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redman042

Last reply Jul 12, 2006 · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Need Advice - Time to Switch to Dish?

I'm currently a DirecTV customer and am thinking of switching to Dish. I need your encouragement, advice, and most importantly, tips for convincing the wife! Here's our story...

We have a 50" DLP that is begging for good HD content! We have been on D* for several years, using a standard def TiVo. My Wife is VERY used to the Tivo interface and loves it. She also cannot tell the difference between standard and high def. She simply doesn't care about high def... she only cares what shows are on. Go figure...

However, here's my argument for switching to Dish. First, D* is dumping the Tivo anyway, so eventually we'll HAVE to give it up. Second, although Comcast is rolling out the Tivo, they have a number of service quality issues too, including particularly limited bandwidth in the Sacramento area. As for Dish, the Vip622 sounds terrific! It may not have the Tivo interface, but most of the reviews I've read says it's just as good. Plus it records high def, has a nice big hard drive, and can connect to a second remote TV (our bedroom). That last feature perked her up, but I have to push the issue more to get her to agree. She will not like these sacrifices:

> having to learn the new interface
> losing Tivo suggestions (the automatically recorded programs)
> trading XM for Sirius radio (though I will tell her they are basically the same)

We are not into sports too much, so D*'s superiority in that area is not a big seller for us. We want maximum high def locals, nationals, and good selection overall. Sounds like Dish has D* beat by a mile. Am I right? Help me out!

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rickaren

Jul 10, 2006

Well I ended up keep both really due to the large investment in receivers and the possibility that there might be a free up-grade to their new MPEG4 DVR (Directv). As you know this has not happened as fast as was projected. Anyway my Wife loves HD and and DISH has 29 channels and we receive all of our Locals OTA in HD too. I'm a past VOOMER and we still like and enjoy much of the Voom programing on DISH. The DISH VIP 622 HD DVR in many ways beat the Tivo DirecTV HD DVR which I use too. Changes are sometimes good and in this case you should change to DISH and enjoy your investment in HD, NOW.

PS your Wife will be glad you did too, except it may take longer for her to know it.

bhelms

Jul 10, 2006

Why not do both for a short time? I believe E* has a 30-day trial period (you'll need to confirm - try their website at http://www.dishnetwork.com/) You can test drive E* then make your decision. The 622 is a great receiver but I never owned a TiVo so I can't make a comparision for you...

VinceT3

Jul 10, 2006

We still havea Tivo at our place, but I'm probably going to get rid of at least one of them, we barely use them anymore. The 622 runs well at our place. I get to record tons of stuff and I've setup recording based on partial title as well as specific shows, some all new and some with older content as well.

I only miss a few features of Tivo, namely the ability to play music from the computer (with all the music stations we don't miss it) the ability to transfer the shows to our PSP (which we haven't used it much). And transfering shows between recievers (which I still miss, but the 2nd tv broadcast makes up for it).

The only thing Dish needs to do is make the 2nd TV out boardcast in digital (which includes HD) then I would praise them beyond belief.

EDIT: Oh I'm guessing you didn't have the series 2 which has most of those features. The series 1 features are pretty much all incorporated.

redman042

Jul 12, 2006

Should I be at all concerned about something changing with the VIP622 as a result of the Tivo lawsuit? The quality of the DVR is key for us.

dishfan1

Jul 12, 2006

redman042 said:
I'm currently a DirecTV customer and am thinking of switching to Dish. I need your encouragement, advice, and most importantly, tips for convincing the wife! Here's our story...

All American Dish will give you $50 to switch from DTV to DISH on top of Dish's offers. You can check it out at www.DirectToDish.com or call 1-877-444-4388 (the number posted on their web site).

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Antenna Man

10 minutes ago · posted in Antenna Man

SiliconDust HDHomerun Network Tuner and DVR Review

Time for another AWESOME video from Tyler the Antenna Man!

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dfergie

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU!

Last reply 11 minutes ago · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy

Ethanol Free Stations

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Bobby

Saturday at 11:10 AM

Regular$5.399
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$3.55

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$3.45 in Jane, MO.

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harshness

11 minutes ago

Finally! Some big movement in California diesel pricing (and no, there is no such beastie as a diesel "winter formula").

Crude (combined pricing) is around $90/barrel now, so prices should have, at least, fallen in step with the crude futures.

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Ramy

Supporting Founder

Last reply 14 minutes ago · posted in The Sports Section

2026-27 NCAA College Football

Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.

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osu1991

Today at 9:12 AM

View: https://youtu.be/tD8_OaxOxRg?si=m_fUTlFsBE3T_5E1

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Ronnie-

Today at 12:34 PM

College Football Playoff, ESPN agree to 5-year, $1.7 billion deal expanding field to 24 teams starting in 2027

The CFP field will have 12 teams this year, before doubling in 2027.

sports.yahoo.com

ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) have agreed to a 5-year deal to expand the playoff from 12 to 24 teams.

The deal, worth $1.7 billion per ESPN's Heather Dinich, keeps ESPN as the broadcast partner.

The CFP announced the deal on Monday.

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cp2k

Today at 1:30 PM

Honestly, I would rather see an expanded bracketed playoff system than the current Conference Championship Game + playoff model we're using right now. The Conference Championships essentially allow two teams to beat up on each other, and then both typically are going to end up in the playoffs anyway unless it is one of the weaker or smaller conferences. Let them play it out on the field against others.

Jimbo

Today at 2:00 PM

cp2k said:
Honestly, I would rather see an expanded bracketed playoff system than the current Conference Championship Game + playoff model we're using right now. The Conference Championships essentially allow two teams to beat up on each other, and then both typically are going to end up in the playoffs anyway unless it is one of the weaker or smaller conferences. Let them play it out on the field against others.

Until the Big Ten changed thier alignment,(a couple years ago) ... it was not like that at all, the East side won most years the west side represented the Big Ten, but they may have been the team with the 4th best record ...
They finally changed that, to a single conference ... but yes, in most cases, both teams will get in ... now, its a certain both will get in ...

The biggest issue with the Conference Now is the Number of TEAMS .... WAY to Many.
It would take 2-3 YEARS to do a round robin where everyone would play one another ... How do you know how good a team is when teams don't play the same teams ?

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meStevo

14 minutes ago

Jimbo said:
They finally changed that, to a single conference ... but yes, in most cases, both teams will get in ... now, its a certain both will get in ...

Surprised you haven't made this claim yet.

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Last reply 15 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Data Centers Faced a 2026 Ballot Measure Tsunami #shorts

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5WOtjKIoErE

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telstar_1

15 minutes ago

But thing is, a lot of these projects are still moving forward. If they hit snags in TX, Loozianna has open arms

Scott Greczkowski

Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge

Last reply Today at 3:18 PM · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

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....

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Today at 10:44 AM

Stay (Just a Little Bit Longer) - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs

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Give A Little Bit - Supertramp

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Today at 1:02 PM

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KAB

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 3:16 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Green Dot on WJ4?

Wireless Joey 4. Yesterday, I noticed a little green dot on a small black field in the upper right hand corner of the screen, regardless of channel, recordings, etc. A restart got rid of it, but I am curious as to what It meant and what I did to get it there.

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Redneck_Randy

Today at 8:34 AM

Google Search

The little green dot inside a small black field in the upper right-hand corner of your screen is an Android privacy indicator confirming that the voice remote's microphone is actively listening. Because the Joey 4 runs on an Android

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bnewt

Today at 9:16 AM

That's no good

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Almighty1

Today at 3:05 PM

The green dot on Android TV is supposed to show as long as an app or background service is actively using the microphone or camera. [1, 2]

What Normal Behavior Looks Like

- When active: It appears (often with a small microphone or camera icon that fades into a simple green dot) the moment a voice search, assistant command, or streaming app requests audio input.
- When it disappears: It should vanish a few seconds after you finish your command or after the app stops using the microphone. [1]

Why It Might Stay On (Persistent Dot)
If the green dot stays on indefinitely or won't go away, it usually means:

- An app (such as a voice search tool, media player, or background utility) has a hung process or is keeping the microphone channel open.
- A remote control or voice-recognition service is stuck. [1]

How to Fix or Check It

- Restart your TV: Unplug the power cable for about 30 seconds and plug it back in to clear out stuck background apps.
- Check app permissions: Go to your TV's Settings > Privacy or Device Preferences > Microphone to see which apps have access, and revoke permission for any suspicious or unnecessary apps. [1, 2]

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Scott Greczkowski

Today at 3:16 PM

Its a bug. I had it happen to mine. The mic is not listening, and if your worried about that remove the batteries from your remote as thats where the mic is.

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Bobby

Supporting Founder Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 2:40 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Dish 4K Event Listings (No Discussion)

This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.

As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.

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Bobby

Oct 26, 2026

CFB, Florida vs Georgia, Saturday 10-31, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-03.

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Bobby

Oct 29, 2026

CFB, Wisconsin at Iowa, Saturday 10-31, 9AM PDT, Channel 148-01.
CFB, Arizona St at BYU, Saturday 10-31, 12:30PM PDT, Channel 148-01.

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