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Hi all,
1)I have a SD CRT TV and want a dish SD receiver that is compatible with a ReplayTV 5XXX unit. it controls the dish hardware via an IR blaster.
2)Also, I have an EPSON 1080UB projector with HDMI and would like an HD Dish DVR with digital coax audio out. I would use HDMI to connect to projector, and digital coax to connect to my audio receiver. TOSLINK/optical digital audio out would work as well I guess.
3)I would sign a new contract so I am hoping they will give the equipment for free. Which model hardware is bring given free these days?
The last time I had DISH, I had a DP300 or 301 unit that worked well with my ReplayTV. The ReplayTV is tricked out to auto skip commercials, so it would be nice to keep that. Would they give me one of those duo boxes? Could i tell them no? Can I get a DP301 these days with an HD DVR box for the projector?
How much would the bill run for an America's Top 250 package with the setup described above, one SD tv, one HD TV+DVR? Does dish still charge for local channels? I live in NJ, zip 07003. Any good installers you guys would recommend?
thanks!1
1)I have a SD CRT TV and want a dish SD receiver that is compatible with a ReplayTV 5XXX unit. it controls the dish hardware via an IR blaster.
2)Also, I have an EPSON 1080UB projector with HDMI and would like an HD Dish DVR with digital coax audio out. I would use HDMI to connect to projector, and digital coax to connect to my audio receiver. TOSLINK/optical digital audio out would work as well I guess.
3)I would sign a new contract so I am hoping they will give the equipment for free. Which model hardware is bring given free these days?
The last time I had DISH, I had a DP300 or 301 unit that worked well with my ReplayTV. The ReplayTV is tricked out to auto skip commercials, so it would be nice to keep that. Would they give me one of those duo boxes? Could i tell them no? Can I get a DP301 these days with an HD DVR box for the projector?
How much would the bill run for an America's Top 250 package with the setup described above, one SD tv, one HD TV+DVR? Does dish still charge for local channels? I live in NJ, zip 07003. Any good installers you guys would recommend?
thanks!1
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There's goods and bads all over the spectrum..
First ... The only problem I'd have with only doing a 722k is that there seems to be an issue using the 722k in *single user mode* and getting simultaneous 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios output (or "put out" independently).
I just tried again this morning ... put my 722k into single user mode (unplugging the SlingAdapter) and the TV2 output was a *mirror* of TV1 ... when I tuned into an HD station (like HBO HD) the TV1 screen correctly showed a 16:9 screen formated picture. TV2 plugged into the Coax showed what I call a squished picture.
If I channeled down, to the non-hd hbo, the 16:9 tv correctly showed black on the sides, with a centered 4:3 picture .. and TV2 showed a normal 4:3.
The benefit I get from my 211k ... is that I could have both my 16:9 32" flat screen, and my 27" Tube TV turned on ... have the channel on that same HD HBO .. the the BOX will correctly adapt the output signal for both outputs at the same time.
And again, if I put my 722k back into DUAL mode, TV1 gets its 16:9 settings, TV2 gets its 4:3 settings independtly.
It seems the only problem in using a 722k in dual mode for our OP .. is if he wants to use TOSLINK for BOTH sets ... ie. you may not always want to do the HD projector, but you might always want TOSLINK active, and in dual tuner mode, the toslink would only be active for "tv1" which is the HDMI/component out, etc.
Before just jumping to the 211k as the answer, the specs I have say the 211k maxes display at 720p .. so you'd be missing 1080i/p if you used it.
MattG .. is there a receiver like the 211k that is able to simultaneously output different resolutions but with dual tuner, DVR, and 1080 options? Would the Solo 612 fit? and what options would be lost (I see it has an ethernet port, but no mentions of any of the "k" options)
seems damned if you do, damned if you don't ...
Figures..
I didn't do the leg work up one flight of stairs to double check it on my own box and what do I get... DISH WEB SITE WRONG AGAIN... LOL ... I did just go up and look and sure enough see the 1080i in the menu there on the 211k!!so that puts the 211k back on the playing field!!
And Dish did upgrade/add that for free (not mine to own outright) but looking on line the 211k is $115 at Amazon ... so then if single tuner doesn't bother ya and you don't want DVR right away ... that would probably be the cheapest... though I'd probably still go the 722k and sling adapter. (Yes I know i've b*tched a mighty one, with the things I don't like about the 722k ... but its better to have one than not)
and if you want the DVR right away, plenty of 1TB external drives for under 70 bucks. Note that if you do the External with the 211k ... 1TB of storage gives you 100hrs of HD recording space (or a little more).
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Last of the Dogmen is my favorite of hers.
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It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. 
Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.
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For some reason, the satelliteguys.us site is loading a lot slower than usual on both Chrome on my Asus laptop and Safari on my iPhone.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
I'm also seeing longer appearances of the blue bar at the top and the "3 blue bars" loading symbol.
Is anyone else also having the same problem? Thanks in advance.
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When I heard about this exploit I was wondering how quick you would be on it.
12 minutes after the patch was release I had it patched.When I heard about this exploit I was wondering how quick you would be on it.
OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
Aww- nevermind.
Aww- nevermind.
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Apple Fall Hardware Event takes place today, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It marks the debut of new CEO John Ternus and the expected reveal of Apple's first foldable phone.
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when was the last time they innovated something
I'd probably say when they came up with their M-series of processors with integrated memory. That allowed Apple to get away from the inefficient Intel CPUs that were limiting their notebook computers.when was the last time they innovated something
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Understanding the TPN Map
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Starting a thread klang !
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.
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