Weather STAR XL Replaced

[luesjo12]

I think it would apply to it, since it's a stripped down Intellistar 2, so maybe Intellistar 2 Jr. Is ok

[beanboy89]

Does this mean we can call the original IntelliStar the "IntelliStar Sr?"

[Tyler]

Intellistar Jr., huh?

Do you know how this compares, tech-wise, to the IS1 and IS2?  It's obviously different in that it has Cantore's Vocal Local, but also the specs have to be closer to the IS2, right?

And, if we have an IS already, like with Fios, will they go to the ISJr.?

Unfortunately, I don't have any technical specs, and I think they'll be hard to come by. As for FiOS, I previously reported that TWC's President said Verizon will be getting the IntelliStar 2 "in three months." I've been told that three months is pushing it, and it'll likely take longer, but I have confirmed Verizon is indeed currently in the testing phase with IntelliStar 2's.

Do you know how long TWC has been developing/manufacturing these? Had to have been well before the WATT campaign started.

I have no information on that at this time. I can say that replacement of the legacy STARs has been in the works for a while now though.

I'd much rather have this over the current IntelliStar. This looks like a total step up in my eyes...

So IntelliStar Jr? Is that the official name or what? I'd like to see a press release or some form of documentation on this machine. I'm interested.

IntelliStar 2 Jr. is actually the official name. And I agree, I think I'd rather have this than the original IntelliStar.

[Localonthe8s]

Does this mean we can call the original IntelliStar the "IntelliStar Sr?"

Lol, that's what I was thinking.

I really like the Intellistar Jr. Why can't they use this instead of the current IS??

[Mike M]

Does this mean we can call the original IntelliStar the "IntelliStar Sr?"

well it definitely is acting like a senior right now

[gt1racerlHDl]

really wish the current IS was using the IntelliStar Jr's graphics over the Windows 8 look.

[Joe The Dragon]

This is the IntelliStar Jr. It is replacing all legacy units. It will get the updated graphics at some point.

Intellistar Jr., huh?

Do you know how this compares, tech-wise, to the IS1 and IS2?  It's obviously different in that it has Cantore's Vocal Local, but also the specs have to be closer to the IS2, right?

And, if we have an IS already, like with Fios, will they go to the ISJr.?

My guess is that the legacy STAR platforms are unable to "support" the IS or IS2 hardware, so a slightly simpler form of hardware (hence the suffix "Jr.") needed to be used.  If you already have the IS, I doubt they would go to the IS Jr. because that would be considered a downgrade (like going from the IS to the XL).

I'm not quite sure why the graphics have not been updated yet, though, but Tyler said they would eventually be updated.

the legacy STAR platforms are on analog c-band with Videocipher II encrypted

[HulkieD]

Are the IS2Jrs taking the analog feed then?  That'd explain why they cue after the chimes.  Eventually they'd switch them over to digital - which is why the legacy STARs are getting replaced in the first place.

As for Fios - I'm looking forward to being able to watch and record on 619 and not 119.  Finally.  (Though there's a chance I might be back on xfinity by then.......)

[WeatherStarXL]

Sent a email to Mediacom's Area director.  His response was: The next major upgrade for TWC equipment at our area headend is scheduled for April and it will include the localized LDL.

[TWCJim]

The Dalles, Oregon still has an XL, but I imagine it won't be there for long as the town's local Charter headend will most likely get an IS2 Junior unit soon.