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Intellicast

Ratingstars3 Rated 3 out of 5 stars by AppAppeal Editor
What can you use the application for?
Intellicast is an online weather forecasting service. This makes finding out about the weather interesting. It’s much more interesting to use this site than listen to the weather report on the news. There are a number of different tools which can make it really easy to learn about the weather and find out what’s really happening. Instead of just viewing certain things on the TV it’s possible to watch entire satellite images and learn more about it. Intellicast is a unique site which is run by a large company. It makes it really easy to find out about the weather forecast in a memorable way.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
Intellicast is part of Weather Services International (WSI). Intellicast was launched in 1996 as a way to communicate valuable news about the weather to the public. The popularity of the site meant that many website owners and companies requesting similar quality graphics about the weather which can be used on their sites.
What are the differences to other applications?
Unlike other weather forecasting websites this site is an expert. Intellicast not only provides predictions but they also provide lots of useful tools for you to look at. The site is also educational and you can learn more about the weather. There are lots of different tools to find out about the weather including satellite images and radar images.
How does the application look and feel to use?
The website has been around since 1996 and so it’s had a long time to improve the look of the site, but it still has a dated look and feel. The site is split up into different sections. These sections make it possible to check the weather forecast in certain countries or regions of the world. The satellite images are available for all over the world which makes it very easy to get a visual report of the state of the weather. You shouldn’t have a problem using this and it’s much more interesting than simply listening to the weather report read out to you. You can use this site to write your own weather reports.
How does the registration process work?
You do not actually need to register for an account to use the services of the site. By registering the site will remember your location and use it to tailor the site to your needs. By registering it’s also possible to get more free features. You can also get weather reports sent to you by email and also iNav which makes it easy to access certain parts of the site. Registering is really easy although it is slightly more in depth than other forms. You do need to check the box to accept the terms and conditions. Once you have completed this you will be asked if you want to sign up to some offers, it’s a good idea to skip these. Once you have registered you will be sent an email but you do not actually need to confirm anything.
What does it cost to use the application?
Using intellicast is completely free and you will only need to pay if you want to use the content on your own website. The site is fully supported by adverts and there’s a link at the bottom of the page where you can advertise on the site if you want to. The adverts aren’t a major problem and don’t really get in the way of the experience of the site.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Intellicast is ideal for anyone who wants to be able to find out about the weather. The weather is something that everyone needs to know about and that’s why this site is so popular. It’s an international site which means that it suits people all around the world. It’s even possible to get live satellite feeds showing the clouds over the whole world. It also features weather alerts so that you know the important events before they actually happen.
  • Intellicast makes it possible to check out the weather anywhere in the world
  • Intellicast features a list of weather alerts which makes it possible to find out about things which could potentially put your home at risk
  • The site can also be used to track storms across the world
  • Radar views to find out where the rain is at the moment although this is only limited to America
Website
http://www.intellicast.com/
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Comments
By Anonymous on 29 Sep 2009 at 15:36
Suddenly stopped linking to forecast and map from desktop.
By Anonymous on 22 Oct 2009 at 01:49
I used Intellicast for years as one of my favorite sources for weather, as a pilot, and for general weather information. For the past week or so, the site has had major difficulties. Almost all the time when I try to access it, I get nothing more than a small page with a few banner ads. This is true trying to access the home page, or any of my saved links or the links on the banner ad page. I have contacted Intellicast three times with these comments, and have gotten no response. I've reluctantly given up on Intellicast, and have started using Wunderground and Accuweather instead. Very disappointed that they have had so much problem for so long, and have not fixed it, nor responded to my questions.
By Anonymous on 09 Mar 2010 at 17:02

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