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Thanks jdspencer. I did request the $10 bundle of D*TV DVR Service & Whole Home DVR Service, is that what you mean by the MRV? I am reading the other thread now..... Thanks

Dumped Comcast about two weeks ago and decided to go DirectTV. Ordered service last night after talking with the DirectTV executive neighbor across the street from me. A couple of questions. 1. Is the TV internet connection service something a tech has to do to activate the...

Thanks for all your help. But this future price increase has me concerned. It looks like I would be locked into a 24 month open ended contract from their perspective (I pay whatever they want to charge for the balance of the contract). I wanted to go with the AEP+HD (including locals) and...

Thanks in advance for your help. About to switch from Comcast. several questions: 1. I have read that there are a number of bad installers. How can I be assured of getting one who does an excellent job and takes pride in his work? (Denver area). 2. If number one is a not likely or a crapshoot...

I believe that some do! In my evaluation that is a strike against E*. What really irks me is that there is another $40 fee if one wants put an external HD on their receivers, and the hard drives are not interchangeable between HD receivers and HD DVR's. Different format, great...

Yes, you are correct E* does not supply the HD, the $40 fee is simply an activation fee so that the HD can be used.

E* charges a $40 dollar one time fee to add the external HD, what about D*?

Just curious, why not an HR23-700? I am in the process of going either to D* or E* from cable. So still evaluating. Thanks,

I am new and trying to come up to speed here, but I was under the impression that 4 TV connections (HDTV or SDTV) was the limit that DISH would lease to an individual. Were some of these purchased or all leased? My understanding is that the 222's are 2 each, and the 211's are one each = 6...

I believe Jim5506 was basing his comment concerning the antenna off of the information on my location. Did you note this above, " Also what antenna would I likely get (1000.2)? (zip code 80112)" Would not my location by zip code be sufficient to determine my antenna model number?

I am new and trying learn as much as I can before switching from cable HD to satellite, but what is wrong with the 722k? I did read that the ota module is quite poor, but what else? Would you rather have a 722 (or suggest that I request one rather than a 722K). Thanks

Thanks IIP, So if I order a ViP722k (one HDTV & one SDTV) and two ViP 211K's (two other HDTV's) am I likely to get that particular hardware? Also will it be reman or new? How can one tell? Also what antenna would I likely get (1000.2)? (zip code 80112) Would the 1000.2 be your choice...

Interesting... When they substitute a different receiver/DVR will they then give you the one you want when it becomes available? Without a fight?

I have read frequently that despite what you (the paying customer) want/ordered the installer just shows up with what HE wants to install? Is that as common as I seem to be reading in various posts?

bebop: may I ask, how long it took for HDD to die?

Brings up another point, is the 1000.2 the standard antenna installed? Are some better than others? (my zip code 80112) Your thoughts please.

Well, that may be true of some cable companies. With Comcast I received a DVR that was brand new, not used or remanufactured. However, that is irrelevant. I will just insist on the 'k' versions of the equipment as I understand they are newer such as the ViP722k. I will have to probably...

If I have one ViP722k and two ViP211k's installed then after the installer leaves substitute two ViP222k's for the two ViP211k's, are they plug and play after I call for activation? Or will the installer just install my ViP222k's at no charge to me as the ViP211k's were on the work order (he...

My understanding is that the HD DVR's employ a different format the the SOLO or DUO HD receievers, so that is why the incompatibility. I agree that it is absurd to charge a double $40 fee. Pure profit no actual cost to DISH. If I do go ahead I will insist that the units be 'k' versions or...

Thanks IIP and TheKrell, Well, I have a solution to have a couple of HDTV's present should that then be necessary. But as far as the callbacks how hard is it to plug in an HDMI cable into a black box & TV and select the proper input? But i know that coming from the compter industry no one...

But then why should I have to pay a $6.00/month maintenance fee on old equipment. Hard drives fail! The older they are the more likely they will fail. If it is used equipment it will fail even sooner. If I rent an apartment or a house I am not expected to replace the furnace when it goes...

If you have two VIP211's do you have to pay the $39.99 twice to turn each 211 into a DVR? Thanks

If that used equipment applies to any of the DVR's, HD receivers, etc. then I will show them the front door and look elsewhere. I am not going to pay a monthly maintenance fee for beat up equipment. Thanks for informing me of this. Alan

Hi TheKrell: A very interesting thread. I do not want to hijack it but it appears to be solved for now. Your contributions were very much appreciated. I learned more from this discussion than many others so far. I hope that you can help me as many questions came to mind in reading it...

Currently with Comcast and want to switch to Dish. Is there anything I should ask for upfront while placing the order in terms of the type of equipment that will be used (Dish type/ switches, etc)? I am completely new to satellite, please forgive me. I do not want old equipment pawned off on...