IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch

[twcfan68]

Again, with the whole money issue, I'm really shocked the Cox headends in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, already have the IS 2. Seems like pretty random and small metros to actually need The STARS so early, if at all. I'm surprised the cable providers requested it. Nevertheless, I enjoy seeing it on a daily basis. I like how crystal clear the old IS icons look--they're very easy to differentiate on my T.V. Again, I'll get some clips up in better quality when I get the chance. I'm so dang lazy sometimes. 

[Pop Light Brown]

It pretty much depends on the market. Cox in Baton Rouge has been increasing their customer base ever since they got the franchise contract several years ago. I don't know Lafayette's cable provider, but I'm sure they've been increasing their customer base too. Both markets are growing.

[tuez13]

I saw yesterday that Midcontinent Communications in Moorhead MN / West Fargo N.D. now has an Intellistar 2 HD with Local on the 8s in HD.   

Images/Video or it didn't happen!!!!!!  hahahaha   

[dandeson83]

I saw yesterday that Midcontinent Communications in Moorhead MN / West Fargo N.D. now has an Intellistar 2 HD with Local on the 8s in HD.   

Images/Video or it didn't happen!!!!!!  hahahaha   

I was going to this morning, but now I see it is back to the just the national info.  I wonder if they are having trouble with it.  It was working yesterday morning.  Maybe it just needs a reboot.

[gt1racerlHDl]

I saw yesterday that Midcontinent Communications in Moorhead MN / West Fargo N.D. now has an Intellistar 2 HD with Local on the 8s in HD.   

Images/Video or it didn't happen!!!!!!  hahahaha   

I was going to this morning, but now I see it is back to the just the national info.  I wonder if they are having trouble with it.  It was working yesterday morning.  Maybe it just needs a reboot.

someone reported on the AVS Nashville Comcast forum reported the Nashville IS2 is also down so it must be affecting the whole batch.

[TWCToday]

Nice to know the roll out is slowly continuing!

[dandeson83]

I saw yesterday that Midcontinent Communications in Moorhead MN / West Fargo N.D. now has an Intellistar 2 HD with Local on the 8s in HD.   

Images/Video or it didn't happen!!!!!!  hahahaha   

I was going to this morning, but now I see it is back to the just the national info.  I wonder if they are having trouble with it.  It was working yesterday morning.  Maybe it just needs a reboot.

It was back last night, so I will try to get a video clip of it.

[TWCToday]

I saw yesterday that Midcontinent Communications in Moorhead MN / West Fargo N.D. now has an Intellistar 2 HD with Local on the 8s in HD.   

Images/Video or it didn't happen!!!!!!  hahahaha   

I was going to this morning, but now I see it is back to the just the national info.  I wonder if they are having trouble with it.  It was working yesterday morning.  Maybe it just needs a reboot.

It was back last night, so I will try to get a video clip of it.

Cool

[tuez13]

Great news!  We just got our new IS2 installed here in Grand Forks and it's up and running!!  Check it out:

Grand Forks TWC HD IntelliStar 2 10-29-10

[Evan2015]

Great news!  We just got our new IS2 installed here in Grand Forks and it's up and running!!  Check it out:

Grand Forks TWC HD IntelliStar 2 10-29-10

Interesting STAR ID... 99910... wonder what that means...

[TWCmatthew]

Thanks for sharing! I wonder if/when the IS2 id's will hit 100000... 

[Charismatic Applesauce]

It's so awesome! If only there was a drooling smiley…

Just a few questions:

1.) Does the narration in the beginning ever say, "Currently, the temperature is…" instead of "Currently in our area…"?

2.) Is there a version of the almanac that has record temps instead of moon phases like on the IS?

3.) Have there been any bugs?

Otherwise, you're lucky to have an HDTV and the IS2. The STAR ID is interesting; it skips from starting with 2 on the IS to starting with 9. 99910 does sound interesting for one.

[Eric]

2.) Is there a version of the almanac that has record temps instead of moon phases like on the IS?

I personally haven't seen it in any of the videoclips I've encountered so far.  Either it hasn't been implimented yet, or it simply wasn't included in the HD Star.  Personally, I prefer the temperature information to the moon information.  The SD Intellistar in my area uses only the temperature page.  I haven't seen a moon phases page in years and years, actually!

3.) Have there been any bugs?

There was a videoclip posted somewhere (in this forum, maybe?) with a couple of visible bugs.  Since this is new technology still in the beta stage, I'm sure it's guaranteed that there will be bugs.

[tuez13]

It's so awesome! If only there was a drooling smiley…

Just a few questions:

1.) Does the narration in the beginning ever say, "Currently, the temperature is…" instead of "Currently in our area…"?

2.) Is there a version of the almanac that has record temps instead of moon phases like on the IS?

3.) Have there been any bugs?

Otherwise, you're lucky to have an HDTV and the IS2. The STAR ID is interesting; it skips from starting with 2 on the IS to starting with 9. 99910 does sound interesting for one.

1. From what I have noticed, Jim says "Currently in our area..."

3. I have noticed a few mis-ques and choppy animation/voice clips but **I think** it will get better once the hardware gets setup and the team can focus on updates and what-not.

Here's another clip for your viewing pleasure!

Grand Forks TWC HD IntelliStar 2 10-29-10 2

[Charismatic Applesauce]

Personally, I prefer the temperature information to the moon information.  The SD Intellistar in my area uses only the temperature page.

The IntelliStar in my area only showed the temp page last time I saw it (circa 2008).