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    DirecTV Portable System for Tailgating!

    http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...ssetId=3090001

    DirecTV is releasing a portable all-in-one satellite receiver television combo. This would be great for tailgating! I heard that it will be in the $500-$600 range. I thought I would throw this out here for those regular tailgaters. Maybe UNIFITE would be interested?!?

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    sounds good to me. epecially when on the road.
    Selling a lot of old UNI stuff here: http://www.panthernation.com/showthread.php?t=65762

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    • #3
      Why would I want something so simple when I can wrestle with a dish for an hour on top of the RV just to get a 75% signal strength.
      "This program is the most important thing. It was here before we were here, and it will be here after we leave. Right now, we represent this program and this university. We represent the community, we represent the state, and we will do everything that we can to put UNI football at the level we're proud of and always have been at this university. When I'm talking about this program, I'm talking about alumni. This place is important to them, just as it is to me." - Mark Farley, Football Coach

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        Why would I want something so simple when I can wrestle with a dish for an hour on top of the RV just to get a 75% signal strength.
        "This program is the most important thing. It was here before we were here, and it will be here after we leave. Right now, we represent this program and this university. We represent the community, we represent the state, and we will do everything that we can to put UNI football at the level we're proud of and always have been at this university. When I'm talking about this program, I'm talking about alumni. This place is important to them, just as it is to me." - Mark Farley, Football Coach

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        • #5
          Originally posted by UNIFITE View Post
          Why would I want something so simple when I can wrestle with a dish for an hour on top of the RV just to get a 75% signal strength.
          Because one of your brothers-in-law may fall off the roof and be permanently disabled...something their insurance probably doesn't cover!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by UNIFITE View Post
            Why would I want something so simple when I can wrestle with a dish for an hour on top of the RV just to get a 75% signal strength.
            Well......there will probably be some peaking necessary on this portable device. And anyone getting this will probably have to pay at least $30-$40 per month for the subscription even if their only going to use it for a few hours each Saturday.

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            • #7
              are there any techies around here? i have a setup i am trying to get to work.

              i have directv at my house, an HP widesceen laptop, a slingbox pro, a verizon broadband blackberry 7130e, and a DVD player in my jeep.

              basically, when i am driving, i have broadband access on my laptop by using my blackberry as a tethered modem. when i have internet access, i can use my laptop to watch my home directv programming on my laptop via the slingbox and its software. it is going to be nice for tailgating by simply putting my laptop in the back of my truck to watch.

              my laptop has an S-video out, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get what is showing on my laptop screen to show on my monitor in the truck. the DVD player in the truck has RCA inputs, so i bought an S-video to RCA adapter, thinking this would work. but the quality is terrible.

              I know the inputs on the DVD player work, because I use them to listen to my Ipod through my car stereo system (the DVD player and NAV/stereo system are all integrated) using this same set of inputs. any recommendations?

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              • #8
                Ames is probably your man on this one...he's a treky...I mean techy.
                The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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                • #9
                  PTTB, I am loving your icon.

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                  • #10
                    Haha! I like it too. I used it last year a little bit, but then brought it back again. Gary Williams likes to complain, so it's a classic photo and caption, IMO.

                    Last edited by Panthers to the Bone; 03-25-2007, 01:38 PM.
                    The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice, clouds and thick darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Fire goes before Him, and consumes his foes on every side; His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles; the mountains melt like wax before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim His righteousness and all peoples will see His glory.

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                    • #11
                      Slingbox...hmmm how does it work? I thought about something similar.
                      GO PANTHERS!

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                      • #12
                        DirecTV Sat-Go Now Available

                        http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global...setId=P4110014

                        This is awfully expensive but would be really cool to have for tailgating...there are some cool pictures of it at the link above.

                        DIRECTV® SAT-GO ("Satellite-To-Go") combines a receiver, antenna and TV all in one easy-to-carry unit. For just $1,499*, take all your shows with you whether you're going to the beach, camping or hosting the ultimate tailgate party. Now, anytime you want to enjoy all digital DIRECTV® programming all you need is a clear view of the southern sky.

                        Business or Government Accounts, please contact Prime Direc at 877-202-3189

                        * Handling & delivery ($19.95) plus applicable
                        taxes not included in system price.

                        Integrated 17-inch LCD monitor and satellite receiver with two speakers
                        Compact and portable flat antenna and satellite receiver
                        DIRECTV® programming accessed through a platform based on DIRECTV's D11 set top box
                        Small profile IR remote
                        Component and composite A/V inputs
                        Composite A/V out
                        Satellite in connection
                        Phone Jack
                        USB connection
                        AC and DC capable (cigarette lighter adapter included)
                        Rechargeable, replaceable, laptop-style battery
                        The DIRECTV Sat-Go provides reception of satellite TV signals in areas with a clear view of the TV satellite in the southern sky. The DIRECTV Sat-Go is not intended for use when operating a motor vehicle. DIRECTV programming available separately. There is an additional fee to mirror programming from an existing DIRECTV account for each DIRECTV Sat-Go receiver. For information on pricing for programming, visit directv.com. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and in first bill.

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