Recent content by project86

I actually do use my TV2 remote for my bedroom, so I'm not giving that away. I just want to know how to set up my 5.3 with the 501. IR only is perfectly fine for this application.

Thanks for the reply, that sounds reasonable about the channels. He has some really old package I'm sure. good new about the remote (and contrary to the other posts). How do I go about setting the addresses?

My parents have an ancient 501 DVR. The remote is called a "Platinum" and it is starting to have issues. I've never used the remote that came with my 722 (possibly a 5.0 but I've never looked at it, I use a Harmony). Is there a way to get my remote working on their system? I assume it is not as...

Hmmm, well that has not been my experience thus far. On another note; I think this thing is good for my budget overall. My reasoning is that I no longer have the urge to just buy anything that comes out on Blu-ray (or all the HD DVDs that I don't have). I'm getting used to movies and shows...

Yes, I did change it to 6am as well, but it still shouldn't be my problem to work around. Yesterday I had a movie I wanted to record that started at 5:20am, so I had to skip and catch the next showing. But what if that had been the only showing?

Oh, another disappointment: What's with the $40 charge to let me add another external hard drive? Maybe that made sense back when it was a unique Dish feature, but the competition lets you add storage with no fee, so it needs to go. I would love to add a 1TB drive, and the price of the drives...

Just thought I'd post this as I seem to see lots of negative stuff here but little positive. Note that this only pertains to my particular experience; I can't speak for anyone else. I have been a customer for about 3 years now. Using a 625. I have been wanting to upgrade to HD service since I...

I know what Dish says (25 HD hours for 622, 55 for 722) but I hear vastly different reports. Please post your real results about how much HD content you have fit before your drive was nearly full. Thanks!

I have been mulling over the idea of switching to the HD only (absolute) package for along time. I was just about ready when the dropping of VOOM happened, which gave me pause. Now that I've decided to go for it, I read that it is likely going away soon.... Is it pretty much a sure thing that...

excellent, thanks. For some reason I keep reading that it doesn't include 7.... thanks a lot.

Help a moron out.... I live in Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Which locals will I get in HD? So far according to the websites I've checked, it is limited to Fox, NBC, and CBS. I can't add an OTA antenna on my house.

Ok, so I finally talked myself (and my wife!) into switching to the HD only package, with locals and DVR. Right now we have top 200 with a 625. I'm still a bit unclear about what will happen next. 1) I currently have 1 dish on my roof, and I'm not sure where it is pointing. Is there any way...

I've tried the online chat several times, inquiring about the possibility of getting a discount as a long-standing good customer. They were very clear, up to the point of being rude, that they had no interest in giving any discounts at all to retain me as a customer. I was very polite, and...

I rent my 625 from them. So has anyone else been able to secure a better deal than"full price" when switching from SD to HD receivers? EDIT: what do you mean by the rebate? How much will they credit back... the compete cost of the receiver, or...? Thanks

Quick question: how much are people paying to upgrade from their old SD units to a new 622 or 722? I currently have a 625, and am hoping to get a 722 for cheap (or free would be ideal). I'd settle for a 622 if the price difference was large enough. I plan on getting the new $29.99 all HD...