Timeline of this STAR that I know of, if anyone's interested:
6/11/2009 - STAR recorded and is shitty.
6/14/2009 - Video uploaded.
12/12/2009 - Even shittier than this video. Radar is fuzzy and illegible, the LDL disappears, little orange left in background.
12/30/2009 - STAR is cleaned up a bit. Orange has returned to background, most light-blue screens are back to the normal blue (except for random flickers on the 36-hr). LDL doesn't disappear anymore. Icons and radar still fail to animate.
They still have this piece of shit, but it's showing even bigger signs of degradation. The radar is now fuzzy and illegible, the LDL cuts off randomly, there is hardly any sign of orange left on the background. I'll take a video if I can, but don't hold your breath.
What causes the background to be that shade of light blue? I know it's degradation but I don't think that color actually exists in the 4000 though.
The EF sun icon and the almanac look psychedelic! The "dragon" is visible on the new moon.
I always wondered what that "Since midnight" style of wx ticker was for, I figured it was some archaic one from the 80s since that is about the only peroid I've seen Wx 4000 or 3000 use that style of ticker I never knew that
Wrong again. The WS Jrs. are older than the 4000, and they don't have any signs of being phased out.
The XLs are still cheaper than an IntelliStar. The ISs cost thousands, and if this cable company can't even afford a graphic card replacement for its dying 4000, then obviously they won't be able to afford anything much better than the XL.
Please get your facts straight and use legitimate points, else I'm going to block you.
Actually, it is. XL units are still around, although they are much more isolated compared to the IntelliStar, and the WS 4000, which is seen in this video, is even more isolated. This is not an emulator by the way.
Also, the only reason they would upgrade to an XL is because is is more common to upgrade from 4000 to XL, rather 4000 to IntelliStar, at least from what I have observed. I could still be wrong.
I think its interesting how each 4000 degrades in its own 'unique' way. This one seemed to have a lot of problems with the gradient color layers being displayed properly. While weatherdaddy's STAR for example had many problems with text changing colors and the radar screen glitching.
This has got to be the first time I've ever seen the regional icons freeze when trying to animate..
Oh wow, that's in the worst shape I've ever seen. Also, look at the LDL. They still have a local sensor hooked up to it! I haven't seen one that still uses a sensor
Yes, they all have an LDL. Normally it would say "Conditions at Tucumcari" like the others, But this one starts with "Local Temparature: 63F". Up until the mid/late 90s, TWC sold an optional sensor package that could be hooked up to a weatherstar (never seen it used with a Jr, though) to provide the current conditions (on the LDL) at the headend site. This STAR must've been at this location for a long time
LSDSTAR lol
kargaroc386 1 year ago
Timeline of this STAR that I know of, if anyone's interested:
6/11/2009 - STAR recorded and is shitty.
6/14/2009 - Video uploaded.
12/12/2009 - Even shittier than this video. Radar is fuzzy and illegible, the LDL disappears, little orange left in background.
12/30/2009 - STAR is cleaned up a bit. Orange has returned to background, most light-blue screens are back to the normal blue (except for random flickers on the 36-hr). LDL doesn't disappear anymore. Icons and radar still fail to animate.
Jimmy57452 1 year ago
looks like an acid trip, hehe :)
whattheheck1000 1 year ago
This is freaking daffy!
whattheheck1000 2 years ago
We're staying in Tucumcari again tonight.
They still have this piece of shit, but it's showing even bigger signs of degradation. The radar is now fuzzy and illegible, the LDL cuts off randomly, there is hardly any sign of orange left on the background. I'll take a video if I can, but don't hold your breath.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
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Intelliguy86 2 years ago
The XL is better than a Intellistar.
Intelliguy86 2 years ago
One comment...The Cable Provider? How about "Comcast".
chris92777 2 years ago
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weatherman13345 2 years ago
Whoa! That's extreme degredation!
What causes the background to be that shade of light blue? I know it's degradation but I don't think that color actually exists in the 4000 though.
The EF sun icon and the almanac look psychedelic! The "dragon" is visible on the new moon.
I always wondered what that "Since midnight" style of wx ticker was for, I figured it was some archaic one from the 80s since that is about the only peroid I've seen Wx 4000 or 3000 use that style of ticker I never knew that
ValaWxstar 2 years ago
Wrong again. The WS Jrs. are older than the 4000, and they don't have any signs of being phased out.
The XLs are still cheaper than an IntelliStar. The ISs cost thousands, and if this cable company can't even afford a graphic card replacement for its dying 4000, then obviously they won't be able to afford anything much better than the XL.
Please get your facts straight and use legitimate points, else I'm going to block you.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
Ironically the IS's equipment is far cheaper to build new (a FreeBSD PC vs SGI O2). All profit. ;)
happycube 2 years ago
And? If XLs are more affordable and probably a better decision for Tucumcari's cable company, then there'd be no need for an IntelliStar.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
Actually, it is. XL units are still around, although they are much more isolated compared to the IntelliStar, and the WS 4000, which is seen in this video, is even more isolated. This is not an emulator by the way.
Also, the only reason they would upgrade to an XL is because is is more common to upgrade from 4000 to XL, rather 4000 to IntelliStar, at least from what I have observed. I could still be wrong.
SporeDotCam 2 years ago
Jazzolicious, I suggest you get your facts straight before saying that.
XLs are still out and about.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
They need an XL. Badly
SporeDotCam 2 years ago
lol, notice how TWC's logo turns pink while the radar is trying to animate.
:P
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
Woah, that's seriously messed up!
Intelliguy 2 years ago
I think its interesting how each 4000 degrades in its own 'unique' way. This one seemed to have a lot of problems with the gradient color layers being displayed properly. While weatherdaddy's STAR for example had many problems with text changing colors and the radar screen glitching.
This has got to be the first time I've ever seen the regional icons freeze when trying to animate..
LFMusicFan 2 years ago
Yeah, you're right about that...
I haven't seen too many degraded 4000s, but the ones that were just had the common problems (like the fuzzy background).
When I saw THIS, on the other hand, I just HAD to dig out my camera.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
hi i live in Tucumcari New Mexico people you shold all come here to town louie ouch????
flacka40 2 years ago
I'm never seen a 4000 messed up like that before. It also must be rare to find one with a weather sensor hooked up.
WeatherSTARIII 2 years ago
Good Lord, it looks like Queer Eye For the Straight Guy got ahold of this 4000!
Sanctimoniously 2 years ago
Great Scott! A malfunctioning WeatherStar 4000! This one needs more maintenance, and a video card replacement.
SpongeStorm4000 2 years ago
Oh wow, that's in the worst shape I've ever seen. Also, look at the LDL. They still have a local sensor hooked up to it! I haven't seen one that still uses a sensor
kenshin891 2 years ago
Wait, what do you mean? All of the WeatherSTARs have that.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
Yes, they all have an LDL. Normally it would say "Conditions at Tucumcari" like the others, But this one starts with "Local Temparature: 63F". Up until the mid/late 90s, TWC sold an optional sensor package that could be hooked up to a weatherstar (never seen it used with a Jr, though) to provide the current conditions (on the LDL) at the headend site. This STAR must've been at this location for a long time
kenshin891 2 years ago 2
Oh, sorry, I didn't notice that. :P
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
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kenshin891 2 years ago
you cant download it at taiganet, where else can i download this?
firealarmfreak5 2 years ago
WOW MAN...
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
WOW... That video card is in serious need of cleaning or replacement! That poor 4000. :-(
theweatherchazz 2 years ago 3
Yeah, no kidding.
Jimmy57452 2 years ago
I agree. This 4000 is sick, much like the Topeka 4000, back in 2006.
SpongeStorm4000 2 years ago