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Does the 24 month credit apply if Dish upgrades a 508 to 512? I was going to switch out a 301 to an HD unit, and the rep offered to upgrade the my 508 unit to a 512 for no charge at the same time. Would the credit transfer with the 508 to 512 swap?

Thanks for all the replies. Some great advice and opinions in this thread. I'm in Arizona, so I don't think I have to worry about the mp4/mp2 think just yet. Can someone explain to me how the 2 output receivers work? For example, if I want to get the 722 to replace receivers. I put it in...

I guess I'll hold tight for another week or so to see what they are going to do with the 508/501 and the price increase...... Any opinions on the 612 units? I saw some people mixed reviews early, but it seems most people lately have said they are pretty solid....

I did an online chat with a dish rep yesterday regarding the change for 501/508 fee change, and she kept avoiding the question, stating that currently there is no fee and it is billed as a Solo Receiver. I didn't have much confidence in that answer.

I recently bought my first HDTV (yes, I know, welcome to 2005...) and am looking to upgrade my dish receiver, and thought I should review my overall equipment to make sure I'm getting the best bang for the buck. Currently I have a 301 attached to a 32" SD tv in a guest bedroom, a PVR 508...