Recent content by hfthomp

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    Newbie Questions

    Hey guys and gals. I'm a current cable subscriber in St. Louis, MO, looking to make the leap to DishNetwork. I have a couple of questions about the ViP 722 DVR though. What is the guide on this bad boy like? Is it similar to the Tivo guides? When you record shows, does it group shows in...
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    EchoStar Introduces New High-Definition DVR Receiver for the HD Enthusiast

    Are these out yet? I'm a current cable subscriber looking to escape from the hell they've caused me. I would like to have 2 dual tuner HD-DVRs, one in my living room and one in my bedroom. Does Dish allow this?
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    Optical Audio Connections?

    Hey guys, have a quick question for you, currently I have the Samsung, SIR-S4080R receiver. Now on the back it has a digital optical audio out jack. I recently purchased a new AV receiver and was wondering what the benefit of using an optical cable would be? Can my satellite/receiver get me...
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    Wireless Tivo with Direct TV?

    Hey guys, I'm a new DirectTV customer. Recently switched over from DishNetwork. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone here has heard if the DirectTV Tivo receivers will start coming up with the wireless connectivity that the Tivo brand DVRs have now? Anyone know?
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    DishNetwork DVR 510 and Mitsubishi 52525 DLP

    Hey guys, I have a question that I have not been able to get answered anywhere, and thought I may try here. Anyway, I recently purchased a Mitsubishi 52525 DLP tv. I'm trying to program the TVs remote to operate my Dish receiver. Does anyone else in here have a DVR receiver and a Mit TV...
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    DVR 510 Connection Question

    Hey guys, sort of a newbie here, and I thought I'd ask....Anyway, I've had my dish DVR 510 for a while, but just recently got a new TV. Anyway, on my old TV I connected the receiver to my TV with just a co-axial cable. Would I get a better picture if on my new TV I connected it using the...
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    Exisiting Customer Wanting a DVR 522

    Hey guys, how's it going out there. Well, I am getting more and more frustrated with DishNetwork, and was wondering if you all had any advice. I've been a loyal customer for the past 9 months, and now would like to get a DVR 522 to replace the current dual tuner receiver I have. After talking...