i just want 1 HD reciever!

**sam_gordon** · 11-18-2009 07:44 PM

I'm not looking to upgrade, I'm happy with what I have now (one 612 and one 211).

Like I said, I haven't had problems with my 612 (almost a year now), so was wondering what features the 622/722/722k offer the 612 doesn't.

Granted, there's the 2nd room, but that doesn't help me (my 2nd tv is HD... hence the 211). Does the 722 offer a OTA tuner? I thought that's what the 722k does?

Hard drive space could be a plus, but the only time I've gotten to under 10 hours is when my daughter recorded 20 episodes of "Ned's Declassified" and 10 episodes of "iCarly", etc.

I'm not trying to say the 612 is better than the others, but want to know what I'm missing.

**Hemi 6.1** · 11-18-2009 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by sam_gordon

I'm not trying to say the 612 is better than the others, but want to know what I'm missing.

Your missing Larger Hard drive , Picture in Picture,and interactive games features, and the ability to DVR 2 rooms of service for the same price in monthly fees as the Vip 612. Other then that most VIP HD DVRs are about the same.
The OTA feature with the 722k from what I hear can record 2 shows while recording 2 satellite at the same time.
But OTA isn't an option for me so, it really doesn't matter to me.

**whooboy** · 11-18-2009 11:06 PM

If I may piggyback on this thread, I have many of the same questions. I'm planning an upgrade to HD. I have the 625 dual DVR and a 301 for the third room. What Dish is offering in an upgrade is the 612 and (I think) a 211. TV 1 (SD) will become TV 2 and TV2 (HD) will become TV 1 in the upgrade. The third room has HD so I think the 211 will go there. We do not use OTA and do not do gaming. We only record some weekly shows to replay when its convenient to watch. We also record several weeks programming while on extended absenses. So far, 100 hours of recording time has been adequate but of course we haven't been recording HD programming.

What I am understanding in this thread is that I would be better off insisting on the 722K for the dual tuner DVR and the 211 for the third room. Am I correct in this?

**whiteandnerdy** · 11-25-2009 08:54 PM

okay; how much would it cost me to upgrade my 322 and 625 to 2 722s? i could also buy and install the 2nd dish myself if need be.............

**mike123abc** · 11-26-2009 10:19 AM

If you have had service over a year and want to upgrade, Dish should make you a deal on at least one of your recievers for around $100 or so for the upgrade receiver and Dish. It depends on how much programming you have. If you have been a multiyear customer you might be able to swing both receivers upgraded. The normal is 1 upgrade per year.