Considering a 622

[luclin999]

I am considering getting a 622 but I have a few questions regarding how it may differ from my old 811 tuner.

• - The 811 will output to both the DVI and S-video feeds at the same time, allowing my Tivo to record SD content. Does the 622 also send a signal to all output plugs at the same time?
• - I originally heard people were having problems with the screensavers built into the 211 and 622 boxes disrupting recordings from external receivers (like Tivo) can the screen savers be permanently disabled?
• - I currently have one of the -tiny- multi-sat dishes set up to run my 811 and am seeing some weather related drop-outs. Will switching to the mpeg4 622 box make this worse?
• - What is the picture quality of the HD channels on the 622 vs. the 811?

[dfergie]

To SatelliteGuys!
1. Yes
2. I archive with Replay and have no problems, but the 622 is not slaved to it... after a period of inactivity the 622 will turn off.
3. You will have dropouts, consider upgrading to a bigger dish
4. Much better, I have an 811 and 921, the 622 has markedly better PQ

[garys]

I am considering getting a 622 but I have a few questions regarding how it may differ from my old 811 tuner.
[*]- I originally heard people were having problems with the screensavers built into the 211 and 622 boxes disrupting recordings from external receivers (like Tivo) can the screen savers be permanently disabled?[/LIST]

You have to shut off the inactivity standby.

[datwell]

Get the 622! You'll never look back!

-Doug

[luclin999]

Thanks for the information. I'll probably be calling Dish either tomorrow or Monday to see what I can work out.

[dfergie]

Your Welcome... or just go online to your account with Dishnetwork and login... go to equipment and that should tell you what your options are...

[BobaBird]

Some other differences are listed at
EKB: HDTV Receiver Features

- HD channel mapdown
- no local guide info w/o LIL subscription
- far better UI (PIP on most menus) plus 3-hour wide guide option

[Foxbat]

Thanks for the information. I'll probably be calling Dish either tomorrow or Monday to see what I can work out.

If you wait until Wednesday, you can get the ViP722 instead of the 622. The 722 should allow you to store a lot more programs on its bigger harddrive, and it's comes in black instead of silver, which may or may not matter to you.

[RockinHARD26]

Go with new technology. Your 822 is a dying piece of crap.

[Hemi 6.1]

I would wait for the 722.