This is a little random.
I'm currently on DISH (4 VIP722's with OTA). Thinking of converting to direct for various issues (cost, VIP722 heat and power consumption, etc.).
Trying to clarify a couple of issues...
1) Does the AM21 show ALL local channels that it sucks out of the air whether or not there is guide information (the way DISH does). Have read disagreements on this.
2) On the 722 you can schedule a time of day for updates. How about the HR24? Can the time for a software update be controlled? How? Concern is an update coming right in the middle of a show and trashing it (we're night owls so getting the update "in the middle of the night" might be our primetime).
3) The submodel of the HR24 (e.g. HR24-100, HR24-500) indicates the manufacturer. Is there a particular submodel that I should strive to get? I heard that some versions of the HR24 don't have optical audio out? Hope that's not true. Definitely need the optical connection for some of my TV's.
4) Any idea when BBC America HD is coming??
Thanks in advance for any info. Trying to find any "gotcha's" before dropping the hammer.
I'm currently on DISH (4 VIP722's with OTA). Thinking of converting to direct for various issues (cost, VIP722 heat and power consumption, etc.).
Trying to clarify a couple of issues...
1) Does the AM21 show ALL local channels that it sucks out of the air whether or not there is guide information (the way DISH does). Have read disagreements on this.
2) On the 722 you can schedule a time of day for updates. How about the HR24? Can the time for a software update be controlled? How? Concern is an update coming right in the middle of a show and trashing it (we're night owls so getting the update "in the middle of the night" might be our primetime).
3) The submodel of the HR24 (e.g. HR24-100, HR24-500) indicates the manufacturer. Is there a particular submodel that I should strive to get? I heard that some versions of the HR24 don't have optical audio out? Hope that's not true. Definitely need the optical connection for some of my TV's.
4) Any idea when BBC America HD is coming??
Thanks in advance for any info. Trying to find any "gotcha's" before dropping the hammer.