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  1. JohnnyB40

    Statement from Dish Network on VOOM Takedown

    I also Liked Monster HD and RAVE HD and was willing to pay for the crap that I didn't care for to get these channels To loose Monster HD and to get in return CNNHD Not even close then again we have the promise of SOON from Dish the same old story and dance! Also received my replacement...
  2. JohnnyB40

    CNBC reports that Tivo likely to win suit

    I agree remember back to the Blackberry suit everone was to have their Blackberry shut off what were they to do ?? turned out a big nothing no one had their service disturbed ...just laywers dukeing it out in the eagerly waiting media trying to fill time between coverages of Paris Hilton,Lindsay...
  3. JohnnyB40

    OFFICIAL External Storage Information

    One I have a front projection TV having a Huge amber light from drive washing out screen is not good my Components are under my screen secondly when I was moving content over to HD it errored out others seem to think the HD went to sleep since I selected sleep "never" I haven't had any...
  4. JohnnyB40

    OFFICIAL External Storage Information

    No I see it more like Comcast which lists all compatible modems listing compatible drives in no way obliges them to support said drives a simple reefer to hardware manufacture for support would do I don't see it like a printer at all since you can call a Printer Company and get support Try...
  5. JohnnyB40

    OFFICIAL External Storage Information

    So yesterday I learned about Dish turning on the external storage feature only here at Satellite guys went to Dishes site maybe expecting something like a web page tutorial Listing compatible drives? Some kind of guide but found nothing not even a mention.... Considering this a company...
  6. JohnnyB40

    External Hard Drive Archive Bug Thread

    HAd an error transfering 100GB of content I figured my bad since I left them protected unprotected them and tried to move to my Seagate Agent HD and received an HD error was able to continue after I rebooted external HD .... now I need to transfer about 650GB of content receiver claims...
  7. JohnnyB40

    totally Unofficial Thread on Compatible External Storage for the VIP 622

    Seagate FreeAgent Pro 500GB MDL ST305004FPA1E2-RK2 had to reboot twice for receiver to see drive installed fine otherwise
  8. JohnnyB40

    Ethernet port active on 622!!!

    I'm a bit behind in the news and have read the few links about the broadband connection I went and connected my 622 to my homenetwork oK so now what ? what plans will Dish have for this? and will Comcast really allow Dish to clog it's pipes with it content? the only advantage I can see is...
  9. JohnnyB40

    How To Re-Initialize The Hard Drive on DVR

    Just don't forget to change your remote code first could bit you in the butt as well:D
  10. JohnnyB40

    RV system set up

    I just bring my receiver along with me I live in Illinois and have traveled deep in Wisconsin and Indiana without a problem I get the usual nag screen about the fee for without a phone line connected but as soon as I get home I plug it back in never received a fee or problems
  11. JohnnyB40

    Tailgateing

    most likely problem is your not finding the sat this dish only has a 8" dish everything has to be perfect to find the signal with a small dish like that I use the sidekick when camping I found it to be the best and easiest to set up for the price of your Wineguard on e-bay you can buy the...
  12. JohnnyB40

    Dish Bird Droppings!

    I haven't used one yet but what about one of those Dish covers you can do a google search to find many retailers even e-bay
  13. JohnnyB40

    Again more issues with Dish

    yep receiving HD tonight scott hit on the nail head why can't dish just tell the truth?? I not totally unreasonable I also have cable Internet which goes out during the night as they are upgrading the system I call they inform me of the work going on I move on, No Dish has to tell me that...
  14. JohnnyB40

    Again more issues with Dish

    That makes more sense then what I was told was going on I did power down the 622 when I rebooted it does show HD content now instead of off the air so we'll see tonight what happens It would be better if dish inserted "System service" or "system upgrades temporary off air" instead of just...
  15. JohnnyB40

    Again more issues with Dish

    to answer above questions yes I do have a 622 NOT the point life is to busy to set a side time to program shows I wish to view all the time I record quite a few shows but I pay the same as everyone else and should have the same options as my fellow subscribers 2 went to showtimes and HBO site...
  16. JohnnyB40

    Again more issues with Dish

    anyone else have this problem I work 2nd shift and stay up after Work This week I noticed allot of HD channels listed as off air around 2:00 in the morning SHOHD, HBOHD, TNTHD,DISCOVER HD ESPN HD not to forget HGTV HD and FOOD HD that only show info shows and no HDPPV that is always off the...
  17. JohnnyB40

    whats up with the EPG on the 622 ?

    I was surprised to see the step backwards in the 622 from the 942 as to the EPG and show information on my 942 it listed the episode number for series shows like SG-1 X-Files and year of the original air date on both OTA and Satellite programming. This was great for editing timers I...
  18. JohnnyB40

    Dish 622 - $99 Upgrade Details

    not so if you took avantage of the extended warranty for 1.99 all receivers, switches,dishes are covered your only SOL on remotes and cables I've used this for 4 exchanges on 501's without a problem
  19. JohnnyB40

    Dish 622 - $99 Upgrade Details

    Couldn't agree more what a cr*p deal you'd think they would offer a 200.00 cash rebate for faithfull customers like ourselves who year after year take it up the you know what from this company I knew it was too good to be true when I first heard of the 200.00 promotion to pay 600.00 for a...
  20. JohnnyB40

    Simplified DISH pricing list

    I called dish today asking what my annual fee for the top 180 will be in April they told me 604.88 I was also paying for the HD package annually that's most likely the difference didn't think of it since this package will be replaced by the new HD package typical Dish can't even give you...
  21. JohnnyB40

    Simplified DISH pricing list

    Could some confirm my figures as correct Presently I subscribe to Top 180 which I pay annually @ 604.88 then I'm billed monthly for 62.92 @12 months = 755.04 total Dish gets from me a year is 1359.08 (not including the 700.00 a year I'm spending on HD receiver upgrades to get 3 more...
  22. JohnnyB40

    FIRST LOOK: 622 Review!

    Dish giving anything away for free is a stretch it'll will never happen ;)
  23. JohnnyB40

    What is up with the NFLHD channel on Dish?

    are you sure are you a D* customer watching the channel or a E* customer? I swear I watched these shows last season in HD I remember watching Playbook and NFL total access in HD on D* this is from the NFL channel web site f.a.q.'s NFL Network includes the only year-round news show...
  24. JohnnyB40

    What is up with the NFLHD channel on Dish?

    I only caught the last ten minutes I guess but what of the other HD programming on NFLHD ....NFL Total Access,Playbook and In Their Own Words these shows were in HD last season can anyone from D* weight in the Game of the week isn't the only show in HD on NFLHD ...
  25. JohnnyB40

    What is up with the NFLHD channel on Dish?

    Can someone tell me what is going on at Dish and the NFLHD channel ? all my guide shows is off the air??? Always for the entire week ??? I know that they have programming going on in HD.... I watched it last season on D* and I know it had plenty of HD content it seems unlikely that they...