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    Buying a used VIP722 from Craigs List

    Thanks for the tip. Called Dish and qualified for Dishin it up. Fifteen bucks gets me an upgraded dish (Eastern Arc), a VIP722, and installation. I'm back enslaved with them for another two years of course, but since I've had Dish since late 1996, it would appear they meet my needs, more or...
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    Buying a used VIP722 from Craigs List

    Someone local is selling their VIP722 receiver on Craigs List. I would love a cost-effective way to upgrade my aging 508 receiver. Is there anything I should watch out for in buying this?
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    Can you get the new HD from DISH?

    Don't fit the responses Maybe I'm just gullible, but DISH says no new HD for me nohow, no line of sight to 129 or 72, no Eastern Arc no nuthin. According to DISH I need to be patient until they figure out a solution. So either I'm misinformed or I need another answer on this survey (NO, I can't...
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    Statement from DISH - Not Getting the New HD?

    I live outside Ithaca, NY and receive Syracuse locals. I have 110/119/61.5. I expected to be able to get EA and a 1000.4 dish. Here the text of the chat I tried after two conversations with clueless CSRs: Thank you for being a valued DISH Network customer, I will be happy to assist you...
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    Is It Really Worth It?

    Less Content makes the DVR MORE desirable Because there is less essential programming available in HD, I don't want to miss it and I want to time-shift it. For me a PVR is a must so I took the plunge as soon as the group-buy was announced here.... Chris
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    Exclusive: Scott Reviews the Dish Player 921!

    Scott, I may be confused, but I believe the data sheet on the 921 says that PVR functionality on OTA HD is a "future" enhancement, not included in the first generation. This is a deal-killer for me. What do your sources tell you? thanks Chris L Austin, Texas
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    What does Dish Network's HDTV Future hold?

    Actually, if can clear the various landmines of waiver acquisition (I had to get one from a station 110 miles away!) there is no charge for CBS-DT. Chris L Austin, Texas
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    E* New HD Package, are you satisfied so far?

    Hey, I was one of the few who were happily paying 8 bucks a month just for DiscHD Theater... So you can bet I'm happy now with the addl programming for $2 more... :D This is a big step up for Dish. Now hurry up and get that SuperDish special going! Chris L Austin, Texas
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    Switches and SuperDish?

    Thanks for the good news Scott! Excellent site... I just registered. Thanks for the info... I hope the twisting winds of DISH don't change your rosy forecast! Chris L Austin, Texas
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