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    Hopper/Joey question

    I currently have Dish with (2) 612 and (1) 722K DVRs. I am looking to upgrade to a Hopper system but I have some questions that I can't seem to find answers to: - I am looking at either a (1) Hopper, (2) Joey system or a (2) Hopper, (1) Joey system. 1) The main question that I have is...
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    logitech revue and $4 monthly integration fee

    Ok, so I have a couple questions. I have 2 - 612's and a 722. From what I understand the integration features will only work with the 722. I would not use the Revue with the 722 but instead with one of the 612's. Will the Revue work with the 612 but not have the integration features? Also...
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    OK Dish, where is the freaking Sling catcher?

    The networking of the DVR's actually sounds similar to what was shown 3+(I think) years ago when Dish first started talking about the VIP series as well as the external hard drives. I believe that it was at CES that they actually showed a VIP receiver attached to a physical server(Windows Home...
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    More than 3 HD TV's

    That is one thing that I considered for my associate but the problem is that the way his house is built there is not any easy way to run new cable anywhere. It is a large home but was not built with any idea of central distribution of anything.
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    More than 3 HD TV's

    Is it possible to have a DISH account and have enough HD receivers/DVR's for more than 3 HD tv's? I have an associate that is currently on DirecTV and has 5 HD tv's, 3 of which are DVR's. I was trying to see if he could switch to Dish based on the channels he watches and it looks good but when...
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    Questions For Dish Network

    +1 Also, I believe last year they showed a VIP box hooked to a Windows Home Server(HP Box I think). Are there still plans on using Windows Home Server as a central media repository? And multiple connected EHD's other than "soon" is there any timeframes? Thanks for the great job you...
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    OFFICIAL External Storage Information

    There has been a demonstration of that with an HP Media Server computer. That was done via the ethernet connection I believe. It has not been mentioned lately that I am aware of so I don't know if E* is just working on it in the background or if they are hoping that it will die off and not...
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    L4.41 Software

    Got 441 as well this morning. I really liked the info screen when I started up the tv this morning. It even tells you how many timers you have available for recording as well as how many recordings are happening that day. I also like the new antenna icon for the OTA tuner recordings. Overall...
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    External HDD feature for ViP622 and ViP722: coming 8/15: $39.99

    Actually you couldn't have 2 750GB drives in RAID5 since you have to have at least 3 to use RAID5 but I do understand what you were trying to relay. Although as soon as DISH removes the 750GB limit(is it really a limit or have they just not tested about 750GB since during the testing it might...
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    External HDD feature for ViP622 and ViP722: coming 8/15: $39.99

    The one caveat to the Quattro is that Dish has stated that they will support drives up to 750GB. Although the 1TB would have 750GB in RAID5 available. It will be interesting to see if the VIP will see a stacked drive enclosure like the Quattro at all.
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    Some Interesting Dish Info

    Ok, a little off topic but possibly still on. I checked my version and found that I have L409 on my 622. I hooked up my external HDD and got the following message. Attention: You have connected a multimedia device to the USB port. Would you like to view and manage its contents at this time...
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    External HDD feature for ViP622 and ViP722: coming 8/15: $39.99

    There might not be a way to get RAID-5 with an external enclosure that will be compatible. The only way to get protection against HDD failures might be to archive the shows to Windows Home Server(when it releases later this year and when E* enables it to archive the media). Although this is...
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    External HDD feature for ViP622 and ViP722: coming 8/15: $39.99

    The 2MB buffer is not really a killer in this type of scenario. Most of the HDD in DVR's will use a HDD that has a 2MB buffer just because it is cheaper to get those drives than ones with 8 or 16MB buffers.
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    External HDD feature for ViP622 and ViP722: coming 8/15: $39.99

    Does anyone have any figures on how many 622's have been sold so far? Cause it would be interesting to see what 10% of those at 39.95 would mean for Charlie and the Boards' Christmas Bonus. :) Absolutely no complaining or whining here. I am just curious to see what the amount might be. Also...
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    211+usb storage = monthly dvr fee?

    I agree that I would rather use the server but I will use the external HD option until they can get the server option to work. From my own research the ethernet media server is based on Windows Home Server that is still in beta and due to be released later this year. From current indications...
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    Echostar Press Conference Recap

    In the past there had been some speculation that having multiple ViP series receivers would allow them to watch shows off each other(presumably through the ethernet port). Has this speculation been completely dismissed or is it still a possibility in the future? (I understand that you could...
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    ViP 622 & 722 Running Bug Thread

    I looked thru this post but did not see/recognize what I am seeing with my 622. Lately when watching a recorded HD show the screen will freeze. If you pop forward it changes the picture but nothing else happens. If you pause the show, press play and then hit pause again a few seconds later it...
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    Enter HERE to win a $200 DishStore.NET Gift Certificate!

    Haven't bought before but by talking to Claude and others I know their expertise is second to none in the industry. Free shipping and prices make the store rock!
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    L3.57 Spotted!!!!

    Is this a page that the rest of us can see or is it something specific to dealers/techs uber expert satelliteguys people(hands raised in reverence) :)
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    622 Timer Recording Issue

    Yeah I realized that too late, my priorities on timers were setup HD(OTA), HD(LIL), SD for shows that happened at the same time. I have now moved LIL to the top and OTA to second string. Hopefully that will keep the better half happy until a fix is found. I realized that after I went looking...
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    ViP622 No Updates Anymore?

    If this fixes the disappearing timers I will be a little upset. I made the mistake of contacting Dish before doing my research here, I know I know, (slaps hand to remember to look to the experts first,) :). The HD tech said it might be software and he filed a report for the engineers but he...
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    622 Timer Recording Issue

    I am in Spokane and recently (last week) got my HD-LILs and started noticing issues with timers that were set on my off-air channels. I had not had any issues with timers before that. In some cases it was marking new shows as Duplicate events, sometimes it was completely skipping a show(not...
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    How has your 622 performed for you?

    I have had mine since March 9th. I did not initially have many problems but lately I have had issues where the screen will freeze and then go black and the box has initiated a re-boot. It has happened 3-4 times this week. I am about to contact Dish about it to make sure I don't have a bad box.
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    Dish Upgrade Fiasco

    Unfortunately I do need 4 locations, 110/119 of course, 129 for HD programming, and 148 wing for some local must carries. I am just glad that I didn't have to wait to install my receiver because that would have been a long wait.
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    VERY upset customer

    How do you go about getting something escalated to a field service manager? I have a thread in the HD forum about my upgrade history(ordered 622 2/1 for 2/13 install, rescheduled to 3/14, pushed to 3/19 for 622 activation, pushed to 3/30 because of "too many installs at this time and...