SlingLoaded HD DVR VIP 922 Availability

[Skyking69]

All,

We have patiently waited for Dish Network to get their legal issues with Tivo resolved so the SlingLoaded HD DVR VIP 922 would finally be released to their customers. In the meantime we continue the suffering, using several year old non-HD non-PVR equipment - and we are growing weary of waiting.

If anyone can give me even an inkling of when they think the SlingLoaded HD DVR VIP 922 might finally be released to market, I would appreciate hearing it. Otherwise, I guess my only option is to get a quote from DirecTV, who IS selling HD/PVR equipment, and move on down the road. Any thoughts from anyone?

Thanks,

Phil

[Scott Greczkowski]

There is a chance it could make it out by the Holidays... they have been pushing out beta releases like crazy over the past two weeks of the software and making great improvements.

I still would like to see them take their time and release it as bug free as possible and not rush it out. But I can't stop them and with the way the software updates have been coming they might meet their goal of getting it out this year.

[Voyager6]

All,

We have patiently waited for Dish Network to get their legal issues with Tivo resolved so the SlingLoaded HD DVR VIP 922 would finally be released to their customers. In the meantime we continue the suffering, using several year old non-HD non-PVR equipment - and we are growing weary of waiting.

If anyone can give me even an inkling of when they think the SlingLoaded HD DVR VIP 922 might finally be released to market, I would appreciate hearing it. Otherwise, I guess my only option is to get a quote from DirecTV, who IS selling HD/PVR equipment, and move on down the road. Any thoughts from anyone?

Thanks,

Phil

FYI, E* is currently offering the VIP622, 722 and 722K. All are HD DVR's. Go to D* if you want but E* has the best lineup of HD DVR's.

[AKGolf]

There is a chance it could make it out by the Holidays... they have been pushing out beta releases like crazy over the past two weeks of the software and making great improvements.

I still would like to see them take their time and release it as bug free as possible and not rush it out. But I can't stop them and with the way the software updates have been coming they might meet their goal of getting it out this year.

I hope they wait also. I think they have made progress and the unit is getting better, but it's not ready today. There are still some features that need improvement or implemented.

[KAB]

All,

We have patiently waited for Dish Network to get their legal issues with Tivo resolved so the SlingLoaded HD DVR VIP 922 would finally be released to their customers. In the meantime we continue the suffering, using several year old non-HD non-PVR equipment - and we are growing weary of waiting.

Tivo issues have nothing to do with the 922. The 722K & 221/222K just came out this year. None of us here have been suffering.

[Skyking69]

Folks,

Thanks for the input. As for the "Tivo issues" not having anything to do with the delay; I'm kind of thinking District Court Judge David Folsom would disagree with that sentiment. He has held Dish very publically in contempt and the only issue now is how many millions, as in whether it will be tens or hundreds of millions, he is going to fine them. I figure Dish's lawyers have told them to hold off on release of any new devices that could further anger Judge Folsom. Every piece of equipment Dish has released predates his June contempt finding and they don't make oral arguments in their appeal until probably November at the earliest. I'll make the first taker a $50 wager Dish doesn't put the 922 out to general consumers until after their appeal is ruled on, which will be well past the holidays. Any takers? Maybe we could start a pot, like a football pot, where we all get to put something down on the date the first consumer order is filled with the device?

If it was just Beta testing of software refinements I would figure the Dish website would have some details on what to expect and a tentative roll out date. They obviously do not. Rather than reading "Tivo issues" are not creating the delay I was hoping someone had a rock solid release date, but I guess the only logical conclusion I can reach is to wait for the litigation to get resolved.

OK, so the 922 isn't perfect, Dish rolled it out a long time ago as far as showing it off, they just aren't selling it. As a consumer that means I will have to cobble together a replacement via their current PVR options and then buy extra hardware to get the SlingBox capability, or go with DirecTV. I will continue to mull this, but I do appreciate the feedback and I will also continue to hope for more.

Regards,

Phil

[sehaboo]

OK FELLOW SAT FRIENDS I HAVE the date when dish is releasing the 922 rcvr ...(InSiDeR InFo)......we will release the rcvr to the public between 10/15/09 and 11/15/09......glad to let you know your wait wont be much longer for this iptv,sat rcvr,dvr,web browsing....and might i add appable...(will have 3rd party apps like the i-phone.....get ready dish will dominate the industry with this ip active sling loaded stb dvr with a terabyte hard drive...and more than a 1000 hours recording time....eat your heart out direct

[KAB]

Thanks for your explanation of the Tivo effect, Phil. Pretty obvious you have not kept up on current events.

[Koilvr]

This freakin guy is a wack a DO!! what does tivo lawsuit have to do with sling?

[am7crew]

OK FELLOW SAT FRIENDS I HAVE the date when dish is releasing the 922 rcvr ...(InSiDeR InFo)......we will release the rcvr to the public between 10/15/09 and 11/15/09......glad to let you know your wait wont be much longer for this iptv,sat rcvr,dvr,web browsing....and might i add appable...(will have 3rd party apps like the i-phone.....get ready dish will dominate the industry with this ip active sling loaded stb dvr with a terabyte hard drive...and more than a 1000 hours recording time....eat your heart out direct

The date is a month long? hmm Ill believe it when I see it Mr. Insider.