Actually I have a few questions.
I've wanted to get GRL3 for a couple months but haven't yet ($$$).
1) I see many posts here with subjects like, "GRL3 down", "GRL3 ftp stops", "No reflections", "GRL3 problem", "Not updating", etc. Is GRL3 reliable? How often is it "down"?
2) I see many references to AllisonHouse. I take it that AllisonHouse is it a subscription service that provides radar images to GRL3? Is it necessary to subscribe to AH? If not, what does GRL3 use if not AH? In other words, why do so many GRL3 owners subscribe to AH? Isn't GRL3 good enough without subscribing to AH?
3) This isn't a very good thread in which to ask this next question, but does anyone recommend another radar program over GRL3?
I'm looking for a good radar app that meets these criteria in this order: a) requires only a one-time purchase [no subscriptions], b) is as close to real time as possible, c) is accurate, and d) has images that can be uploaded to a web server.
4) I guess I have a 4th question -- I believe GRL3 has a one-time fee for use on one computer, right? I use my laptop (portable) more than I use the desktop (all my weather apps are on my desktop). Ideally I would like a really nice radar app on my laptop (so I can use it anywhere I have an Internet connection), but I would also like to upload radar images to my web site. Since I probably can't have my cake and eat it too, which option do you folks prefer? -- having a nice real-time radar app on your portable laptop or being able to upload radar images to your web site?
Thanks!
Regards,
Kevin...
p.s. Please don't misinterpret my questions. I just want to make sure I'd be happy with GRL3 before shelling out the $$$. I already used the trial version, but I foolishly downloaded it at a time when I was too busy to thoroughly "test drive" it. I've tried re-downloading the trial version several times since, but their website won't let me. It must have stored some info about me when I downloaded it the first time, because I removed GRL3 from my laptop and even tried downloading it to the same laptop from work, but no matter what I try, it says I've exceed the trial period.