522/322 Advice

[Lightfoot]

I currently have Direct TV with two receivers. Instead of adding a third receiver I am thinking of switching to DISH with 522 and 322 receivers. I can see there must be several outstanding problems with the software and/or hardware. Personally I could live with VCR recording for awhile until the 522 problems are fixed as long as the second receivers are working. Any opinions?

 

[Mark_AR]

Other than a tuner failure in my first 522, resulting in replacement of the unit, I have had minimal problems. My friend has a 322 and she doesn't have any complaints other than sometimes has to do a powerbutton reset of it gets stuck aquiring sat signals.

Just remember that anything you record can go bye-bye in an instant.

I'd say go for it.

 

[boba]

If you want reliability stay with Directv if you NEED to save $5 a month go with the buggy 322/522.

 

[Jahntassa]

If you have a DirecTivo...be prepared for a world of change. The DVR functions are completely different, and somewhat lacking on the Dish recievers. If this is your first experience with DVRs..then go for it..

 

[rolandv]

If the DVR really isn't important to you, then just watching TV on the 522 is fine. It's the DVR that the kinks are being worked out of.