[toobs]

Does anybody knows why there is no clock display on any set top boxes for Directv? Mostly all Cable TV have a time display on the in front of their boxes. Why not satellite tv?

 

[Go Beavs]

It's an added cost that very few people probably use. Press info on the remote and the time will show in the info banner.

 

[toobs]

I thought it was a patent issue.

 

[Go Beavs]

I thought it was a patent issue.

Yeah, I don't know about that one.

I guess I wouldn't be all too surprised for someone to patent a 'clock' on an appliance but my microwave, stove, and weather station all have clocks on the front of them. Perhaps they pay licensing fees to do so.

Anyway, I have no idea about a patent or lack thereof. Maybe someone else can chime in on this issue.

 

[Scott Kocourek]

I bought a $9.00 digital clock and it fits perfectly under the screen of my Sony TV. All of my receivers are behind closed doors so a clock would help me anyway.

 

[dpeters11]

It's the second most common complaint a friend reminds me of, just after them not separating SD and HD channels.

 

[toobs]

Do you have the link to the clock? I need to get one <laugh>.

 

[hdtvfan0001]

On behalf of the millions of former VCR owners...I see this as a blessing.

Unless you like to look at a flashing 12:00 clock every time the power surges or goes out...

 

[Scott Kocourek]

Do you have the link to the clock? I need to get one <laugh>.

Ask and you shall receive.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/my-time-large-display-electric-alarm-clock/ID=prod6102385-product

It's only available in store, the trouble is it may be difficult to find a Walgreens. :lol:

I crack me up.

 

[cadet502]

I need big numbers, this one still fit just under the screen. You can see if from the other side of the room no problem.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JINY90/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

 

[Edmund]

Way back there were two models of DSS Directv receivers from Uniden, that had a clock display, which could change to Channel # instead. Models were UDS-200 & UDS-100.

 

[PCampbell]

Hit info, its in the banner.

 

[hdtvfan0001]

Here ya go clock enthusiasts...

http://footage.shutterstock.com/clip-2819779-stock-footage-closeup-video-of-clock-radio-with-blinking-red.html

 

[RunnerFL]

On behalf of the millions of former VCR owners...I see this as a blessing.

So do I... I have a clock on the wall, clock on my remote control and clock if I press "info". I don't need one staring me in the face that I'd just put "lightdims" on.

 

[kevinturcotte]

It's the second most common complaint a friend reminds me of, just after them not separating SD and HD channels.

NOT separating SD and HD channels?! I see this as a MAJOR feature!

 

[Laxguy]

Here ya go clock enthusiasts...

http://footage.shutterstock.com/clip-2819779-stock-footage-closeup-video-of-clock-radio-with-blinking-red.html

OMG! You can buy one of those 'films' for only $79.00!! An animated GIF would do the trick, too.

I looked briefly in TV apps and at the weather channel to see if there was something that'd display the time much larger than the banner. No luck.

 

[acostapimps]

I need big numbers, this one still fit just under the screen. You can see if from the other side of the room no problem.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JINY90/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

Wow i could a use a clock like that when i get "distracted" from a tv show and i realize i have to go to work rather than looking for the remote or cellphone :lol:

 

[Billzebub]

NOT separating SD and HD channels?! I see this as a MAJOR feature!

++++++++1111111

 

[spartanstew]

I wear a watch.


(and have a pendulum clock on the wall, a "smart phone" on my person, and a laptop on the table next to me)

 

[TheRatPatrol]

I just hit the info button.