EXCLUSIVE: Dish Vip 622 & Vip 222 Specs

**jergenf** · 12-13-2005 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by DishSatUser

What do you suspect it'll cost? I'll be out of luck if over $500.00, do you think there may be a lease deal?

My guess is more than a 942 (ie. greater than $700)

**Stargazer** · 12-13-2005 05:07 PM

Dish Network will have to figure out some sort of solution for the dual tuner receivers to get a second HD output to the second television.

**lakebum431** · 12-13-2005 05:11 PM

I agree stargazer! There are going to be more and more people that will have more than 1 HD TV in the coming years. I know I will add my second very soon!

**CJPC** · 12-13-2005 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Stargazer

Dish Network will have to figure out some sort of solution for the dual tuner receivers to get a second HD output to the second television.

Heh, if only they went 8VSB over coax to the back of the tv's built in tuner (like there should be!) (iirc like the 5000 did)

Only if!

**DWS44** · 12-13-2005 05:28 PM

So...here's a thought. Are we, the 942 owners, better off swapping for a 942+, or waiting and swapping for a ViP622?

Is Dish likely to offer an upgrade path in this direction?!?

**lakebum431** · 12-13-2005 05:39 PM

That's a good question. Heck I'll take either one right now!

**Maineiac** · 12-13-2005 06:00 PM

I have 3 HDTVs in my house. I have been repllacing the old ones as needed with HDTV. I have a 56" a 51" and a 32" and would like to get back with E after Jan any suggestions on what I should get so they all receive HD.

**Pepper** · 12-13-2005 06:46 PM

my question is why are they using lesser sounding numbers to designate something better?
i.e. 211 > 411 > 811, heck, 211 > 301
and 622 > 942 ??

**CJPC** · 12-13-2005 06:57 PM

Im gonna take a stab at figgurin out some type of code! (dish pro only!)

1xy-4xy = Basic receivers
5xy-9xy = Advanced Receivers

now for the XY, seems like the Y is for embeded smart card, and X is for the # of tuners (yeah, i know it dont fit the bill on the 510's but meh!)

Now, it sorta works, as your
111 = basic box + smartcard
301 = basic, no smartcard
311 = basic + smart card
211 = entry level HD (as its more commonplace) 1 tuner, and yes on embeded smart card, same w/ 411 etc
411 = hd + smartcard
501 = advanced box, no smart card
508 = advanced box, no smart card
510 = advanced box, no smart card
622 = your Advanced box, 2 tuners, with a embeded smart card (0 = no, 1+ = yes)
625/522(the 522 fits it) = your Advanced box, 2 tuners, with a embeded smart card (0 = no, 1+ = yes)
721 = 2 tuners, exception!
921 = 2 tuners, exception!
942 = tuners (exempt) embeded smart card
942+= tuners (exempt) embeded smart card

Now, it dont make much sense, or even work, but now im confused!\

211 = entry level HD (as its more commonplace) 1 tuner, and yes on embeded smart card, same w/ 411 etc
411 = hd + smartcard
(but really , those are one in the same, sorta)

622 = your Advanced box, to eventually replace the 942 id bet, 2 tuners, with a embeded smart card
942+= tuners (exempt) embeded smart card

But, you see, the 'new' mpeg 4 boxes, makes it alot easier on E to figure out what is going on , so it would only be 2 'new' mpeg 4 boxes to support, your SD/HD basic box, your SD DVR, and your HD DVR!

But Edit, it just seems like there trying to 'standardize' there model receiver #'s, though they could call them the A-F series, and Id be happy, just need HD!!

**SatelliteGAL** · 12-13-2005 08:01 PM

I have 3 HDTVs an 1 EDTV. It would be nice to have hd from tv2. I am getting a 942 installed this weekend on the lease. I figure it will be a while before they put too much mpeg4 only stuff on.