3 days for the cheapest, oldest, junker boxes, but for the flagship 921, it'll take 8 months and will then incur a $20/month fee.

...and three months later, it will come out on the 811, but at least it won't cost $20

Clock on Demand

...and Seconds to None...

"For whom does the bell toll? It tolls for fee..."

 

[Stargazer]

How about a countdown clock until our bills go up again?

 

[Derwin0]

Only on the 921, the Clock Channel will require subscription to Locals.