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  1. J

    Direct TV On Demand - Nothing free???

    What is the deal with Direct TV On Demand? 3.99 for Karate kid? I thought there were supposed to be thousands of free movies but the only ones I see are from the channels I already have and could more easily record them than download from the internet. Everything else costs $$$. I was...
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    Direct TV install - only 1 wire to dual tuner

    Hey guys, I am getting Direct installed today and the installer tells me he is using Directs new technology requiring only 1 wire to the DVR instead of 2 as standard (for dual tuner install). He tells me this is his first install with this type setup. I will let you all know how it goes. Jeff
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    advise for external hard drive for 622

    Hi, I'm looking to purchase an external hard drive for my VIP 622. Does anyone own the: Seagate FreeAgent Pro - 750GB, 7200 RPM, USB 2.0, eSATA, External Hard Drive - ST307504FPA1E2-RK - Includes 5 Year Warranty!! I can get it for 165.00 at buy.com. Does this seem like a decent deal...
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    Free Motorstorm promo

    Hey all, I just got a PS3 a couple days ago and have really enjoyed it! Yesterday I was on the Gamestop website and at the bottom of the page they had a free Motorstorm click here link. I clicked the link and entered my address and then was asked to accept or decline several pages of...
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    I Don't Want The New Software!

    Anyway of telling dish that I want to keep the L366 software? I am happy with it and have heard to many horror stories about the new software. Jeff
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    E vs D vs Cable HD resolution

    I have a question regarding HD resolution. Apparently E has 1440 X 1080 on all the MPEG-4 stations (locals, ect) and 1280 X 1080 on all the VOOM stations. Does anyone know the comparable resolutions broadcast on D and Comcast cable? Thanks, Jeff
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    VIP 622 audio connection

    Hi, Does anyone use the optical audio port from the VIP622? I am just wondering if there would by any improvement in sound using this port in combo with the HDMI or if there would be no difference with using only the HDMI. Thanks, Jeff
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    Satellite 129 reception

    Hello all, 2 days ago I switched from Comcast to Dish. Install went smooth and since I helped with the install the guy gave me 15 bucks off the HDMI cable so I got it for 50 bucks (still a little steep compared to monoprice.com but not bad). He mated the new dish (a 1000.2) on the old 500...
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    Anyone else with DVR lag issues?

    Hi All, Do any of you have lag issues with the Comcast Motorola HD DVR? I have taken back 3 units all with the same problem. You key a command via the remote and the TV does not respond - you try again, again, again - then about 10 seconds later the damn thing performs all the commands at...
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    any lag issues with 622?

    Hello, I am thinking of changing back to Dish from Comcast. I am having issues with the Comcast DVR lagging. What I mean by this is that when I change channels, or use DVR functions such as FWD, REV, PAUSE the DVR will not respond. Then after 10sec or so pass all the commands you gave via...
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    Dish vs Comcast

    I am thinking of taking the promo comcast is now offereing to dish customers to join comcast. I have a 55" HDTV display. My biggest concern is the quality of the non HD programming on cable vs satellite. Has anyone switched from dish to comcast and if so are you happy with the decision...
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    Dish vs Comcast

    I am thinking of taking the promo comcast is now offereing to dish customers to join comcast. I have a 55" HDTV display. My biggest concern is the quality of the non HD programming on cable vs satellite. Has anyone switched from dish to comcast and if so are you happy with the decision...
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    I Got It!!!!!!

    Just received my empty box from dish to return my old reciever for when the 622 arrives. Gotcha! Jeff
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    VIP622 here FEB1 699.00

    The VIP622 will be available via retailers on FEB 1. Some retailers are taking orders as soon as next week. The Vip622 will be the first dish DVR reciever with MPEG4 capability. Jeff