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Offline tpirfan28

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2008, 02:56:46 PM »
Okay, anyone with DirecTv better just start rolling tape/disc/DVR.

This could be big!

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2008, 02:57:01 PM »
Wow, I had no idea anything like this was even in development. Very cool!  :cool3:

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2008, 02:59:37 PM »
Will they add this to the HD feed after TWC is done with the HD star?

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2008, 03:00:28 PM »
I would imagine so. If they can do it in SD, they should be able to do it in HD also.  :yes:

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2008, 03:03:08 PM »
That's neat I'll be sure to record this!

First of all they said "Interactive", so it might be like the DISH feature, second I'm hoping to see an actual  "local" local! Better not have narration or at least very little of it.

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2008, 03:03:59 PM »
Is the DirecTV national star doing any of work of this with you box doing the rest? and we will have to wait for a national star hd before it will come to the hd feed.

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2008, 03:27:09 PM »
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On the 8s: For the first time, DirecTV viewers will be able to enjoy a truly local “local on the 8s” which until now has been only available to cable TV subscribers. Presented six times each hour, viewer will get up-to-date details on their current conditions, a radar view of what’s brewing nearby, the seven day forecast and local weather alerts and advisories.
On Demand: Can’t wait for the 8s? Viewers of The Weather Channel can simply click on the red button on their remote to get a quick menu of interactive weather features, including current conditions, the five day forecast, weather for up to five other saved cities and weather alerts – all while continuing to watch live programming on the same screen.
On DirecTV “Active”: The Weather Channel is now the featured provider of personalized weather content on the newly designed Active portal. All the content you receive in the On Demand service is also available via this portal.
DirecTV and The Weather Channel are introducing another innovative interactive feature with this launch: the Weather Alert Tracker. If the National Weather Service issues a warning about a major weather event in your area – including flash flooding, thunderstorm, or a tornado – an interactive alert ticker will appear on The Weather Channel prompting viewers to click the red button on their remote for more details.
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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2008, 03:29:11 PM »
Where'd that come from Vic? I'd like to see the actual article, if you could please provide a link.  B)

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2008, 03:30:38 PM »
It came from the link "Joe the Dragon" posted in the first post but I don't know how to add the name of the quote authors in the post. :unsure:

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2008, 03:31:12 PM »
Where'd that come from Vic? I'd like to see the actual article, if you could please provide a link.  B)
http://www.dbstalk.com/showpost.php?p=1805734&postcount=208

...and straight from TWC.

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2008, 03:37:29 PM »
Very cool!  :cool3:

I might switch back to satellite if this turns out to be a true local forecast. The hell with paying Comcast big bucks for the same service.  <_<

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2008, 04:00:49 PM »
That sounds GREAT, especially for all you comcast customers too..lol! My mom is getting DirectTV when she gets her new apartment so I REALLY can't wait now! :dance:

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2008, 04:15:37 PM »
Do I have permission to speak, without naming a direct source, Gary? :P

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Re: Thursday, September 25th DirecTV “local on the eights” will start
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2008, 04:27:39 PM »
I can't wait for this!
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