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  1. JMikeF

    Kiss off Dish!

    At one time, if you were into quality HDTV, Dish was the only option. Sadly, Dish is now more about quantity than quality. My 622 has been a PITA since day one - actually, make that day 24, when the HDMI connection broke. I contacted Dish a couple of times and got nothing but grief. Folks...
  2. JMikeF

    VIP 622 Observations

    I'm an early adopter - there's been HD in my home since 1999. Nevertheless, I wisely decided to wait it out for a Dish PVR until the release of the 622. I've had the 6000 and the 811 (both problematic), and also bought the Sony HD-PVR for OTA recording, with the TV Guide interface that's...
  3. JMikeF

    Thanks, SatelliteGuys!

    :D :D :D Here's the skinny: Currently, I have 2 Dishes (old) feeding an 811 and 501. After reading about the 622, I decided now's the time to upgrade to a HD-PVR. I called the main Dish line, and the CR told me I was not eligible for the special 622 upgrade until June. For what reason - who...
  4. JMikeF

    Rebuilt 811 from eBay - PERFECT!

    I've been using the Dish 6000 since it first came out. For the most part, it has been reliable, excepting the occasional reboot needed when OTA HD favorites change their PSP information. I'm upgrading my projector to the Sony Qualia 004, and decided I needed to upgrade the 6000 to be able to...
  5. JMikeF

    What's with program listing for GUY-TV ??

    Anyone notice that the program guide listing for GUY-TV (Dish) is so very wrong. What going on here? Was this typical for VOOM? :no