They will probably start with the ViP622, since they have a ten-day head start.
Seriously, the ViP622 is the oldest model, and the one with the most equivalent replacements (ViP722/ViP722k) so the ViP622 should probably go first, along with the original ViP211, which came out at the same time as the ViP622.
I have 2 722ks both hooked to same HD TV The VIP OTA tuners can add a OTA channel with out a scan, can do a scan without removing channels from stored channels. I can have OTA EPG from several DMAs and can turn my antenna and set a timer.
My Wally has Houston satellite locals and we use the ota antenna to get Beaumont/Pt.Arthur locals from the town we live in complete with guide data . If I wanted to I could do the same thing and add another Wally and dual ota tuner and then my dad would have only a $7.00 additional receiver fee instead of a $17.00 for an additional 722k. Right now he has NO dvr fee and is saving the $7.00 dvr fee. I noticed no real problems with the Wally in the 4 days I had it ,before I put it on my second account for my parents ,other than a bad dual ota dongle that was running too hot and made the picture freeze. But it did the same on my Hopper 3 when I switched it. Since then I have replaced the dongle and all is well.
As they die and get replaced with duo receivers. Attrition and RA's will complete the change out.
I have seen it as "Wallys," "Wally's," and "Wallies." In my opinion, the plural for Wally should be "Wally" (just like fish
). I try to avoid any spelling or grammar confusion by typing "Wally receivers" when I am referring to more than one.
Which receivers were you wanting to mix? Did you want to keep your ViP and add a Hopper, or did you have some other combination in mind?
Right, those are the old rules, and it has been that way for a long time. I think the question (and it is a valid point) is whether the rules have changed now that ViP DVR activations are no longer being allowed. In other words, if you have a ViP DVR, and you want to add a Hopper, then you would be forced to remove the ViP. Before, that was fine, since you always had the option to switch back to the ViP if you were dis-satisfied with the Hopper. But now, the ViP could not be reactivated. So, if you don't like the Hopper, then what are you supposed to do? Wally uses the same interface as Hopper, so that is not an answer, either. So, given the change in rules regarding ViP DVR activation, perhaps existing ViP DVR users should be allowed to stay grandfathered, and add newer equipment as desired, instead of being forced to remove equipment that can no longer be reactivated.
)I called and spoke to a senior tech rep he was very nice and informative. He said that they are fazing out the old receivers but if they are already on your account there will be no issues switching them on and off . I explained I own a HWS and a 622 and 922 and sometimes need certain receivers on . He double checked and said I will have no problem at all with them. I hope he is right. If not then it will be time to upgrade. ( I sure will miss that little red light)
There was a post on the tech portal, that of course I can't find now, that said as of 1/15 no more VIP new Connects
According to an earlier post, that's not the case. It's only referring to new customers
