Scott's Crystal Ball Prdictions (A PLEA TO DISH NETWORK)

[dont24]

They're saying 10,000 in Feb and 40,000 in March. Isn't that pure speculation? Plus someone said there were only like 200 serial numbers in the stream.

If the 10,000 number *is true, wouldn't you consider that to be low as well?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

keep in mind that the other site is saying that there will be boutyfull 622's tommorow. I think they said 20,000 was the number but dont quote me on that one.. at the same time one hasnt been seen in a warehouse yet. just one of those things that make you go HUMMM...... I wouldnt expect to see 622's stacked up like that untill april.

Ok let me comment on this...

I have been told by people I trust that there won't be many 622's in February, and also over the last 48 hours I have received PM's from a number of members that almost read the same all coming from the CEO's office which states the same thing.

In addition I know a number of folks who work at the warehouses across the country and what has been reported to me is accurate to what they are seeing in the warehouse.

Not from any of my contacts have I heard that there is going to be 10,000 available in February and 40,000 in March. Hell Charlie Ergen and I had a talk about this at CES and he himself said he didn't expect more then a handfull available at product launch.

As someone who earns part of his living off of selling Dish Network equipment I would LOVE it if they had 10,000 available in February!

Again I can only report what I hear. And I will continue to hold my ear to the group and report what I hear.

 

[NightRyder]

They're saying 10,000 in Feb and 40,000 in March. Isn't that pure speculation? Plus someone said there were only like 200 serial numbers in the stream.

If it's wrong they'll just delete it and pretend like it never happened. Revisionist history seems to be the norm there now. Too bad, I really liked the the site until they let Capt. 2 cents (JL) run rampant over it.


NightRyder

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Yes, I can tell by the way my opinion is being treated that this is the better place...

All I was saying more or less was to get all details... not just some of them.. and what do I get... flamed...

Sorry Norm. I am just very passionate about being the best.

I actually do appreciate your comments.

 

[dont24]

Not from any of my contacts have I heard that there is going to be 10,000 available in February and 40,000 in March. Hell Charlie Ergen and I had a talk about this at CES and he himself said he didn't expect more then a handfull available at product launch.

But they'll go ahead and release new HD channels in mpeg4 only.
Dumb! Dumb! Dumb!

 

[goaliebob99]

Thanks scott for clarifying that

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Well the 411's and 211's have been other there for about a month now. So indeed some folks will be able to see the new channels tommorow.

 

[Dishpointer]

Yea I'll be able to see the new channels tomorrow; that's if the HDMI port hangs in there and doesn't crap out on me.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Dish Networks Retailer Website will be down tonight ... speaking of websites I wonder if we will see the DishHD website tommorow.

Retailer Care Site will be down for Q1 software update The Retailer Care Site will be down tonight from approximately 9:00 pm MT until approximately 5:00 am MT. This extended downtime is necessary to implement the changes for our Q1 promotions. We apologize for any inconvenience this extended downtime may cause

 

[Tom Bombadil]

If 7 new channels appear in the wilderness, but no one can see them, are they really there?

 

[BobMurdoch]

Yeah I know I wish the other site wouldn't do that.

Oh well, so much for the detente that was supposedly breaking out at CES......

 

[BobMurdoch]

This thing is gonna make the XBox360 launch mess look easy by comparison.....

Do I bother getting up early at 6am to try and call, or is it not going to make any difference?

A warning to all..... don't forget that if you have any deactivated mpeg2 HD receivers, you need to activate them TODAY or they are doorstops tomorrow (as E* has said they will NOT activate any more Mpeg2 HD receivers after today.....). Unless there are a bunch of canadian hackers buying them up for ExpressVU the market for them is about to crash......

 

[jsanders]

A warning to all..... don't forget that if you have any deactivated mpeg2 HD receivers, you need to activate them TODAY or they are doorstops tomorrow (as E* has said they will NOT activate any more Mpeg2 HD receivers after today.....).

That ain't true. You can actiave them, you just can't activate HD Programming with them. If you already have HD programming, you can view it on them. If you don't, you can actiavte it with an MEG-4 receiver and view it on one. They won't take away OTA HD, regardless of which scenrio you fall in.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

This is funny just got this in my Inbox...

High Definition/2006 Launch Conference

“DISH Network Delivers on the Promise of High Definition”

Tuesday, February 7, 2006 – Waltham, MA

11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

​

Dear DISH Network Retailer -

Great News! Echosphere is happy to invite you to the 2006 DISH Network High Definition Launch Conference. Echosphere and our key business partners are pleased to present a conference on High Definition and retailer business opportunities in 2006. Attendance is important to the success of your DISH Network business this year. The following topics will be discussed in detail and DISH Network regional and corporate representatives will be at this event to answer questions and gain feedback.

Topics for this Conference will include:

Overview of Launch of Boston High Definition Local Channels
Overview of Launch of Additional National HD Programming
Overview of HD Strategy for 2006

• Presentations by HD Programmers:

• • VOOM HD
  • HBO HD
  • ESPN HD

• Live demonstration of 622 MPEG4 HD/DVR Receiver and overview of HD equipment

• Review “Over The Air” HD Opportunities and Products
• Discussion of Launch of DishFAMILY Programming Package
• Launch of New Dish Pre-Paid Sales Model
• PRECASH Presentation – Make money collecting DISH Network payments as a PRECASH retail partner
• Overview of Sales Opportunities with Q1 Promotions
• New DishLATINO and International Programming
• Review of HD Local Channel Launch and Corporate marketing in 2006 with Corporate Marketing Management
• Discussion of Successful Retailer Marketing Techniques for 2006

…..and much more! So don’t delay and RSVP today to your Echosphere Area Sales Manager or Account Executive!
You will also have assorted vendors on site to discuss the development of your business! Lunch will be provided at this event. Come spend an afternoon preparing your business for 2006 and take advantage of many new opportunities with DISH Network! Space will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 to:

 

[Tom Bombadil]

I hope they already have that 622 locked up in a back room.

 

[TheTony]

The door is always open to Dish...

Really?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Thats old and was only supposed to be up for a few momets, but it got stuck and got stuck in some folks cache.
I talked to someone last week who was still seeing that page, I told him to press shift and reload and he was amazed he was back in.

 

[TheTony]

:clap

 

[Foxbat]

This thing is gonna make the XBox360 launch mess look easy by comparison.....

At least you won't be camped outside in the snow and cold with a bunch of Gamers... You can sleep in your own bed and when the alarm goes off at 6:00 or so, reach over, hit the Speed Dial (oh, come on! We ALL have 1-800-333-DISH programmed into our phones, don't we?) and after spinning the CSR roulette wheel, a new shiny ViP receiver will be on its way.

 

[BobMurdoch]

That ain't true. You can actiave them, you just can't activate HD Programming with them. If you already have HD programming, you can view it on them. If you don't, you can actiavte it with an MEG-4 receiver and view it on one. They won't take away OTA HD, regardless of which scenrio you fall in.

An HD receiver that can't receive E* supplied HD programming is a doorstop in my view. Yes, you can get OTA, but didn't E* say that they would disable receivers that weren't subscribed for programming?

I'm just trying to point out that they are doing everything in their power to kill the resale market for these things by refusing to activate ANY HD programming on HD Mpeg2 receivers going forward from today......