Tech Forum Recap

**wied** · 02-14-2006 09:14 AM

PocketDISH currently works with the 642 or 622 Receivers via 2.0 USB (takes about 5 minutes to transfer an hour program)

Is this suppose to say 942 or 622? If not what is a 642?

**NOHDjunkie** · 02-14-2006 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Indy

This is how I heard it too. I also gathered that the model 811 and 6000 owners have to send their receivers in to qualify for the swap at $49. The non HD subscribers get the same $49 deal but do not have to sacrifice any equipment.

If this is true then why are the 6000/811 owners being penalized for the upgrade?

Turning in an 811 doesn't sound like a penalty to me. I can't wait to get rid of mine. Especially since they pooched the black levels on the Component output.

**Indy** · 02-14-2006 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by NOHDjunkie

Turning in an 811 doesn't sound like a penalty to me. I can't wait to get rid of mine. Especially since they pooched the black levels on the Component output.

I just BOUGHT my 811 for $300 6 months ago. I think giving Dish something I own in exchange for something I am going to lease and NEVER own is a little lopsided in the math.

Let me guess, you are leasing your 811 right?

**Sean Mota** · 02-14-2006 09:28 AM

Not such a good deal for 942 owners who shelled $600 for a 942. Now on top of not owning the 622 we have to give them $99. Sounds like a scam to me.

**dont24** · 02-14-2006 09:31 AM

I'd like to know if it'll be possible to lease 2 622s. I'm thinking about leasing one for $299, then when April 1st rolls around, swap my leased 942 for a $99 622.

**Scott Greczkowski** · 02-14-2006 09:32 AM

I dont know I feel that it is an OK deal.

So what you dont own the receiver anymore, it's not like you can use it if you leave Dish as they disable the OTA tuner anyways.

For $99 it is well worth it.

**Indy** · 02-14-2006 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Sean Mota

Not such a good deal for 942 owners who shelled $600 for a 942. Now on top of not owning the 622 we have to give them $99. Sounds like a scam to me.

I agree. When the 942 rolled out I believe Dish implied the 942 would be Mpeg4 compatible. Or the Mpeg4 issue and the 942 was never answered officially until they sold a good number of them. Off to Canada and a new life with Bell Express View the 921's and 942's go! Now how is that for a money maker? Sell them for $649 to Dish customers, get them back for nothing considering you are giving them up for a lease deal. Then Dish sells them to Bell Express View for another $600 each!

I believe Dish has come up with the answer to the age old problem of electronics obsolescence. Just re invent the end use and be in total control of the supply chain.

**Indy** · 02-14-2006 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

I dont know I feel that it is an OK deal.

So what you dont own the receiver anymore, it's not like you can use it if you leave Dish as they disable the OTA tuner anyways.

For $99 it is well worth it.

Scott, I don't mean to offend but.... How many freebies come your way in the course of this business to offset your loses? Beta testing and the sort? Remember, I am trying to be kind here with the questions. No meet behind the woodshed please!