Tag archive: PocketDish

EchoStar and its DISH Network satellite TV service today announced its line of PocketDISH “portable media companions,” handheld devices with built-in LCD screens which can play music (MP3, WMA, and WAV formats), display photos, and play back recorded television content. PocketDISH units will be available in three, silver-cased models: PocketDISH 7-inch($599) features a 7-inch LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect… Read More

“The PocketDish will link to its set-top boxes/DVRs via USB 2.0 wiring, the computer wiring that allows for fast downloading. The company has issued only a few hints about PocketDish and won't release details, but executives hope the product gives EchoStar a leg up in its battle with cable and satellite TV rivals. Several analysts question whether the PocketDish can be an iPod-like success, but they credit EchoStar at least for… Read More