612 vs. 622

destrada

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Lockhart, TX

• Apr 29, 2008

• #1

Can the 612 record 3 things at one time i.e. 2 over satellite and 1 OTA just like the 622?

 

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DBS Commando

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• Apr 30, 2008

• #2

destrada said:

Can the 612 record 3 things at one time i.e. 2 over satellite and 1 OTA just like the 622?

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Yup

 

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Miner

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• Apr 30, 2008

• #3

destrada said:

Can the 612 record 3 things at one time i.e. 2 over satellite and 1 OTA just like the 622?

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But apparently it cannot show 2 different shows at once (i.e. PIP or POP) like the 622 can. One feature that to me makes the 612 a no go.

Miner

 

Cyclone

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• Apr 30, 2008

• #4

Yeah, get a 622 if you can.

 

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Jerryinvirginia

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• Apr 30, 2008

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Don't forget that unless you attach a land line to the 622/722, you will be charged $5 for the second tuner.

 

JohnL

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• May 1, 2008

• #6

Jerryinvirginia said:

Don't forget that unless you attach a land line to the 622/722, you will be charged $5 for the second tuner.

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Jerry,


Only partially true. You have a choice to connect either a Landline (VOIP also works in most cases), or you can connect the your Broadband connection. If you connect either a POTS (or VOIP), or your broadband internet you will avoid the $5 "Phoneline" Fee.

John

 

destrada

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Lockhart, TX

• May 3, 2008

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Cyclone said:

Yeah, get a 622 if you can.

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I added an HDTV to my bedroom. Had a 622 and wanted another one or a 722. Dish wouldn't add one to my account without giving up my 625 for my 2 kids room. So I swapped my 622 for two 612s...1 for the living room and 1 for my bedroom. The 625 is still in my son and daughter's room.