Tech Chat Recap 11-10-08

**snissen** · 11-12-2008 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Carl B

Okay, so what's the best deal on a compatible USB HDD to use with the ViP211 as a DVR? I would think that about 250 GB would be more than enough storage for the infrequent and/or casual user. Any recommended HDDs for this upgrade?

During the chat, they specifically recommended two brands of external hard drives: Seagate and Western Digital. They showed a picture of a Western Digital EHD branded as "My DVR" (I think), with the Dish logo.

I have two of the Seagate drives at home and I love 'em. They have been rock solid, and come with a 5 year warranty (compared to 1 year or even 90 days).

As for the complaint about Seagate drives power-savings modes, that's easy to fix: Before you hook the drive up to your Dish receiver, hook it up to a PC and run the Seagate software to disable power savings. (While you're at it, you can turn off the light too.) Or, wait for the Dish fix expected in the next few weeks.

**Stargazer** · 11-12-2008 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by rad

Yea, but the MSRP for the 722K is $300 more then the HR21/22/23:

ViP 722K DVR MSRP:

-- $499 with OTA Module

-- $470 without OTA Module

It will be interesting to see what the price is folks really end up paying for it.

MSRP for a HR21/22/23 that you do not own but have to return when you are done with it (lease)?

**Stargazer** · 11-12-2008 07:42 PM

$29 to lease the module or to own it? Why would you want to own a module in a leased receiver? If it is a lease upgrade fee then I bet the cost to own it would be more.

**Stargazer** · 11-12-2008 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by BobMurdoch

Did they mention whether or not they will fix the external HD "bug"/feature where it takes you back to the top of the list every time you exit a program. If you are searching through let's say a bunch of Spongebob recordings it takes me back up the the top of the list instead of leaving me where I was. Real annoying..... Take forever to scroll back down to "S"

I would really like to see this feature.

**Laddyboy** · 11-12-2008 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Stargazer

$29 to lease the module or to own it? Why would you want to own a module in a leased receiver? If it is a lease upgrade fee then I bet the cost to own it would be more.

Cost to buy was $29 more when buying both receiver and module. I have no idea if there will be a difference in lease fees. I would guess no difference in lease fee with or without.

**Laddyboy** · 11-12-2008 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Stargazer

I would really like to see this feature.

No mention of this. Folders for the EHD and a fix for some externals not waking up were mentioned.

**BBfromCA** · 11-13-2008 01:48 PM

Before I run out and buy an EHD, would like opinions on compatible drives. Looking for one that is both quiet and has large capacity.

**AdamGott** · 11-13-2008 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by kstuart

It was the first Higgins report that I was actually able to sit through to the end.

The "click to setup a DVR timer for the show being advertised" is a great idea. Helps both the customer and the programmers.

It does but I sure hope that TIVO doesn't have some vaguely worded patent related to this 'technology'. The only thing about the TIVO technology was that very few shows used it so it rarely ever actually was a functioning 'feature.'

**rjfrandle** · 11-13-2008 06:41 PM

I've read this whole thread. Did we ever say FOR SURE that there will be no monthly DVR fee if we convert the 211 to a DVR. I know there will be the one time 40 dollar fee, but what about the 5.98 monthly fee?