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DishPointer Maps

DishPointer Maps at Mac App Store analyse

DP Technologies Ltd
Utilities Productivity
2,884 ratings · Power index: 305
Free Mac App Store Follow Website
Version 1.1
Size 61.41 Kb
Updated 9 years ago
Released 03 Aug 2009

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************ Also check out the new DishPointer AR Pro app, which lets you see where the satellites are on the live camera screen. ************ DishPointer Maps is the most advanced satellite finder which lets you actually see where to point your dish before going on site by showing you a Google Maps satellite image of your location and an alignment line to the satellite. Just pick a landmark along the alignment line and point your dish in that direction. DishPointer Maps is being used by almost every TV network station around the world for their satellite uplink trucks and by thousands of professional satellite installers. Quote: "As a cameraman for several networks, this app has become an invaluable tool for getting quick uplink time." (glenngreg) With this app, you no longer need to open dishpointer.com in the browser to make use of the dish pointer as this is now built into this app. The highlight feature is the automatic location finder, using either GPS, WiFi or cellular network depending on availability. FEATURES: ======== + See where to point the satellite dish + Automatic location finding + Location finding can be switched on and off + Works with all satellites + Faster load times then in browser + Search by address, zip, latitude and longitude + Several map types available (normal map, satellite or hybrid) + You can tap and drag the map + You can tap and drag the marker This app requires internet connection, the faster the better. Visit DishPointer.com, the site dedicated to make satellite installations faster and easier, for more dish pointing information. If you have any problems or feedback, please drop us a line at [email protected] or on our forums hosted at SatelliteGuys.US. We are anxious to make this product work perfectly for every one of you. If you do like the product, please write a review. DishPointer® is a registered trademark of DP Technologies Ltd

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Monthly Downloads > 6.71k
Est. Revenue ~ $2.75k
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USA 7.99 USD

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Great for site surveys

glenngregg · 16 years ago

As a cameraman for several networks, this app has become an invaluable tool for getting quick uplink time. Often times I get to a story location before my sat truck arrives and the Dishpointer app has allowed me to help him get situated once, quickly without a lot of guess work. Being able to locate a satellite and find obstructions without having to set up a dish helps us all save time and aggrevation. Nothing is worse than getting a huge satellite truck into a spot and finding that you cant get a good signal. Thank you DP!!

Great idea needs more work

TV_Tech · 16 years ago

Im a television engineer, and this would be a fantastic tool for me but the map interface is buggy and unusable, it just took me almost 15 minutes to get my location correctly positioned over my dishes. Trying to adjust the map brings unpredictable results and blank screens requiring me to close out the app and start over on my new 3Gs. I feel like I just got ripped off $7.99 for an unusable app that should be in beta.

Not a Happy Camper

5708 · 16 years ago

This apps not worth the cost. It has less features than going directly to the web site. You cant select the satellites by name. It needs a major update. Trying to control or select your location is a problem.

Awesome App

eyeswideopened · 16 years ago

This app is great. It has saved me from having to do "Test Setups" on many occasions. For those who say the mapping is "buggy", that would be Googles problem. The app is well designed and once Google pefects their mapping technology any so called bugs will go with it. For that matter I have used it daily and have yet to see the so called "Buggy" behavior.

Professional planning tool

Asktog · 16 years ago

DishPointer Maps is an ideal app for professionals planning out strategy for a site before actually visiting it. The app superimposes a line from your proposed dish location to your desired satellite onto a Google satellite-view map, enabling you to see in advance the kinds of obstructions you are likely to encounter. DishPointer also makes AR Pro, the ideal app for once you’re on site. You hold the iPhone up in the air and AR Pro turns on the iPhone camera, then superimposes the locations of each satellite, giving you the illusion that you “seeing” the satellites hanging in the sky. Move around in real time until nothing is between you and the satellite and you’re set. Both the above apps are aimed at professionals. RVers and homeowners should check out DishPointer AR (aka, DishPointer Augmented Reality). Not as elaborate as these apps for installers and broadcasters, it fully covers the needs of the non-professional and has the same slick augmented-reality feature of the Pro version.

Awesome!

djexer · 15 years ago

Cant believe there is no reviews for this app! This is a very great mobile app for satellite location. Absolutely love it!! When in doubt, this is a great app when no computer is around! I use it all the time for actual jobs. Great job DishPointer!

Dont work

$7.99 down the drain · 15 years ago · v1.1

Dont waste your money like I did. It does not work. Yes it shows you a line towards a satellite or something but my dish would never pick it up. It needs to be FREE!!!