i just want 1 HD reciever!

**whiteandnerdy** · 11-17-2009 06:02 PM

ok, so right now we've got a 322 dual tuner reciever and a 625 dual tuner DVR, so we have TV in 4 rooms.....what would it take and how much would it cost to just have one HD reciever/DVR in addition to the existing system? thank you

EDIT:

or what about keeping the 625 and replacing the 322 for 2 HD tv's (or a dual tuner with only one HD output maybe?

**Hemi 6.1** · 11-17-2009 06:41 PM

Well If you want to add and have 5 rooms of service. You Have to BUY another receiver.
A 211 is Around $170-200
A 612 HD DVR Single room Is around $300-349
If you want to Drop your 322 and trade it for a 722k
That will run you at most $125 to lease.
That will also come with $7-$12 per month in fees depending on your base pack.
Or Trade the 322 for a 222 for $7 per month. Thats about $75 to lease ,But its not a DVR. Thats 1 room HD and 1 SD.

**space86** · 11-17-2009 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Hemi 6.1

Well If you want to add and have 5 rooms of service. You Have to BUY another receiver.
A 211 is Around $170-200
A 612 HD DVR Single room Is around $300-349
If you want to Drop your 322 and trade it for a 722k
That will run you at most $125 to lease.
That will also come with $7-$12 per month in fees depending on your base pack.
Or Trade the 322 for a 222 for $7 per month. Thats about $75 to lease ,But its not a DVR. Thats 1 room HD and 1 SD.

Is the 612 a better box then the 622?

**navychop** · 11-17-2009 08:49 PM

I believe most of us would resoundingly say, currently, the ViP722k is better than the ViP722, which is better than the ViP622, which is resoundingly better than the ViP612. None are bad receivers, but that's the lineup.

**aquaman67** · 11-17-2009 09:54 PM

All dual HD tuners only have one HD output, the other is SD.

**Hemi 6.1** · 11-18-2009 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by space86

Is the 612 a better box then the 622?

NO!. If you can get a 622 by all means get it. But the techs in my area don't even have those for replacements anymore. So when my 622 goes, I'm hoping the 922's are out.

**Hemi 6.1** · 11-18-2009 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by navychop

I believe most of us would resoundingly say, currently, the ViP722k is better than the ViP722, which is better than the ViP622, which is resoundingly better than the ViP612. None are bad receivers, but that's the lineup.

Agree. The 612 is E* worst Receiver. But still better then D* HR's

**sam_gordon** · 11-18-2009 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Hemi 6.1

Agree. The 612 is E* worst Receiver. But still better then D* HR's

I'm curious why you say that. I have a 612 and haven't had much problem with it (some OTA reception early but the local station changed channels and all is better). I can record two satellite programs and one OTA. Granted, there's no 2nd tuner output, but since my 2nd TV is HD, that wouldn't really help me either.

So, what would I get if I go to the 622/722/722k? And I'm guessing there's a price difference?

**Laddyboy** · 11-18-2009 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by sam_gordon

I'm curious why you say that. I have a 612 and haven't had much problem with it (some OTA reception early but the local station changed channels and all is better). I can record two satellite programs and one OTA. Granted, there's no 2nd tuner output, but since my 2nd TV is HD, that wouldn't really help me either.

So, what would I get if I go to the 622/722/722k? And I'm guessing there's a price difference?

The 722k is the one currently in production. If an order calls for a 622 and a reman 622 is unavilable, you get a 722 if that is available, or a 722k if that is available. Cost depends. Go to your online account and check hardware upgrades. It could be from $25 to $200. Somtime you can bargain with CSRs especially if your considered a good customer. Is that what you wanted to know?

**Hemi 6.1** · 11-18-2009 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by sam_gordon

I'm curious why you say that. I have a 612 and haven't had much problem with it (some OTA reception early but the local station changed channels and all is better). I can record two satellite programs and one OTA. Granted, there's no 2nd tuner output, but since my 2nd TV is HD, that wouldn't really help me either.

So, what would I get if I go to the 622/722/722k? And I'm guessing there's a price difference?

The Issues I had with the 612, Was Hard drive bugs, Like dropouts on playback, and random delays between channel changes that lasted between 10-15 seconds. It reminded me too much of my Directv days using the HR series.

The 622 Had some HDMI issues , But I've had my since July 2007 and Never had one issue to date. I think the 622 is better then the 722k as far as glitches goes.
722k Bugs are
Random remote issues while using the IR remote number 1, Will not respond upon any commands, Unless you reboot. I think that has been since addressed with a software update, But I still use the TV 2 in RF Single mode anyway. So I don't care.
Also some random playback issues as well, Like a distorted playback picture while I'm recording something else at the same time.
This doesn't happed often, But I can recall 3 times in the last 8 months.
My 622 has never caused me any problems what so ever.
If I were you the 722k is the way to go , with the larger Hard Drive then the 612 and 622. Plus 2 rooms of service, make the dual rooms receivers a no brainer. The SD tv 2 PQ is still better then your basic cable, Granted its not HD ,but its by far Poor in quality.