622 discontinued?
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Over a year ago, when I ordered a 722, there were three differences between the 622 and 722; color (silver vs. black), storage capacity, and the 722 supported one video codec that the 622 didn't. There's no point in trying to make a new 622. The 722 is the new entry-level HD Duo DVR, with the 722K taking it's place as the "advanced" upgrade.
Thanks for the info. So, what happens if one of my 622's breaks? Will they upgrade me to a 722 and want me to sign another 2-year DHA, or give me a refurb 622? I am out of contract now, thank heavens, and I do not want anymore extended contracts.
Most likely get a refurb 622, maybe for a couple of years to come. If a time comes when they're out of 622s, and you're still a DHPP customer, they would be fenced (not forced) into giving you a refurb 722.
If you have a 622 right now, and you like it, keep it. It makes more sense to spend $40 on the external storage device fee and expand the disk yourself. Unless you absolutely hate the silver case (it wouldn't fit in my rack), there's no call to get a 722. The 722K is a significant step up [from the 622]; more storage, more tuners, new platform, and is worth $100 upgrade + extension to a lot of customers.
If you have a 622 right now, and you like it, keep it. It makes more sense to spend $40 on the external storage device fee and expand the disk yourself. Unless you absolutely hate the silver case (it wouldn't fit in my rack), there's no call to get a 722. The 722K is a significant step up [from the 622]; more storage, more tuners, new platform, and is worth $100 upgrade + extension to a lot of customers.
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I'm sorry, that was unclear. The 722 and K have the same storage; both are more than the 622, thus the step up from the 622.
Searching for ViP622 probably didn't get any results because they renamed it to "High Definition Duo DVR Receiver" recently. The ViP722 became the "Enhanced High Definition Duo DVR Receiver".
I wouldn't go that far, yet. The 722 is still listed as available on the site, and an American CSR insisted that if I wanted to replace my 722 with a K, I'd have to pay about $75 plus the OTA module.
they'll probably give you a refurb 622. the upgrade to a 722 will probably require a 2 year contract.
you would have to look at what options are available for your account. i've seen some post upgrade prices that are different from others.
here's one member : http://www.satelliteguys.us/1792038-post32.html
here's another member : http://www.satelliteguys.us/1791711-post12.html
this will give you an idea
But it reportedly is no longer being manufactured. Would you believe the 722k is cheaper based on the components needed to manufacture.
There's some J-U-N-K in every production run of every product in known history. For the most part my ViP622 experience has been trouble free.
My vip622 experience was trouble free too for 4 years. my father on the other hand has gone through 4 622's in 3 years. his setup is fine and he knows how to use it correctly. hopefully this last 622 lasts longer.
Pure BS
Your statement is pure BS. 722 is only a 622 w/a bigger hard drive with 1 codec added to it. For the most part the 622's were good units. I had one of the C versions that were junk and E8 contacted me and replaced it for free.
Your statement is pure BS. 722 is only a 622 w/a bigger hard drive with 1 codec added to it. For the most part the 622's were good units. I had one of the C versions that were junk and E8 contacted me and replaced it for free.
